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October 28, 2022

‘Reassuring Data’ for Two Multiple Sclerosis Meds in Pregnancy ‘Reassuring Data’ for Two Multiple Sclerosis Meds in Pregnancy

Continuing treatment with two common multiple sclerosis (MS) medications during pregnancy is associated with significantly lower relapse rates and few pregnancy-related complications, new research shows. Results […]
October 28, 2022

A Better Way to Predict Fall Risk in Patients With MS? A Better Way to Predict Fall Risk in Patients With MS?

Falls are common in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) and a new study suggests impairment in a specific aspect of neuromuscular function can identify those at […]
October 27, 2022

Concerning Trend of Growing SAH Rates in Black People Concerning Trend of Growing SAH Rates in Black People

Rates of subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) are increasing, particularly in Black people, new research suggests. Results of a new study based on hospital discharge data show Black […]
October 27, 2022

Stem Cell Transplant Trumps Fingolimod for RRMS Relapse Risk Stem Cell Transplant Trumps Fingolimod for RRMS Relapse Risk

Patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS) treated with autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (AHSCT) were 74% more likely than those taking fingolimod (Gilenya) to be relapse-free […]
October 27, 2022

Higher Cardiovascular Fitness May Help Preserve Mobility in MS Higher Cardiovascular Fitness May Help Preserve Mobility in MS

Cardiorespiratory fitness protects against declines in gait quality in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), new research shows. Investigators found that over time, lower cardiorespiratory fitness predicts […]
October 27, 2022

Common Menopausal Symptoms Tied to Impaired Brain Health Common Menopausal Symptoms Tied to Impaired Brain Health

Hot flashes and night sweats in middle-aged women are associated with greater white matter hyperintensity volume (WMHV), a marker of small vessel disease in the brain, […]
October 26, 2022

A Special Part of the Brain Lights Up When We See Food A Special Part of the Brain Lights Up When We See Food

“We eat first with our eyes.”  The Roman foodie Apicius is thought to have uttered those words in the 1st century AD. Now, some 2,000 years […]
October 26, 2022

Novel Approach to TMS May Slow Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer’s Novel Approach to TMS May Slow Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer’s

A novel approach to repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) that targets the precuneus appears to slow the progression of cognitive and functional decline in patients with […]
October 24, 2022

Taking Prescribed Opioids Tied to Low Rates of Illicit Drug Use Taking Prescribed Opioids Tied to Low Rates of Illicit Drug Use

Less than 5% of people whose opioid therapy is managed in a pain management setting test positive for illicit drugs, a new study found. An analysis […]
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