Multiple sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS), also known as disseminated sclerosis or encephalomyelitis disseminata, is a demyelinating disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged. This damage disrupts the ability of parts of the nervous system to communicate, resulting in a wide range of signs and symptoms, including physical, mental, and sometimes psychiatric problems. MS takes several forms, with new symptoms either occurring in isolated attacks (relapsing forms) or building up over time (progressive forms). Between attacks, symptoms may disappear completely; however, permanent neurological problems often occur, especially as the disease advances.

While the cause is not clear, the underlying mechanism is thought to be either destruction by the immune system or failure of the myelin-producing cells. Proposed causes for this include genetics and environmental factors such as infections. MS is usually diagnosed based on the presenting signs and symptoms and the results of supporting medical tests.

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The facts about multiple sclerosis

The Bradford Era 01 Apr 2025
DuBOIS — Approximately 1 million people in the U.S. are living with multiple sclerosis (MS). While the symptoms usually appear when people are in the prime of their lives — between the ages of 20 and 40 — the disease ....

We've lived the dream Down Under for nearly a decade - now Australia wants to ...

The Daily Mail 01 Apr 2025
She had received a shock diagnosis in 2020 when doctors informed her she had relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis ... Jessica Mathers, 30, was diagnosed in 2020 with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.

Immunic, Inc. to Participate in Scientific and Industry Conferences in April

Pharmiweb 01 Apr 2025
... has shown therapeutic activity in phase 2 clinical trials in patients suffering from relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis, progressive multiple sclerosis and moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis.

Paul House, who spent two decades on Tennessee's death row before he was freed, has died.

Goshen News 01 Apr 2025
PaulGreg” House, who spent more than two decades on Tennessee's death row before he was finally freed, has died. Attorney Emily Elison says he died on March 22 of complications from pneumonia after living for years with multiple sclerosis ... .

Paralyzed Patient Learning To Walk Again After Groundbreaking Stem Cell Treatment

IFL Science 01 Apr 2025
Previous success stories include paralyzed multiple sclerosis patients being able to walk again in 2016; regenerating damaged heart muscles for patients with cardiac disease in 2018; in ...

25-yr-old loses walking ability, develops neurological issues after breakup: Doctor highlights impact of psychological illness

The Times of India 01 Apr 2025
It affects movement, sensation, and cognitive functions, often mimicking conditions such as epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, or Parkinson’s disease.FND can be triggered by stress, trauma, or ...

IAH Wellness in Andorra develops a new treatment protocol for Lyme and co-infections

GetNews 01 Apr 2025
... list of symptoms that mimic many other diseases causing it to be misdiagnosed for fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, chronic fatigue syndrome, and various psychiatric illnesses such as depression.

Disabled Slough mum

BBC News 01 Apr 2025
Ms Khamess used to work as a carer but had to stop due to a worsening epilepsy condition ... Steve Harris from Datchet receives PIP because he has multiple sclerosis and trigeminal neuralgia, a condition that can cause sharp, chronic pain in the face ... .

April is Sjögren’s Awareness Month: Amplifying Patient Voices and Driving Awareness for an Underrecognized and ...

ACCESSWIRE 01 Apr 2025
Additional complications can include damage to kidneys, lungs, liver, and the heart ... As many as four million Americans are affected by Sjögren's, making it more common than better known related diseases such as lupus and multiple sclerosis ... SOURCE ... ....

Grand Rapids startup joins elite accelerator to fast-track brain disease treatments

Grand Rapids Business Journal 01 Apr 2025
Interactome Biotherapeutics CEO Adam Koster and co-founder Dr. Frederick Naftolin. Credit. Courtesy photo ...It’s just a huge deal for us,” Koster said ... Interactome aims to treat neurodegenerative diseases of the brain, such as ALS and multiple sclerosis ... .

Inside the Push to Save a Biodiverse National Forest From Drilling

Truth Dig 01 Apr 2025
He lives in it ... The U.S ... In her letter to USFS officials, Linda Kline explained that she and her husband, who live in northern Michigan, regularly visit the park, which has become a place of solace for her following a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis ... .

RFK Jr. is dangerous for immunocompromised people like me

The Hill 31 Mar 2025
I began taking immunosuppressants to treat multiple sclerosis in 2017, and my life changed instantly ... The medication that calms my multiple sclerosis kills an entire class of B-cells — the same cells that fight viruses like COVID and the flu.
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