Monthly Archives: January 2011

More Than Allergies: Histamine May Be A Possible Drug Target For Multiple Sclerosis

New research published in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology suggests that histamine plays an important role as an immune modulator, which could be a significant finding for multiple sclerosis research If you think histamines are your nemesis during allergy season, here’s something that might change your perspective. Continue reading

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New Oral Drugs Hailed for Treating MS

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Research and Markets: Multiple Sclerosis – Pipeline Review, Q4 2010

Research and Markets has announced the addition of Global Markets Direct’s new report “Multiple Sclerosis – Pipeline Review, Q4 2010″ to their offering. Continue reading

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Doctor Challenges Cause Of MS And Treatment

An Italian scientist has a controversial new theory on what causes multiple multiple sclerosis — and how to treat it. Continue reading

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Multiple sclerosis study contradicts earlier research

Manzoor Bhat works in a lab in the Neuroscience Center. Bhat is researching with nerve conduct impulses to help treat multiple sclerosis. Continue reading

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HUNTINGTON — Guest lectures on multiple sclerosis will be offered for physicians on Tuesday, Feb. Continue reading

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Surgery to relieve Multiple Sclerosis offers hope for Pembroke man

With his quality of life virtually gone, Laurentian Valley resident Wayne Peever is willing to do anything for a chance to walk without pain and the aid of a cane. Although formally diagnosed with Relapsing/Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (RRMS) in 2000, Mr. Continue reading

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Michael Benton Fights for His Life with Hope

2011-01-27 Pacific Palisades parents Patti Chapman and Bob Benton are on a mission to find a cure for their son, Michael, and thousands of people like him, who suffer from the devastating hereditary condition Adrenomyeloneuropathy (AMN). The disease, like multiple sclerosis, is characterized by loss of spinal cord and peripheral nerve function, resulting in paralysis and most often death. Continue reading

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Receptos Initiates Clinical Trials for S1P1 Agonist Program, Aimed at Multiple Sclerosis

SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Receptos, Inc. has begun a Phase 1 clinical safety study with their highly selective sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor (S1P1) agonist, RPC1063. The company is developing RPC1063 for multiple sclerosis. Continue reading

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Penn Hills biker with multiple sclerosis subject of documentary

Director Lucia Marani is hoping that Italian and American film audiences will welcome her documentary “Ride to Finish,” about the extraordinary life of Penn Hills native Tony Lonero. Continue reading

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