Having parents who have ever smoked cigarettes, or who smoked in the three months before pregnancy, is associated with a significantly increased likelihood of childhood-onset multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a small study in Italy. The findings suggest that early-life exposure to cigarette smoke, including around the time of conception, may influence a child’s risk…
Ocrevus and Tysabri appear to work equally well to control relapsing MS
Two of the most effective treatments for relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS) — Ocrevus (ocrelizumab) and Tysabri (natalizumab) — are essentially matched in their ability to control the disease, a new nationwide study from Denmark suggests. Researchers found no significant difference between the two therapies in preventing relapses, slowing disability progression, or reducing brain lesions. “There is…
Is this a Lilly the pink moment
Tweet Lilly the pink invented medicinal compound the saviour of the human race according to the Scaffold….Today we hear of a universal vaccine for respiratory infection …….oh it’s in mice. Mice don’t develop life long immunity like guinea pigs and humans so remember that when you hear the news as the new vaccine only protects…
MS-related bladder issues are unpredictable and disruptive
Bladder issues are one of those symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) that nobody really prepares you for. People often talk about mobility problems, fatigue, or vision changes — not the sudden, urgent need to find a bathroom or the constant awareness of the one closest to you. They don’t talk about organizing your day around…
Dementia risk nearly fivefold higher for people with multiple sclerosis: Study
People with multiple sclerosis (MS) have a nearly fivefold increased risk of developing dementia compared with those without the disease, according to a real-world study in Taiwan. Treatment with disease-modifying therapies significantly reduced the risk for neurodegenerative dementias, or dementias associated with the loss of brain cells, the study found. Additionally, the use of Aubagio…
Mouse study finds some brain regions recover better after myelin damage
Myelin-making cells in some areas of the brain were more resistant to injury in a mouse model of myelin damage than the same cells in other brain regions. Researchers created detailed, brain-wide maps showing exactly where myelin-making cells, known as oligodendrocytes, are located in the brain. Using these maps, they were able to evaluate how…
Heart-Healthy Salmon & Spring Greens
For a heart-healthy win that feels like spring on a plate, you can’t beat this easy sheet pan Lemon-Herb Salmon & Spring Greens. Salmon is packed with Omega-3 fatty acids that support cardiovascular health. Ingredients: Directions: Enjoy!! Source: blog.mymsaa.org
Have we found a marker to target problematic B cells
Tweet Kuiper KL, Bogers L, Rip J, van Hasselt Y, Melief MJ, Wierenga-Wolf AF, Klein Kranenbarg RAM, Bindels E, van de Werken HJG, de Beukelaar J, Smets I, Wokke B, Smolders J, van Luijn MM. Integrin β1 Demarks Precursors of Brain-Residing Antibody-Secreting Cells in Multiple Sclerosis. Neurol Neuroimmunol Neuroinflamm. 2026 May;13(3):e200553. Simple answer is no…
From our CEO
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Latest trial results show BTK inhibitor fenebrutinib effective in primary progressive MS
The post Latest trial results show BTK inhibitor fenebrutinib effective in primary progressive MS appeared first on MS Australia. Source: www.msaustralia.org.au