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MS Drug Reduces Relapse Rate By Half In Late Stage Trial
A new multiple sclerosis drug has been showing quite a promise in reducing relapse rates in people who suffer from the said disease. The experimental MS drug called alemtuzumab (Lemtrada) from Genzyme has been showing that it can reduce relapse rates of MS by as much as 50 percent. It is also seen to be effective in lowering the risk of worsening disabilities by around 40 percent as exhibited at t... [Read More]
Liver Cancer Prevention
Liver cancer is considered as one of the most common forms of cancer in the world. Liver cancer prevention is mainly based on trying to keep the liver healthy as well as prevent it from getting certain diseases that is directly related to liver cancer development. Here are some of them: Avoid too much alcohol. Too much alcohol can be linked to liver cancer by way of the damage it can do. Too much ... [Read More]
Potential Biomarker Identified For Early Diagnosis Of MS
Researchers have identified a potential biomarker that can be used to diagnose for certain degenerative brain conditions such as multiple sclerosis. Certain changes exhibited by tissues located at the junction of the outer and inner layers of the brain called "blurring" may indicate the level of cognitive decline and may be used for early diagnosis of diseases like MS as well as develop new therap... [Read More]
Saffron Ingredient Show MS Treatment Potential
Researchers from the University of Alberta have discovered a potential treatment for multiple sclerosis found in the ancient Persian spice saffron. It may also provide a potential treatment for a number of other diseases that may involve neuroinflammation. The findings were recently published in The Journal of Immunology. Chris Power and his team of researchers from the Faculty of Medicine ad Dent... [Read More]
Easy Ways to Stay Cold-Free
The cold season may now be coming in, bringing along its share of viruses and flu. While it may be quite hard to stay away from colds during this time of the year, it can also be prevented. Here are some easy and common ways to stay cold-free. Wash Hands Regularly This oft repeated advice still works well in trying to keep cold-free. People usually get germs and viruses from person to person conta... [Read More]
High Doses Of Vitamin D Not Any Better Than Low Dosages For MS
A new study has found out that getting high dosage of vitamin D may not provide any beneficial effects for MS patients better than what a low dose of vitamin D already can provide. This issue has been up for debate for quite awhile now and how low vitamin D levels have been associated with increased MS risk. The study findings are published in the October 25 issue of Neurology, the medical journal... [Read More]
Researchers Find New Stem Cell Isolation Method For MS Treatment
MS treatment using stem cells may become a very promising prospect in the very near future. This prospect may even be getting closer and closer as researchers are indicating that human clinical trials using stem cells to treat MS may not be that afar off. Researchers from the University of Buffalo and the University of Rochester have found a more precise way of isolating stem cells in the brain th... [Read More]
Expert Says Look to Nature in Fighting West Nile Virus
While more and more cities in the United States have reported cases of West Nile virus both in form of dead birds and humans being admitted to hospitals, not all human cases are reported to authorities. People may mistake the disease as a simple case of flu, which if not treated properly can be fatal in severe cases. The Mosquito and Vector Control District of California's Contra Costa County advi... [Read More]
Protecting Outdoor Workers From The West Nile Virus
With the West Nile Virus still posing as a threat in many US states, it pays for people to become more aware and minimize the risks. Those who are always working outdoors may be facing a bigger risk of possibly being infected by mosquitoes carrying the West Nile Virus. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended certain measures to help lessen the risks of outdoor workers f... [Read More]
New Oral Drug Found to Reduce Relapses in Multiple Sclerosis Patients
There is some good news for a great number of MS sufferers. A large international clinical trial has provided some good results on an oral drug that was developed to treat people with multiple sclerosis. The results are showing that the said oral drug seems to significantly reduce the relapse rate of the said disease as well as slow down its progression. The results of the clinical trial were rece... [Read More]