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New MS Drug Kesimpta May Help Keep Symptoms at Bay
THURSDAY, July 18, 2024 – A new monoclonal antibody treatment called Kesimpta (ofatumumab) appears to improve on an older drug in pushing multiple sclerosis (MS) into remission, a new trial shows....
Ofatumumab Effective for MS Across Racial, Ethnic Subgroups
WEDNESDAY, July 17, 2024 – For patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS), ofatumumab is more effective than teriflunomide across racial and ethnic subgroups, according to a study published...
Parental Smoking Possibly Linked to Increased Risk for MS
FRIDAY, July 12, 2024 – Exposure to parental smoking (ParS) is associated with an increased risk for multiple sclerosis (MS) in later life in certain populations, according to a study presented at...
Scientists Uncover Links Between MS and Epstein-Barr Virus
WEDNESDAY, June 19, 2024 – The discovery that the Epstein-Barr virus might be a major driver of multiple sclerosis has re-energized research into the autoimmune disease. Now, investigators in the...
Better Scans Spot Hidden Inflammation in MS Patients
FRIDAY, April 26, 2024 – Advanced scanning techniques can find hidden inflammation in the brains of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients, a new study shows. This “smoldering” inflammation detected by pos...
Blood Test Might Someday Diagnose Early MS
FRIDAY, April 19, 2024 – An early marker of multiple sclerosis could help doctors figure out who will eventually fall prey to the degenerative nerve disease, a new study says. In one in 10 cases of...
High-Efficacy Therapy Cuts Disability Progression in Pediatric MS
FRIDAY, April 12, 2024 – Treatment of pediatric-onset relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis with high-efficacy therapy reduces the risk for transition across disability states, according to a study...
Obesity in Childhood Doubles Odds for MS in Young Adulthood
FRIDAY, March 29, 2024 – Children who are obese face double the odds of developing multiple sclerosis later in life, a new study warns. The overall odds for any one child to develop the...
Common Household Chemicals Could Harm the Brain
TUESDAY, March 26, 2024 – Chemicals found in common household products might damage the brain's wiring, a new study warns. These chemicals – found in disinfectants, cleaners, hair products,...
Christina Applegate Opens Up About the Agony of Fighting MS
TUESDAY, March 12, 2024 – Actress Christina Applegate, who has been battling multiple sclerosis (MS) since 2021, shared her struggles with the debilitating disease on Monday. “I live kind of in h...
AAN: Monoclonal Antibodies for MS During Breastfeeding Not Harmful
TUESDAY, March 12, 2024 – For mothers with multiple sclerosis or neuromyelitis optica spectrum disease, receipt of monoclonal antibodies (mAb) during breastfeeding is not associated with infant...
MS Drugs Can Be Safely Taken While Breastfeeding
TUESDAY, March 5, 2024 – Certain drugs used to treat multiple sclerosis appear to be safe for babies if taken by breastfeeding moms, a new study finds. Breastfed babies whose moms received...
Frexalimab Has Favorable Effect on Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 14, 2024 – For patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis, the anti-CD40L monoclonal antibody frexalimab has a favorable effect on the number of new gadolinium-enhancing T1-weighted...
Women Are More Prone to Autoimmune Disorders Than Men, and Scientists May Know Why
FRIDAY, Feb. 2, 2024 – Women are much more prone than men to develop autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis and lupus. Now, researchers have come up with a potential...
Racial Disparities Identified Among Pregnant Women With MS
FRIDAY, Jan. 26, 2024 – Among women with multiple sclerosis (MS), underrepresented women are less often employed and privately insured during pregnancy and they have lower median birth weights...
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