It causes demyelination, where the immune system attacks the myelin sheath, a protective layer of fat around brain and spinal cord nerve cells. This prevents the nerves from sending impulses or ...

You disconnect your cell phone from its charger as you get ready for a busy day. But even though it has been connected all night, the battery is only partially charged. You look at ...

In MS, the immune system attacks and destroys myelin in the brain and spinal cord, slowing down the signal that travels between nerves. Due to a lack of myelin, your nerves can’t effectively ...

Spinal cord injury (SCI)—a condition that leads to partial or complete paralysis—has a profound impact on millions of ...

Black people with MS walk slower and cover shorter distances than white patients, even when some social determinants are ...

Studying spinal cord injuries requires a material that can transmit clear signals yet remain flexible for when patients move ...

A take-at-home tablet for multiple sclerosis (MS) is set to be more broadly rolled out on the NHS, potentially benefiting ...

The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is one of the most common human viruses worldwide. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), EBV can | Immunology ...

The medication, which will be rolled out to patients with relapsing-remitting MS, is thought to be the first in Europe to be ...

Thousands of NHS patients in England with multiple sclerosis (MS) will soon be offered a "take at home" tablet to manage ...

The Scottish Medicines Consortium is reviewing cladribine for broader use in relapsing forms of the condition.