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 ...

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 ...

Spinal cord injuries are life-altering, often leaving individuals with severe mobility impairments. While rehabilitation ...

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

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