Medicine & Research

RX Update - Summer 2018

Ellen Whipple looks at MS treatment drugs that are current in the pipeline and being tested.

Depression and Multiple Sclerosis

Depression is a common symptom associated with multiple sclerosis.

RX Update - Winter 2018

The Winter 2018 RX Update

Doctor's Notes

Researchers found clear evidence of changes that tie together bacteria living in the gut and immunological disorders such as MS.

Rx Update: Cladribine

Cladribine still awaiting for European Medicines Agency, FDA approval.

Doctor's Notes

A study found that clemastine fumarate, a common antihistamine, partially reversed damage caused by chronic optic neuropathy.

Understanding CDC guidelines for use of opioids

Opioids are powerful pain relievers, but also highly addictive. The CDC has release guidelines for the use of these drugs.

MS News and What It Means to You

Researchers say taking a high dose of vitamin D3 is safe for people with MS, may mediate body’s hyperactive immune response.