Medicine & Research

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.

MS NEWS and What It Means to You

A study points a finger at a subset of B cells – the GM-CSF-producing B cells – as a key contributor in the inflammatory immune cell responses in MS.

Cognitive Impairment and Medication Problems

Medications are sometimes the offending agent and can contribute or worsen cognitive impairment.

The State of MS Research

As it is difficult to treat what is not understood, much of the research is being aimed at increasing our understanding of MS.

What to Expect from Your Disease-Modifying Therapy

It’s time to set the record straight about MS disease-modifying therapies.

MS News and What it Means to You

Novartis’ Phase III INFORMS study in primary progressive MS did not show a significant difference between fingolimod and placebo in clinical trials.

MS NEWS and What It Means to You

A Phase I study suggests that stem cell transplantation may be safe and feasible for MS patients, and deserves further study.