In this review, we will illustrate the evidence underlying the viral hypothesis for MS pathogenesis and will review the main features of the potential viral candidates. We will also describe the ...

Medications are the mainstay of treatment for multiple sclerosis (MS). Many of them are used to block the immune system's attack on the nerves and slow or prevent progression and relapses (flare-ups) ...

Nov. 18, 2024 — Fampridine is currently used to improve walking ability in multiple sclerosis. A new study shows that it could also help individuals with reduced working memory, as seen in ...

Finding it hard to breathe when you lay down is medically called orthopnea. Find a list of potential causes to help narrow down your overall risk here.

Blood tests are often the first line of testing for evaluating MS symptoms. They can’t confirm a diagnosis of MS, but they can help rule out other conditions or point to a diagnosis. Multiple ...

A number of young children with tuberous sclerosis complex who present with focal seizures or epileptic spasms at onset later develop intractable seizures with multifocal EEG abnormalities ...

Acute pulmonary embolism is rare during childhood and adolescence. The high pulmonary embolism-related fatality among ...

In the past few decades, considerable progress has been made in understanding the complex interaction of host and pathogen, and the pathophysiology underlying both meningococcal septicaemia and ...

Panelists discuss how oral iron therapy, although convenient and cost-effective, has significant limitations, including ...

Panelists discuss how modern FDA-approved intravenous iron formulations, including ferric carboxymaltose, ferumoxytol, and ...

During and after an exacerbation, mental recovery involves taking care of both your physical and mental health. Resting, ...