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Closer and Closer to the Cause of Multiple Sclerosis
Andrew Wilner, MD
September 11, 2014 | Multiple sclerosis
At the ACTRIMS/ECTRIMS conference, one has the impression that the science of multiple sclerosis is moving forward at an unprecedented rapid rate. Live from the floor . . .


Multiple Sclerosis Hospitalizations On the Decline
Sreeram Ramagopalan, PhD
September 11, 2014 | Multiple sclerosis
Hospitalization rates have declined dramatically in the MS population but remain higher than in the general population. That may be because of the availability of MS disease-modifying treatments.


Multiple Sclerosis Causes Excessive Deaths, Study Says
Sreeram Ramagopalan, PhD
September 10, 2014 | Multiple sclerosis
Information on causes of death for patients with MS is limited, but these researchers came up with some of the underlying causes.


Potassium Cuts Stroke, Death Risk in Older Women
Leo Robert
September 09, 2014 | Stroke
The chances of stroke and ischemic stroke were reduced in women who consumed the most potassium in this study. The differences were greater in those who did not have hypertension.


Stay Alert to Sleep Problems in Multiple Sclerosis
Sreeram Ramagopalan, PhD
September 09, 2014 | Multiple sclerosis
A significant percentage of patients with MS in the sample screened positive for 1 or more sleep disorders. Most were undiagnosed.


Suicidal Ideation With Multiple Sclerosis: Predictors Are ID’d
Sreeram Ramagopalan, PhD
September 09, 2014 | Multiple sclerosis
This study identified that suicidal thoughts are common and several potentially modifiable factors may be useful for prevention.


Disability Harms Mental Health in Multiple Sclerosis
Sreeram Ramagopalan, PhD
September 09, 2014 | Multiple sclerosis
This study found a positive relationship between physical disability and anxiety and depression, pointing to a need for routine evaluation.




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