The immune system a potential “Frenemy” of myelin
April 3, 2017The human body is a remarkable machine, there are many complex interactions with chemical, physical and electrical signals constantly whizzing around our bodies.read more
Month: April 2017
FDA approves Ocrelizumab for relapsing-remitting and primary progressive MS
April 3, 2017The American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved OCREVUS™ (ocrelizumab) for the treatment of both relapsing and primary progressive forms of multiple sclerosis.read more
How does vitamin D change immune cell genes?
April 3, 2017Living further from the equator increases your risk of developing an immune disease such as MS. This ‘latitude effect’ has been attributed in part to a lack of vitamin D,…read more
What controls myelin production in the brain?
April 3, 2017The loss of myelin in the brain and spinal cord is a characteristic of MS. Myelin is a protein layer or sheath that coats and protects cells in the brain…read more
Use of Gadolinium in MRI scans for MS
April 3, 2017Gadolinium is a chemical that is known as a ‘contrast agent’, meaning that it shows up in X-rays and other imaging techniques.read more