UC Riverside study may lead to new treatments for multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis (MS) affects an estimated 2.3 ...

A study of twins reveals two gut bacteria linked to multiple sclerosis, offering new targets for future treatments.

Mitochondrial abnormalities, or problems in cells' powerhouses, contribute to nerve cell death linked to motor control in MS, ...

New advanced imaging technology that detects specific molecules in the brain may find signs of MS lesions months earlier, a ...

Spinal cord lesions are more commonly seen in progressive forms of multiple sclerosis, and they can result in an increased risk of disability. In relapsing-remitting MS, which 80 to 85 percent of ...

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a complex, chronic illness in which your immune system attacks the central nervous system—that is, your brain and spinal cord. Imagine your nerve fibres as electric ...

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is characterized by lesions in the central nervous system, including the spinal cord. Spinal lesions may indicate MS. Learn more.

In a new study, the extent of microstructural damage in patients with early relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) was associated with worse disability and spinal cord atrophy at 5 years.

WebMD explains how a spinal tap, also called a lumbar puncture, is used to diagnose disorders of the brain and spinal cord, including multiple sclerosis (MS).

Biomechanical changes in people with multiple sclerosis may increase the risk of conditions like plantar fasciitis. Here's what you need to know. ... comprised of your brain and spinal cord.

There are four types of multiple sclerosis: Clinically Isolated Syndrome (CIS)—Providers usually call the first episode of MS symptoms clinically isolated syndrome MS.Not everyone with CIS develops ...

July 10, 2024 – Nearly 1 million Americans grapple with the debilitating effects of multiple sclerosis (MS) – a relentless condition that can disrupt the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves ...