Multiple sclerosis

Genetic mutation can cause multiple sclerosis, say scientists

Multiple sclerosis is known to run in certain families, but attempts to find genes linked to the disease have been elusive.

Jun 02, 2016, 09:26 AM IST

Gene connected to multiple sclerosis discovered, claim scientists!

Characterised by the onset of chronic, neurodegenerative damage of the central nervous system, this unpredictable, often disabling disease disrupts the flow of information within the brain, and between the brain and body by attacking the protective sheath (myelin) that covers nerve fibres.
 

May 29, 2016, 12:52 PM IST

Do yoga, aquatic exercise to get relieve symptoms from multiple sclerosis

A new study suggests that one can easily get reduce the pain by doing yoga and aquatic exercises regularly.

May 04, 2016, 19:51 PM IST

Epilepsy drug brings hope for multiple sclerosis patients

Currently there are no neuroprotective drugs available for MS sufferers, whose nerve fibres are attacked by their own immune system.

Jan 31, 2016, 22:09 PM IST

Vitamin D3 can treat multiple sclerosis

If you are suffering from a multiple sclerosis, then you must consume vitamin D3, as it can boost up your immune system.

Dec 31, 2015, 13:16 PM IST

'Bad' white blood cells responsible for multiple sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is considered to be a disease controlled by the T cell, a type of white blood cell.

Oct 27, 2015, 13:22 PM IST

Alzheimer's blood test comes closer to reality

The blood test has also shown promise in detecting other diseases, including Parkinsons's, multiple sclerosis and breast cancer

Oct 19, 2015, 08:12 AM IST