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How New Technologies Are Changing the Future of MS Treatments

MS researchers are pursuing multiple avenues for new treatment options, including a nasal spray and drugs that target the Epstein-Barr. Doctors currently prescribe DMTs to prevent flares, halt new scars on MRI scans, and slow or stave off disability progression.

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Cannabis Oil vs. Hemp Oil

Cannabis Oil vs. Hemp Oil

As interest in cannabidiol (CBD) continues to grow, so does the availability of different products. A factor that often confuses people is whether the CBD in the products comes from hemp or cannabis. The short answer is that they derive from different varieties of the Cannabis Sativa plant.

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Multiple Sclerosis Treatments

Multiple Sclerosis Treatments

The term “multiple sclerosis” refers to the multiple areas of scar tissue — often called “lesions” — that develop along nerve fibers in the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerve and that are visible in MRI scans. The literal meaning of “sclerosis” is “pathological hardening of tissue.”

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What Is a Physiatrist?

What Is a Physiatrist?

Chronic pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical care. It reduces your quality of life and restricts daily activities, contributing to higher rates of depression and anxiety. Untreated pain is also associated with an increased risk of health problems like heart disease, respiratory infections, and reduced mobility. 

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Living Well with MS

Living Well with MS

A large array of MS information stemming from Living with MS physically and emotional to financial security to relationships

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What Multiple Sclerosis Looks Like in Your Brain

What Multiple Sclerosis Looks Like in Your Brain

Multiple Sclerosis: It’s in Your Head Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the central nervous system that causes damage to your brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. It’s characterized by lesions, or areas of tissue damage that occur when your immune system...

8 Surprising Health Benefits of B Vitamins

Good nutrition is tied to good health, as well as to the prevention and treatment of many conditions. Getting the recommended amounts of vitamins each day is an important part of the nutrition equation, and B vitamins are essential for preventive care. Abundant in...