December 16, 2024

Childhood Smoking Exposure Affects MS Risk

New research reveals children with genetic risk for multiple sclerosis show elevated Epstein-Barr virus antibodies and reduced brain volumes when exposed to household smoking, suggesting environmental factors interact with genetic susceptibility years before typical MS onset.

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December 02, 2024

2024 Vitamin D Guidelines: A Critical Review

"If the pharmaceutical industry had developed a single drug capable of reducing cancer mortality by 25%, autoimmune disorders by 39%, and COVID-19 infection rates by 74%, it would be heralded as a miracle drug."

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November 27, 2024

MS Proteome Changes Linked to Aging

A recent study investigates the impact of aging on the cerebrospinal fluid proteome in multiple sclerosis patients, revealing changes in inflammatory markers and potential therapeutic targets. Source: Published Study

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May 09, 2024

Time of Day May Impact Aging Predictions

New study reveals that epigenetic age predictions fluctuate significantly throughout the day, emphasizing the need to consider timing in aging assessments.

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June 12, 2024

FAc Implant Shows Sustained Improvement in Uveitis

Long-term study highlights effectiveness of fluocinolone acetonide implant in managing non-infectious posterior uveitis, maintaining stable intraocular pressure.

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June 06, 2024

Advances in Corneal Transplant Techniques

Explore new techniques in corneal transplantation, including Descemet’s membrane endothelial keratoplasty and artificial corneas, for treating corneal diseases.

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July 16, 2024

Can HIIT Improve Symptoms Among Patients with MS?

A recent study looked at the effects of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) in bone and lipid metabolism markers as well as neuromotor abilities in patients with multiple sclerosis.

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July 26, 2024

Healing and Owing: U.S. Health Workers' $150 Billion Debt Dilemma

A new study exposes the alarming levels of medical and educational debt burdening U.S. health care workers, with debt disproportionately affecting women, Black workers, and those in lower-paying fields.

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June 13, 2023

‘Tipping the Balance’ of Immune Cells From Bad to Good Reverses Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms in Mice

Johns Hopkins Medicine team suggests that microparticle-delivered therapy may be first step toward stopping MS and other autoimmune diseases

Johns Hopkins Medicine