Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a condition that affects the brain and spinal cord. It can cause a variety of symptoms, including facial pain. This pain, known as trigeminal neuralgia, is often described as sharp and sudden, like an electric shock. Percutaneous treatments are minimally invasive procedures that can help manage this pain. They involve inserting a n...
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a tricky condition that affects the central nervous system, often leading to serious neurological problems. It's not just about the brain and nerves; MS also takes a toll on bones. People with MS often have weaker bones and a higher chance of fractures. But why does this happen? Scientists have been digging into this question, focusing on a...
Life with multiple sclerosis (MS) can be a roller coaster ride. It's not going to be an easy one. MS is an ongoing and inflamed condition that damages the nervous system, and it's getting more tricky with new treatment choices. Part 1 of the MS roadmap focuses on six key areas. These are like crucial signs on a very long road trip. Things we have to carefully selec...
Australia and New Zealand are grappling with the increasing burden of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), a long-term illness that attacks the brain and spinal cord. In 2021, over 33, 000 Australians had been diagnosed with MS. That's a lot of people. The number of MS cases is rising, and so is the complexity of managing this disease. Treatment for MS has come a long ...
Picture this: you have multiple sclerosis (MS). It's a tough battle already, right? Yet, here's a simple truth: exercise can be your secret weapon for both body and mind. It's a battle against chronic illness as it can make daily tasks a real challenge. But before we dive into the details, let's talk about two main types of exercise: aerobic and resistanc...
Imagine you're trying to solve a puzzle, but you're missing some pieces. That's kind of what it's like when scientists study progressive multiple sclerosis (MS). MS is a disease that messes with your brain and spinal cord, causing damage to the protective layer around nerve cells. It affects millions of people worldwide, yet we still don't fully understand how it wor...
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a rollercoaster journey for patients, with its ups and downs taking a toll on mental well-being. We explored how alexithymia (difficulty describing emotions) and attachment styles directly impact mental health. But that's not all—we also looked at how attachment, alexithymia, feelings of loneliness, and perceived social support act as a cha...
Imagine having a condition like multiple sclerosis (MS), a long-term disease affecting the brain and spinal cord. Scientists are busy hunting for potential causes, with viruses like Epstein-Barr (EBV) leading the pack. But did you know fungi might also play a role? It’s true! The most significant genetic risk factor, the HLA-DRB1*15 group, is linked to MS and various...
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a complex disease where remyelination—the body's attempt to repair damaged nerve fibers—varies greatly among individuals and even within the same person. Scientists in the Netherlands decided to use this natural diversity to find out what makes some people better at remyelinating than others. They collected brain tissue from people with MS,...
Multiple sclerosis (MS) causes increasing disability due to long-term inflammation in the brain and spinal cord. This ongoing inflammation, called smoldering neuroinflammation, is tough to treat with current medications. Chronic active white matter lesions are a big part of this problem. Initially, these lesions were only seen in autopsies. But now, we have advanceme...