In multiple sclerosis, wearable sensors may help identify people at risk of worsening disability

Wearable sensors may help identify people with multiple sclerosis (MS) who are more likely to have worsening disability and ...
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Experimental drug shown to slow multiple sclerosis disability

An experimental drug can help patients with advanced multiple sclerosis delay the progressive disability that comes with their disorder, a new clinical trial suggests. The drug, tolebrutinib, delayed ...
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Oral bacterium tied to disability severity in multiple sclerosis

Increasing evidence suggests that the severe gum disease, periodontitis, may contribute to central nervous system disorders through chronic inflammation. However, its role in multiple sclerosis, a ...
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Is Multiple Sclerosis (MS) a Disability?

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. It can cause fatigue, trouble with balance and coordination, muscle weakness, and vision problems. Having MS doesn’t ...
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Better assess the needs of people with multiple disabilities

How do we assess the needs of people with severe multiple disabilities? Unable to communicate verbally and physically, this population has nearly no possibility of expressing itself. Thanks to ...
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS): How Weight and BMI at the Time of Diagnosis May Increase Risk of Disability

Share on Pinterest Although the reasons why a higher BMI might lead to increased MS risk are not fully understood, most scientists think that being obese increases overall inflammation in the body.