It's official: fun in the sunshine can be good for you The Scotsman Tue, 13 Feb 2007 6:54 AM PST SUNLIGHT could help prevent diseases including cancer, multiple sclerosis and diabetes, according to Capital-based scientists.

'Benign' MS patients should be warned, study says CTV.ca Tue, 13 Feb 2007 5:35 AM PST People who have had multiple sclerosis for a decade with few disabling symptoms are often told they have a mild form of the disease and will continue to do well. But a Canadian study has found that so-called "benign MS" doesn't always remain benign.

Benign MS often not so benign: study CBC Tue, 13 Feb 2007 6:58 AM PST People diagnosed with benign multiple sclerosis may in fact see a significant progression of the debilitating disease and should be regularly assessed to see whether subtle neurological changes could be picked up early, a new Canadian study suggests.

Benign MS May Not Stay Benign WebMD Mon, 12 Feb 2007 1:49 PM PST Nearly half of cases called benign multiple sclerosis may unpredictably worsen decades after diagnosis, a Canadian study found.

'Benign' MS may not be so benign EurekAlert! Mon, 12 Feb 2007 1:18 PM PST ST. PAUL, Minn – People who have multiple sclerosis (MS) for 10 years and have few of the disabling symptoms of the disease are often told they have "benign MS" and that their symptoms will likely not ever occur to the same extent as other people with MS. A new study, published in the February 13, 2007, issue of Neurology®, the scientific journal of the American Academy of Neurology, shows that ...

Extent of brain involvement at diagnosis may predict rate of later brain atrophy in patients with MS EurekAlert! Mon, 12 Feb 2007 1:17 PM PST In patients with recently diagnosed multiple sclerosis, the extent of accumulated brain tissue loss and overall lesion load as determined by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may predict the rate of cerebral atrophy over the following two years, according to a report in the February issue of Archives of Neurology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

'Benign' MS May Not Be So Benign Newswise Mon, 12 Feb 2007 2:16 PM PST People who have multiple sclerosis (MS) for 10 years and have few of the disabling symptoms of the disease are often told they have "benign MS" and that their symptoms will likely not ever occur to the same extent as other people with MS. A new study, published in the February 13, 2007, issue of Neurology, shows that unfortunately this may not be correct.

Skiiers Help Battle Debilitating Disease 9&10 News Cadillac Mon, 12 Feb 2007 3:56 PM PST Multiple sclerosis affects thousands of Americans, including a former olympian who's devoted to helping others learn to live with the disease. His name is Jimmy Heuga and today, skiiers competed in the 21st annual Jimmy Heuga Vertical Express at Boyne Mountain in Charlevoix County.

Research Supports Medicinal Marijuana Washington Post Tue, 13 Feb 2007 0:45 AM PST AIDS patients suffering from debilitating nerve pain got as much or more relief by smoking marijuana as they would typically get from prescription drugs -- and with fewer side effects -- according to a study conducted under rigorously controlled conditions with government-grown pot.

Smoked Cannabis Reduces Foot Pain Associated With HIV In Placebo Trial
Science Daily Tue, 13 Feb 2007 8:12 AM PST
In a randomized placebo-controlled trial, patients smoking cannabis experienced a 34 percent reduction in intense foot pain associated with HIV -- twice the rate experienced by patients who smoked placebo.