Pregnancy Hormone Key To Repairing Nerve Cell Damage - MS Society Of Canada Medical News Today Sun, 22 Apr 2007 9:04 AM PDT The mystery of why multiple sclerosis (MS) tends to go into remission while women are pregnant may be the secret to overcoming the devastating neurodegenerative disease, according to University of Calgary researchers who have shown that a pregnancy-related hormone is responsible for rebuilding the protective coating around nerve cells. The study was partially funded by the MS Society of Canada. ...

Waterloo Rd Star Says Having MS Should Not Be The End Of The World, UK Medical News Today Sun, 22 Apr 2007 9:04 AM PDT On 12 April viewers of popular BBC school staffroom drama Waterloo Road saw the character Lorna - who had previously been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) - commit suicide. Camilla Power, who plays Lorna, explained her thoughts on why the character came to make such a drastic decision. [click link for full article]

MS Drug Helps Reduce Vision Loss Medical News Today Sun, 22 Apr 2007 0:07 AM PDT A drug that slows disability and reduces relapse rates in multiple sclerosis (MS) has been found to also reduce vision loss in patients with relapsing MS. Vision loss is one of the most common and debilitating symptoms of MS. The findings are published in the April 17, 2007, issue of Neurology?, the scientific journal of the American Academy of Neurology. [click link for full article]

Curcumin, Also Known As Curry Powder, Has Anticancer Effects Medical News Today Sun, 22 Apr 2007 0:04 AM PDT Curry powder is a mixture predominantly composed of turmeric root extract and other spices such as coriander and fenugreek. Curcumin, a turmeric root extract, has been shown to possess activity in the treatment and prevention of cancer, multiple sclerosis, and Alzheimer's disease. [click link for full article]

Radiosurgery An Effective Noninvasive Treatment Option For Trigeminal Neuralgia-Related Pain Medical News Today Sun, 22 Apr 2007 0:05 AM PDT Trigeminal neuralgia or tic douloureux is sometimes described as the most excruciating pain known to humanity. The pain typically involves the lower face and jaw, although sometimes it affects the area around the nose and above the eye. The pain is usually limited to one side of the face. [click link for full article]

Area woman with Lou Gehrig?s Disease to visit Costa Rica for stem cell treatments
The Steubenville Herald-Star Sat, 21 Apr 2007 8:21 PM PDT
WINTERSVILLE ? Stacy Zimish is planning a trip next month, but it?s not a getaway or a vacation.