Caffeine prevents multiple sclerosis-like disease in mice
EurekAlert! Mon, 07 Apr 2008 12:58 PM PDT
Mice given caffeine equivalent to a human drinking six to eight cups of coffee a day were protected from developing experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE), the animal model for the human disease Multiple Sclerosis (MS), according to researchers at Cornell University.

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Doctor has hope despite multiple sclerosis diagnosis
The Monterey County Herald Sat, 05 Apr 2008 2:11 AM PDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — She still remembers the denial, fear, anger and depression that followed her diagnosis of multiple sclerosis in 2000. "When you're told you have MS and you're 34, that's a big deal," said Dr. Kym Orsetti Furney, of Charlotte, N.C

MediciNova Reports Clinical Results From Two-Year Phase II ...
Primenewswire (press release) - Los Angeles,CA,USA
... March 2007 and described more completely at the European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ECTRIMS) meeting in November 2007. ...
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Talk show host speaks out against Springer-type tactics
ic Wales - United Kingdom
Mr Williams, who has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, campaigns for affordable drug medication for the 49 million Americans he claims lack the ...
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Multi-Shakers celebrate anniversary
Redditch Advertiser - Redditch,UK
MEMBERS of a Redditch exercise group for sufferers of Multiple Sclerosis have celebrated their first year anniversary. The Multi-Shakers meet every Tuesday ...
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STEM CELLS MATURE
Akron Beacon Journal - Akron,OH,USA
A bone-marrow transplant ''is actually a stem-cell transplant,'' said Debra Grega, executive director of the National Center for Regenerative Medicine in ...
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Views split on cell research
Oxford Mail - Oxford,England,UK
Supporters of the Bill believe hybrid embryos could lead to cures for conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, and Alzheimer's Disease. ...
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