Multiple sclerosis (MS) is one of the most common autoimmune diseases affecting the brain and spinal cord, with 2.9 million people estimated to ...

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NEW research says vitamin D supplements may provide a simple treatment for the severity and speed of progression of multiple sclerosis. Scientists found that levels of the vitamin were strongly linked ...

Jan. 9, 2025 -- Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a complex condition that affects the brain and spinal cord. How does MS impact the body? What are the symptoms of MS? We spoke with Michael Levy, MD, PhD, to ...

When Sam Taylor was 11, his eye doctor noticed his optic nerves were completely swollen, leading to a diagnosis that changed his life forever Sam Taylor When Sam Taylor was 11, he began having chronic ...

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Scientists at UCSF have uncovered evidence that multiple sclerosis silently damages the brain years before diagnosis. By studying proteins in blood samples, they identified early immune signals and ...

Now, by analyzing thousands of proteins found in the blood, scientists at UC San Francisco have created the clearest picture yet of when the disease attacks the myelin sheath that covers the nerve ...

In the human brain, neurofilament light chain (NfL, shown in brown) is seen in brain cells and the neural wires that connect them. UCSF researchers found NfL in the bloodstream of patients who would ...