Clene Nanomedicines remyelination therapy candidate, CNM-Au8, showed a robust ability to stimulate the production of new myelin and increase the number of myelin-wrapped nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord of animals in models of demyelinating disease, allowing mice to recover motor skills, a study reports. Such preclinical data support the efficacy of this potential treatment, now being tested in clinical trials with multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. These early findings were reported in the study Nanocatalytic activity of clean-surfaced, faceted nanocrystalline gold enhances remyelination in animal models of multiple sclerosis, published in the journalNature Scientific Reports. Continue reading →

A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan can be an odd experience for those who have never had one before. Knowing what to expect beforehand can calm the nerves, so this week, Im sharing what my first MRI was like. For people with multiple sclerosis (MS), frequent MRI scans are crucial to tracking whether treatments effectively reduce brain and spinal cord lesions Continue reading →

Drug prices have become a hot-button issue in general, although even more so during election years. In January, most drug companies increase the price of their drugs, and this year was no different, with more than 250 drugs manufactured by different companies being increased from 1% to 10%, with the average drug price rising by about 5%. The median increase over the past several years has been 9% to 10% Continue reading →

Updated February 15, 2020 12:32:40 Bin Barnier had spent three decades caring for cancer patients when she received her recent diagnosis: an aggressive form of breast cancer. As a support worker in the field, she knew how important genetic testing could be to help decide on the best treatment. Her cancer is linked to mutations of the BRACA gene, so she was devastated when she was told she had to wait 12 months for the breast cancer gene test often referred to as the BRCA test which her surgeon had asked her to undergo Continue reading →

With bipartisan support, the House of Representatives voted Thursday to remove the arbitrary timeline for ratification in the preamble of the Equal Rights Amendmentmarking the latest move in a series of exciting advancements in the fight for constitutional gender equality. Continue reading →