CDC Develops Faster Lab Test for Enterovirus D68
The new test will likely sharply increase the number of confirmed cases of Enterovirus D68 in the US.
Neuromuscular Disorders
Diagnosis, Treatment Guidelines for Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophies
New diagnosis and treatment recommendations have been created to guide testing for rare muscular dystrophies.
Alcohol Misuse Raises Multiple Sclerosis Risk
Alcohol use, alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence increase the risk of multiple sclerosis.
ATXN2 Repeat Length May Determine ALS Risk
Much variation exists in association between ALS risk and ATXN2 CAG repeat alleles.
Health Officials Confirm First Death from Enterovirus D68
The first death from Enterovirus D68, which has spread to 43 states, has been confirmed by health officials.
Neurological Illness Cluster in Colorado May Be Related to EV-D68
The CDC and the Colorado Department of Health and Environment are investigating a cluster of nine children with acute neurological illness that may be related to Enterovirus-D68.
Gender Has No Effect on Interferon-Beta Response in MS
Researchers find no correlation between gender and relapse rate in patients with multiple sclerosis being treated with interferon-beta.
Placental Cells May Present New Treatment for MS
Placental cells are well tolerated by multiple sclerosis patients, and may even help regenerate myelin, a study shows.
Glialogix, Fast Forward Partner for MS Therapies
Glialogix has partnered with Fast Forward to accelerate the development of therapies to treat multiple sclerosis.
Treatment of Balance Impairment in Multiple Sclerosis
Targeted exercise therapies can improve postural control in MS patients with balance and mobility problems.
