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While exciting, this research is at a very early stage, meaning more work is needed before we understand exactly how this finding may be used to help develop myelin repair therapies. [2/2]

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An interesting new study from the Max Planck Institute in Munich has identified that corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH), which is usually released in relation to stress, may be important for remyelination. @mpi_psychiatry #MultipleSclerosis https://t.co/87Gg1roIOJ [1/2]

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A new @UBC study has found that people living with #MultipleSclerosis were more likely to have visited the hospital emergency department in the 5 years before their first signs of #MS. This adds further evidence to the existence of an MS prodrome. https://t.co/VwP8ipGQJF

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Interestingly, they found that the risk was not increased if the concussion occurred after exposure to the virus. The authors suggest that the concussion creates an inflammatory environment in the CNS that helps promote the autoimmune response triggered by the virus. [2/2]

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A new study by Swedish researchers has found that experiencing a concussion before developing infectious mononucleosis (after being exposed to Epstein-Barr virus or EBV) increases the risk of developing #MultipleSclerosis. [1/2]

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While data was only obtained from 11 participants, it did indicate the therapy may slow brain atrophy & also have a positive impact on cognition. Larger & longer studies are now required to confirm these findings. We will provide more updates when they become available. [2/2]

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Data from a Phase 1 trial of people living with progressive #MultipleSclerosis has suggested that treatment with fetal neural stem cells is safe & could provide neuroprotective benefits. #MS [1/2]

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Study led by @UniBasel_en suggests B-cell depletion therapies not only remove harmful immune cells, they may also help beneficial ones move from the gut to other parts of the body. #MultipleSclerosis #MS https://t.co/nsPFqy0nKJ

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New research shows #AI systems can help detect previously 'unseen' grey matter lesions in people with #MultipleSclerosis. As these lesions are closely linked to disease progression, accurately detecting them is an important step in monitoring MS over time. https://t.co/5oiiCfxqeG

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They also found this problem was not associated with disability level, disease duration, fatigue or depression. This suggests that assessing word-finding difficulties could help monitor changes in cognition in people living with #MS. [2/2]

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A study involving @UniofAdelaide, @MonashUni & @nyuniversity researchers has revealed that difficulty finding words - a common symptom people living with #MultipleSclerosis experience - is closely linked to cognitive impairment. [1/2]

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The next challenge is to develop virtual reality games that are specifically designed to deliver the greatest rehabilitation benefits and to test them in larger clinical trials involving more people living with #MS. [2/2]

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A Glasgow Caledonian University study has that found #VirtualReality may be a safe and engaging way to undertake upper limb rehabilitation in people living with #MultipleSclerosis. @CaledonianNews [1/2]

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A new potential remyelination therapy is now a step closer to being tested in clinical trials. We will follow this development closely and provide updates as soon as they become available. #MultipleSclerosis #MS https://t.co/DBvorc29Z4

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Our Co-founder, Brett Drummond, recently joined an @MS_Auckland webinar on mental health & #MultipleSclerosis, discussing topics including stigma, uncertainty & anxiety the with Dr Rebecca Maguire - a research psychologist & person living with MS. https://t.co/UlaMjHv7c9

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🎧 In this new #ECTRIMSPodcast episode, experts discuss vitamin D, immune regulation, clinical trials and what the evidence means for people living with #MultipleSclerosis.

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𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://t.co/t5Yuvwz3Dy
𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞: https://t.co/Tdst8Mns4W
𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲: https://t.co/3knhuVlp28

#VitaminD #MSResearch #Neurology #ECTRIMS

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A new @ECTRIMS blog article featuring George from @shiftms & Helena from @MSTrust explores the benefits people living with #MultipleSclerosis can gain from participating in research, as well as the motivations for getting involved. #MS https://t.co/avtrUNCpCx

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On the latest episode of The @ECTRIMS Podcast, our co-founder, Brett Drummond, explores the complex relationship between infections, immunity & #MultipleSclerosis with Prof. Gavin Giovannoni & Prof. Tomas Olsson. #MS https://t.co/KeVPXtrcfM

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One explanation is that other symptoms, like depression or anxiety, affect perceived cognitive function. However, it may also indicate that current testing methods are not sensitive enough to detect the subtle changes that people living with #MS notice in everyday life. [2/2]

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A new study has found many more people with #MultipleSclerosis reported problems with thinking, memory & concentration than showed measurable impairment on cognitive tests. [1/2]