Scientists make advancement in reducing MS severity
Monday, August 24th, 2009LONDON - University of Bristol scientists have made a major breakthrough in reducing the severity of multiple sclerosis (MS).
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Smoking may lead to brain damage in multiple sclerosis patients
Tuesday, August 18th, 2009WASHINGTON - Cigarette smoking can cause brain damage in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a new study.
Cheap BP drug could help treat multiple sclerosis
Tuesday, August 18th, 2009WASHINGTON - A cheap blood pressure drug could help keep multiple sclerosis at bay, claim researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine.
Novartis says FDA approved Extavia in relapsing-remitting MS and first episodes of disease
Monday, August 17th, 2009Novartis says FDA approves interferon drug for MS
NEW YORK — Novartis AG said Monday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved its drug Extavia, a form of interferon intended to treat multiple sclerosis.
Cure for multiple sclerosis now possible
Thursday, August 13th, 2009TORONTO - Canadian researchers have successfully reversed multiple sclerosis in rodents, spelling hope for humans.
Boffins successfully reverse multiple sclerosis in mice
Wednesday, August 12th, 2009LONDON - In a breakthrough study, researchers have successfully reversed multiple sclerosis in mice with the help of a new experimental treatment.
Cognitive testing, brain lesions may help predict MS progression risk
Thursday, July 30th, 2009WASHINGTON - Researchers have revealed that cognitive testing, gender and brain lesions might help people with inactive or benign multiple sclerosis (MS) better predict their future with the disease.
With little oversight, about 60 dispensaries are selling medical marijuana in Colorado
Tuesday, July 28th, 2009Medical marijuana dispensaries thrive in Colo.
BOULDER, Colo. — Boulder County Caregivers offers 16 glass jars of marijuana with names like Skinny Pineapple and Early Pearl Maui, priced at $375 to $420 an ounce. There are marijuana capsules and snacks made with cannabis butter, such as rice crispy treats.
German drug, chemical maker Merck second quarter net profit falls 48 percent to €109 million
Friday, July 24th, 2009Merck Q2 net profit falls 48 percent to €109 M
FRANKFURT — German drug and chemical maker Merck KGaA said Friday its second quarter net profit fell 48 percent as higher research costs and one-time effects from the acquisition of Serono weighed on the bottom line.
German drug, chemical maker Merck second quarter net profit falls 48 percent to $153 million
Friday, July 24th, 2009Merck net profit falls 48 percent to $153 million
FRANKFURT — German drug and chemical maker Merck KGaA said Friday its second quarter net profit fell 48 percent as higher research costs and one-time effects from the acquisition of Serono weighed on the bottom line.
