New MRI Technique may Help Detect Multiple Sclerosis

A new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technique has been developed by a team of researchers at the University of British Columbia, which may help detect signs of multiple sclerosis more vividly.

The technique analyzes the frequency of electro-magnetic waves collected by an MRI scanner, instead of the size of those waves. Although analyzing the number of waves per second had long been considered a more sensitive way of detecting changes in tissue structure, the math needed to create usable images had proved daunting.

Experimental Therapy Shows Promise for Treating Multiple Sclerosis
Researchers said that an experimental therapy has shown promise in treating multiple sclerosis without weakening the immune system and could help target other autoimmune and allergic diseases.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) occurs when a person's immune cells attack the protective insulation, known as myelin, that surrounds nerve fibres. The breakdown of myelin impedes the electrical signals transmitted between neurons, leading to a range of symptoms, including numbness or weakness, vision loss, tremors, dizziness and fatigue.



		IMAGE: This brain image was developed using a frequency-based MRI scan. The circled areas show lesions -- scars in the myelin. Click here for more information.

Effective Pain Relief For Patients Suffering From Multiple Sclerosis
Dronabinol, shows success reducing pain in patients with multiple sclerosis, according to a new study published . Dronabinol, also known as Marinol,

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Life Quality For Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
A survey was conducted among about 200 people with multiple sclerosis ( MS ). Questions posed by the researchers covered areas such as pain,