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10 new results for multiple sclerosis

Biogen Idec Researchers Identify Novel Approach for Promoting Remyelination ...
MarketWatch (press release)
Biogen Idec /quotes/zigman/91573/quotes/nls/biib BIIB +1.48% , a leader in the research and development of treatments for people with multiple sclerosis (MS), today announced results from a study that suggest that inhibiting death receptor-6 (DR6) ...
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Winchester Native Walks to Raise Money for Multiple Sclerosis
Patch.com
The injuries and the impact on Homsey's life was similar, to a degree, to those that suffer from Multiple Sclerosis. Once he began to recover his functionality, Homsey became to learn more about the disease. That's when Homsey decided to take advantage ...
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Germany launch for cannabis drug Sativex
Telegraph.co.uk
GW Pharmaceuticals will today launch its cannabis-derived multiple sclerosis (MS) drug in Germany, which has the highest prevalence of MS in Europe. Sativex contains active ingredients called 'cannabinoids' that are extracted from cannabis plants. ...
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Advocates want approval, not trials
The Beacon Herald
By MIKE BEITZ STAFF REPORTER The federal government's decision to fund clinical trials of a controversial treatment for multiple sclerosis has been met with guarded optimism and a few reservations from local advocates of the procedure. ...
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CCSVI trials great news for local MS group
Alberta Daily Herald Tribune
By AARON HINKS Herald-Tribune staff After reviewing new scientific information this month, the federal government has agreed to fund clinical trials of the CCSVI treatment for multiple sclerosis. The treatment, which was pioneered by Italian doctor, ...
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Options Play on Biogen: Achieve a Better Return With Less Risk
Seeking Alpha
Biogen produces therapeutics for neurology, immunology, hemophilia, and oncology, and 75% of its sales stem from 2 main products: Avonex and Tysabri, which are treatments for multiple sclerosis. The vast majority of the remainder of revenue comes from ...
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Country Diary: Lake District
The Guardian
He did this starting on Coniston Water and finishing in Buttermere because a year ago he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, a body blow for an athletic 39-year-old whose prowess is poignantly celebrated in the new Eastern Crags guidebooks of the ...
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Health notes for July 4
Richmond Times Dispatch
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, 10:15 to 11:15 am second Monday of each month, Tuckahoe YMCA, 9211 Patterson Ave. Details: Kathryn, (804) 591-3039. Breath Matters, a support group for people in the greater Richmond area with lung diseases, ...
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Good turns: Neighbors say thanks for a job well done
Appleton Post Crescent
On behalf of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society-Wisconsin Chapter, our deepest thanks to the Fox Cities community for your tremendous support of our Walk MS 2011 event. Through your dedication and commitment, along with that of our sponsors, ...
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Biking for a cause in Manitoba
Examiner.com
The RONA MS Bike Tours raise money each year for the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada. A total of 22 one-day and two-day events take place across Canada between June and September. In 2010, two Manitoba rides raised more than $700000 that went ...
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1 new result for multiple sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis Study Shows Promise In Improving Patients ...
OMAHA, Neb. -- An Omaha man helped bring a clinical study to Omaha after finding a successful treatment for MS. Friday, July 1, 2011.
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