The Limbic

Non-drug approaches often best for MS symptoms

Exercise and other non-drug approaches are often the most effective and acceptable ways to manage common symptoms in MS such as weakness, spasticity and fatigue, an Australian specialist says. Speaking at PACTRIMS 2018, Gold Coast neurologist Professor Simon Broadley said exercise...

Exercise and other non-drug approaches are often the most effective and acceptable ways to manage common symptoms in MS such...

Multiple sclerosis

App will allow MS disability self-assessment by smartphone

Monitoring of MS disability is a challenge for busy neurology clinics, but self-assessment by patients with smartphone apps will be the way of the future, a leading neurologist says. Next year should see the launch of apps that allow patients to...

Monitoring of MS disability is a challenge for busy neurology clinics, but self-assessment by patients with smartphone apps will be...

Multiple sclerosis

Sydney clinic pioneers precision therapy for NMOSD patients

Use of B-cell biomarkers can help reduce rituximab dosing for patients with Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD) without compromising efficacy, neurologists in NSW have shown. Presenting their findings at PACTRIMS 2018 in Sydney, Dr Benjamin Trewin and colleagues at the RPAH...

Use of B-cell biomarkers can help reduce rituximab dosing for patients with Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD) without compromising efficacy,...