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7th Joint European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis-Americas Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ECTRIMS-ACTRIMS) 2017
October 25 - 28, 2017; Paris, France
October 25 - 28, 2017Paris, France
ECTRIMSIbudilast 'Impressive' for Progressive MS in Phase 2 TrialThe novel small-molecule drug ibudilast was associated with a 48% reduction in brain atrophy progression and 'excellent tolerability,' meeting both primary outcomes in the phase 2 SPRINT-MS trial.
Medscape Medical News, October 30, 2017
ECTRIMSEuropean MS Treatment Guidelines Released The first real guidelines on the use of disease-modifying therapies cover the treatment of adults with MS or CIS, the monitoring of treatment response, the stopping and switching of treatment strategies, and treatment in special situation, such as pregnancy.
New Draft MS Treatment Guidelines in US and EuropeNew guidelines for the treatment of multiple sclerosis are being drawn up in both Europe and the United States, with initial
drafts having been released in the past few days.
Medscape Medical News, Sep 21, 2016
Blood Test for Multiple Sclerosis?The IQIsolate system identifies diagnostic gene expression patterns consistent with multiple sclerosis in peripheral whole
blood samples with 90% accuracy, report investigators.
Medscape Medical News, Oct 7, 2016
OTC Supplement May Reduce Brain Atrophy in SPMSAlthough the pilot trial was small, its finding of a 66% reduction rate in whole-brain atrophy with lipoic acid, an over-the-counter
supplement, vs placebo is grabbing attention. 'It looks very encouraging,' said one expert.