Seizures Prior to Diagnosis of Tuberous Sclerosis Complex

Seizures Prior to Diagnosis of Tuberous Sclerosis Complex

Seizures were a condition commonly experienced by patients prior to diagnosis of TSC; understanding the initial diagnoses experienced by TSC patients may help lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment of TSC. Many patients... read more

Reducing Natalizumab Concentration May Reduce PML Risk

Reducing Natalizumab Concentration May Reduce PML Risk

Serum concentrations of natalizumab do not appear to rise before patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis are diagnosed with progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, contradicting the hypothesis that exposure... read more

Impaired recycling of mitochondria in autism?

Impaired recycling of mitochondria in autism?

The new study shows that autophagy is defective in TSC. The scientists further showed that two existing classes of drugs counter the defect: the epilepsy drug carbamazepine, and drugs known as mTOR inhibitors.... read more

Gene could lead to ALS therapies

Gene could lead to ALS therapies

Researchers from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev say their new gene study could lead to new treatments for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.... read more

Smoking, vitamin D deficiency linked to early MS disability

Smoking, vitamin D deficiency linked to early MS disability

Severe vitamin D deficiency and current smoking predicted accumulated disability in patients with clinically isolated syndrome, which can be a precursor to the development of multiple sclerosis.... read more