MS Drugs and Research

[6-paq]

Just wanted to share a link to a story in the MSAA Motivator magazine briefly discussing some meds that are currently being researched.  This is just a summary of some of the stuff out there.  Many look very promising!!

http://www.msassociation.org/publications/summer07/cover.story.asp

[Siddy1]

Also thanks for posting it:)  Marcie

[Siddy1]

hanks for posting that for everyone. Of particular interest to me was the following paragraph:

"Among topics of growing interest is the mounting evidence behind sunshine and vitamin D's potential role in the development of MS. Vitamin D may offer some protective properties, but more studies are needed. A viral component may play an important role as well; individuals infected with the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) may be at an increased risk of developing MS, with a possibly greater risk for those with a history of mononucleosis (a manifestation of EBV infection). Studies also support the theory that cigarette smoking increases the risk of MS, while smoking has already been tied to a faster transition from a relapsing type of MS to a progressive type (RRMS to SPMS). Additionally, genetic factors have long been known to increase one's chances of developing the disease. More specific genetic associations (genes for interleukin 2 and 7 receptor alpha) appear to be associated with immune dysfunction in MS"

Marcie