Recurrent Transverse Myelitis- A Patient's Perspective
February 19, 2019
Transverse Myelitis is a rare infammatory demyelinating disease that affects the spinal cord.Information about this condition may not be that forthcoming for patients diagnosed with transverse myelitis.This blog is to help provide information from a patient's prespective.Lilly is a patient at the Cornell MS Center and with her rare neurological disorder under control, she shares her story to help others facing similar health challenges. Here is the link to her story as a Hope Ambassador for...
Household Chemical Exposure and Risk of MS in Children
January 16, 2019
Several genetic and environmental risks have been associated with MS. Some of the environmental risks that have been explored include Vitamin D levels, EBV infection, cigarette smoking, toxin exposure among others.In a recently published study, the authors examined exposure to household chemicals and the risk of pediatric MS.561 pediatric MS patients ( diagnosed before the age of 18 years) and 644 controls ( children who do not have MS) from 16 pediatric MS centers in the US participated in...
A positive attitude may slow cognitive decline in MS
January 9, 2019
In a recent publication, investigators evaluated factors that might influence the change in a test called the Symbol Digit Modalities Test (SDMT) within a large group of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). This test measures cognitive function, specifically processing speed, which is an area of cognition most commonly affected in MS. At least two SDMT tests from 531 patients were collected over the course of 16 years and the average time between tests was approximately three years. The...
