Category Archives: Publications & Research

MS and Vitamin D

In the summer of 2011 a large scale clinical genetic study was published in which scientists identified the major common genetic variants that can cause multiple sclerosis (MS). Over 250 researchers took part in the study, from 15 different countries. … Continue reading

Vitamin D Should be Added to Food in Scotland to Reduce MS

Medical specialists across the world are calling for vitamin D to be added to food in Scotland to reduce the huge numbers of people who develop multiple sclerosis in sunshine-deprived northern latitudes. MS levels in Scotland are some of the … Continue reading

Patient Care Worsens for MS Patients

More people are suffering from neurological disorders even though spending has increased. A report by the National Audit Office (NAO) in the UK has found that emergency hospital admissions for conditions such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s and motor neurone diseases … Continue reading

Report on CCSVI Safety Published

The Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology has published a report entitled ‘Safety of Endovascular Treatment of Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency: A Report of 240 Patients with Multiple Sclerosis.’ Authors: Kenneth D. Mandato, MD, Paul F. Hegener, MD, Gary P. … Continue reading

The History of MS

In 1822, Augustus D’Este, the grandson of England’s King George III, started to record his illness, which would go on to be identified as multiple sclerosis. Since D’Este’s day, researchers have learned more about the disease, but have not yet … Continue reading

New CCSVI Study Results

Chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI) has been found to be associated with multiple sclerosis (MS) in various studies. Yet its actual prevalence, possible association with specific MS phenotypes, and potential pathophysiological role are debated. MethodWe analyzed the clinical data of … Continue reading