New Experimental Vaccine for Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) and Infectious Mononucleosis with Long-Lasting Immune Protection

New Experimental Vaccine for Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) and Infectious Mononucleosis with Long-Lasting Immune Protection

Did you know that the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is the most common cause of infectious mononucleosis? It is a human herpes virus 4 that is usually spread among adolescents and young adults, as it is spread through body fluids, especially saliva. Given the ease of its transmission, the QIMR Berghofer Institute for Medical Research developed … Read more

The Deteriorating Health of Artist Amr Mohamed Ali: Transferred to Hospital

The Deteriorating Health of Artist Amr Mohamed Ali: Transferred to Hospital

Zainab Abdullah wrote Saturday, July 29, 2023 09:54 PM The artist’s health condition has deteriorated Amr Muhammad Ali Known as “Shakshak Arabesque series” as a result of complications from multiple sclerosis, he was transferred to Sheikh Zayed Hospital for treatment. Hani Muhammad Ali, the brother of the artist Amr, stated that his health condition is … Read more

Overcoming MS: Selma Blair’s Inspiring Journey of Remission and Resilience

Overcoming MS: Selma Blair’s Inspiring Journey of Remission and Resilience

After being diagnosed, Blair underwent a stem cell transplant in 2019 and has been in remission since 2021. But living with this disease is still difficult. “Sometimes I can’t eat for days. (..) I need more sleep than a bear in winter,” said Blair. She reflected her struggle with the disease in the poignant documentary … Read more

Frexalimab Shows Strikingly Positive Results in Treatment of Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis

Frexalimab Shows Strikingly Positive Results in Treatment of Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis

Frexalimab, a second-generation anti-CD40L antibody, has shown “strikingly positive” effects in treating relapsing multiple sclerosis (MS), significantly reducing disease activity without depleting B cells. The drug is a novel, second-generation monoclonal antibody designed to block the costimulatory CD40/CD40L cellular pathway, the mechanism of which is believed to potentially modify T-and B-cell activation and innate immune … Read more

Groom with Multiple Sclerosis Stuns Guests by Standing for First Dance with Bride After Year of Physical Therapy

Groom with Multiple Sclerosis Stuns Guests by Standing for First Dance with Bride After Year of Physical Therapy

The couple suffers from multiple sclerosis. The wheelchair-bound groom stunned wedding guests when he was able to stand up for his first dance with his bride after a year of physical therapy. About it writes mirror.co.uk. Barry McDowell, 49, and his new wife Emma, ​​36, both have multiple sclerosis. They met on a support platform … Read more

The Challenge of Diagnosing Multiple Sclerosis: Misdiagnosis and Potential Solutions

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a challenging diagnosis, as many other disorders can mimic its clinical and radiological presentation, according to recent data on MS misdiagnosis. Common disorders, such as migraine or cerebral vascular disease, can be mistaken for MS, which may be partly due to over-reliance on imaging abnormalities, said Andrew Solomon, MD, associate professor … Read more