A review of the literature shows that many patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) have turned to the use of complementary and alternative medicines (CAM).1-3 As a neurologist who specializes in the treatment of patients with MS, I receive frequent questions about alternative therapies from many of the patients I treat. As healthcare providers, we have a responsibility to guide our patients; however, most of us know little or nothing about CAM therapies. This makes sense, since there are few randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of CAM therapies in MS.
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The use of functional MRI to assess patterns of brain activation in adults and children with multiple sclerosis may offer insight into disease progression among these groups, according to research published in the February issue of Radiology.
Read MoreOn Feb. 5, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration notified health care professionals and patients that the risk of developing a rare but serious brain infection increases as the number of natalizumab (Tysabri) infusions received increases.
Read MoreFDA adds new warning on Tysabri label, but says benefits still outweigh dangers.
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