World’s first high-resolution brain developed by 3D printer
In a joint project between MedUni Vienna and TU Wien, the world's first 3D-printed "brain phantom" has been developed, which…
multiple sclerosis (MS)
Multiple sclerosis and Epstein-Barr virus: Possible basis for vaccine
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease in which the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is thought to play a…
Physical activity may prevent fatigue in patients with MS
A study led by the University of Eastern Finland found that better physical condition and higher daily activity predicted lower…
MS: new biomarker discovered
MS: new biomarker discovered: A study conducted by researchers from the Department of Neurology at MedUni Vienna and University Hospital…
Multiple Sclerosis: New MRI technique could improve diagnosis and treatment
It is important that multiple sclerosis (MS) is diagnosed and treated as early as possible in order to delay progression…
Working to stop MS in its tracks
Working to stop MS in its tracks: On World Brain Day (22 July), work continues to diagnose multiple sclerosis (MS)…
Myelin: one of the major factors of age-related brain deterioration
A new study led by the University of Portsmouth has identified that one of the major factors of age-related brain…
Aluminium and multiple sclerosis
In a recent post - A role for aluminium in multiple sclerosis, we highlighted that individuals with multiple sclerosis excrete high…
A role for aluminium in multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a devastating disease of the central nervous system and affects approximately 100,000 individuals in the United…
Multiple sclerosis treatment ‘resets’ immune system
A type of treatment for multiple sclerosis that ‘resets’ the immune system may stop progression of the disease in nearly…
Brain shrinkage in multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) affects around 100,000 people in the UK. The lifelong condition affects the brain and spinal cord, and…
Medical Marijuana: Should cannabis be prescribed or not?
In the UK it is estimated there are around three million cannabis users and about one million of those use…