 |
| Modules | |
| Google | |
|
These ads help pay for the upkeep of our site. They are automatically served by Google and are not affiliated with This is MS. | |
| Languages | |
|
Select Interface Language:
| |
| Who's Online | |
There are currently, 213 guest(s) and 9 member(s) that are online.
You are Anonymous user. You can register for free by clicking here | |
| Next Step | |
| Donations | |
|
To remain unbiased, This is MS does not accept corporate sponsorships. Therefore, we must rely on our users to help support us. Please donate to our upkeep if you have the means. Thank you! | |
| |
 | MS and Diabetes Linked |
 A new epidemiological study from Denmark demonstrates that people with Diabetest Type 1 are more then 3 times more likely to also develop multiple sclerosis than people without diabetes.
Type 1 diabetes is thought to be an autoimmune disorder, as is MS, although that once sacrosanct assertion becomes more controversial with time. In diabetes, the body attacks cells in the pancreas that produce insulin, a critical component that the body uses to break down sugar. In MS, the body attacks components of the CNS, in particular the myelin sheath that protects neurons, as well as oligodendrocytes, the specialized cells that produce myelin.
Previous connections...
[story continues... please click 'read more'...]
|
|
|
Posted by Administrator on Thursday, July 13 @ 02:05:14 EDT (3275 reads)
(Read More... | 3037 bytes more | Score: 3.28)
|
|
|
| Research: New Theory: Myelin loss causes Alzheimers (and MS) |
|
Very interesting new theory about how demyelination could possibly be the root of Alzheimers. This also gives some insight into how the statin (cholesterol-lowering) drugs might prove beneficial to MS patients.
"A breakdown of the protective coating around nerve cells during middle age may explain some cases of Alzheimer's disease, say scientists.
Loss of the coating, called myelin, is also the cause of multiple sclerosis.
Professor Bartzokis said it might be possible to limit myelin breakdown during middle age by taking cholesterol-lowering drugs, anti-inflammatory medications, or by improving diet and exercise. "
Click "Read More" below for the full article...
|
|
|
Posted by Administrator on Tuesday, December 30 @ 04:03:20 EST (1748 reads)
(Read More... | 3860 bytes more | Research | Score: 2)
|
|
| |
| Login | |
|
Don't have an account yet? You can create one. As a registered user you have some advantages like theme manager, comments configuration and post comments with your name. | |
| Survey | |
| Big Story of Today | |
|
There isn't a Biggest Story for Today, yet. | |
| Old Articles | |
|
There isn't content right now for this block. | |
| Latest Forum Posts | |
| Information | |
|
This site is privately funded by individuals interested in fighting multiple sclerosis.
There are no corporate grants, medical center affiliations, or overbearing advertisements, providing a truly independent online community for MS.
Note that all medical decisions should be made with the consent of your doctor. | |
|
|
