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 Application submitted to FDA for approval of Plegridy™ - Source SourceApplication submitted to FDA for approval of Plegridy™
 on Tue May 21, 2013 6:26 am

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Application submitted to FDA for approval of Plegridy™

Application submitted to FDA for approval of Plegridy™ (peginterferon beta-1a) in multiple sclerosis

Biogen Idec has announced it has submitted a Biologics License Application (BLA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for approval of Plegridy™ (peginterferon beta-1a), the company’s pegylated ...

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 Human Thymus Tissue Grown In Mice - Source SourceHuman Thymus Tissue Grown In Mice
 on Tue May 21, 2013 4:23 am

Stem Cells

Human Thymus Tissue Grown In Mice

Stem Cell Advance: Human Thymus Tissue Grown In Mice
Functioning human thymus tissue is a significant step toward treating autoimmune disease in humans.
http://www.medicaldaily.com/articles/15 ... isease.htm

Researchers for the first time have grown functioning human thymus tissue from ...

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 Newly Diagnosed Aussie - Source SourceNewly Diagnosed Aussie
 on Tue May 21, 2013 12:13 am

Introductions



Newly Diagnosed Aussie

Hi all, I was diagnosed with MS last September and have been feeling ok about it until recently. I have been very busy with our Autistic son and his therapies that I haven't been paying attention to the 'signs' and feel now that I am in relapse ...

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 Should I be pursuing further investigation for MS? Help! - Source SourceShould I be pursuing further investigation for MS? Help!
 on Mon May 20, 2013 8:11 pm

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Should I be pursuing further investigation for MS? Help!

Hello,
First time here. Don't even know where to start, will try to be concise. And for the record, I'm a registered nurse so have a good understanding of MS. I am a 45 yr old female. No pregnancies/no children.

Went ...

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Post by LisaM45
 Vitacost discount code - Source SourceVitacost discount code
 on Mon May 20, 2013 2:23 pm

Shopping

Vitacost discount code

Vitacost discount code good for 12% off your entire purchase.

Valid until 9 AM May 21, 2013 EDT.

Code = SUNSHINE

Good for multiple purchases.

http://www.vitacost.com

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 Aubagio and Hair Loss side effect - Source SourceAubagio and Hair Loss side effect
 on Mon May 20, 2013 11:32 am

Aubagio (teriflunomide)



Aubagio and Hair Loss side effect

I am on month 5 of aubagio (used to take avonex). Everything was great until my hair started shedding! I am freaking out about it. I called Genzyme and all they could tell me was that for "most" people it eventually grew back. No ...

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 fat and stress - Source Sourcefat and stress
 on Mon May 20, 2013 6:15 am

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fat and stress

I was wondering about a connection between fat and stress and if there is a known relationship between them. From personal experience I know that I have more problems when stressed and that I respond well to a low fat diet. I did a tiny bit of ...

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 XenoPort to drop multiple sclerosis drug after trial failure - Source SourceXenoPort to drop multiple sclerosis drug after trial failure
 on Mon May 20, 2013 6:10 am

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XenoPort to drop multiple sclerosis drug after trial failure

XenoPort Inc said it will stop developing its experimental multiple sclerosis treatment after data from a late-stage trial showed the drug did not improve patients' condition significantly compared with a placebo......... Read More - http://www.ms-uk.org/index.cfm/MSnews

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 Scientists detect novel molecular target for MS - Source SourceScientists detect novel molecular target for MS
 on Mon May 20, 2013 2:27 am

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Scientists detect novel molecular target for MS

Working with lab mice models of multiple sclerosis (MS), UC Davis scientists have detected a novel molecular target for the design of drugs that could be safer and more effective than current FDA-approved medications against MS..... Read More - http://www.ms-uk.org/index.cfm/myelin

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 Mechanism found for Alemtuzumab side effect - Source SourceMechanism found for Alemtuzumab side effect
 on Mon May 20, 2013 2:02 am

Campath



Mechanism found for Alemtuzumab side effect

Researchers think they may have figured out why a drug that is highly effective against one autoimmune disease can sometimes trigger another.... Read More - http://www.ms-uk.org/index.cfm/lemtrada

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