New MS drug shows some promise in repairing eye nerve damage

[MSUK]

Possible new MS drug shows some promise in repairing eye nerve damage

Biogen Idec Inc’s experimental drug for multiple sclerosis showed signs that it could help repair nerve damage in patients’ eyes, a tentatively positive step for a drug aimed at reversing progression of the disease.

In a mid-stage trial of 82 patients, Biogen’s drug showed a 34 percent improvement in those who completed the study. The result fell a hair below the threshold for statistical significance. Including patients who didn’t complete the study, results were positive but didn’t reach statistical significance, Biogen said today in a statement.... Read More - http://www.ms-uk.org/emergingtherapies