Research
May 31, 2017
Common acne medication may be effective in treating early-onset MS
A Canadian clinical trial led by researchers at the University of Calgary’s Hotchkiss Brain...
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Imaging technique may reduce cost, timeline of clinical trials in MS
“Think of a multiple sclerosis lesion as the tip of the iceberg,” says Dr....
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May 15, 2017
Researchers quantify risks associated with common MS drug
Dr. Helen Tremlett, Canada Research Chair in Neuroepidemiology and Multiple Sclerosis, and her research...
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April 27, 2017
Joint advocacy leads to improved access to Parkinson’s medication in BC
Working with a shared voice can be very effective for improving outcomes in the...
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April 21, 2017
Study of Canadian health records over 20 years suggests possibility of MS prodrome
New research from Dr. Helen Tremlett, Canada Research Chair in Neuroepidemiology and Multiple Sclerosis...
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April 6, 2017
Researchers find more multiple sclerosis-causing mutations
Less than a year after publishing research identifying a single genetic mutation that caused...
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April 3, 2017
Parkinson’s discovery at odds with prevalent hypothesis, finds serotonin increase in prodromal PD
By the time a person with Parkinson’s disease (PD) receives a diagnosis, they have...
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March 13, 2017
Radical approach limits disease progression in experimental models of MS
A simple compound is showing promise in limiting disease progression in multiple sclerosis (MS),...
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February 15, 2017
Health Ministry to cover Parkinson’s medication
In recognition of the challenges faced by British Columbians with Parkinson’s disease, the Ministry...
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January 18, 2017
National study paints detailed picture of aging in Canada
On the first floor of the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, a massive,...
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January 11, 2017
Study finds increased healthcare system use related to infections in people with MS
New research from MSFHR trainee Dr. Jose Wijnands, a member of Dr. Helen Tremlett’s Pharmacoepidemiology in Multiple Sclerosis Research...
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January 4, 2017
Study of exercise and Parkinson’s disease yields positive results
Habitual exercise may confer an advantage in combating Parkinson’s disease by facilitating the brain’s...