Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders (NMOSD) are rare, relapsing inflammatory diseases of the central nervous system, predominantly affecting the optic nerves and spinal cord. Central to their ...

A 37-year-old woman developed an exceptionally rare cluster of neurologic autoimmune disorders with antibody-confirmed myasthenia gravis (MG), neuromyelitis optica (NMO), and anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate ...

Neuromyelitis optica (NMO) is an autoimmune disorder characterised by severe inflammation and demyelination of the optic nerves and spinal cord. Central to its pathogenesis are pathogenic ...

Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) is an autoimmune disorder that mostly affects your eyes and spinal cord. Your immune system attacks a specific protein, called aquaporin-4 (AQP4). The ...

The connection between multiple sclerosis and Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is strengthening, according to a paper published this week in JAMA Neurology by a team of international researchers, including ...

The immune system is responsible for safeguarding the body from external and internal dangers. It does this, for the most part, by targeting and eliminating perceived threats ranging from invading ...

Imagine waking up already feeling drained, as if you never slept at all. Or noticing that your hands feel inexplicably stiff and swollen, making simple tasks like opening a jar or even typing feel ...

Our immune system has a dark side: It’s supposed to fight off invaders to keep us healthy. But sometimes it turns traitor and attacks our own cells and tissues. What are called autoimmune diseases can ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. There are more than 100 autoimmune diseases, affecting tens of millions as cases continue to rise, and 4 in 5 ...

The agreement is a critical step in ensuring adult patients living with NMOSD and gMG have public access to Ultomiris MISSISSAUGA, ON, Aug. 7, 2025 /CNW/ - Alexion Pharma Canada Corp., AstraZeneca's ...