Classic chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy is characterized by the occurrence of symmetrical weakness in both proximal and distal muscles that progressively increases for more than two ...

An antibody appears to make a big difference between multiple sclerosis and other disorders affecting the protective myelin sheath around nerve fibers, report Tohoku University scientists and ...

A recent study aimed to evaluate the burden of age of onset of cardiovascular conditions in a US population with multiple sclerosis, neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, or transverse myelitis and ...

The biology of a molecule whose effects depend on whether it acts in soluble or membrane-bound form, and through which of two distinct receptors it signals, was always going to be complex. Until more ...

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Demyelinating disease, including multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica, can affect children and teens. Our program works closely with the Multiple Sclerosis Program at University of Utah ...

Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) is a long-term neurological disorder that targets your body’s nerves. Anyone can get CIDP, but it’s most common in older adults and more common ...

The PATH study demonstrated that the percentage of patients experiencing CIDP relapse or withdrawal for any other reason during SCIg treatment was significantly lower with Hizentra CSL Behring ...

Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) affects the peripheral nerves. Tests to diagnose this condition include nerve conduction studies, electromyography, and sometimes an MRI. CIDP ...