Tag: brain atrophy
Asthma medication could slow brain atrophy in progressive MS
A phase II clinical trial has shown ibudilast, a repurposed asthma medication, can slow down the rate of brain tissue loss in progressive MS by almost half compared to a placebo treatment.
Cardiovascular disease linked to brain shrinkage in MS
A new study has shown a link between high blood pressure and heart disease and an increased loss of brain volume in people with MS.
Brain volume changes may be key indicator for MS progression
New research suggests the rate of brain atrophy, or brain shrinkage, may be an important indicator of disease progression in MS.