Disability worsening in people with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) is largely driven by relapses, or episodes when new symptoms emerge or existing symptoms worsen, but it may also occur in the absence of such episodes. That’s according to a study analyzing international data from 261 NMOSD patients, which…
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This week, I turned 45. It’s a number that feels both accurate and completely wrong at the same time. In my heart, I’m still the woman who loves electronic dance music and dreams of crossing the finish line at another 10K race. But neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) has…
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People with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) who smoke have a higher risk of incomplete recovery after disease relapses than those who do not smoke, according to a review of published studies. Smoking did not appear to increase the risk of developing NMOSD or subsequent relapses, however. The relationship…
NMOSD is a progressive autoimmune disease where the immune system mistakenly attacks nerve cells, affecting the nervous system. Learn more about the disease here.
Scientists do not know the exact underlying cause of NMOSD. Self-reactive antibodies that target AQP4 are known to play a major role. Learn more about what causes the disease here.
When the disease affects the optic nerve (optic neuritis), it can result in pain inside the eye and possibly blurry vision or vision loss. Learn more about the symptoms of the disease here.
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