People with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) who smoke have a higher risk of incomplete recovery after disease relapses…
Articles by Steve Bryson, PhD
Acute attacks of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) may be worsened by web-like structures released by immune cells that…
A simple blood test measuring the levels of three proteins linked to brain damage and inflammation may help guide management…
Treatment with Soliris (eculizumab) substantially reduces the risk and frequency of relapses in adults with neuromyelitis optica spectrum…
An international team of researchers has identified three genetic variants significantly associated with higher odds of developing neuromyelitis optica…
Measuring the blood levels of natural killer (NK) cells, a type of immune cell, may serve as a diagnostic biomarker…
Depletion of sex hormone production by surgical removal of the ovaries significantly lessened activation of microglia — the brain’s immune…
Specific nerve damage and shrinkage in key brain regions are associated with a faster time to relapse and worsening disability…
A specific set of immune-related genes is significantly more active in the blood of people with neuromyelitis optica spectrum…
Newer, more potent therapies offer greater benefit than standard immunosuppressants in reducing relapse rates for people who develop neuromyelitis…