Autoimmune diseases are the molecular equivalent of "friendly fire": the body attacks itself instead of harmful invaders. Now, researchers from Japan have found that interrupting the complex interplay ...

A systematic review found the highest incidence and prevalence of NMO/NMOSD among Caribbean-African populations. Middle-aged adults—those between 40 and 59 years old—had the highest incidence rates of ...

Neuromyelitis optica (NMO) is an autoimmune disease associated with NMO immunoglobulin G (NMO-IgG). A cure for NMO remains elusive. Researchers recently established a localized NMO rat model by ...

Osaka, Japan - Autoimmune diseases are the molecular equivalent of “friendly fire”: the body attacks itself instead of harmful invaders. Now, researchers from Japan have found that interrupting the ...

"[There is] an opportunity within the healthcare space to create tools within the electronic medical record system that more effectively link symptoms and their duration, diagnostic study results, and ...

Conference MDAngle offers personal perspectives from conference attendees, showcasing their anticipation, quick takeaways, and insights into how the presented research will affect their patients. Dr ...

A monoclonal antibody (mAb) against a glycoprotein called repulsive guidance molecule-a (RGMa) may provide an efficient therapeutic strategy for treating neuromyelitis optica (NMO), scientists at ...

Paisley Forsell used to enjoy hiking, cliff jumping and competition body-building. She loves riding roller coasters. "I like adrenaline, I guess you'd say," said the 21-year-old, who lives in the city ...