Diabetes & Antihistamines: New MS Treatment Hope
- The latest trial from Cambridge University offers new hope for those living with multiple sclerosis (MS).
- Neurological diseases, including MS, affect millions worldwide and represent a significant global health challenge.
- Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, often disabling autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system - the brain and spinal cord.
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Hope for Multiple Sclerosis sufferers: Diabetes Drug & Antihistamine Combination Shows Promise
The latest trial from Cambridge University offers new hope for those living with multiple sclerosis (MS). Researchers have found that a combination of a common diabetes medicine and antihistamines may have the potential to repair some of the damage to the nervous system caused by the disease.
Neurological diseases, including MS, affect millions worldwide and represent a significant global health challenge. Approximately 2.8 million people globally are estimated to live with MS. In the UK alone, over 130,000 individuals are diagnosed with MS, with the majority being between 30 and 59 years old. The impact extends beyond the individual, affecting families and communities.
What is Multiple Sclerosis?
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, often disabling autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system – the brain and spinal cord. In MS, the immune system mistakenly attacks myelin, the protective sheath that covers nerve fibers.This damage disrupts communication between the brain and the rest of the body, leading to a wide range of symptoms.
Symptoms of MS are highly variable and can differ significantly from person to person. Common symptoms include:
- Fatigue