Light therapy provides hope to multiple sclerosis patients
Summary: Multiple sclerosis is a complex autoimmune disorder of the brain, causing a significant decline in the mental abilities of those affected. However, fatigue is one of the most common signs in the early stages of the disease. Regretfully, managing fatigue is also quite challenging. However, a new study by the Medical University of Vienna […]
Modulating the brain’s immune cells may help overcome Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative disorders
Summary: Neurodegenerative diseases are on the rise, and there is no effective treatment for these disorders. Thus, conditions like Alzheimer’s or multiple sclerosis have emerged as a significant public health concern. In recent years, researchers have started focusing on the role of the brain’s immunity dysfunction in these disorders. They have started paying attention to […]
Epstein Barr Virus Significantly Increases the Risk of Autoimmune Disorders
Summary: Autoimmune disorders are conditions when immunity starts acting against the body’s structures. What causes autoimmunity remains poorly understood. However, studies suggest that Epstein Barr Virus infection may play a significant role in autoimmunity. It appears that in those diagnosed with chronic autoimmune diseases, EBV is activated, which ultimately causes autoimmunity. Researchers have found that […]