Medicine & Research

MS Drugs in the Pipeline: Focus on Progressive MS

Eighty-five percent of people with multiple sclerosis are originally diagnosed with a relapsing-remitting course of the disease.

Examining the Safety of Aspartame

Aspartame has undergone extensive testing. With the exception of a few very mild side effects, aspartame appears to be quite safe.

The Bare Facts About Coral Calcium

There is no scientific evidence that coral calcium can affect the body's pH, or that it is absorbed any better than other calcium supplements.

Oral Medications for MS Treatment

Today, there is a lot of excitement in the MS community because several oral products have shown promising results in clinical trials.

The Sunshine Vitamin: Vitamin D and MS

Consult with your healthcare professional and consider testing vitamin D levels in your blood to determine a supplementation schedule.

Updates by the Pharmacist HALT-MS Trial

MS Focus medical advisor Ellen Whipple, Pharm.D, discussed the HALT-MS .

What About the Side Effects?

No drug is completely without side effects.

When a Medication Fails, or Causes Complications

There are two basic reasons to consider switching MS treatments: You can't tolerate the side effects, or the medications aren’t working for you.