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Multiple Sclerosis
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Blood Test May Predict Course Of MS
Scientists have discovered a blood test that could predict the course of multiple
sclerosis (MS), or even indicate who is likely to develop the condition after a first
MS-
If proven in further studies, this would be the first credible biological indicator,
or biomarker, identified for MS that could predict disability progression from a
simple blood test. It is hoped the findings will aid the development of better ways
to predict who goes on to develop MS after initial MS-
The paper's lead author, Clinical Research Fellow Dr Rachel Farrell, said: "All the participants in our study had previous history of infection with EBV, which has been shown in other studies and is not surprising given that a large majority of the adult population is infected with EBV.
"What was surprising is that the levels of a molecule in the blood called anti-
The innovative work was carried out at the Institute of Neurology, UCL and the Institute of Cell and Molecular Biology, Barts and The London Hospitals and was funded by the MS Society