June 3, 2022
Michael Sela Helped Create Blockbuster Drug for Multiple Sclerosis-Israeli Scientist, dead at age 98, Headed Weizmann Institute
Dr. David Irani is quoted in the printed article in the Wall Street Journal
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May 12, 2022
Positive airway pressure may slow cognitive decline in adults with obstructive sleep apnea
Positive airway pressure therapy may delay cognitive decline in adults with obstructive sleep apnea, but more research is needed, according to a systematic review published in Neurology .
April 28, 2022
How Environmental Exposure Affects ALS Risk Is Studied
Researchers at the University of Michigan are focused on establishing cause and effect relationships between environmental and occupational exposures with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
April 22, 2022
Big Worry for Folks Heading to Hospital: Who'll Care for My Pet?
Dr. Tiffany Braley works with patients who have experienced strokes and other serious health conditions, treating them at the Michigan hospital where she works as they begin their recovery.
April 22, 2022
Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis Requires a Multimodal Approach and More Research
This common symptom is among the most debilitating, according to patients.
April 22, 2022
In MS, Can Better Sleep Improve Cognition?
People with multiple sclerosis often have trouble with memory, attention and mental processing. New research shows some of these issues could stem from sleep disorders.
April 22, 2022
Surgery Not a Relapse Risk for MS Patients
Surgery is safe for people with multiple sclerosis (MS), a new study finds.
April 22, 2022
Study Provides New Information on MS Pain that May Improve its Treatment
Nerve pain alone was the least common pain experience, according to a survey of 842 people with MS with chronic pain. Specific types of pain are treated differently. So, it is crucial to understand the origin of pain in a person with MS to optimize strategies that bring relief.
April 21, 2022
Should Gabapentin Be a Controlled Substance?
Some neurologists contend the effort to classify gabapentin as a Federal Schedule V Controlled Substance is misguided and note that it could create barriers to care for patients with neuropathic pain.
April 20, 2022
Childhood Abuse May Increase MS Risk in Adults
Emotional or sexual abuse in childhood may increase risk of multiple sclerosis (MS) in women, and risk may increase further with exposure to multiple kinds of abuse, according to the first prospective cohort study of its kind.
April 20, 2022
You Can Get Better Sleep with Wearables. Just Focus on the Right Data.
After one fitful night last week, the chunky fitness watch I’ve been wearing for a few months delivered some bad news: I had only spent five minutes in rapid eye movement, or REM, sleep.
April 18, 2022
The end of daylight saving? UMich campus reacts to Sunshine Protection Act
Just days after Americans set their clocks ahead one hour on March 13, the United States Senate passed the Sunshine Protection Act, which would make daylight saving time permanent, by unanimous consent. If it is signed into law, the act would
April 14, 2022
3 Different Types of Headaches and How to Deal with the Pain
There are over 150 types of headaches, but here are the main iterations you should know about. SHAPE article features Dr. Wade Cooper's insight.
April 8, 2022
Outstanding Early Investigator Award 2022
Dr. Galit Levi Dunietz received the Outstanding Early Investigator Award from the Sleep Research Society.
March 22, 2022
Meditation Can Be Used To Calm Your Mind And Help You Sleep. Here’s How.
Meditation doesn’t always come naturally, but with a little practice it can help calm your mind and lead to better sleep at night.
March 18, 2022
This Is The Best Time For Most People To Go To Bed, According To A Sleep Doctor
When you think of self-care and
March 18, 2022
10 Things That Can Affect Your Dreams At Night
Whether you never remember your dreams or can't forget your nightmares, dreams have a purpose. This is why dreams happen, what causes nightmares, and what you can do to increase the chances of sweet dreams.
March 18, 2022
Permanent daylight saving time could have health and economic consequences, experts say
Switching clocks twice a year may soon be a thing of the past. On March 15, the Senate unanimously passed legislation , called the
March 17, 2022
Sleep Deprivation or Burnout?
Sleep psychologist and wellness advocate, Dr. Deirdre Conroy, explains why the exhaustion you feel may not be related to a lack of sleep.
