Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorders (NMOSD) are rare autoimmune inflammatory diseases of the central nervous system characterised by severe episodes of optic neuritis and transverse myelitis.

Autoimmune diseases are the molecular equivalent of "friendly fire": The body attacks itself instead of harmful invaders. Now, researchers from Japan have found that interrupting the complex interplay ...

Autoimmune diseases are the molecular equivalent of "friendly fire": the body attacks itself instead of harmful invaders. Now, researchers from Japan have found that interrupting the complex interplay ...

Researchers have found that repulsive guidance molecule-a (RGMa) induces macrophages to recruit neutrophils to nerve lesions in neuromyelitis optica, where they kill off astrocytes, causing pain and ...

The popular allergy medication cetirizine (Zyrtec, Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc), when added to standard therapy, shows the potential to reduce the rate of relapse of the neuromyelitis optica (NMO), ...

A monoclonal antibody (mAb) against a glycoprotein called repulsive guidance molecule-a (RGMa) may provide an efficient therapeutic strategy for treating neuromyelitis optica (NMO), scientists at ...

The early diagnosis and treatment of neuromyelitis optica (NMO) generally improve the outlook for people with this condition. Corticosteroids and immunotherapy are the main treatment options. NMO, ...

The autoimmune condition neuromyelitis optica (NMO) may affect the optic nerve, spinal cord, and brain. Life expectancy varies based on a person’s age, race, disabilities caused by NMO, and rate of ...

Neuromyelitis optica (NMO) is a chronic health condition that affects nerves in the eyes, spinal cord, and sometimes brain. It’s also known as Devic disease or Devic syndrome. It may cause vision loss ...

Osaka, Japan - Autoimmune diseases are the molecular equivalent of “friendly fire”: the body attacks itself instead of harmful invaders. Now, researchers from Japan have found that interrupting the ...