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Tag: Disease modifying therapies

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What Medication is Used to Slow Down Brain Atrophy? A 2025 Guide

4 min read
The human brain shrinks at an estimated rate of 5% per decade after age 40, a process that can be accelerated by neurodegenerative diseases [1.3.2, 1.3.3]. The pressing question for many is: what medication is used to slow down brain atrophy? This article examines current and emerging pharmacological options.

Understanding: What immunosuppressants are used in the treatment of multiple sclerosis?

5 min read
Over 30 years of research have demonstrated that multiple sclerosis (MS) is an inflammatory, immune-mediated disease, creating a rationale for the use of immunosuppressive therapy. A wide range of immunosuppressants are used in the treatment of multiple sclerosis, from older chemotherapy agents to newer, highly-targeted monoclonal antibodies and oral drugs.