Multiple sclerosis theory dealt a blow by studies
Wednesday, August 4, 2010 - 13:28
in Mathematics & Economics
A recent theory holds that MS is caused by obstruction in the blood vessels. New research calls that idea into question. A novel theory about the cause of multiple sclerosis — one that quickly led to millions of dollars in research pledges and an increasingly popular, though unproved, treatment — took a hit Monday from two studies calling the premise into question.