Acute flaccid myelitis | Brain marker for MS | Sugar and autoimmune disease

Enterovirus linked to acute flaccid myelitis; brain scans reveal marker for severe MS; sugar intake may affect autoimmune disease

August 27, 2019 Edition Enterovirus infection linked to acute flaccid myelitis Evidence of infection with an enterovirus was found in about 80% of people with the rare but serious condition called acute flaccid myelitis. Brain scans reveal marker for severe MS Researchers found that dark rimmed spots on the brain may be a hallmark of more aggressive and disabling forms of multiple sclerosis. The findings suggest an avenue to explore for new disease treatments. High-sugar intake worsens autoimmune disease in mice In mouse models of autoimmune disorders, drinking sugary water worsened disease by activating inflammatory immune cells. The findings suggest a low-sugar diet may help prevent or treat autoimmune diseases. Popular Stories Aspirin use may be widespread despite new guidelines Calorie restriction may benefit healthy adults under 50 Blood test may detect myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome Understanding recurrent tonsillitis Language patterns may predict psychosis   Connect with Us Facebook RSS Feed Update Your E-mail Address | Add Subscriptions | Unsubscribe If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please contact subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. For all other inquiries about NIH programs and activities, please contact Ask NIH. Before writing, please view our Frequently Asked Questions page, our Health Information page, or Search our website. This service is provided to you by the National Institutes of Health. NIH…Turning Discovery Into Health®      This email was sent to myhcistech.healthnews360@blogger.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: National Institutes of Health (NIH) · 9000 Rockville Pike · Bethesda MD 20892 · 301-496-4000 / TTY 301-402-9612