*Note* Some MS Articles-Studies as a pose to treatments

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Epstein-Barr Virus Might Kick-Start Multiple Sclerosis

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Newswise Tue, 02 May 2006 6:22 AM PDT

People with multiple sclerosis carry immune cells that over-react to

Epstein-Barr virus. EBV has long been suspected of playing a role in MS,

but the mechanism linking it to the disease was poorly understood. The

new findings show the culprit may be a population of T cells that helps

boost other components of the immune system in response to EBV.

Norton woman hailed for work with Multiple Sclerosis Society

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Akron Beacon Journal Tue, 02 May 2006 0:39 AM PDT

In many ways, people with multiple sclerosis live with uncertainty. They

never know when the chronic disease of the central nervous system might

flare up and cause a host of problems, ranging from minor numbness and

tingling to paralysis.

Epstein-Barr Virus Might Kick-Start Multiple Sclerosis

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Medical Institute Mon, 01 May 2006 2:08 PM PDT

Researchers have found that patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) carry

a population of immune cells that overreact to Epstein-Barr virus.

AAN: Benefits of early MS treatment 'remarkable'

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Medical Post Online Mon, 01 May 2006 6:16 PM PDT

SAN DIEGO | Very early treatment of multiple sclerosis significantly

delays the initial progression of the disease, a Canadian-led study

presented at the meeting here indicates.

Health Business

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UPI Tue, 02 May 2006 9:25 AM PDT

WASHINGTON, May 2 (UPI) -- Researchers said Monday that some cases of MS

may be caused by a strong reaction to the Epstein-Barr virus.

Boxer weighs in to help Ian's MS funds fight

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The Scotsman Tue, 02 May 2006 4:14 AM PDT

TOP boxer Kenny handed over a signed pair of gloves and

Scotland vest ahead of a sold-out charity auction in the Capital next

month.