FDA Approves Drug for Pre-Exposure Prevention of COVID-19The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized a new drug that may help prevent COVID-19. It is called Evusheld (tixagevimab...reactionscomments
Bone Health and NMONeuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMO) is a rare inflammatory disease that affects the spinal cord, eye, and brain. Studies have found that...reactionscomments
Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD) in ChildrenNeuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD or NMO) is a rare disorder affecting the nervous system. About 4 percent of all NMOSD cases...reactionscomments
Body Temperature and NMO Symptoms (Uhthoff’s Phenomenon)Increases in body temperature can worsen symptoms of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD). This worsening of symptoms with heat is called Uhthoff’s...reactions1comment
What Is Medical Gaslighting?If you have ever felt dismissed by a doctor, you may have experienced a type of bias (prejudice) called medical gaslighting. Medical...reactions1comment
What Is a Pain Management Specialist? Should I See One?About 50 million people in the United States live with chronic pain, meaning their pain is long-term. Chronic pain can come and...reactionscomments
What Is Trauma-Informed Care?Traumatic experiences can be life-changing. It is well known that these experiences can have long-term health effects. In addition to mental health...reactions1comment
Is There a Link Between Alopecia and NMO?Neuromyelitis optica (NMO) is an autoimmune disease. This means it is caused by the immune system mistakenly attacking the body. It typically...reactionscomments
NMO Treatment and AnemiaNeuromyelitis optica (NMO) does not have a cure. But there are treatments aimed at preventing attacks or reducing relapses. Unfortunately, sometimes these...reactions1comment
NMO and PregnancyPregnancy strains the body. When you are pregnant, your immune system becomes less reactive so your baby can grow safely. For this...reactionscomments
Are Certain Types of Cancer Related to NMO?In many cases, neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD or NMO) occurs alongside other health issues. For example, someone with NMO may also...reactionscomments
Managing Your NMO With Your DietNeuromyelitis optica (NMO), or Devic's disease, is a rare inflammatory disease. NMO damages the central nervous system, including the eyes, nerves, spinal...reactions5comments
How Does NMO Affect Cognition?NMOSD (neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder), or NMO, is a neurological disorder. It affects the central nervous system. NMO can cause severe cognitive...reactions1comment
Do Factors Like Race and Age of Onset Predict Long-Term NMO Effects in Kids?Experts have been working hard to learn more about the progression of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD or NMO). In adults, some...reactionscomments
The Invisibility and Stigma of Chronic PainPain can be called an “invisible” symptom. Unlike a broken arm in a cast or a bleeding wound, pain cannot usually be...reactionscomments
Finding a Qualified CaregiverIf you or someone you love lives with NMO, you may find that at some point you need some extra help in...reactionscomments
AQP4, AQP4 Antibody, and MOG AntibodyThe symptoms that we now recognize as NMO were first described more than 100 years ago. However, without the right technology and...reactionscomments
What to Know About Participating in a Clinical TrialClinical trials are medical studies that pose a question: Does a new treatment work better than older treatments? Each year, thousands of...reactionscomments
Understanding Clinical TrialsA clinical trial is a type of research. Research is the process scientists use to explain how our bodies work or why...reactionscomments
Clinical Trial GlossaryClinical trials have a language of their own. It helps to understand the common terms used when describing a clinical trial before...reactionscomments
