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 co-packaged with cilgavimab).1-3 Evusheld is not authorized for...reactionscomments
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 research has suggested that the age of the...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 have another autoimmune condition. This is a condition...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 seen. Because of this, it is possible for...reactionscomments
Eating Healthy Without Breaking the Bank!As we all know, managing your nutrition as someone who lives with NMO is super important. Some people with NMO who have weight loss or difficulty chewing and swallowing will...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 getting through the basic activities of daily life...reactionscomments
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 go or be constant. It can interfere with...reactionscomments
The Challenges of Seronegative NMONeuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMO) can have a variety of different symptom types, severities, and patterns. Since each person's experience with NMO is unique, it can be challenging to properly...reactions1comment
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 people with NMO have an increased risk for...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 testing, it was hard to separate NMO from...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 phenomenon. Uhthoff’s phenomenon is commonly used to describe...reactions1comment
Scrambler TherapyMore than 80 percent of people with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMO) experience significant pain. This may be pain related directly to NMO or another co-occurring issue. Pain can impact...reactions1comment
Participating in Research for NMOMedicine is based on research. Clinical trials using real people help determine how safe and effective treatments are. Research into Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMO) is currently underway. A lot...reactionscomments
A Conversation Guide for Your Doctor: What to Do When Your Doctor Is Not Familiar with NMONMO is a rare condition. Doctors are not sure of the exact number of people living with NMO. According to different sources, between 4,000 and 15,000 people in the United...reactions1comment
The Relationship Between NMO and LupusNMO is sometimes seen alongside other autoimmune conditions, especially those involving abnormal antibodies. Antibodies are proteins our immune system makes to fight germs. In some cases, antibodies can mistakenly attack...reactionscomments
Vaccines and NMOVaccine safety and efficacy have been topics of debate for a long time. This is especially true for people with pre-existing medical conditions or those who are on immune system-weakening...reactionscomments
What is the MS Hug?The term MS hug is well recognized in the multiple sclerosis (MS) community. How often, long, and strong it occurs can vary. While it is often described in reference to...reactions4comments
Understanding Clinical TrialsA clinical trial is a type of research. Research is the process scientists use to explain how our bodies work or why our bodies stop working well. Clinical trials are...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 you sign up. Here are some of the...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 treatments are tested in controlled experiments called clinical...reactionscomments
