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OCS-05 therapy for MS safe and neuroprotective.
healthcare2 years ago

OCS-05 therapy for MS safe and neuroprotective.

OCS-05, a neuroprotective treatment candidate for multiple sclerosis (MS) or other causes of optic nerve inflammation, has shown a favorable safety and pharmacological profile in healthy volunteers, according to Phase 1 trial data. A Phase 2 trial is now evaluating OCS-05’s safety and effectiveness in people with acute optic neuritis due to MS, myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease, or an unknown cause. The trial will assess changes in eye health, visual acuity, and overall disability.

TikTok Star Jehane Thomas Dies at 30 After Battling Migraines.
entertainment3 years ago

TikTok Star Jehane Thomas Dies at 30 After Battling Migraines.

TikTok star Jehane Thomas died suddenly at the age of 30 on Friday after suffering from migraines for several months. Thomas was diagnosed with optic neuritis, a condition that causes swelling of the eye’s optic nerve. She documented her frequent hospital visits on social media. A GoFundMe has been created to raise money for her two children. Thomas' followers expressed their heartbreak over her sudden passing.