new medication, BG-12, is showing promise in treating MS patients. The study testing this medication has demonstrated a 50% reduction in relapses and a 70% reduction in brain scarring. These are promising results and the FDA approved BG-12 as a first-line oral treatment for MS earlier this year.

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A new medication, BG-12, is showing promise in treating MS patients. The study testing this medication has demonstrated a 50% reduction in relapses and a 70% reduction in brain scarring. These are promising results and the FDA approved BG-12 as a first-line oral treatment for MS earlier this year. Overall, is this a good medication?
 
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