The NeurologyLive® multiple sclerosis (MS) Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) clinical focus page is a concentrated place for the latest information on the care and management of patients with MS, including relapsing MS and progressive MS, as well as related and demyelinating disorders such as neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder and myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease. This page includes podcasts, videos and expert interviews, and news about the latest study and clinical trial findings, FDA actions, and clinical guideline updates.
June 3rd 2025
Recent analysis confirms cladribine's safety for multiple sclerosis, showing no increased pregnancy risks and effective long-term outcomes in patients.
Fish Consumption Leads to Better Disability Progression in Multiple Sclerosis
April 26th 2025In a large Swedish MS cohort, higher combined intake of lean and oily fish was linked to significantly reduced risks of confirmed disability worsening and EDSS progression, independent of lifestyle factors.
Challenges and Trust in Telehealth Integration for Multiple Sclerosis Care: Enrique Alvarez, MD, PhD
March 24th 2025The professor of neurology at University of Colorado School of Medicine talked about the challenges of telehealth and device-based data collection in clinical practice. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Updates on Guidance for Diagnosing Pediatric and Late-Onset Multiple Sclerosis: Andrew Solomon, MD
March 21st 2025The professor of neurological sciences at the University of Vermont discussed the work of the MS Differential Diagnosis Consortium, highlighting efforts to refine MS differential diagnosis and improve clinical accuracy. [WATCH TIME: 8 minutes]
What to Expect From the 2025 CMSC Annual Meeting: Kathleen Costello, CRNP, MSCN
March 13th 2025The interim chief executive officer at the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers invites healthcare professionals to the Consortium’s annual meeting from May 28–31 in Phoenix, Arizona. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]
Treatment Decisions and Personalization for Pediatric MOGAD: Kelsey Poisson, MD
March 7th 2025The child neurologist and neuroimmunologist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital provided clinical insight on the complexities of treating pediatric MOGAD, including treatment options, decision-making factors, and emerging therapies. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Detecting Progression in Multiple Sclerosis With Wearables and Imaging: Jacqueline Nicholas, MD, MPH
March 4th 2025At the 2025 ACTRIMS Forum, the system chief of neuroimmunology and multiple sclerosis at OhioHealth discussed the need for better tools to detect MS progression. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Finding Happiness as a Trailblazer
February 3rd 2025Deborah Benzil, MD, FAAS, vice chair of neurosurgery at Cleveland Clinic's Center for Spine Health, shared her extraordinary journey of resilience, from overcoming repeated rejections to becoming a trailblazer for women in neurosurgery, and reflects on the progress made and the challenges that remain.
Updates in Therapeutic Development: Clinical Trial Readouts to Watch in the First Half of 2025
January 29th 2025Explore some of the most highly anticipated clinical trials with data readouts expected in the second half of 2025—key updates that researchers and clinicians in neurology won’t want to miss.
Enhancing Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis and Early Treatment Strategies: David A. Hafler, MD, FANA
January 29th 2025The William S. and Lois Stiles Edgerly Professor of Neurology at Yale School of Medicine talked about refining multiple sclerosis in line with the updated diagnostic criteria. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Navigating the Decision to Treat Multiple Sclerosis Early Versus Later: Mikael Cohen, MD
January 20th 2025At the 2024 ECTRIMS Congress, the neurologist at the University Hospital Center of Nice talked about how the decision to treat patients at risk of MS is highly individualized. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Improving MS Diagnosis Through Biology and Early Detection: Wallace Brownlee, MBChB, PhD, FRACP
January 19th 2025At ECTRIMS 2024, the consultant neurologist at Queen's Square MS Center in London talked about the evolving McDonald criteria to define multiple sclerosis biologically. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Honoring the Impact of Recognition and Advocacy in MS Care: Aprile Royal, RN, BA, MEd
December 11th 2024The manager of the BARLO MS education program at St. Michael's Hospital highlighted the significance of recognition, the pivotal role of nurses in multiple sclerosis care, and the lasting impact of mentorship and advocacy. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]