MS and Demyelinating Disorders

The associate vice president of research at National MS Society talked about the need for evidence-based wellness strategies in multiple sclerosis, particularly focusing on psychosocial interventions.

Findings from a late-breaking poster presented at CMSC 2025 suggest that CBT does not improve fatigue severity or impact in patients with multiple sclerosis.

The assistant professor in the Department of Neuroscience at Université de Montréal discussed key clinical factors influencing DMT selection in patients newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

New long-term data reveals ponesimod's effectiveness in reducing relapses and MRI lesions in relapsing multiple sclerosis patients, ensuring safety over 8.2 years.

Neurologists advocate for personalized treatment approaches in older MS patients, emphasizing the importance of individual assessment over age-based rules for DMT discontinuation.

Fenebrutinib shows promising results in reducing relapse rates and disability progression in relapsing multiple sclerosis patients over two years.

A recent study reveals that patients on ofatumumab experience fewer worsening MS symptoms compared to those on ocrelizumab, enhancing treatment stability.

Cladribine shows promising results in reducing relapse rates for patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis after inadequate response to injectable therapies.

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A newly presented analysis of data from the Novartis Global Safety Database and the PRIM study assessed pregnancy and infant outcomes in women with multiple sclerosis treated with ofatumumab.

A study reveals long-term fumarate therapy significantly reduces infection-related healthcare utilization in multiple sclerosis patients compared to anti-CD20 treatments.

Mind Moments®, a podcast from NeurologyLive®, brings you an exclusive interview with Taylor Hess, MD. [LISTEN TIME: 10 minutes]

Explore the latest advancements in remyelination research for multiple sclerosis, from stem cells to small molecules, and discover what’s on the horizon for therapeutic development.

A new survey presented at CMSC 2025 highlighted the prevalence of burnout and job-related stress among neurology-based advanced practice providers and clinical pharmacists in the United States.

New findings reveal ozanimod shows no significant rebound effect in relapsing MS patients after treatment discontinuation, ensuring safer transitions.

Research highlights the benefits of natalizumab during pregnancy for women with multiple sclerosis, showing reduced disease activity and improved outcomes.

The ongoing PERSEUS trial explores tolebrutinib's potential as a treatment for primary progressive multiple sclerosis, with results anticipated soon.

Engaging care partners in multiple sclerosis treatment enhances patient outcomes and supports their well-being, fostering healthier care partnerships.

New findings reveal ocrelizumab significantly improves symptoms, cognition, and fatigue in Black and Hispanic patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis.

The 39th CMSC Annual Meeting is set to be held May 28-31, 2025, in Phoenix, Arizona. The International Journal of MS Care has published the abstracts.

Episode 4 covers how aging and disease duration impact remyelination potential and the strategies for targeting repair across the multiple sclerosis spectrum.

In this episode, panelists outline the key scientific and clinical challenges in translating remyelination research into effective therapies for patients with MS.

Neurologists Ari Green, MD, and Paul Tesar, PhD, discuss the current limitations of remyelination assessment tools in MS and highlight efforts to develop more reliable clinical measures.

In this initial episode, experts Ari Green, MD, and Paul Tesar, PhD, break down the biological foundation and therapeutic importance of remyelination in multiple sclerosis.

The executive vice president of research at the National MS Society talked about the significance of the Dystel Prize, honoring researchers in MS whose scientific work has led to meaningful diagnostic or therapeutic advancements. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]