The NeurologyLive® multiple sclerosis (MS) clinical focus page offers information, podcasts, videos, and news about the latest study and clinical trial findings, FDA actions, clinical guideline updates, and expert interviews related to 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.
August 14th 2025
A new study reveals higher rates of postpartum depression in women with multiple sclerosis, emphasizing the need for early screening and management strategies.
Third mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine Dose Safe for Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
January 26th 2022Results from the cohort study suggest that a third dose was also associated with modestly increased levels of anti-SARS-CoV02 spike receptor-binding immunoglobulin G antibodies in those who had reduced protective humoral immunity before reimmunization.
Bridget A. Bagert, MD, MPH, on Epstein-Barr Virus and Multiple Sclerosis
January 18th 2022Following the publication of data suggesting that EBV is a leading cause of MS, the director of the Ochsner MS Center and an investigator in an EBV-specific therapy clinical trial offered her reaction to the data.
Age at MS Disease Onset Affects Pathophysiology, Gray and White Matter
January 14th 2022The authors noted that the findings indirectly support the use of highly effective disease-modifying treatments from the early stages of disease in those with pediatric-onset MS, even in the absence of persistent physical disability.
Telemedicine’s Effect on Symptom Management, Care for Minority Populations in MS
January 11th 2022Mitzi Joi Williams, MD, founder and CEO of Joi Wellness Group Multiple Sclerosis Center, shared her thoughts on changes to the MS care model over the past year, as well as how the pandemic and telehealth have affected care for underrepresented populations.
Next Steps in Understanding Cognitive Decline in Aging MS: Dejan Jakimovski, MD, PhD
January 11th 2022The research assistant professor at the Buffalo Neuroimaging Analysis Center provided context on how different forms of multiple sclerosis impact cognitive decline in patients. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Information Sharing, Collaboration in MS Care Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic: Mitzi Joi Williams, MD
January 9th 2022Discussing the willingness to share data during the pandemic, the founder and CEO of Joi Life Wellness Group Multiple Sclerosis Center spoke to the positive effect of collaboration in the MS field. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]
Addressing Health Disparities in the US Following COVID-19: Mitzi Joi Williams, MD
January 7th 2022The founder and CEO of Joi Life Wellness Group Multiple Sclerosis Center commented on the effect of the pandemic on needs for underrepresented populations in the multiple sclerosis space, as well as the pros and cons of telehealth. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Dispelling Myths About Dietitians in Multiple Sclerosis Care: Mona Bostick, RDN, LDN, MSCS
January 5th 2022The founder of MS Bites discussed the role of referrals both to and from dietitians, as well as the common misconception that their services are not covered by insurance. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]
MS Disease-Modifying Therapy Discontinuation Associated With Disability Progression
January 5th 2022DMT discontinuation resulted with new disability worsening and/or progression in previously stable patients with relapsing-remitting MS and particularly in patients with previously stable secondary progressive MS.
Understanding Cognitive Decline Based on Multiple Sclerosis Phenotype: Dejan Jakimovski, MD, PhD
January 4th 2022The research assistant professor at the Buffalo Neuroimaging Analysis Center provided context on how different forms of multiple sclerosis impact cognitive decline in patients. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Differentiating Diet Approaches in Multiple Sclerosis: Mona Bostick, RDN, LDN, MSCS
January 3rd 2022The founder of MS Bites discussed the role dietitians can play in care of patients with MS, noting that they have not historically been included in the comprehensive care team, and differentiating their approaches to care. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]