The NeurologyLive® MS Disease Spotlight page offers specific updates and coverage on the latest expert conversations and data readouts related to the treatment and management of patients with multiple sclerosis and demyelinating disorders.
June 18th 2025
Helius Medical Technologies expands access to its PoNS device for patients with MS as Aetna joins major payers in coverage, enhancing treatment options.
NeuroVoices: Kathy Zackowski, PhD, OTR, on Promoting Psychosocial Wellness Research in MS Care
June 4th 2025The 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.
Individualizing Disease-Modifying Therapy Selection in Newly Diagnosed MS: Gabrielle Macaron, MD
June 3rd 2025The 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]
Treatment and Diagnosis of MOG-Associated Disorders in Pediatric vs Adult: E. Ann Yeh, MD
June 2nd 2025The professor of pediatrics in neurology at the University of Toronto discussed differences in disease course, treatment strategy, and trial challenges of MOG-associated disorders in pediatric versus adult patients. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Hypertension Awareness Gaps in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis: Michael Robers, MD, MS
June 2nd 2025The assistant professor of neurology at Barrow Neurological Institute talked about the lack of public awareness for hypertension among individuals with MS despite many meeting diagnostic criteria. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]
Starting Comprehensive Multiple Sclerosis Care at Initial Diagnosis: Mary R. Rensel, MD, FAAN, ABIHM
May 31st 2025The associate professor of medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine highlighted the importance of early, multidisciplinary intervention for patients with multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Pregnancy Outcomes in Ofatumumab-Treated Women Appear Consistent With General Population Rates
May 30th 2025A 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.
Identifying and Treating Progression in MS Beyond Relapses: Celia Oreja-Guevara, MD, PhD
May 30th 2025The vice chair of neurology at the Hospital Clínico San Carlos in Madrid highlighted the growing importance of detecting and managing progression in multiple sclerosis, particularly PIRA. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]
Recognizing Scientific Excellence and Impact in Multiple Sclerosis Research: Bruce Bebo, PhD
May 15th 2025The 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]
Advancing MS Care Through Early Intervention and Deeper CNS Insights: Jack P. Antel, MD
May 15th 2025The professor of neurology and neurosurgery at McGill University discussed the evolution of multiple sclerosis treatment, the need for earlier intervention, and the pressing scientific questions surrounding neuroinflammation. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Observed Differences in PIRA Definition Call for More Standardized Agreement on Term
Published: May 14th 2025 | Updated: May 16th 2025A recent large cohort analysis of global MS registry data reported that the incidence and persistence of progression independent of relapse activity varied widely depending on how it was defined.