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As the average age of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) increases, it becomes even more critical to accurately measure the degree of disability among those with MS, explains Sharon Lynch, MD. “Expanded Disability Status Scale...

Certain ICD-10 codes are recorded more frequent- ly before the initial diagnosis in patients with MS compared with patients with other autoimmune diseases or individuals without these diseases, ac- cording to a study published...

For patients with MS, African-American and Hispanic-American race/ethnicity are associ- ated with higher overall disability and higher symptom severity versus White race/ethnicity, according to a study published in Neurology:...

During a recent PW Podcast episode, we spoke with Anthony Traboulsee, MD, Professor and Research Chair of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, about phase II trial results...

“Obesity and low vitamin D intake in childhood and adolescence have been identified as potential risk factors for adult-onset MS,” explains Lucinda J. Black, PhD. “However, there has been very little research conducted on diet...

Social network structure is linked to language function and amygdala volume in patients with MS, according to a study published in Multiple Sclerosis. With prior research indicating that social connections impact mental and...

“Cognitive impairment (CI) occurs in 30% to 70% of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and has a profound in uence on personal functioning, social interaction, employment, and overall quality of life,” Wan-Yu Hsu, PhD,...

For women with breast cancer, those with multiple sclerosis (MS) have an increased risk for allcause mortality compared with those without MS, according to a study published in Neurology. Researchers identified female MS cases...

A machine learning algorithm can use data from brain MRI to identify subtypes of MS, according to a study published in Nature Communications. Researchers applied unsupervised machine learning to brain MRI scans from previously...

New research was presented at AAN 2021, the American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting, from April 17-22. The features below highlight some of the MS-focused studies that emerged from the conference. Multidisciplinary Team...

For patients with MS and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) receiving antiCD20 treatment, B-cell repopulation occurs in more Black than White patients between 6 and 12 months after infusion, according to a study...

People with MS may expect worsening symptoms with rising average temperatures, according to a study scheduled for presentation at the 2021 annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology. Investigators examined the health...

Ambulatory disability and older age are associated with worse clinical severity of COVID-19, including death, among patients with MS, according to a study published in JAMA Neurology. Researchers examined outcomes and risk...

Women with MS have no significant differences in severe adverse perinatal outcomes compared with the general population, but they do have an increased prevalence of elective cesarean section, induced delivery, and infants being...