Multiple Sclerosis
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An Introduction to Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an immune-mediated inflammatory demyelinating disease of the CNS and one of the most common causes of neurological disability in adults. It is characterized by a relapsing-remitting clinical course, which progresses to a more chronic progressive phase, although a minority have a progressive course from onset. Numerous disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) have emerged, including oral (fingolimod, dimethyl fumarate, teriflunomide, cladribine, siponimod, ozanimod), injectable (glatiramer acetate, pegylated interferon beta-1a) and intravenous (alemtuzumab, ocrelizumab) options. Challenges include switching therapies in patients who become refractory to initial treatment. MS is also the fastest growing indication for autologous haematopoietic stem cell transplantation in Europe, with a growing body of evidence supporting its use in highly active relapsing-remitting MS that does not respond to DMTs.
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What if your medical degree could launch more than a clinical career? In this candid and compelling read, Dr Jon Edelson shares his lessons for early-career clinicians ready to think beyond the bedside and explore the business of medicine.
In this episode, we explore the future of continuing medical education (CME) with the team behind touchIME. Hannah Fisher and Matthew Goodwin share insights into global and US trends, the importance of patient inclusivity and how educational outcomes are evolving to better measure the direct impact of learning on clinical practice and patient care.
"this is a field where rigorous science can rapidly change lives" Dr Bardia Nourbakhsh, Associate Professor of Neurology, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA, is a rising star whose work bridges rigorous clinical neurological research with compassionate, patient-centred care. ...
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurological condition that often presents with vague or intermittent symptoms, making early recognition particularly challenging in primary care. As diagnostic delays can significantly impact long-term outcomes, timely identification and referral are critical. In alignment ...
touchNEUROLOGY is delighted to congratulate Dr Amit Bar-Or of Penn Medicine on receiving the 2025 John Dystel Prize for Multiple Sclerosis Research, jointly awarded by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMMS) and the American Academy of Neurology (AAN). This honour recognizes his groundbreaking work in neuroimmunology, precision medicine, and biomarker research in multiple sclerosis (MS).
The 2025 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology in San Diego brought together over 14,500 neurology professionals from 110 countries and all 50 US states, alongside more than 300 exhibiting companies. It was a week filled with inspiring science, learning, and global collaboration—all in support of advancing brain health for all. Among the many highlights were the late-breaking abstracts, showcasing some of the most exciting developments in neurology. From this impressive selection, we’ve chosen five standout presentations that reflect the innovation and momentum seen throughout the meeting.
Sanofi at ECTRIMS 2024. Join MS experts as they examine disability accumulation through the lens of personalised care, biomarkers, and clinical trial design. Hear their perspectives on the complexities of balancing improved relapse management with the ongoing challenge of disability accumulation.
Sanofi at AAN 2023. Explore perspectives on MS disability accumulation in the time of highly effective therapies, the smoldering neuroinflammatory pathway, and CNS biomarkers of the future in this Industry Therapeutic Update.
Sanofi at EAN 2023. Learn about the drivers of multiple sclerosis disability accumulation, the unique role of smoldering neuroinflammation, and the role of “big data” in central nervous system biomarkers of the future.
The Americas Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ACTRIMS) is gearing up for its tenth annual Forum, set to take place from February 27 to March 1, 2025, at the Palm Beach County Convention Center and Hilton West Palm Beach in Florida. This year’s theme, “Making Connections,” will emphasize vital links within the brain, between the brain and body, and across the multiple sclerosis (MS) research and clinical communities.
A new study has revealed that early treatment with ocrelizumab significantly reduces disease activity and long-term progression in patients with early-stage relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS).
In this episode, we’re joined by Bradley Love, Professor of Cognitive and Decision Sciences at UCL, ELLIS fellow, and creator of BrainGPT. We discuss how this large language model is poised to assist researchers in advancing their work.
Diabetic striatopathy (DS) is a rare hyperglycaemic condition associated with one or both of the following criteria: (1) acute-onset chorea–ballism (random, flowing and nonsuppressible involuntary movements) and (2) striatal hyperdensity on computed tomography (CT) scan or T1-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (...
In our latest Q&A, we are delighted to welcome Editorial Board member Dr David Hafler, William S. and Lois Stiles Edgerly Professor and Chairman of the Department of Neurology at Yale School of Medicine, as well as Neurologist-in-Chief at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Dr Hafler's groundbreaking work in multiple sclerosis (MS) research has helped establish the disease as an autoimmune disorder and led to the development of therapies such as natalizumab. His contributions include identifying myelin-reactive T cells, uncovering the genetic and molecular mechanisms underlying MS, and exploring the role of salt in driving autoimmune responses. A highly cited neurologist, he has received numerous awards, including the Dystel Prize, the Raymond Adams Award, and the NIH Javits Investigator Award, and is a member of the National Academy of Medicine.
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