Multiple Sclerosis
Conference Coverage
Coexisting Autoimmune Disorders May Influence Clinical Outcomes in MS
NEW ORLEANS— Patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) had increased rates of in-hospitable mortality and discharge to nursing...
Conference Coverage
Phase II Data Show Safety and Efficacy of Ozanimod for Relapsing MS
NEW ORLEANS—Ozanimod demonstrated durable efficacy with a favorable safety profile in patients continuing ozanimod for 120 weeks...
Conference Coverage
Risk tolerance to MS therapies varies widely
NEW ORLEANS – Males had higher tolerances to all surveyed risks.
From the Journals
Minocycline may delay conversion to MS
The results of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial require confirmation in larger and longer trials.
Conference Coverage
Alemtuzumab May Prevent MRI Lesions for Six Years in Patients With Highly Active Disease
NEW ORLEANS—Most patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS) with highly active disease remain free of new MRI...
Conference Coverage
What Are Patients With MS Saying About Day-to-Day Life and Treatment?
NEW ORLEANS—Two studies presented at the 31st Annual Meeting of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Centers examined the...
Conference Coverage
Siponimod Reduces Risk of Confirmed Disability Progression in Secondary Progressive MS
BOSTON—Siponimod reduces the risk of three-month and six-month confirmed disability progression in patients with secondary...
Conference Coverage
How Can We Predict Whose MS Will Worsen?
BOSTON—In older people with multiple sclerosis (MS), having fatigue and limited lower leg function is more often seen in people...
Conference Coverage
Preliminary Study Suggests Possible New Treatment for Progressive MS
BOSTON—Interim results from a small, preliminary study support a new type of treatment for progressive multiple sclerosis (MS)....
Conference Coverage
Should Patients on B Cell–Depleting Therapies Be Immunized Against Influenza?
NEW ORLEANS—Immunizing patients on B cell–depleting therapies against influenza using the inactivated virus vaccine may be...
Conference Coverage
Does a High-Quality Diet Affect Disability Status in Patients With MS?
NEW ORLEANS—A diet high in fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains and low in sugar and red meat is associated with less...