Barry Hendin, MD: There are various ways to look at multiple sclerosis [MS], and I suppose one could subdivide MS into subcategories. But mostly, the old discussions were about Clinically Isolated ...

After decades of effort, scientists have made real progress in understanding multiple sclerosis. While researchers long knew it was an autoimmune disorder that damages the myelin sheath that serves to ...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Dr. Carlos Mora in Carilion Clinic’s Department of Neurology has seen a change as comparable as night and day when it comes to treatment for Multiple Sclerosis. Mora said when he ...

In older people with MS, having fatigue and limited leg function is more often seen in people with MS progression than in those without, according to a preliminary study released today that will be ...

The diagnostic criteria for MS reflect a growing understanding of the condition and the application of new advancements in medical technology to help improve diagnostic accuracy and reliability.

Disability progression independent of relapse activity (PIRA) -- sometimes referred to as silent progression -- is a key integrating concept in the contemporary view of multiple sclerosis (MS). "The ...

Researchers have developed a new and unique blood test to measure the immune response to the Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) which is the leading risk factor for developing multiple sclerosis (MS). Their ...

We know so much more about multiple sclerosis (MS) than we used to. But one important theme is that we’ve become much better at treating the relapsing form of this disease and changing its natural ...

A walking test can help your doctor determine whether symptoms are improving or getting worse. There are different types of walking tests to assess for various symptoms. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a ...

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is recognized as one of the most prevalent neurological diseases among young adults, with symptoms typically emerging between ages 20 to 40 years. The condition is ...

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Multiple sclerosis is a lifelong condition, but there are new ways to manage it. MS affects the central nervous system. However, groundbreaking options can bring some hope.