Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers Annual Meeting (CMSC)

The assistant professor of neurology at the University of California, San Francisco discussed current advancements and ongoing challenges in identifying biomarkers to accurately monitor remyelination in MS clinical trials. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

The assistant professor of neurology at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science outlined a case of myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease from diagnosis to long-term management. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

The 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.

Findings from a late-breaking poster presented at CMSC 2025 suggest that CBT does not improve fatigue severity or impact in patients with multiple sclerosis.

The 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]

Recent analysis confirms cladribine's safety for multiple sclerosis, showing no increased pregnancy risks and effective long-term outcomes in patients.

New long-term data reveals ponesimod's effectiveness in reducing relapses and MRI lesions in relapsing multiple sclerosis patients, ensuring safety over 8.2 years.

Neurologists advocate for personalized treatment approaches in older MS patients, emphasizing the importance of individual assessment over age-based rules for DMT discontinuation.

The 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]

Fenebrutinib shows promising results in reducing relapse rates and disability progression in relapsing multiple sclerosis patients over two years.

The 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]

Cladribine shows promising results in reducing relapse rates for patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis after inadequate response to injectable therapies.

The 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]

Host Jeffrey Wilken, PhD, chats with Riley Bove, MD, about the third day of the 2025 CMSC Annual Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona.

A 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.

The 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]

A study reveals long-term fumarate therapy significantly reduces infection-related healthcare utilization in multiple sclerosis patients compared to anti-CD20 treatments.

Host Jeffrey Wilken, PhD, chats with Anthony Feinstein, MPhil, PhD, FRCP, about the second day of the 2025 CMSC Annual Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona.

A new survey presented at CMSC 2025 highlighted the prevalence of burnout and job-related stress among neurology-based advanced practice providers and clinical pharmacists in the United States.

New findings reveal ozanimod shows no significant rebound effect in relapsing MS patients after treatment discontinuation, ensuring safer transitions.

Research highlights the benefits of natalizumab during pregnancy for women with multiple sclerosis, showing reduced disease activity and improved outcomes.

The ongoing PERSEUS trial explores tolebrutinib's potential as a treatment for primary progressive multiple sclerosis, with results anticipated soon.

Host Jeffrey Wilken, PhD, chats with Marie Namey, APRN, MSCN, about the first day of the 2025 CMSC Annual Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona.

New findings reveal ocrelizumab significantly improves symptoms, cognition, and fatigue in Black and Hispanic patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis.

The 39th CMSC Annual Meeting is set to be held May 28-31, 2025, in Phoenix, Arizona. The International Journal of MS Care has published the abstracts.

The award ceremony is supported by Viatris and will take place on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona, during the 2025 CMSC Annual Meeting.

Move fast—April 30, 2025, is the final day to take advantage of early bird savings!

The interim chief executive officer at the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers invites healthcare professionals to the Consortium’s annual meeting from May 28–31 in Phoenix, Arizona. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]

Mind Moments®, a podcast from NeurologyLive®, brings you an exclusive interview with Douglas Wajda, PhD. [LISTEN TIME: 13 minutes]

The professor of neurology at Stony Brook Medicine talked about the promising potential in ongoing studies assessing BTK inhibitors as treatment for primary progressive multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]