MS and Demyelinating Disorders

At ECTRIMS 2025, the associate professor of neurology at Yale School of Medicine talked about the 2024 diagnostic criteria, the preclinical phase of the disease, and progressive MS. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

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The executive director of The Sumaira Foundation (TSF) talked about TSF's research update and award ceremony held during ECTRIMS 2025. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

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A global panel of experts revised NMOSD diagnostic criteria and updated disease classifications, distinguishing aquaporin-4 antibody–positive disease from related conditions such as MOGAD.

New research highlights the effectiveness of paramagnetic rim lesions as a key biomarker for diagnosing multiple sclerosis, enhancing diagnostic accuracy.

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At ECTRIMS 2025, the professor of neurology at the University of Basel talked about the decades of progress in MS therapeutics and highlighted the need for comprehensive, early assessments for patients. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

New data reveal vidofludimus calcium shows promise in slowing disability progression in primary progressive multiple sclerosis, warranting further trials.

At ECTRIMS 2025, experts discussed using AI-powered unstructured data processing to enhance understanding of drug efficacy, safety, and patient outcomes in multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

In a head-to-head phase 3 trial presented at ECTRIMS 2025, rituximab was noninferior to cladribine in preventing new or enlarging MRI lesions in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.

In a late-breaking presentation at ECTRIMS 2025, findings showed that annual administration of rituximab was noninferior in efficacy to the 6-monthly treatment for relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.

At ECTRIMS 2025, the professor of neurology at Karolinska Institutet provided clinical insights on results from the phase 3 RIDOSE-MS trial of yearly rituximab in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

At ECTRIMS 2025, the interim chief executive officer at the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers discussed recent progress in multiple sclerosis for treatment and diagnosis. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

Tiziana Life Sciences presents the design a phase 2a trial of nasal foralumab for treating nonactive secondary progressive MS at ECTRIMS 2025.

Tolebrutinib shows promise in improving quality of life for patients with nonrelapsing secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, according to recent trial findings.

Ofatumumab shows promising efficacy in treating neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, significantly reducing relapse rates and improving patient outcomes.

A new trial evaluates PIPE-307, a drug targeting M1 receptors, aiming to promote remyelination in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis patients.

Tolebrutinib, a promising BTK inhibitor for nonrelapsing MS, faces a delayed FDA review, highlighting its potential in treating neuroinflammation.

The latest McDonald Diagnostic Criteria revisions integrate imaging, biomarkers, and laboratory testing to create a more accurate, globally applicable framework for earlier diagnosis in MS.

A groundbreaking study reveals the connection between GLP-1 hormones and brain inflammation in neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, suggesting new treatment avenues.

New research revealed that mesenchymal stem cells from patients with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis may increase proinflammatory T-cell activities compared with those from healthy controls.

Tamara Kaplan, MD, vice chair of education for the department of neurology at Mass General Brigham, shares insights on evolving neurology education, highlighting her framework for supporting clinician educators and the growing recognition of education as a career path.

The vice chair of neurology at West Virginia University reflected on receiving the AUPN Leadership Award, addressing challenges in academic neurology and the evolving responsibilities of vice chairs in advancing departmental goals.

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