The NeurologyLive® multiple sclerosis (MS) clinical focus page offers information, podcasts, videos, and news about the latest study and clinical trial findings, FDA actions, clinical guideline updates, and expert interviews related to the care and management of patients with MS, including relapsing MS and progressive MS, as well as related and demyelinating disorders such as neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder and myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease.
November 27th 2024
A recent multicenter study showed that dried blood spot testing for neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder provided high accuracy and practicality in resource-limited settings.
5th Annual International Congress on the Future of Neurology®
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Clinical Consultations™: Managing Depressive Episodes in Patients with Bipolar Disorder Type II
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Advances In™ Generalized Myasthenia Gravis: Improving Patient Outcomes Through Early Diagnosis and Management
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Medical Crossfire®: Understanding the Advances in Bipolar Disease Treatment—A Comprehensive Look at Treatment Selection Strategies
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'REEL’ Time Patient Counseling: The Diagnostic and Treatment Journey for Patients With Bipolar Disorder Type II – From Primary to Specialty Care
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Community Practice Connections™: Transforming Multiple Sclerosis Care – Clinical Updates on the Effects of BTK Inhibitors
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Burst CME: Optimizing Therapy in Parkinson’s Disease
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Burst Expert Illustrations & Commentary™ : Visualizing the Role of the Complement Proteins in Neurologic Disorders
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Addressing Healthcare Inequities: Bridging the Gap in Multiple Sclerosis – A Focus on Clinical and Healthcare Disparities in Black Patients
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Burst Expert Illustrations & Commentary™: Visualizing the Implications of Anti-Complement Therapies on Generalized Myasthenia Gravis
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Burst Expert Illustrations & Commentary™: Visualizing the Role of the Complement Pathway in Neurological Disorders
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Little Voices, Big Challenges: Comprehensive Care for Pediatric Spinal Muscular Atrophy
January 9, 2025
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Individualizing Treatment for Patients with Generalized Myasthenia Gravis
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Patient, Provider & Caregiver Connection™: Reducing the Burden of Parkinson Disease Psychosis with Personalized Management Plans
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Clinical ShowCase™ in ALS: Addressing Diagnostic Delays, Evolving Therapies, and Multidisciplinary Care
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BURST Expert Illustrations and Commentaries™: Visualizing FcRn as a Therapeutic Target in Neurological Disease
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Burst Expert Illustrations & Commentary™: Visualizing the Role of FcRN in Neurological Disorders
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BURST Expert Illustrations and Commentaries™: Visualizing the Implications of FcRN-Targeted Therapies on Generalized Myasthenia Gravis
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SimulatED™: Diagnosing and Treating Alzheimer’s Disease in the Modern Era
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Burst Expert Illustrations & Commentary™: Visualizing the Role of Subcutaneous Infusion as an Alternate Administration Route for Medical Interventions
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Clinical Consultations™: Navigating the Evolving Treatment Landscape in Generalized Myasthenia Gravis
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SimulatED™: Understanding the Role of Genetic Testing in Patient Selection for Anti-Amyloid Therapy
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Expert Illustrations & Commentaries™: New Targets for Treatment in Cognitive Impairment in Schizophrenia – The Role of NMDA Receptors and Co-agonists
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BURST CME™ Part I: Understanding the Impact of Huntington’s Disease
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Burst CME™ Part II: The Evolving Treatment Landscape for Huntington Disease
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Carolina Neuromuscular Summit
September 27, 2025
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Evolving Perspectives in Alzheimer's Disease: Reaching an Earlier Diagnosis, Understanding Neuroinflammation, and Exploring Therapeutic Advances
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Clinical ShowCase: Developing a Personalized Treatment Plan for a Patient with Huntington’s Disease Associated Chorea
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SimulatEd™ From Discomfort to Relief: Acute Pain Management Essentials
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Medical Crossfire® - Optimizing Management for Patients With Generalized Myasthenia Gravis: Focus on Complement Inhibitors
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Bridget A. Bagert, MD, MPH, on Epstein-Barr Virus and Multiple Sclerosis
January 18th 2022Following the publication of data suggesting that EBV is a leading cause of MS, the director of the Ochsner MS Center and an investigator in an EBV-specific therapy clinical trial offered her reaction to the data.
Age at MS Disease Onset Affects Pathophysiology, Gray and White Matter
January 14th 2022The authors noted that the findings indirectly support the use of highly effective disease-modifying treatments from the early stages of disease in those with pediatric-onset MS, even in the absence of persistent physical disability.
Telemedicine’s Effect on Symptom Management, Care for Minority Populations in MS
January 11th 2022Mitzi Joi Williams, MD, founder and CEO of Joi Wellness Group Multiple Sclerosis Center, shared her thoughts on changes to the MS care model over the past year, as well as how the pandemic and telehealth have affected care for underrepresented populations.
Next Steps in Understanding Cognitive Decline in Aging MS: Dejan Jakimovski, MD, PhD
January 11th 2022The research assistant professor at the Buffalo Neuroimaging Analysis Center provided context on how different forms of multiple sclerosis impact cognitive decline in patients. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Information Sharing, Collaboration in MS Care Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic: Mitzi Joi Williams, MD
January 9th 2022Discussing the willingness to share data during the pandemic, the founder and CEO of Joi Life Wellness Group Multiple Sclerosis Center spoke to the positive effect of collaboration in the MS field. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]
Addressing Health Disparities in the US Following COVID-19: Mitzi Joi Williams, MD
January 7th 2022The founder and CEO of Joi Life Wellness Group Multiple Sclerosis Center commented on the effect of the pandemic on needs for underrepresented populations in the multiple sclerosis space, as well as the pros and cons of telehealth. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Dispelling Myths About Dietitians in Multiple Sclerosis Care: Mona Bostick, RDN, LDN, MSCS
January 5th 2022The founder of MS Bites discussed the role of referrals both to and from dietitians, as well as the common misconception that their services are not covered by insurance. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]
MS Disease-Modifying Therapy Discontinuation Associated With Disability Progression
January 5th 2022DMT discontinuation resulted with new disability worsening and/or progression in previously stable patients with relapsing-remitting MS and particularly in patients with previously stable secondary progressive MS.
Understanding Cognitive Decline Based on Multiple Sclerosis Phenotype: Dejan Jakimovski, MD, PhD
January 4th 2022The research assistant professor at the Buffalo Neuroimaging Analysis Center provided context on how different forms of multiple sclerosis impact cognitive decline in patients. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Differentiating Diet Approaches in Multiple Sclerosis: Mona Bostick, RDN, LDN, MSCS
January 3rd 2022The founder of MS Bites discussed the role dietitians can play in care of patients with MS, noting that they have not historically been included in the comprehensive care team, and differentiating their approaches to care. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]