Clinical

Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help overcome barriers of location, time, and resources. This...

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is one of the most important and most commonly used tools for diagnosing and monitoring multiple sclerosis (MS). It is non-invasive and uses magnetic fields and...

Active, progressive, relapsing? Your doctor may talk to you about these terms, but what do they all mean for you? Multiple sclerosis (MS) affects each person in different ways. However...

There is growing evidence that spending time in nature can help people feel less depressed, anxious or stressed. Maintaining our connection to nature can improve one’s quality of life and...

Editor’s Note: LGBTQ+ stands for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. Have you or a loved one faced discrimination in a healthcare setting? There are many...

The progression of MS can be varied from person to person. Some individuals may experience rapid progression and significant disability, while others may progress slower and experience fewer symptoms. The...

Most of us with multiple sclerosis (MS) are constantly on the lookout for things we can do to be proactive about protecting our brain matter. Usually, these things include changes...

The research highlighted in a 2019 poster by the American Academy of Neurology arrived at a conclusion that might surprise many of us living with multiple sclerosis (MS): This research...

Multiple sclerosis (MS) and Lyme disease are sometimes confused for each other because they both can cause neurologic symptoms. MS can be a difficult disease to diagnose because it shares...

Following my MS diagnosis six years ago, I experienced the usual range of emotions: sadness and feelings of loss. Who wouldn’t feel depressed by this news? Sadness and grief aren’t...

Each year thousands of clinical trials occur. Learning about clinical trials can feel like you are learning a new language. The good news is that there are lots of resources...

When many people think of clinical trials, they may think of testing a new experimental drug or taking a placebo pill. But, not all clinical trials involve treatment! Even among...

Clinical trials can provide an opportunity for patients to receive the latest treatment, provide a new treatment option for those whose previous treatment didn’t work, and allow patients to be...

Informed consent is the term that signifies a person has been given information regarding all possible consequences for a treatment, including both potential risks and benefits. While informed consent frequently...

Making decisions can be tough, especially when they relate to your health! One decision you may face is whether or not participating in a clinical trial is right for you...

In any clinical trial, participants must meet certain criteria to be eligible to participate. There are two commonly used terms when describing clinical trial eligibility, and those are “inclusion criteria”...

When you’re dealing with a major health issue or condition, it’s helpful to know that in addition to standard treatment, complementary or alternative medicine, clinical trials may provide another treatment...

There’s lots of talk in the research world about clinical trials, how hard it is to recruit patients, and the accompanying inability to meet the research goals. How often have...

When we pick up our prescriptions from the pharmacy, most of us do not think about where these drugs come from. Yet every pill or medical intervention – from cold...

There are several terms that are commonly used when discussing clinical trials. Here are some that come up often:Adverse event: an undesirable experience associated with the use of a medical...