What’s New in MS?

Multiple sclerosis is an unpredictable disorder, causing a variety of symptoms and lifestyle changes. Additionally, with the latest medical technology and research, new developments and updates are constantly arising. Remaining up-to-date and knowledgeable of the latest information can be a daunting task, resulting in misunderstandings and confusion with one’s own body.

MSAA as a resource

The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is a leading resource for the entire MS community. The organization consistently publishes and provides free educational materials with the main goal of improving lives today through ongoing support and direct services to individuals with MS, their families, and their care partners.

MSAA's "What’s New in MS Research"

MSAA’s series of online articles, "What’s New in MS Research,"features important information on topics ranging from highlights of major international MS conferences and updates on trials with experimental disease-modifying therapies, to new findings on the development of the disease, symptom management, and quality-of-life issues.

Read more about the latest research

Check out MSAA’s latest “What’s New in MS Research” article, published in November 2022, which highlights key findings and clinical trial updates presented during the 38th Congress of the European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ECTRIMS). Learn more about why cervical screenings are critical for women on high-efficacy disease-modifying therapies, how late-onset MS differs from multiple sclerosis diagnosed at an earlier age, and so much more.

Other vital topics

• Comparing stem cell transplantation with three disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) in relapsing-remitting MS
• How Vidofludimus calcium, an investigational medication, shows reduction in MRI activity
• Identifying – and addressing – knowledge deficits on how race and ethnicity impact MS
• Assessing fall risk in people with MS

On behalf of MSAA, we hope you find these updates to be both informative and encouraging, providing help and hope. MSAA remains dedicated to assisting and supporting the entire MS community, today and always.