Two common misconceptions about multiple sclerosis (MS) are that the disease of the central nervous system affects everyone the same way; and that being diagnosed with the condition guarantees ...

Many symptoms of MS are the same as those of other conditions. If you are concerned that you may have MS, make an appointment with your primary care provider. They will discuss your concerns and do a ...

Multiple sclerosis is a chronic disease where your immune system starts attacking your brain and spinal cord. The number of people living with the condition has grown to 913,925—current estimates ...

Artificial intelligence (AI), using a simple blood test combined with standard brain images has, for the first time, been able to identify two biologically distinct types of multiple sclerosis (MS), ...

The Marburg variant of multiple sclerosis is extremely rare but also the most severe. Life expectancy has been weeks or months, but advances in treatment have led to an improved outlook. Multiple ...

An estimated 2.9 million people worldwide live with multiple sclerosis, a chronic and lifelong disease. It disproportionately affects women. A scanning electron micrograph shows microglial cells ...

For patients with multiple sclerosis, a regular exercise routine is important for managing symptoms. Due to different causes of chronic pain though, physical exercise can be more difficult for some.