Multiple Sclerosis is a chronic degenerative disease of the central nervous system characterized by inflammatory demyelination and axonal transection. There is no single test for diagnosing Multiple ...

A diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) can be life-changing and scary. MS is a chronic autoimmune disease affecting the central nervous system. Having this condition means the body’s immune system ...

Studies of the natural history of multiple sclerosis (MS) that looked at various clinical features as prognostic markers are reviewed. The importance of identifying clinical features that can ...

Mothers with MS face longer diagnostic delays than women without children, especially those who are employed or single.

Many people with multiple sclerosis struggle with balance and coordination, and this study uncovers a hidden reason why.

Multiple sclerosis occurs when a person’s immune system is triggered to attack the myelin sheath—a protective coating surrounding nerve cells in the central nervous system (CNS). The CNS is made up of ...

A study has demonstrated for the first time that diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) can be significantly improved by additionally measuring the thickness of retinal layers in the eye. Use of the ...

This informational guide, part of POPSUGAR's Condition Center, lays out the realities of this health concern: what it is, what it can look like, and strategies that medical experts say are proven to ...

This transcript has been edited for clarity. Shiv Saidha, MBBCh, MD: Hi. I'm Dr Shiv Saidha, a neurologist and multiple sclerosis (MS) specialist at Johns Hopkins University. Today joining me is Jack ...