International Journal of MS Care
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Peer-reviewed. Multidisciplinary. Open access.
International Journal of MS Care: official journal of the CMSC (ISSN: 1537-2073).
Read the latest research: ijmsc.org
International Journal of MS Care: official journal of the CMSC (ISSN: 1537-2073).
Read the latest research: ijmsc.org
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Dave Hemprich-Bennett by Neotonic (Ethan Kocak)
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November 14, 2025 at 1:42 PM
#Scientist #avatar #comics #NeuroArtFriday
Dave Hemprich-Bennett by Neotonic (Ethan Kocak)
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Dave Hemprich-Bennett by Neotonic (Ethan Kocak)
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Hear more about #MultipleSclerosis and #diet from IJMSC author Tyler Titcomb, PhD, RDN, in his Q&A:
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November 13, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Hear more about #MultipleSclerosis and #diet from IJMSC author Tyler Titcomb, PhD, RDN, in his Q&A:
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"[U]nderstanding the factors that influence #MultipleSclerosis #QOL will uncover certain associations between individual patient characteristics and its various aspects. This will help [HCPs] optimize the decision-making process when choosing effective #interventions..." doi.org/10.7224/1537...
November 12, 2025 at 12:39 PM
"[U]nderstanding the factors that influence #MultipleSclerosis #QOL will uncover certain associations between individual patient characteristics and its various aspects. This will help [HCPs] optimize the decision-making process when choosing effective #interventions..." doi.org/10.7224/1537...
"An avenue of #intervention would be for MICs to develop a greater understanding of the constraints of traditional #masculinity & the effects of adherence.... In this way, men can move toward a caring masculinity & be able to embrace and recognize the rewards of #caring." doi.org/10.7224/1537...
November 11, 2025 at 2:54 PM
"An avenue of #intervention would be for MICs to develop a greater understanding of the constraints of traditional #masculinity & the effects of adherence.... In this way, men can move toward a caring masculinity & be able to embrace and recognize the rewards of #caring." doi.org/10.7224/1537...
New systematic review on #OT interventions for #MultipleSclerosis confirms 3 key evidence-based strategies for improving #QOL and function (ADL/Sleep):
CBT for #sleep
Exercise for #falls
Counseling for #SexualFunction (PLISSIT or Good Enough Sex models)
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CBT for #sleep
Exercise for #falls
Counseling for #SexualFunction (PLISSIT or Good Enough Sex models)
doi.org/10.7224/1537...
November 10, 2025 at 1:36 PM
New systematic review on #OT interventions for #MultipleSclerosis confirms 3 key evidence-based strategies for improving #QOL and function (ADL/Sleep):
CBT for #sleep
Exercise for #falls
Counseling for #SexualFunction (PLISSIT or Good Enough Sex models)
doi.org/10.7224/1537...
CBT for #sleep
Exercise for #falls
Counseling for #SexualFunction (PLISSIT or Good Enough Sex models)
doi.org/10.7224/1537...
"As a #neurologist, my work revolves around understanding how the brain perceives, processes, and responds to the environment.... one critical—yet often overlooked—component of #healing is the #environment itself."
~Sairah Bashir
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~Sairah Bashir
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#NeuroArtFriday #color
November 7, 2025 at 12:24 PM
"As a #neurologist, my work revolves around understanding how the brain perceives, processes, and responds to the environment.... one critical—yet often overlooked—component of #healing is the #environment itself."
~Sairah Bashir
www.doi.org/10.1001/jama...
#NeuroArtFriday #color
~Sairah Bashir
www.doi.org/10.1001/jama...
#NeuroArtFriday #color
#CE Objectives
1. Describe role of #SocialSupport on health overall & ways that support of a #confidant affected health of #women with #MS.
2. Incorporate #screening question about social support, particularly for WwMS who are not exhibiting expected responses to care.
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1. Describe role of #SocialSupport on health overall & ways that support of a #confidant affected health of #women with #MS.
2. Incorporate #screening question about social support, particularly for WwMS who are not exhibiting expected responses to care.
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You've Got a Friend in Me: The Importance of a Confidant and Its Role on Health and Well-Being Among Women With Multiple Sclerosis
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November 6, 2025 at 3:38 PM
#CE Objectives
1. Describe role of #SocialSupport on health overall & ways that support of a #confidant affected health of #women with #MS.
2. Incorporate #screening question about social support, particularly for WwMS who are not exhibiting expected responses to care.
doi.org/10.7224/1537...
1. Describe role of #SocialSupport on health overall & ways that support of a #confidant affected health of #women with #MS.
2. Incorporate #screening question about social support, particularly for WwMS who are not exhibiting expected responses to care.
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"We noted...that there was a lack of #accessibility to #HealthCare when these #crisis events happened. When we delved a little bit deeper to identify what preparation #resources were available ahead of the crisis events...we found a lack of information."
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IJMSC Author Spotlight: Yvonne C. Learmonth and Claudia H. Marck
IJMSC Author Spotlight shines a light on the people behind the research.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:07 PM
"We noted...that there was a lack of #accessibility to #HealthCare when these #crisis events happened. When we delved a little bit deeper to identify what preparation #resources were available ahead of the crisis events...we found a lack of information."
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"PANORAMA survey aimed to assess current treatment practice for individuals with new diagnoses of [RR] #MultipleSclerosis in [ #UK] and to explore variations in treatment approaches with an emphasis on escalation vs early high-efficacy treatment ( #HET) & treatment goals." doi.org/10.7224/1537...
PANORAMA: A 2021 Clinician Survey of Treatment Approaches for People With New Diagnoses of Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis in the United Kingdom
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November 4, 2025 at 2:15 PM
"PANORAMA survey aimed to assess current treatment practice for individuals with new diagnoses of [RR] #MultipleSclerosis in [ #UK] and to explore variations in treatment approaches with an emphasis on escalation vs early high-efficacy treatment ( #HET) & treatment goals." doi.org/10.7224/1537...
The results from our #AI in #MultipleSclerosis survey are in. Take a look over on @neurologylive.bsky.social.
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AI in MS: IJMSC Survey Results | NeurologyLive - Clinical Neurology News and Neurology Expert Insights
A video that shares the sentiments and opinions of the IJMSC community on the use of artificial intelligence in multiple sclerosis care, research, and publication.
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November 3, 2025 at 1:16 PM
The results from our #AI in #MultipleSclerosis survey are in. Take a look over on @neurologylive.bsky.social.
www.neurologylive.com/view/ai-in-m...
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So many phenomenal pumpkins at this year’s carving contest!
Congratulations to the Berger Lab for most humorous, the Talbot Lab for most horrific, the @melodygcampbell.bsky.social Lab for most artistic and the @harmitmalik.bsky.social Lab for most scientific!
Congratulations to the Berger Lab for most humorous, the Talbot Lab for most horrific, the @melodygcampbell.bsky.social Lab for most artistic and the @harmitmalik.bsky.social Lab for most scientific!
October 31, 2025 at 12:45 PM
"In this systematic review, #PDDS scale demonstrated criterion&construct validity for assessing disability in individuals with #MS who have mild to moderate disability. [It]also supports [its] test-retest reliability...although further studies with larger samples are needed."
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October 30, 2025 at 1:54 PM
"In this systematic review, #PDDS scale demonstrated criterion&construct validity for assessing disability in individuals with #MS who have mild to moderate disability. [It]also supports [its] test-retest reliability...although further studies with larger samples are needed."
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"When we looked at the literature, about half of people with relapsing-remitting #MultipleSclerosis have #migraine, though there was little research into this area...so we brought together MS neurologists, headache specialists, and clinical neuropsychologists."
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IJMSC Author Spotlight: Pavika Thevar, MPsych
IJMSC Author Spotlight shines a light on the people behind the research.
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October 29, 2025 at 2:54 PM
"When we looked at the literature, about half of people with relapsing-remitting #MultipleSclerosis have #migraine, though there was little research into this area...so we brought together MS neurologists, headache specialists, and clinical neuropsychologists."
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#HCPs "should incorporate #geriatric assessments into care of people with #MS, recognize the impact of #aging on the course of MS, and understand the psychosocial impact of aging with MS, all while navigating limited but growing information that guides our decision-making." doi.org/10.7224/1537...
Letter From the Guest Editors - Volume 27, Theme II
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October 28, 2025 at 12:15 PM
#HCPs "should incorporate #geriatric assessments into care of people with #MS, recognize the impact of #aging on the course of MS, and understand the psychosocial impact of aging with MS, all while navigating limited but growing information that guides our decision-making." doi.org/10.7224/1537...
"We aimed to investigate the effects of #HeadRotation on postural #control and #gait temporal parameters in people with #MultipleSclerosis compared with controls and to quantify the number of strides required to correct gait after HR."
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Head Rotation Impairs Balance and Walking in People With Mild to Moderate Multiple Sclerosis: A Pilot Study
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October 27, 2025 at 1:34 PM
"We aimed to investigate the effects of #HeadRotation on postural #control and #gait temporal parameters in people with #MultipleSclerosis compared with controls and to quantify the number of strides required to correct gait after HR."
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"These studies suggest that #olfaction is a dynamic, dependent variable of neurodegeneration, correlating with inflammation & clinical markers. This opens the door for future exploration of olfaction’s relationship with #MS diagnosis, characterization & therapeutic response."
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Longitudinal Olfactory Patterns in Multiple Sclerosis: A Scoping Review and Implication for Use in Management of Disease
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October 23, 2025 at 11:51 AM
"These studies suggest that #olfaction is a dynamic, dependent variable of neurodegeneration, correlating with inflammation & clinical markers. This opens the door for future exploration of olfaction’s relationship with #MS diagnosis, characterization & therapeutic response."
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"We developed a model to identify factors associated with treatment-related improvement on #voice intensity in people with" #MultipleSclerosis.
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October 22, 2025 at 2:10 PM
"We developed a model to identify factors associated with treatment-related improvement on #voice intensity in people with" #MultipleSclerosis.
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"The purpose of this study was to evaluate adherence to CDC #pneumococcal #vaccination recommendations for patients with MS receiving #ocrelizumab or #rituximab at an #MS center in an academic medical center before and after a nursing intervention."
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October 21, 2025 at 12:42 PM
"The purpose of this study was to evaluate adherence to CDC #pneumococcal #vaccination recommendations for patients with MS receiving #ocrelizumab or #rituximab at an #MS center in an academic medical center before and after a nursing intervention."
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"Despite worsening #physical outcomes, people with #MultipleSclerosis 55 years and older experience stable or improving #MentalHealth."
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Long-Term Changes in Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in People With Multiple Sclerosis 55 Years and Older: Analysis From the New York State Multiple Sclerosis Consortium
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October 20, 2025 at 12:01 PM
"Despite worsening #physical outcomes, people with #MultipleSclerosis 55 years and older experience stable or improving #MentalHealth."
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"I lost a few night's sleep over this, just a few. Will I be able to tell if somebody used #AI to #write a scientific article or not?" ~Francois Bethoux, IJMSC editor in chief
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October 16, 2025 at 2:26 PM
"I lost a few night's sleep over this, just a few. Will I be able to tell if somebody used #AI to #write a scientific article or not?" ~Francois Bethoux, IJMSC editor in chief
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"Understanding facilitators of and barriers to #diet adaptation among people with #MultipleSclerosis and their #support persons may provide important information to better design future clinical trials."
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October 15, 2025 at 3:31 PM
"Understanding facilitators of and barriers to #diet adaptation among people with #MultipleSclerosis and their #support persons may provide important information to better design future clinical trials."
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" #BackwardWalking could represent a quick, simple, and sensitive #fall prediction tool in [people with #MultipleSclerosis], although this needs to be confirmed in further studies."
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October 14, 2025 at 2:11 PM
" #BackwardWalking could represent a quick, simple, and sensitive #fall prediction tool in [people with #MultipleSclerosis], although this needs to be confirmed in further studies."
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"[P]eople with #MS still experience significant challenges managing their symptoms.... #rehabilitation is intrinsically holistic & interdisciplinary, and it aims to enhance overall function &[QOL]. By supporting independence, rehabilitation enables [PwMS] to remain active..."
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October 13, 2025 at 3:10 PM
"[P]eople with #MS still experience significant challenges managing their symptoms.... #rehabilitation is intrinsically holistic & interdisciplinary, and it aims to enhance overall function &[QOL]. By supporting independence, rehabilitation enables [PwMS] to remain active..."
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"...we hear from a cross section of #women... discussing their #science and the process of setting up a lab as an independent #researcher. As well as being able to celebrate the positives...we would also like to use this platform to discuss the unique challenges..." rupress.org/jem/article/...
October 10, 2025 at 1:38 PM
"...we hear from a cross section of #women... discussing their #science and the process of setting up a lab as an independent #researcher. As well as being able to celebrate the positives...we would also like to use this platform to discuss the unique challenges..." rupress.org/jem/article/...