September 13, 2022

The number of studies on women’s health and multiple sclerosis (MS) has increased over recent years; however, knowledge gaps are still apparent. A recent scoping review addressed the available data. Women with multiple sclerosis (MS) face unique health challenges related to pregnancy, contraception, and menopause. Despite these challenges, limited studies are available that highlight these...

Limited data on the course, progression, and treatment of MS in African Americans from clinical trials is available. A recent study summarized the current data and calls for advancing the care of multiple sclerosis in African Americans. Few studies have outlined the effects of a various factors, including genetics, environmental factors, and social determinants of...

The prevalence of multiple sclerosis (MS) varies according to race and ethnicity, as reported in a study based in Southern California. The results of this study underscore the need for appropriate treatment of African Americans with MS about whom previous widespread beliefs have skewed the perceived prevalence of MS. According to a study published in...

Certain racial and ethnic groups, such as African Americans and Hispanics, may be disproportionately affected by multiple sclerosis compared to Whites. Understanding the differences in potential risk factors could aid clinicians in formulating the right treatment plan. Certain racial and ethnic groups may bear an unequal burden of disease in regard to multiple sclerosis (MS)....

Researchers investigated whether socioeconomic status (SES) is linked to prescribing patterns of disease-modifying therapy (DMT) in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (pwRRMS) in London. Based on a small sample, SES was not a predictive risk factor for DMT prescribing patterns in patients with pwRRMS. Socioeconomic status (SES), as measured by education, occupation, and income level,...

Gaps exist between unmet need and access to mental health care in patients with MS. Race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status (SES) are linked to disparities in mental health care in these patients. Patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) are not immune to the psychological and mental effects that the disease can bring about over time. In...

Different groups of individuals with MS may experience potential barriers to care access in different ways. In a survey-based study, researchers assessed how sexual and gender minority (SGM) individuals experience MS care in Northern California. The potential complications of multiple sclerosis (MS) call for a targeted, individualized treatment regimen for many individuals. However, some may...

New challenges in addressing retinal neurodegeneration have emerged as socioeconomic status may play a more critical role than previously thought. Racial disparities in comorbidities associated with multiple sclerosis (MS) may need to be evaluated more closely. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an inflammatory demyelinating disease that, without proper treatment can progressively affect the central nervous system...

The most socioeconomically disadvantaged groups of individuals may be at increased risk of faster retinal neurodegeneration from multiple sclerosis. Raising awareness on this inequality may help promote the implementation of efficient treatment solutions in patients with low socioeconomic status. Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease characterized by demyelination, inflammation, and neurodegeneration. However, symptoms and outcomes...