Transdiagnostic interventions, such as the Unified Protocol, address both depression and anxiety and focus on the shared temperamental core of psychological disorders, which have been shown to impact functional outcomes as well.
Individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) have a higher rate of migraine than the general population. Both conditions are associated with psychiatric comorbidity and cognitive symptoms that should be monitored given the potential for additive burden when MS and migraine co-occur.
The central vein sign and paramagnetic rim lesions can clarify complex diagnoses and lessen reliance on lumbar punctures, thereby reducing costs.
Evaluate individual support preferences whenever possible, recognizing that needs vary among people with multiple sclerosis. When detailed assessment is not feasible, support provision may emphasize clear, evidence-based informational guidance for men and a broader spectrum, including informational, emotional, and esteem support, for women.
This editorial maps RiMS’s activities and aligns it with the WHO’s 10 priority areas, assessing its contributions and identifying gaps to enhance the understanding of RiMS’ role in contributing to these priorities and to inform the adaptation of strategic action plans to ensure alignment with global priorities.
Walking while directing attention to other cognitively demanding tasks can negatively impact gait stability in people with multiple sclerosis.
Qualitative findings highlight gaps in patient education, access to evidence-based interventions, and understanding of the experiences of people with multiple sclerosis and bladder and bowel dysfunction across cultures and health care systems.
High-quality MS specialist nurse care should be expanded to reach as many people with MS as possible by expanding the MS nurse workforce by means of adequate funding and increasing the uptake by facilitating improved distribution channels of information about the advice and various types of support that MS nurses provide.