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The prevalence of multiple sclerosis is increasing in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), in part due to better access to earlier diagnosis. Many MENA countries are now considered to fall in moderate to high MS risk zones.

Virtual dance classes for people with multiple sclerosis can be feasible, safe, and enjoyable. They may also improve depressed mood and pain.

Apathy is already present in many patients within the first years after their diagnosis with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.

People with multiple sclerosis who took part in a structured, 4-step therapeutic patient education program exhibited improved mental quality of life, better understanding of their disease, and reduced anxiety and depression.

Multiple sclerosis awareness has increased in India, especially in the past decade.

Unsolicited reports of the wearing-off effect related to ocrelizumab were infrequent (< 2%).

Clinical pharmacists integrated into multiple sclerosis care models and working alongside other providers can streamline the health care delivery process by optimizing and accelerating access to medications requiring prior authorization, can improve patient outcomes by promoting medication adherence and persistence, can enhance safety by monitoring laboratory findings and potential drug-drug interactions, and can minimize clinical workflow burden by improving process efficiency.

Future directions include integrating MS into national health policies, expanding education and research initiatives, and improving patient support networks. These efforts are vital in addressing the growing burden of MS in Africa and ensuring equitable access to care.

In people with multiple sclerosis, greater resilience was associated with more physical activity, which in turn was connected to better functional capabilities. Resilience did not directly impact functioning after considering factors such as mood and fatigue.

Exposure to a dedicated young-adult virtual support group may provide a sense of normalcy, belonging, and validation and may give young adults the opportunity to interact and communicate with peers living with multiple sclerosis.

When developing plans of care, physical therapists should consider how psychosocial factors such as pain impact, depression, and social support may affect walking-related goal attainment.

Understanding the resilience levels among caregivers of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) provides clinicians with valuable insights into the factors influencing caregiver well-being and the quality of care provided to people with MS.