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25/03/2026

It is so important that we place a focus on finding strategies to help improve the mental health of people living with multiple sclerosis, not just the physical symptoms. Considering this, the results from this project - supported by MS Australia - are encouraging. We will continue to share updates on research in this space, as it is an area we’re deeply committed to raising awareness about.

New research finds an online mental health treatment program provides long term improvements in depression and anxiety in people with MS.

24/03/2026

There’s an exciting shift happening in MS research and it’s something many in our community can be part of. Registry-based research allows people living with MS to contribute in a simple, accessible way, by sharing real-world experiences over time. While each contribution might seem small, together they create powerful insights that help shape research, improve care, and guide future treatments. In this article, the European Committee for Treatment & Research in Multiple Sclerosis explore how MS registries work and interview members of the UK MS Register who are driving this approach.

Patient registries may sound technical, but they are actually one of the easiest ways people living with a long-term condition can get involved in research. By sharing their own experiences of everyday life, either directly or via their healthcare team, they can help researchers find answers to ques...

23/03/2026

A new review from the Menzies Institute for Medical Research has assessed research into interventions that may improve sleep in people living with multiple sclerosis. The review found that participants reported some benefits from most approaches, though mindfulness was the only one that had a significant impact on measured outcomes. Overall, the authors noted that larger, longer and more technical studies were needed in this area.

20/03/2026

A new study has shown that people diagnosed with multiple sclerosis after the age of 50 are more likely to have progressive disease and experience faster disability worsening than those diagnosed earlier in life. This information suggests specific considerations need to be made in people diagnosed with MS at an older age and may help guide treatment decisions in these individuals.

19/03/2026

A new study from the Karolinska Institutet has looked at the impacts of employment in people living with multiple sclerosis in Sweden. They found:

• Employment and MS severity: Women, older adults and those with progressive or more visible MS symptoms were less likely to maintain employment.

• Workplace barriers: Fatigue was common even among those working, with many reporting limited workplace adjustments and MS influencing career choices.

• While being employed did not always reflect overall well-being, differences between those working and those unemployed highlight the value of early, personalised interventions to help people remain engaged in work.

18/03/2026

Many people living with multiple sclerosis also have other health conditions, known as comorbidities, and research shows these can make MS more difficult to manage by worsening symptoms and influencing treatment decisions. A new study from the University of British Columbia has highlighted the need for better coordination between healthcare providers and more integrated care. Improving communication, education and research in this area could help improve care for people living with MS.

16/03/2026

COMMENT BELOW: How do you explain MS fatigue to others?

Multiple sclerosis fatigue isn’t the same as just “being tired.” For many people living with multiple sclerosis, it can feel overwhelming, unpredictable, and much harder to push through than normal tiredness. It’s also an invisible symptom, which can make it difficult for others to truly understand.

What analogies or descriptions do you use to help people around you understand what MS fatigue feels like?

14/03/2026

Researchers are studying animals that thrive in low-oxygen environments, like yaks and Tibetan antelope, to understand how they maintain healthy nerve function. Low oxygen is normally harmful for myelin production, so scientists are asking: what allows these animals to cope so well? A genetic change found in these high-altitude species has now been tested in animal models, where it appears to activate pathways that promote remyelination. It’s very early research, but discoveries like this could open up entirely new directions for myelin repair therapies in multiple sclerosis.

11/03/2026

Researchers are increasingly exploring how digital tools might support rehabilitation for people living with multiple sclerosis. Technologies such as mobile apps, wearable devices and movement-based “exergaming” (exercise through video game-style activities) are being studied as new ways to support physical activity, balance and mobility. Early studies suggest these approaches may be helpful and engaging for some people, particularly because they can often be done at home. However, larger studies are still needed to better understand how effective these technologies are and how they might fit into MS care in the future.

11/03/2026

VOTE NOW: I believe there is stronger and clearer evidence-based information for:

• what diet I should follow to help manage my multiple sclerosis (react with WOW)

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10/03/2026

A new study from UTEP - The University of Texas at El Paso has found that people living with multiple sclerosis in racial and ethnic minority groups face increased levels of stigma, which reduces their social participation. To anyone in these communities who has experienced this, we stand with you and will continue working to create change. It is also a reminder that prejudice can impact all people living with MS and that building a truly inclusive and supportive community must remain a priority.

09/03/2026

Multiple Sclerosis Auckland are hosting a free webinar tomorrow evening (Tuesday 10th March, 7pm NZDT) to discuss a new Vision Research Foundation New Zealand study. The trial is assessing whether people with multiple sclerosis show distinctive patterns of eye movements that reflect disease activity and response to treatment. You can register here: https://msakl.org.nz/events/eye-tracking-research-in-ms/