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19/02/2026

During Patient Community Day 2025, a huge number of questions were submitted online asking about updates from the European Committee for Treatment & Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ECTRIMS) conference. Written answers are now available on the PCD website, covering many different topics related to MS research.

Access here: https://www.ectrimspatientcommunity.eu/ask-the-expert

18/02/2026

A newly published study has identified a version of a gene, HIF1A, that appears to reduce long-term disability progression and decrease smouldering inflammation in people living with multiple sclerosis. If confirmed in further studies, this new genetic finding could help uncover previously unrecognised disease pathways and open the door to more targeted and innovative therapeutic approaches.

17/02/2026

Research from Monash University and UCL has shown that high blood pressure and high cholesterol were associated with increased disability progression in people living with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS). These findings add to growing evidence that managing other health conditions, including through healthy lifestyle choices and appropriate medical care, is an important part of overall MS management.

16/02/2026

VOTE NOW: I have greater interest in multiple sclerosis research that investigates:

• Treatments and strategies to manage symptoms on a daily basis (react with LOVE)

• Treatments and strategies to reduce long-term disability progression (react with WOW)

14/02/2026

In multiple sclerosis, myelin - the protective coating around nerves - gets damaged. Early in the disease, the body can often repair some of this through remyelination, but over time that process becomes less effective. Researchers are now working to understand why myelin repair slows down and how to overcome those barriers, with the goal of developing remyelination therapies that don’t just prevent damage, but actively restore it.

12/02/2026

Everyone experiences multiple sclerosis differently, and there’s no single “right” way to respond to a diagnosis. From time to time, we share stories of people who have found personal meaning or direction along the way. For Patti, that has meant supporting others living with MS in ways that feel right to her.

After living with multiple sclerosis for more than 35 years, Patti Bevilacqua has discovered an inner strength and resolve that helps her thrive.

11/02/2026

Results presented at ACTRIMS have shown that bazedoxifene did not significantly promote remyelination in women living with multiple sclerosis. The treatment was found to be safe and well tolerated, but its effect on myelin repair was small and did not reach statistical significance. It will now be important to see whether further analysis reveals potential benefits in specific subgroups of participants.

09/02/2026

VOTE NOW: I would prefer if MStranslate held their Facebook live events to discuss the latest in multiple sclerosis research on a weekday (react with LOVE) or a weekend (react with LIKE).

You can add more detail in the comments as to the time during the day and your location in the world to help us better determine the best time for our next broadcast.

06/02/2026

A new, small study led by UCSF has found that T cells that recognise Epstein-Barr virus were more common in the CSF of people living with multiple sclerosis than controls. This adds to growing evidence that this common virus may play an important role in how MS develops and progresses. Understanding this connection more clearly could help open the door to new and more targeted treatments for MS in the future.

04/02/2026

This week, the global MS research community is coming together for the ACTRIMS Forum 2026, one of the major conferences focused on multiple sclerosis research. Importantly, this meeting will include the first public presentation of results from the PPMS trial of fenebrutinib, offering new insight into a treatment approach aimed at progressive MS. We will be following this conference closely and sharing any important updates as they emerge.

03/02/2026

A newly published review suggests that while mind–body movement interventions (such as tai chi and yoga) may help alleviate certain symptoms in people living with multiple sclerosis, the current evidence remains inconclusive. The authors highlight the need for larger, well-designed trials that compare these approaches with other interventions to determine their role in the management of MS.

02/02/2026

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We are thinking about topics to generate content for in 2026 and want your input!