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20/04/2026

MStranslate is currently in the United Kingdom, spending time connecting with the incredible multiple sclerosis community here: organisations, researchers and advocacy groups. This trip is all about building meaningful collaborations so we can continue to deliver even better, more accessible MS research updates for people living with MS around the world. We're excited to share the outcomes with you in the near future.

If you’re based in the UK and part of the MS space, we’d love to connect!

18/04/2026

A small study from Canada and Spain has suggested that artificial intelligence tools, such as ChatGPT, may help neurologists adhere to guidelines and make quicker decisions regarding treatments in multiple sclerosis.

While this is unlikely to be implemented in the near future, would you feel more or less confident in your clinical care if AI was involved in the management of your MS?

18/04/2026

The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) annual conference is about to begin in Chicago! There is always a lot of multiple sclerosis research presented at this meeting. While MStranslate won't be attending in person, we will monitor coverage online and provide important updates over the coming days. Stay tuned!

15/04/2026

New research from Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh highlights how Frame Running can give some people living with multiple sclerosis a safe and enjoyable way to exercise. Using a supportive three-wheeled frame, participants were able to build fitness, reach meaningful exercise intensity and reconnect with the feeling of freedom that movement can bring.

Helen, who was involved in the study, said "I can’t hop, skip, jump, and I certainly can’t run. But Frame Running has changed my whole mindset. Instead of focusing on what I can’t do, I look forward to what I can do.”

Researchers at Queen Margaret University (QMU), Edinburgh have found that Frame Running, an adapted form of physical activity, could offer a safe new way for people with advanced Multiple Sclerosis (MS) to take part in sport and exercise. The results of the study, suggests that Frame Running can hel...

14/04/2026

Did you know that there is an organisation called RiMS (Rehabilitation in MS) that is focused on conducting studies to provide evidence for the best rehabilitation strategies for people living with multiple sclerosis? On a recent episode of the European Committee for Treatment & Research in Multiple Sclerosis podcast, we talked to two of their members about the latest updates in this growing field of research.

Rehabilitation is more than exercise – it is a personalised process of learning and adaptation that empowers people living with MS to maximise independence and quality of life. In this episode of the ECTRIMS Podcast, recorded at ECTRIMS 2025 in Barcelona during the joint ECTRIMS–RIMS meeting, ho...

13/04/2026

VOTE NOW: Do you currently have a structured rehabilitation plan as part of your multiple sclerosis management strategy?

• Yes - it is self-guided (react with LOVE)

• Yes - guided by allied health professionals, such as physiotherapists (react with CARE)

• No - I don't currently have a structured program (react with WOW)

If you’re comfortable sharing, tell us more in the comments: what’s helped or made it harder to access rehabilitation for you?

11/04/2026

Recently, we had the pleasure of participating in a Multiple Sclerosis Auckland webinar to discuss advances in myelin repair research in multiple sclerosis. Brett was joined by Dr Nick Cunniffe from the Cambridge Clinical Multiple Sclerosis Research group, who led the recent trial investigating the remyelination potential of metformin and clemastine. For anyone that missed it, the full replay of this event is now available via the following link: https://tinyurl.com/2wyw6adz

08/04/2026

Emerging evidence continues to highlight Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) infection as the leading risk factor for developing multiple sclerosis, but one important question remains - why are women more commonly affected? A recent review, authored by experts from the University of Toronto and Stanford University, suggests one possible clue: women may be more likely than men to develop glandular fever (infectious mononucleosis), which is known to increase MS risk further. At the same time, it found that many studies haven’t explored s*x differences, highlighting that future research must take a more targeted approach to uncover the different impact of EBV in men and women and how this links to MS.

07/04/2026

Recently, we have been talking about how people living with multiple sclerosis can participate in research. For some individuals, this commitment continues after they have passed away by donating their brain tissue. This MS Society UK article highlights a study from Swansea University that can only be conducted due to these contributions to the MS Society Tissue Bank.

Mia Humphries is a PhD student at Swansea University. Her work uses brain tissue to find ways to predict MS progression.

06/04/2026

It is not too late to register for the upcoming 'Remyelination Research in MS' webinar being held by Multiple Sclerosis Auckland. Our co-founder, Brett Drummond, will be discussing the latest myelin repair research with Dr Nick Cunniffe from the Cambridge Clinical Multiple Sclerosis Research group. This is a fantastic opportunity to interact with one of the world-leading experts in this exciting field of multiple sclerosis research!

Join us and Brett Drummond from MStranlate for this free webinar.

01/04/2026

New research has highlighted something that isn’t talked about enough - s*xual dysfunction is a common experience for both men and women living with MS, with all participants in the study reporting some level of difficulty with s*xual intimacy. Despite the impact this has on the lives of many people living with MS, it’s still not routinely discussed or assessed in clinical care. The authors suggest that this needs to change, with s*xual health becoming a more regular part of conversations and management plans in MS care.

30/03/2026

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