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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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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.