Media Category: Prognosis
MS Prognosis Scorecard: A Tool for Predicting Clinical Outcomes
The webinar, led by Prof. Bart Van Wijmeersch, explores the critical importance of prognostic tools in multiple sclerosis (MS) care.The session highlights the MS Prognosis Scorecard, a practical framework that helps clinicians predict clinical outcomes and make informed, individualised treatment decisions. Combining clinical, radiological, and biological factors, the Scorecard enables a more precise prognosis, supporting tailored strategies to slow disease progression and improve patient outcomes.“MS Prognosis Scorecard: A Tool for Predicting Clinical Outcomes“.
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Unveiling MS Specialists’ Views on Multiple Sclerosis Prognostication – A Qualitative Study
IntroductionThe current methods for MS prognostication often focus on physical disability, leaving gaps in understanding the broader impact of MS. This study investigates how neurologists integrate prognostication into their practice and identifies key areas requiring attention to improve decision-making. By capturing the perspectives of MS specialists, the research highlights the need for standardized, patient-centred approaches that go beyond traditional disease metrics.In this post, we share the latest findings from a qualitative study, by Sofie Aerts, a PhD Researcher, who presented at ECTRIMS...
Beyond EDSS: How to monitor disease progression in MS
Key takeawaysLimitations of EDSS – The EDSS alone may not capture the full scope of MS progression, especially in cases where deterioration occurs independently of relapses (PIRA).
Smoldering MS – MS can progress silently, with neurodegeneration happening beneath the surface, even when clinical symptoms seem stable. This requires a broader monitoring strategy.
Multimodal Monitoring – Effective disease monitoring should go beyond neurological exams, integrating:Clinical assessments and patient-reported outcomes (PROs)
Imaging techniques, such as MRI biomarkers and advanced neuroimaging
Biomarkers...
Prof. Bart Van Wijmeersch on subtle progression in MS and MS prognosis
BIOGRAPHY
Bart Van Wijmeersch
Bart Van Wijmeersch is a neurologist specialized in Multiple Sclerosis. He is medical director of the Rehabilitation and MS Center in Pelt where he leads the multidisciplinary MS-team. Furthermore, he is an associate professor of Neurology at the University of Hasselt, affiliated with the Biomedical Institute, where he’s involved in pre-clinical as well as the clinical research on MS at the biomedical institute (BIOMED). He has a supporting role in all the immunological research on blood- and CSF samples of persons with MS and in EAE-animal models, as well as in...
Prognostication, high efficacy treatments and virtual care in multiple sclerosis (Accredited by EACCME)
Navigate to this page to start this elearning.This e-learning module is part of a series of 5 e-learnings created by ParadigMS on Prognostication, high efficacy treatments and virtual care in MS. Each module has a lead author and several contributors, all are neurologists with an expertise in multiple sclerosis and members of ParadigMS.You will receive an EACCME certificate upon completing the e-learning and successfully passing an exam.
