Learn more about epidemiology of MS including risks, trends and where clincial trials need to be revised for better equity.

You can read the full article on my blog: https://ms-perspektive.com/99-epidemiology

In this overview of papers from ECTRIMS 2024, I have selected studies that look at development and frequency and influence progression. You will learn about the role of Epstein-Barr virus infections and the effects of social and health inequalities on the course of MS. These studies also highlight the growing need for inclusion in clinical trials and the importance of monitoring MS trends worldwide. By exploring these insights, we can better understand the complexities of MS and learn how they shape the future of care and research for the MS community.

Table of Contents

• 1. Risk and onset of multiple sclerosis after infectious mononucleosis (IM): a population-based study of >650,000 cases of IM 
• 2. Rising prevalence of Multiple Sclerosis in Switzerland – Results from the Swiss Multiple Sclerosis Registry
• 3. Multiple Sclerosis in the Greenlandic population
• 4. African American and Non-Hispanic White people with multiple sclerosis: social determinants of health and health inequities.
• 5. Clinical Trial Awareness among African Americans

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