Opinion: Why Cognitive Care in MS Needs a Team Approach

By John DeLuca, PhD, Senior Vice President, Research and Training, Kessler Foundation

This episode shares expert opinion on how cognitive changes in multiple sclerosis should be understood and treated. Changes in thinking and memory are complex and can be affected by many factors, such as mood, heart and blood vessel health, and daily lifestyle habits.

Based on the work and clinical perspective of Dr. John DeLuca and colleagues, the episode argues that an interdisciplinary care approach where professionals work together as one coordinated team may be more effective than traditional multidisciplinary care. This type of teamwork supports a fuller understanding of each person’s cognitive needs.

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Kessler Foundation Investigators:

Lead: John DeLuca, PhD,
https://kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/foundation-staff/john-deluca-phd

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READ this journal article:
“Controversies in Multiple Sclerosis: An interdisciplinary approach is necessary in the treatment of cognitive decline in multiple sclerosis,” published in Multiple Sclerosis Journal (2025). doi:10.1177/13524585251315357.

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This podcast was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Senior Creative Producer at Kessler Foundation in December 2025.

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