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How multiple sclerosis is treated

Medically reviewed by Brigid Dwyer, MD Key Takeaways Disease-modifying therapies slow down the progression of multiple ...
There is currently no cure for Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Patients rarely do well with no therapy at all, and it is generally recommended that patients with a confident diagnosis of MS begin treatment ...
MONDAY, Nov. 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Multiple sclerosis (MS) is one of the most common autoimmune diseases affecting the brain and spinal cord, with 2.9 million people estimated to be living with ...
MS is currently treated with 'disease-modifying' medicines (e.g. interferon beta, glatiramer acetate, natalizumab, fingolimod, alemtuzumab, teriflunomide, and dimethyl fumarate). These medicines can ...