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Multiple Sclerosis
Links Between Vitamin D Deficiency and Multiple Sclerosis
August 11, 2020
Researchers reviewed the evidence of the association between vitamin D and multiple sclerosis
NIAID Launching RCT of Rebif-Remdesivir Combination as Treatment for COVID-19
August 07, 2020
Double-blind study will compare Rebif-remdesivir combination with remdesivir-alone in hospitalized COVID-19 patients
NEJM Study: Caps on Out-of-Pocket Costs for Specialty Drugs Reduce Patient Spend by 32%
August 06, 2020
Research model shows that caps on out-of-pocket costs don't result in higher health plan spending
A Differing View: The 'Inside-Out' Explanation of How Multiple Sclerosis Occurs
July 16, 2020
A minority camp of MS researchers argue that the disease may begin within pathologically processes within the central nervous system.
Radiologically Isolated Syndrome: Understanding of Demyelinating Condition Grows But Slowly
July 16, 2020
Study published in Annals of Neurology shows about half of RIS patients have a clinical event that typifies MS within 10 years.
From Pregnancy to Menopause, MS Plays Out Differently in Women
July 16, 2020
More research is needed on how MS affects women throughout the life span.
Siponimod Enters Crowded Market of DMTs for SPMS
June 04, 2020
The Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER) found siponimod has benefits for patients with active secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, but its benefits were in line with other therapies in a crowded marketplace.
In Secondary-Progressive Multiple Sclerosis, Questions Abound, But So Do Breakthroughs
June 04, 2020
Much remains unknown about how precisely multiple sclerosis occurs and advances in patients, but a growing body of research is helping scientists develop new ways to slow, and potentially stop, disease progression.
Breakthrough Therapies, Opportunities for Savings in Near-term Specialty Pipeline
November 21, 2019
As more competition makes its way into the specialty drug market, there will be opportunities for cost savings.
Specialty Medications and Managed Care Pharmacy
October 18, 2019
At AMCP Nexus 2019, experts weigh in on new and emerging specialty medications.