Navigating choice in multiple sclerosis management

Neurol Res Pract. 2019 Feb 28:1:5. doi: 10.1186/s42466-019-0005-5. eCollection 2019.

Abstract

Background: With the advent of modern immunotherapies for relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) and the increasing amount of treatment options on the market, MS has evolved as a treatable disease. Yet, at the same time, new challenges for the treating neurologists arise.

Main body: This review article covers some of these challenges, including when and how to start treatment, treatment monitoring, and finally considerations on what the increasing choice in treatment options brings to disease management and longer-term planning. Among others, these important issues comprise pregnancy, treatment sequencing, switching or even stopping treatment.

Conclusion: The ultimate goal for navigating choices in RRMS management is to choose the right drug for the right patient at the right time Throughout the article, there is a strong focus on practical aspects and individual decision making in MS to meet the concept of personalized medicine.

Keywords: Disease management; Immunomodulation; MS therapy; Personalized medicine; Treatment monitoring.

Publication types

  • Review