On October 30, 2019, Biogen Inc. and Alkermes plc announced the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of Vumerity™ (diroximel fumarate) oral capsules to treat adults with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS). This approval includes the treatment of clinically isolated syndrome (CIS), relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS), and active secondary-progressive MS (SPMS).
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MS Research Mythbusting
Featuring Mitzi Joi Williams, MD While multiple sclerosis affects all races and ethnicities, minority populations may bear an unequal burden from the disease, including a higher risk of aggressive disease […]
Read News ArticleMultiple Sclerosis Association of America and Novartis Join Forces with TV Personality Montel Williams to Heighten Awareness of MS Progression through Storytelling
The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA), in partnership with Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation and Emmy Award-winning television personality and multiple sclerosis (MS) advocate Montel Williams, announced today the launch of […]
Read News ArticleMSAA Partners with eSSENTIAL Accessibility
The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is proud to announce a partnership with eSSENTIAL Accessibility, a comprehensive digital accessibility platform to assist in continuing MSAA’s commitment in providing informative […]
Read News ArticleMSAA’s 50th Anniversary
Founded in 1970, MSAA is marking its 50th anniversary in 2020 as a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the multiple sclerosis community and Improving Lives Today through vital services and […]
Read News ArticleClinical Trials: The Key to Progress in Treating Pediatric MS
In May 2018, Gilenya® (fingolimod) became the first drug approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat multiple sclerosis (MS) in pediatric patients.1 Thousands of researchers […]
Read News ArticleUp Front: Strategic Planning and Continued Development
Gina Ross Murdoch By Gina Ross Murdoch MSAA President and CEO With the arrival of autumn, I am reminded of how quickly the seasons pass by with so much activity […]
Read News ArticleResearch News: Chronic Active Lesions Signify Aggressive Forms of MS
In August of this year, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) published a news release explaining the connection between chronic active lesions and more aggressive as well as disabling forms […]
Read News ArticleRisk Factors for Pediatric MS Coming into Sharper Focus
What factors put children at risk for multiple sclerosis (MS)? While much remains to be determined, research has implicated factors including: 1. Exposure to smoking. A study involving 129 children […]
Read News ArticleProgram Notes: Knowledge is Power
By Peter Damiri Vice President of Programs and Services Recognizing that “Knowledge is Power,” MSAA offers a wide array of information, educational programs, and outreach to help the MS community […]
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