Progress in the treatment of multiple sclerosis

Abstract

Progress in the treatment of multiple sclerosis Abstract. Especially the immunotherapy of multiple sclerosis demonstrates that neurology has developed into a specialty with multiple therapeutic options. Progress in basic science, translational research but also innovative clinical study designs were pivotal for this advancement. Whereas the disease is still not curable, especially in early stages stabilization is often feasible. The multitude of available immunotherapies often facilitate individualized treatment approaches. However, due to rare but potentially severe side effects patients and MS-therapists alike are confronted with new dimensions of critical benefit-risk considerations. Wheras also for chronic progressive disease immunotherapeutic options are increasing, neuroprotective or -regenerative approaches are still in developmental stages. Thus, further effort is also needed for the optimization of symptomatic therapy.