Multiple Sklerose (MS) Blog und Podcast

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#147: Annual Review 2025 & Outlook 2026

A deeply personal look behind MS-Perspektive in 2025: endurance, motherhood, global podcast growth in 80+ countries — and a gentle, realistic outlook for 2026.

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#146: What is Chronic Smoldering Inflammation in Multiple Sclerosis? With Dr. Klarissa Hanja Stürner

In this episode, Dr. Klarissa Hanja Stürner explains what drives the chronic smoldering inflammatory process in MS. We talk about differences from relapses, typical warning signs, PIRA, and new treatment options such as BTK inhibitors. A clear and hopeful look at current MS research.

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#145: From Mental Health to Lifestyle Change: What Recent MS Research Means for Everyday Life. An ECTRIMS 2025 Special

What helps people with multiple sclerosis live well beyond medication? This article and podcast episode summarise key insights from six ECTRIMS 2025 presentations on mental health, lifestyle, wellbeing and empowerment in MS.

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#144: Accessible Adventures: How Kristen Turned a Wheelchair Journey into Empowerment

A powerful conversation with wheelchair athlete and clinical research expert Kristen Paskins, who shares how traveling alone to Madrid helped her rebuild independence and confidence after sudden mobility loss. She talks openly about accessibility barriers, airport challenges, advocacy through Rights on Flights, and how disability sport transformed her life.

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#143: How menopause impacts MS. Hormones, biomarkers, and what women need to know with Dr. Riley Bove

Menopause and MS often collide in midlife – and their symptoms can be hard to untangle. In this episode, Dr. Riley Bove explains how hormonal changes affect MS, what biomarkers reveal about brain aging and when hormone therapy may help. She also shares practical advice and lifestyle strategies so women with MS don’t have to navigate this phase alone.

#142: Digital rehab in MS – what new technology can (and can’t) do for you. An ECTRIMS 2025 Special

In this ECTRIMS 2025 special, we explore how digital tools—from wearables to eye-tracking and machine learning—can support rehabilitation in MS. You’ll hear what actually helps, what still needs evidence, and how technology might shape your rehab journey.

#141: Navigating MS in Kenya: Faith, Advocacy, and Health Equity with Rev. Kipchirchir Kigen

In this episode, Rev. Kipchirchir Kigen offers a powerful perspective on MS in Kenya. He discusses long diagnostic paths, financial and structural barriers, and the essential role of communities, churches and global partnerships. His message of acceptance, courage and hope resonates far beyond Africa.

#140: How Real-World Evidence Is Shaping the Future of Multiple Sclerosis Treatment – Highlights from ECTRIMS 2025

ECTRIMS 2025 delivered powerful real-world insights into multiple sclerosis treatment. From infection risks and B-cell recovery to early high-efficacy therapy, anti-CD20 trends, and AI decision tools — the field is moving toward safer, more personalized MS care.

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#147: Annual Review 2025 & Outlook 2026

#146: What is Chronic Smoldering Inflammation in Multiple Sclerosis? With Dr. Klarissa Hanja Stürner

#145: From Mental Health to Lifestyle Change: What Recent MS Research Means for Everyday Life. An ECTRIMS 2025 Special

#144: Accessible Adventures: How Kristen Turned a Wheelchair Journey into Empowerment

#143: How menopause impacts MS. Hormones, biomarkers, and what women need to know with Dr. Riley Bove

#142: Digital rehab in MS – what new technology can (and can’t) do for you. An ECTRIMS 2025 Special

#141: Navigating MS in Kenya: Faith, Advocacy, and Health Equity with Rev. Kipchirchir Kigen

#140: How Real-World Evidence Is Shaping the Future of Multiple Sclerosis Treatment – Highlights from ECTRIMS 2025

Nele von Horsten

Blogger & Patient Advocate

Nele von Horsten

Do you want to understand MS better?

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