ACTRIMS Forum 2018

Data obtained from the iConquerMS network highlight areas of quality of life that affect people with relapsing and progressive forms of MS and provide substantial basis for future research.

Patients with multiple sclerosis who were motivated to remain adherent to treatment experienced overall better outcomes, including low relapse rates.

Barriers to using screening tools included lack of time and lack of insurance compensation.

Poor medication timing, incorrect doses, medication disorganization, and under- or over-medication are some of the medication adherence issues that can occur in patients with MS and cognitive symptoms.

Obesity-associated lowering of vitamin D levels may not mediate the putative causal relationship between obesity and multiple sclerosis.