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Update: MS in Minority Populations

This supplement is sponsored by Biogen.

 

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Historically, multiple sclerosis (MS) has not been com­monly studied in minority populations. However, important challenges must be overcome to provide optimal MS treatment in this patient population. In this supplement from Neurology Reviews , Dr. Castro-Borrero discusses MS in African Americans and Hispanic Americans, including:

  • Incidence, age of onset, and disease progression
  • Barriers to optimal treatment
  • Recommendations for improved MS management

About the Author

Wanda Castro-Borrero, MD
Director, US Medical MS Franchise
& MS UP (underserved populations) Lead
Biogen

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