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MS diagnostic delays persist in poor regions
AJMC··23 Jul
Diagnostic delays for multiple sclerosis remain common, especially in under-resourced areas with neurologist shortages, AJMC reported ahead of World Brain Day on July 22. The observance theme Brain Health Access for All highlighted gaps affecting roughly 2.8 million people with MS worldwide. Updated McDonald criteria aim to speed confirmation when specialists are available. MS diagnostic delays persist especially in.
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What It Means For You
- Multiple sclerosis diagnosis often arrives late in under-resourced areas with few neurologists.
- World Brain Day on July 22 highlighted Brain Health Access for All as its theme.
- About 2.8 million people live with MS globally, per advocacy estimates cited.
What's Happening
- AJMC reported persistent MS diagnostic delays, especially in under-resourced regions.
- World Brain Day on July 22 focused on equitable brain health access worldwide.
- Neurologist shortages and updated McDonald criteria shape how quickly MS is confirmed.
Brain Health Access Gaps
- Delayed MS diagnosis can worsen disability before treatment begins.
- McDonald criteria updates aim to speed confirmation but need specialist capacity.
- Rural and low-income patients face the longest waits for MRI and neurology review.
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