Two new subtypes of MS found in ‘exciting’ breakthrough
Exclusive: Scientists uncovered biological strands using artificial intelligence and hope discovery will revolutionise treatment
TL;DR
- Two new biological subtypes of multiple sclerosis (MS) have been discovered using AI, a blood test, and MRI scans.
- The subtypes are 'early sNfL' (aggressive, high sNfL early on, rapid damage) and 'late sNfL' (slower, brain shrinkage before high sNfL).
- This discovery enables more precise patient risk assessment and personalized treatment strategies.
- AI models like SuStaIn are crucial for analyzing biological markers and imaging data.
- The findings could transform clinical examinations and treatment selection based on underlying disease biology rather than just symptoms.