The diagnostic criteria for MS reflect a growing understanding of the condition and the application of new advancements in medical technology to help improve diagnostic accuracy and reliability.

The McDonald criteria revisions provide a unified approach for diagnosing MS from pediatric to late-life presentations, said ...

Misdiagnoses of multiple sclerosis (MS) represent one of the prominent challenges in MS for patients, clinicians, and researchers. A variety of factors influence misdiagnosis, including testing ...

The 2024 McDonald criteria, published just before the 2025 ECTRIMS Congress, substantially expand criteria for a probable ...

The 2024 McDonald criteria improve early MS diagnosis with higher sensitivity and accuracy, but lower specificity in real-world settings.

The International Advisory Committee on Clinical Trials led a multinational panel updating the McDonald criteria, adding the ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — New research testing the newly proposed McDonald Criteria showed that 32% more patients with a radiological-only presentation and 28% more with an atypical presentation would ...

NEW YORK, Sept. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The McDonald Diagnostic Criteria for MS - a set of guidelines to help healthcare professionals provide accurate, timely multiple sclerosis diagnosis — were ...

The 2024 revisions to the McDonald criteria increase the proportion of people who can be diagnosed with MS and allow for earlier diagnoses.

Welcome to Diagnosis Diaries. Throughout this series, we'll share real stories from real people about receiving a diagnosis for a chronic condition. Share on Pinterest Illustration by Bailey Mariner ...