Opinion: Why Cognitive Care in MS Needs a Team Approach

Opinion: Why Cognitive Care in MS Needs a Team Approach By John DeLuca, PhD, Senior Vice President, Research and Training, Kessler Foundation This episode shares expert opinion on how cognitive changes in multiple sclerosis should be understood and treated. Changes in thinking and memory are complex and can be affected by many factors, such as mood, heart and blood vessel health, and daily lifestyle habits. Based on the work and clinical perspective of Dr. John DeLuca and colleagues, the episode argues that an interdisciplinary care approach where professionals work together as one coordinated team may be more effective than traditional multidisciplinary care. This type of teamwork supports a fuller understanding of each person’s cognitive needs. ===================================================================================== Kessler Foundation Investigators: Lead: John DeLuca, PhD, ===================================================================================== READ this journal article: “Controversies in Multiple Sclerosis: An interdisciplinary approach is necessary in the treatment of cognitive decline in multiple sclerosis,” published in Multiple Sclerosis Journal (2025). doi:10.1177/13524585251315357. PARTICIPATE: Interested in participating in our MS research remotely or in-person? Go to LISTEN to more Real-Life Science Summaries: This Real-Life Science summary is part of our series that translates peer-reviewed research into practical, real-world understanding. ==================================================================================== LOOKING FOR MORE PODCASTS? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation.

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This episode was published on Feb 26, 2026.

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