Multiple Sclerosis Centers of Excellence
Multiple Sclerosis Centers of Excellence
The Multiple Sclerosis Centers of Excellence are dedicated to furthering the understanding of multiple sclerosis (MS), its impact on Veterans and effective treatments to help manage MS. By partnering with Veterans, caregivers, health care professionals, MS advocates, Veteran service organizations, and community health care institutes, MSCoE strives to minimize impairment and maximize quality of life for Veterans with MS.
MSCoE Network
Announcements
VA MS Publications
MSCoE Network
MSCoE East and West have developed a national network of MS Regional Programs and MS Support Programs within the VA.
Given the size of the population of Veterans with MS seeking treatment in VA and their distribution across the country, it is feasible to provide access to high quality subspecialty care through a hub and spoke network with designated MS Regional Programs supporting local facilities.
Each Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) will have at least one MS Regional Program that will serve as a source for MS specialty consultation and education. The primary care for individuals with MS will occur at their local VA medical facilities. MS Support Programs will collaborate with local MS Regional Programs. The MS Care Liaison at VA medical facilities with an MS Support Program will assist with coordination and referrals to the MS Regional Program as needed.
Announcements
March 6, 2019
The National MS Society and the VA signed a four-year Memorandum of Agreement to work together to benefit Veterans with MS.
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VA MS Publications
The VA ranks as one of the nation’s leaders in health research. Thousands of studies are conducted at VA medical centers, outpatient clinics, and nursing homes each year. This research has significantly contributed to advancements in health care for Veterans and other Americans from every walk of life.
Learn about MSCoE research on our Professionals and Veterans research pages.
Recent VA Provider Publications
Lipoic Acid and Other Antioxidants as Therapies for MS
Telemedicine and MS: A Comprehensive Literature Review
Thirty-Day Readmissions in MS: An Age and Gender-Based US National Retrospective Analysis
Protective Stepping in MS: Impacts of a Single Session of In-Place Perturbation Practice
The Prevalence of MS in the US: A Population-Based Estimate Using Health Claims Data
ADSTEP: Preliminary Investigation of a Multicomponent Walking Aid Program in People With MS
Positive Factors, Pain, and Function in Adults with MS
Sex Differences in Predictors of Illness Intrusiveness in Persons with MS
Phase 2 Trial of Ibudilast in Progressive MS
Genome Sequencing Uncovers Phenocopies in Primary Progressive MS
Disclaimer: Links are provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only. They do not constitute an endorsement or an approval by MSCoE of any of the products, services, or opinions of the organization. MSCoE bears no responsibility for the accuracy, legality, or content of the external site or for that of subsequent links. Contact the external site for answers to questions regarding its content.
