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the MS experience in Asian Americans from Momentum Magazine. Watch a webinar on MS in the Asian American population with an MS expert.“A comparison of multiple sclerosis disease characteristics across three genetically diverse Asian racial groups in Singapore” by Min Jie Koh, Seyed Ehsan Safari, Janis Siew Noi Tye, Amelia Yun Yi Aw, Rachel Wan En Siew, Xuejuan Peng, Jeanne May May Tan, Kevin Tan & Tianrong Yeo is published in Scientific Reports 2024;14:14690.Disease activity and healthcare access did not differ among 188 people from different Asian groups in Singapore, and was similar to Western populations as well. This small study was a novel effort to study Asian people with MS, a group on whom information is lacking. Background: MS is not as common in people of Asian descent, and there hasn’t been a lot of study of this population. Individuals of Asian ancestry descend from many regions and countries, and live in a variety of settings in the United States and around the world, so understanding the diversity and experience of this group is important for teasing out differences that might be attributable to genes, the environment, or socioeconomic issues.In this study, a team sought to study how MS differs between the Asian racial groups that comprise the population of Singapore. The Study: The investigators reviewed charts of people affected by MS seen at the National Institute of Neuroscience in Singapore, where most people with MS go for treatment. The team focused on the three largest racial groups, including 90 Chinese, 32 Malay, and 66 South Asian people.Results: MS was most prevalent in South Asian people. The authors note that this is not surprising; genetics research has shown that South Asian people are more likely to have the so-called “HLA” gene (a specific immune-related gene which is linked to MS susceptibility across different genetic populations) compared to the other Asian groups studied here.Disease characteristics and long-term outcomes did not differ much among racial groups, and the researchers noted that findings were similar to reports from Western people with MS. However, they did see some trends. South Asian people were more likely to have milder symptoms at first. Malay people were more likely to show active areas of inflammation on their first MRI scans. Chinese people were less likely to have oligoclonal bands - proteins in the spinal fluid indicating inflammation. Overall, all three groups had a similar likelihood of starting a DMT. However, Malay people were less likely to be prescribed a higher-effectiveness therapy initially, which may contribute to this group being more likely to switch from their initial disease-modifying therapy. Most individuals consulted a physician during or soon after their first neurologic event, indicating the ease of access to neurological care in Singapore. Why does this matter? Although this is a small study, it provides new information on three groups of people who have not been well studied within MS research. It is important to understand how MS affects people from various backgrounds so that we can improve access to personalized, affordable, high-quality healthcare for ALL people who have MS.Learn more… Learn about the MS experience in Asian Americans from Momentum Magazine. Watch a webinar on MS in the Asian American population with an MS expert.“A comparison of multiple sclerosis disease characteristics across three genetically diverse Asian racial groups in Singapore” by Min Jie Koh, Seyed Ehsan Safari, Janis Siew Noi Tye, Amelia Yun Yi Aw, Rachel Wan En Siew, Xuejuan Peng, Jeanne May May Tan, Kevin Tan & Tianrong Yeo is published in Scientific Reports 2024;14:14690.the MS experience in Asian Americans from Momentum Magazine. Watch a webinar on MS in the Asian American population with an MS expert.“A comparison of multiple sclerosis disease characteristics across three genetically diverse Asian racial groups in Singapore” by Min Jie Koh, Seyed Ehsan Safari, Janis Siew Noi Tye, Amelia Yun Yi Aw, Rachel Wan En Siew, Xuejuan Peng, Jeanne May May Tan, Kevin Tan & Tianrong Yeo is published in Scientific Reports 2024;14:14690.Disease activity and healthcare access did not differ among 188 people from different Asian groups in Singapore, and was similar to Western populations as well. This small study was a novel effort to study Asian people with MS, a group on whom information is lacking. Background: MS is not as common in people of Asian descent, and there hasn’t been a lot of study of this population. Individuals of Asian ancestry descend from many regions and countries, and live in a variety of settings in the United States and around the world, so understanding the diversity and experience of this group is important for teasing out differences that might be attributable to genes, the environment, or socioeconomic issues.In this study, a team sought to study how MS differs between the Asian racial groups that comprise the population of Singapore. The Study: The investigators reviewed charts of people affected by MS seen at the National Institute of Neuroscience in Singapore, where most people with MS go for treatment. The team focused on the three largest racial groups, including 90 Chinese, 32 Malay, and 66 South Asian people.Results: MS was most prevalent in South Asian people. The authors note that this is not surprising; genetics research has shown that South Asian people are more likely to have the so-called “HLA” gene (a specific immune-related gene which is linked to MS susceptibility across different genetic populations) compared to the other Asian groups studied here.Disease characteristics and long-term outcomes did not differ much among racial groups, and the researchers noted that findings were similar to reports from Western people with MS. However, they did see some trends. South Asian people were more likely to have milder symptoms at first. Malay people were more likely to show active areas of inflammation on their first MRI scans. Chinese people were less likely to have oligoclonal bands - proteins in the spinal fluid indicating inflammation. Overall, all three groups had a similar likelihood of starting a DMT. However, Malay people were less likely to be prescribed a higher-effectiveness therapy initially, which may contribute to this group being more likely to switch from their initial disease-modifying therapy. Most individuals consulted a physician during or soon after their first neurologic event, indicating the ease of access to neurological care in Singapore. Why does this matter? Although this is a small study, it provides new information on three groups of people who have not been well studied within MS research. It is important to understand how MS affects people from various backgrounds so that we can improve access to personalized, affordable, high-quality healthcare for ALL people who have MS.Learn more… Learn about the MS experience in Asian Americans from Momentum Magazine. Watch a webinar on MS in the Asian American population with an MS expert.“A comparison of multiple sclerosis disease characteristics across three genetically diverse Asian racial groups in Singapore” by Min Jie Koh, Seyed Ehsan Safari, Janis Siew Noi Tye, Amelia Yun Yi Aw, Rachel Wan En Siew, Xuejuan Peng, Jeanne May May Tan, Kevin Tan & Tianrong Yeo is published in Scientific Reports 2024;14:14690.nationalmssociety.org, Facebook , X (formerly known as Twitter), Instagram , YouTube or 1-800-344-4867 . " c-nmssatomrichtext_nmssatomrichtext-host="">About Multiple Sclerosis Multiple sclerosis is an unpredictable disease of the central nervous system. Currently there is no cure. Symptoms vary from person to person and may include disabling fatigue, mobility challenges, cognitive changes, and vision issues. An estimated 1 million people live with MS in the United States. Early diagnosis and treatment are critical to minimize disability. Significant progress is being made to achieve a world free of MS. About the National Multiple Sclerosis Society The National MS Society, founded in 1946, is the global leader of a growing movement dedicated to creating a world free of MS. The Society funds cutting-edge research for a cure, drives change through advocacy and provides programs and services to help people affected by MS live their best lives. Connect to learn more and get involved: nationalmssociety.org , Facebook , X (formerly known as Twitter), Instagram , YouTube or 1-800-344-4867 . nationalmssociety.org, Facebook , X (formerly known as Twitter), Instagram , YouTube or 1-800-344-4867 . " c-nmssatomrichtext_nmssatomrichtext-host="">About Multiple Sclerosis Multiple sclerosis is an unpredictable disease of the central nervous system. Currently there is no cure. Symptoms vary from person to person and may include disabling fatigue, mobility challenges, cognitive changes, and vision issues. An estimated 1 million people live with MS in the United States. Early diagnosis and treatment are critical to minimize disability. Significant progress is being made to achieve a world free of MS. About the National Multiple Sclerosis Society The National MS Society, founded in 1946, is the global leader of a growing movement dedicated to creating a world free of MS. The Society funds cutting-edge research for a cure, drives change through advocacy and provides programs and services to help people affected by MS live their best lives. Connect to learn more and get involved: nationalmssociety.org , Facebook , X (formerly known as Twitter), Instagram , YouTube or 1-800-344-4867 .
Asian People with MS Singapore Study