Relapsing and Progressive Multiple Sclerosis - Clinical Characteristics and Disease Mechanisms
January 15, 2026
Multiple Sclerosis is an inflammatory and degenerative disease of the central nervous system which includes the brain, spinal cord and also the optic nerves.Clinical CharacteristicsThe most common form of multiple sclerosis is the relapsing remitting form ( RRMS) which is characterized by episodes of acute worsening symptoms with recovery and periods of remission in between. About 85% of patients are diagnosed with this form of multiple sclerosis. The typical patient is diagnosed in their 20s...
Weill Cornell Medicine and Sarcoidosis
January 15, 2026
My journey began in December 2023, when I first noticed a rash appearing on my face. Living in Minneapolis at the time, I visited a local dermatologist. She reassured me that it was nothing to worry about: “Sarcoidosis tends to resolve on its own.” Relieved by her confidence, I chose to follow her advice. Months passed, and rather than fading, the rash worsened. By the end of the year, I sought a second opinion. This time, the dermatologist prescribed an antibiotic and a topical cream, which...
I Have MS, and MS Has Me
December 15, 2025
I first walked into the Judith Jaffe MS Center in February 2011, after thirty years as an MS “DIY’er.” My partner, Ian Green, and I were fortunate to find Dr. Tim Vartanian — and it made all the difference in my life with MS. On Monday, October 20, I had my annual visit with StacyAnn, instead of Dr. Vartanian. Though I pressed her for specifics, she refused to be pinned down on when he would be back. On Tuesday I heard from someone that he was unlikely to return to work, and learned that...
