Overview
- AADEM marks nearly 30 years as an independent association, reporting more than 560 members and weekly services for about 120 people across Asturias.
- Regional hospitals HUCA and Cabueñes operate dedicated multiple sclerosis units that are cited as national references.
- Clinicians describe multiple sclerosis as an autoimmune attack on myelin with highly variable symptoms that can include visual issues, balance and coordination problems, cognitive changes, and severe fatigue.
- Available disease‑modifying therapies can reduce relapses and disability, but there is no cure, so rehabilitation and psychological care remain essential.
- Specialists highlight progress in earlier detection, including more specific MRI markers and supportive tests, while some expect the EMA to review BTK inhibitors in 2026 that could slow progression.