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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Andrew Gregory Health editor

YOU WONT BELIEVE: Two new subtypes of ms found in exciting breakthrough - You Need To See This

An illustration of damaged nerve cells caused by multiple sclerosis
Experts hope the breakthrough will help doctors understand which patients are at higher risk of complications. Photograph: Juan Gaertner/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/Getty Images/Science Photo Library RF

Scientists have discovered two new subtypes of multiple sclerosis with the aid of artificial intelligence, paving the way for personalised treatments and better outcomes for patients.

Millions of people have the disease globally – but treatments are mostly selected on the basis of symptoms, and may not be effective because they don’t target the underlying biology of the patient.

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