Diagnostic Ambiguity in Multiple Sclerosis Highlights Lack of Definitive Biomarkers

By Lindsay Karp · STAT News · 2026-10-23

According to reporting from STAT News, the high-profile misdiagnosis of Christina Applegate underscores a persistent challenge in neurology where clinical criteria often fail to distinguish multiple sclerosis from its mimics. Recent data suggests that roughly 30% of patients refe

According to reporting from STAT News, the high-profile misdiagnosis of Christina Applegate underscores a persistent challenge in neurology where clinical criteria often fail to distinguish multiple sclerosis from its mimics. Recent data suggests that roughly 30% of patients refe