Becker’s Healthcare Podcast Luis Compres-Brugal, MD, Director of the Neuroimmunology and Multiple Sclerosis Program at the Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute, part of Baptist Health South Florida
Mar 28, 2026
Luis Compres-Brugal, MD, director of a neuroimmunology and MS program and clinician-researcher. He discusses what MS is and early signs to watch for. He explains why diagnosis can be tricky. He outlines the current treatment landscape and shares a hopeful view on research and comprehensive care.
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MS Is An Immune Glitch Causing Focal Inflammation
- MS is an immune glitch that creates pockets of inflammation in the brain, spinal cord, or optic nerve.
- Symptoms depend on lesion location, so vision loss, weakness, numbness, or double vision appear based on affected areas.
Act Quickly On Neurological Symptoms That Persist
- Do watch for neurological symptoms that last more than a day as potential MS red flags.
- Specific signs include persistent one-sided weakness or numbness and vision loss in one eye or prolonged double vision.
Use MRI Early And Refer When Symptoms Persist
- Do order an MRI or refer to neurology when a patient has new persistent neurological symptoms because diagnosis is a puzzle requiring multiple data points.
- Use exam findings, MRI, and sometimes lumbar puncture to confirm MS rather than a single blood test.