A previously "hidden" subtype of Multiple Sclerosis (MS)—a condition that affects the brain and spinal cord—has been uncovered.

The distinct subtype exhibits "significant cognitive deficits with minimal motor impairment," as established in new research led by King's College London.

This MS subtype may often go undetected and untreated due to the lack of visible impairment it causes. However, the researchers present a new online assessment tool that's accessible and effective at scale.

"Our findings represent a significant step forward in our understanding of MS," said study author and King's digital healthcare researcher Annalaura Lerede in a statement.

"We found examples of people with this unrecognized subtype across all ages, no matter how long they'd had the disease. This reflect

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