TRADITIONAL ESCALATION APPROACH: MS Diagnosis → Platform DMT (IFN/GA/Teriflunomide) → Monitor 6-12 months → Disease Activity? → YES: Switch to Moderate DMT (Fumarate/S1P) → Monitor 6-12 months → Disease Activity? → YES: Switch to High-Efficacy DMT → Result: Cumulative disability, brain volume loss EARLY INTENSIVE APPROACH: MS Diagnosis → Risk Stratification (Clinical + MRI + Biomarkers) → High-Efficacy DMT from start → Result: Maximal disease suppression, preserved brain health