Director, Montefiore Multiple Sclerosis Center, Montefiore Health System
Challenges of Shared Decision-Making in the Management of Multiple Sclerosis
August 30th 2023Although challenging, shared decision-making is a rewarding part of the practice of medicine. Involving patients in therapeutic decisions can improve patient autonomy and satisfaction—but it is not easy to implement.
Biomarkers for Monitoring Treatment Response in Relapsing MS
Expert neurologists discuss current and future biomarkers relevant to relapsing multiple sclerosis including cerebrospinal fluid neurofilament.
Shared Decision Making and Lifestyle Issues in Relapsing MS
A panel of experts emphasize the importance of shared decision making in relapsing multiple sclerosis and discuss lifestyle choices that impact the disease.
Overview of Teriflunomide for Relapsing MS
Lauren Gluck, MD, and Ravi Dukkipati, MD, provide an overview of teriflunomide for relapsing multiple sclerosis including its safety and tolerability profile.
Anti-CD20 Agents for Relapsing MS
A panel of experts discuss the use of anti-CD20 monoclonal antibodies in relapsing multiple sclerosis including summaries of the phase III ORATORIO and ASCLEPIOS trials, for ocrelizumab and ofatumumab, respectively.
Role of S1P Receptor Modulators in Relapsing MS
Expert neurologists discuss the role of sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) receptor modulators in relapsing multiple sclerosis including vaccine considerations and pediatric use.
Platform Agents for MS: Interferons and Glatiramer
Fred D. Lublin, MD, Ravi Dukkipati, MD, and Lauren Gluck, MD, discuss interferons and glatiramer as platform therapies in multiple sclerosis.