MS and Demyelinating Disorders

Doug and Kim, patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders, describe the types of symptoms that prompted each of them to seek an evaluation by a neurologist for an eventual diagnosis of a neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder.

Mayo Clinic’s Brian G. Weinshenker, MD, compares multiple sclerosis with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders (NMOSD) and explains why community neurologists need to receive more education on NMOSD risk factors and symptoms.

Lisa Donahue PT, MPT, NCS, the director of Clinical Services at Evolution Devices, offered details about the EvoWalk platform, its potential in neurorehabilitation efforts, and its future clinical availability.

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An overview of clinical trial data supporting the use of ocrelizumab and ofatumumab as treatment options for patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis.

Variables that impact which S1P receptor modulator is selected as treatment for relapsing multiple sclerosis.

The director of the division of vascular neurology at the University of Utah discussed ongoing efforts from the AAN, as well as the potential to integrate advanced practice providers into neurology teams.

The director of IT and Neuroinformatics Development at the Buffalo Neuroimaging Analysis Center provided a realistic perspective of when and how AI will be incorporated into the wider medical system.

With the field of multiple sclerosis care focusing on the importance of patient-reported outcomes and shared decision-making, the physical therapist at UC Health and cochair of the International Organization of MS Rehabilitation Therapists offered commentary.

The director of IT and Neuroinformatics Development at the Buffalo Neuroimaging provided thoughts on artificial intelligence’s role in neuroimaging and treating multiple sclerosis.

Joshua Katz, MD, commented on the possibility of an extra vaccine dose for patients with MS and experts’ hope to improve antibody response among the immunocompromised.

The division chief of vascular neurology at the University of Utah discussed the misperceptions surrounding the field of neurology, as well as the importance of increasing fellowship training.

The director of IT and Neuroinformatics Development at the Buffalo Neuroimaging Analysis Center provided thoughts on the trending topics within the neuroimaging space.

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The division chief of vascular neurology at the University of Utah discussed the driving force behind the national shortage of neurologists and its effect on patient care.

Amid an ongoing national shortage of clinicians who treat neurologic diseases like MS, the cochair of the International Organization of MS Rehabilitation Therapists discussed the availability of rehabilitation professionals for patients.

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The physical therapist at UC Health and cochair of the International Organization of MS Rehabilitation Therapists spoke to the current standards of rehabilitative care among patients with multiple sclerosis.

Jennifer Majersik, MD, MS, commented on how the AAN, as well as current neurologists and specialists, can help generate interest in the field of neurology to meet patient needs.

The chairman of the Clinical Advisory Committee of the New England Chapter of the National MS Society addressed the role DMTs play in patient response to the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Jennifer Majersik, MD, MS, division chief of vascular neurology at the University of Utah, discussed contributing factors to the neurologist shortage, as well as ongoing efforts to increase interest in the field.

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The codirector of the Elliot Lewis Center for Multiple Sclerosis Care discussed the prospective COVID-19 vaccination booster and its implication for patients with MS.

Bryan Walker, MHS, PA-C, describes the rationale for treating relapsing multiple sclerosis (MS) with sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P1) receptor modulators and compares available options.

Best practices for treating patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis (MS) with cladribine, based on data revealed by clinical trials and experience in real-world practice.

The registry aims to enroll approximately 800 patients with NMOSD to evaluate the efficacy of new medications and treatments.

The director of IT and Neuroinformatics Development at the Buffalo Neuroimaging Analysis Center discussed the potential advantages AI-built neuroimaging brings to neurology.

Every patient who underwent physical therapy reported a positive change, ranging from moderately better to much better, while 9 patients on placebo did not notice significant changes or reported worsening of their condition.