MS and Demyelinating Disorders

Types of testing that can help neurologists distinguish between acute attacks of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders (NMOSD) and multiple sclerosis, as well as therapies that can be used to help manage patients with NMOSD.

Jacinta M. Behne, MA, describes how the Guthy-Jackson Charitable Foundation supports patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders.

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Between PREVENT baseline and end, mean EDSS and Hauser Ambulation Index scores improved with eculizumab (Soliris; Alexion) monotherapy and deteriorated with placebo alone.

The findings identified Th2-related cytokines as characterizing for the prognosis of acute episodes of NMOSD at 1 month and found serum NfL to be a likely biomarker of disease severity at attack.

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An overview of fumarates available as treatment for relapsing multiple sclerosis and recommendations for counseling and caring for patients on these therapies.

Considerations for using anti-CD20 therapies versus other available treatment options for relapsing multiple sclerosis.

"Mind Moments," a podcast from NeurologyLive, brings you an exclusive interview with Patricia Bobryk, MHS, PT, MSCS, ATP.

More than 80% of those with NMOSD experienced disease relapse 6 months after discontinuation of immunosuppressive therapy.

The director of IT and Neuroinformatics Development at the Buffalo Neuroimaging Analysis Center discussed future neuroimaging projects the center is evaluating and where the focus turns to next. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

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.