Disability Progression and Maintenance of Cognitive Function in Multiple Sclerosis

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Neurology experts discuss how patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) acquire disability and the concept of progression independent of relapse activity (PIRA). They also share recommendations on how to evaluate and care for cognitive decline and disease progression in patients with MS.

Disease Progression in Multiple Sclerosis (MS): Overview of Relapse-associated Worsening (RAW) and Progression Independent of Relapse Activity (PIRA)

EP. 1: Disease Progression in Multiple Sclerosis (MS): Overview of Relapse-associated Worsening (RAW) and Progression Independent of Relapse Activity (PIRA)

Bruce Hughes, MD;Robert Naismith, MD
November 2nd 2023

Dr Robert Naismith describes changes in the understanding of acquired disability in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) over the years, with a particular focus on relapse-associated worsening (RAW) and progression independent of relapse activity (PIRRA).

Impact of High Efficacy Therapies on Understanding of Disease Progression in MS

EP. 2: Impact of High Efficacy Therapies on Understanding of Disease Progression in MS

Bruce Hughes, MD;Robert Naismith, MD
November 2nd 2023

Dr Bruce Hughes and Dr Robert Naismith discuss how high-efficacy therapies have impacted the understanding of disease progression and multiple sclerosis care.

Considerations for Comprehensive Patient Evaluation and Switching to High-efficacy Therapies (HETs)

EP. 3: Considerations for Comprehensive Patient Evaluation and Switching to High-efficacy Therapies (HETs)

Bruce Hughes, MD;Robert Naismith, MD
November 9th 2023

The MS experts share strategies to evaluate physical and cognitive disability progression and determine therapy changes in the clinical setting.

Recommendations for Assessment, Monitoring and Maintenance of Cognitive Health in MS

EP. 4: Recommendations for Assessment, Monitoring and Maintenance of Cognitive Health in MS

Bruce Hughes, MD;Robert Naismith, MD
November 9th 2023

Dr Bruce Hughes and Dr Robert Naismith recommend assessments to aid physicians in evaluating and maintaining the cognitive health of patients with multiple sclerosis.

Improving Cognitive Awareness of Patients and Caregivers in MS Care

EP. 5: Improving Cognitive Awareness of Patients and Caregivers in MS Care

Bruce Hughes, MD;Robert Naismith, MD
November 16th 2023

The neurologists discuss strategies to improve the cognitive health of patients with multiple sclerosis through physical and mental health multidisciplinary care.

Therapy Adjustments for Optimal, Early Intervention to Prevent Neurodegeneration in MS

EP. 6: Therapy Adjustments for Optimal, Early Intervention to Prevent Neurodegeneration in MS

Bruce Hughes, MD;Robert Naismith, MD
November 16th 2023

The multiple sclerosis (MS) experts advise health care providers on how to impact the early onset of disease progression and prevent neurodegeneration in patients with MS.

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