A Multidisciplinary Approach to Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis: Anna Kratz, PhD
November 14th 2021The associate professor of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and nonclinical research psychologist at University of Michigan Medicine discussed the complexities of fatigue as a symptom following her presentation at CMCS 2021.
Designing an MS Clinical Trial Focused on Minority Populations: Mitzi Joi Williams, MD
November 11th 2021Outlining the development of the CHIMES trial in multiple sclerosis, the founder and CEO of Joi Life Wellness Group Multiple Sclerosis Center spoke on tactics to get underrepresented populations involved. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]
Realistic Outlook of Integrating Positive Remyelination Strategies in Clinical Trials
November 10th 2021Robert Zivadinov, MD, PhD, provides thoughts on hurdles of conducting clinical trials that incorporate imaging techniques sensitive and specific to myelin for patients with multiple sclerosis.
Takeaways for MS Clinicians on COVID-19 Vaccination: Amit Bar-OR, MD, FRCPC, FAAN, FANA
November 9th 2021The chief of the Multiple Sclerosis Division, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania emphasized current recommendations, which suggest patients with MS get vaccinated for COVID-19. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Quality of Life Improvements in MS Following Wellness Program: Brian Hutchinson, PT, MSCS
November 8th 2021The director of the Multiple Sclerosis Achievement Center in Sacramento discussed 3-year data from an assessment of the program, outlining key findings and future research efforts. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]
Incorporating Telehealth Into the MS Care Model: Marisa McGinley, DO
November 6th 2021The staff neurologist at the Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis Treatment and Research at Cleveland Clinic shared her perspective on the use of telemedicine in MS care, what challenges it can address, and the need to optimize its use. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]
COVID-19 Vaccinations and Multiple Sclerosis DMTs: Amit Bar-Or, MD, FRCPC, FAAN, FANA
November 6th 2021The chief of the Multiple Sclerosis Division at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, discussed recommendations for COVID-19 vaccination in this patient population, specifically for those on disease-modifying therapies. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]
Discontinuing Disease-Modifying Therapies in Multiple Sclerosis: Deborah Miller, PhD
November 4th 2021The staff member at the Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis discussed reasons why patients may stop treatment, as well as strategies for maintaining communication with the healthcare team in the event of discontinuation. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Talking Transitional Readiness for Teens With Multiple Sclerosis: Vikram Bhise, MD
November 3rd 2021The associate professor of pediatrics and neurology at Rutgers–Robert Wood Johnson Medical School commented on the need to recognize when adolescent patients are ready to learn more about their condition. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]