Why MS Clinicians Should Care More Abo ut Diet: Tyler Titcomb, PhD, RDN, IFMCP
November 17th 2021The postdoctoral scholar at the University of Iowa discussed the importance of understanding more about the effects of diet and how it is managed when caring for a patient with multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME 3 minutes]
Strategies, Tools for Treating Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis: Anna Kratz, PhD
November 16th 2021The associate professor of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and research nonclinical psychologist at the University of Michigan Medicine discussed challenges when addressing fatigue, as well as the need to integrate digital tools for patients with MS. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Side Effects of Apomorphine Usage in Parkinson’s Disease
A panel of experts debate the disadvantages and side effects of apomorphine therapies for Parkinson’s disease.
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]