Articles by Enrique Alvarez, MD, PhD

The professor of neurology at University of Colorado School of Medicine talked about the challenges of telehealth and device-based data collection in clinical practice. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

The professor of neurology at University of Colorado School of Medicine discussed the evolving landscape of MS treatment, highlighting the role of personalized medicine and biomarker-driven decision-making. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

Conversations With Patients About Mild/Moderate Multiple Sclerosis
ByStephen Krieger, MD,Heidi Crayton, MD,Jacqueline Nicholas, MD, MPH,Patricia K. Coyle, MD,Enrique Alvarez, MD, PhD The expert panel examines early multiple sclerosis (MS) and patients with mild MS even in later stages of the disease, emphasizing crucial information to convey to patients throughout their journey; faculty also explore cases where disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) may not be utilized.

Mild/Moderate Multiple Sclerosis in Patients of Different Races and Ethnicities
ByStephen Krieger, MD,Heidi Crayton, MD,Jacqueline Nicholas, MD, MPH,Patricia K. Coyle, MD,Enrique Alvarez, MD, PhD Multiple sclerosis (MS) specialists discuss their observations regarding variations in MS presentation and progression among patients of Different Races and Ethnicities

Defining Mild Multiple Sclerosis
ByStephen Krieger, MD,Heidi Crayton, MD,Jacqueline Nicholas, MD, MPH,Patricia K. Coyle, MD,Enrique Alvarez, MD, PhD The panelists explore diagnostic methods for differentiating between mild and moderate multiple sclerosis (MS) while also examining prognostic factors, the role of imaging, and the concept of brain reserve in mild MS cases.

Presentation of Clinically Isolated Syndrome/First Attack of Multiple Sclerosis
ByStephen Krieger, MD,Heidi Crayton, MD,Jacqueline Nicholas, MD, MPH,Patricia K. Coyle, MD,Enrique Alvarez, MD, PhD Key opinion leaders provide insights into the prevalence and incidence of clinically isolated syndrome (CIS) within their clinical practice.

The associate professor of neurology at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and associate professor of neurology at University of Colorado School of Medicine talked about the potential of redefining relapses in the landscape of clinical trials for multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

The associate professor of neurology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine talked about promising developments in multiple sclerosis treatment strategies for 2024. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]

The associate professor of neurology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine discussed results of phase 3 studies assessing therapeutics on the impact of fatigue experienced by patients with multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

Key opinion leaders in neurology, Lawrence Steinman, MD and Enrique Alvarez, MD, PhD, reflect on future developments in the management of multiple sclerosis and share key advice for community physicians.

Thought leaders in neurology consider the role of BTK inhibitors such as evobrutinib and review the potential impact on patients with progressive multiple sclerosis.

Experts in the management of multiple sclerosis provide key insights into the use of ublituximab in multiple sclerosis and review results of the ULTIMATE I and II trials from the AAN 2021 Annual Meeting.

Enrique Alvarez, MD, PhD reviews factors to consider when monitoring response to treatment, and Lawrence Steinman, MD comments on patient- and disease-related factors that may impact therapeutic sequencing.

Two experts in multiple sclerosis share insights on the shared decision-making process when selecting a high efficacy therapy and emphasize the importance of disease characteristics and patient preference.

Key opinion leaders in neurology, Lawrence Steinman, MD and Enrique Alvarez, MD, PhD examine some advantages associated with beginning patients on higher-efficacy therapies for relapsing/remitting multiple sclerosis.

Experts in the management of relapsing/remitting multiple sclerosis provide key insights on the importance of early diagnosis and treatment as well as what factors to consider when selecting therapy.

Lawrence Steinman, MD discusses the role of MRI and the McDonald Criteria for the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, and Enrique Alvarez, MD, PhD defines key differences in the presentation and prevalence of its clinical subtypes.