MS and Demyelinating Disorders

In this episode of MEDcast, expert neurologists delve into anti-CD20 disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) in MS. They assess the correlation between clinical observations and immunological processes in MS patients, and also examine the role of the Epstein Barr virus in MS. [LISTEN TIME: 48 minutes]

Tiffany Braley, MD, MS, associate professor of neurology, University of Michigan, provided insight on the challenges of fatigue in multiple sclerosis, and where research efforts should be directed to.

In recognition of World MS Day, Meghan Beier, PhD, MA, a health and rehabilitation psychologist at the Rowan Center for Behavioral Medicine, discussed the effects of multiple sclerosis (MS) on cognitive function.

The research, which highlighted stressors occurring in both childhood and adult stages contributing to MS disability, could inform conversations regarding stress reduction techniques for patients with MS.

Kathy Zackowski, PhD, OTR, associate vice president of research at the National MS Society, provided insight on the ongoing efforts to treat progressive MS, including strategies to develop remyelinating treatments.

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Ravi Dukkipati, MD, and Gabriel Pardo, MD, FAAN, review the use of rituximab and other disease-modifying therapies in a patient with an established diagnosis of relapsing/remitting multiple sclerosis.

Clinically relevant effect sizes were observed, with those in the highest Dietary Inflammatory Index quartile having relapse risk 2.45 times higher than those in the lowest quartile.

Findings showed that greater average daily step count was significantly correlated with greater C2-C3 spinal cord gray matter areas, total cord area, and cortical gray matter volume.

The senior academic at the University of Sydney provided perspective on the role of CNM-Au8 in MS among a crowded treatment landscape, and the need for adjuvant treatments that address lingering lesion burden. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

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The assistant professor of neurology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill discussed the importance of recognizing disability as part of diversity in neurology, emphasizing the need for inclusive communication and accessibility for disabled patients. [WATCH TIME: 10 minutes]

Anand Patel, MD, CPI, chief medical officer at Conquest Research, discussed a phase 2 study that investigated the efficacy and safety of LX9211, an oral medication targeting neuropathic pain.

Neurological rehabilitation, or neurorehabilitation, can be described as the use of rehabilitation interventions to improve or maintain function and quality of life in the context of neurological conditions.

Bruce Hughes, MD, comments on the current use and access to biomarkers in MS management, as well as sharing how NfL is being used in clinical practice presently.

An expert neurologist discusses pNfL being utilized outside of clinical trials and implemented into clinical practice for the treatment of MS.

Bruce Hughes, MD, reviews clinical trials of use of NfL in MS, highlighting data on the Bruton’s tyrosine kinase inhibitor, evobrutinib.

Bruce Hughes, MD, provides an overview of the use of neurofilament light chain (NfL) as a biomarker in multiple sclerosis (MS), highlighting the accuracy and reliability of plasma/serum NfL (pNfL) and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) NfL measurements.

Findings from the 12-week study showed a significant decrease in total number of new gadolinium-enhancing lesions in patients with relapsing MS on fenebrutinib relative to placebo.

Ahmed Zayed Obeidat MD, PhD; Ravi Dukkipati, MD; and Gabriel Pardo, MD, FAAN, discuss a patient case with relapsing/remitting multiple sclerosis progression and share considerations for switching treatment.

Expert neurologists review treatment options for a young female with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS).