MS and Demyelinating Disorders

Following the publication of data suggesting that EBV is a leading cause of MS, the director of the Ochsner MS Center and an investigator in an EBV-specific therapy clinical trial offered her reaction to the data.

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The data, which included information from more than 10 million adults collected over 20 years, lend credence to a long-held theory in the field.

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The authors noted that the findings indirectly support the use of highly effective disease-modifying treatments from the early stages of disease in those with pediatric-onset MS, even in the absence of persistent physical disability.

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Reflecting on 2021, Mitzi Joi Williams, MD, the founder and CEO of Joi Wellness Group MS Center discussed the positive repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic, which allowed for more freedom when sharing data.

Mitzi Joi Williams, MD, founder and CEO of Joi Wellness Group Multiple Sclerosis Center, shared her thoughts on changes to the MS care model over the past year, as well as how the pandemic and telehealth have affected care for underrepresented populations.

The research assistant professor at the Buffalo Neuroimaging Analysis Center provided context on how different forms of multiple sclerosis impact cognitive decline in patients. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

The founder and CEO of Joi Wellness Group Multiple Sclerosis Center explained her reasoning as to why she hopes telemedicine is here to stay. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

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Discussing the willingness to share data during the pandemic, the founder and CEO of Joi Life Wellness Group Multiple Sclerosis Center spoke to the positive effect of collaboration in the MS field. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]

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The founder and CEO of Joi Life Wellness Group Multiple Sclerosis Center commented on the effect of the pandemic on needs for underrepresented populations in the multiple sclerosis space, as well as the pros and cons of telehealth. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

Discussing adaptations to the comprehensive care model in multiple sclerosis, the founder of MS Bites commented on the need to consistently incorporate dietitians. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]

The founder of MS Bites discussed the role of referrals both to and from dietitians, as well as the common misconception that their services are not covered by insurance. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]

DMT discontinuation resulted with new disability worsening and/or progression in previously stable patients with relapsing-remitting MS and particularly in patients with previously stable secondary progressive MS.

The research assistant professor at the Buffalo Neuroimaging Analysis Center discussed the importance of continued research on how patients with multiple sclerosis experience cognitive decline as they age.

The research assistant professor at the Buffalo Neuroimaging Analysis Center provided context on how different forms of multiple sclerosis impact cognitive decline in patients. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

The founder of MS Bites discussed the role dietitians can play in care of patients with MS, noting that they have not historically been included in the comprehensive care team, and differentiating their approaches to care. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]

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The registered dietitian and founder of MS Bites spoke on changes in symptom care for patients with MS, as well as the sustained benefits of telehealth. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]

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