National MS Society

The chief of the Division of MS and Neuroimmunology at UConn Health talked about the unevenly distributed progress in multiple sclerosis care, impacting minority populations who often face worse disease outcomes. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]

The executive vice president of research at National MS Society talked about the Dystel Prize which is presented at AAN to a recognized individual who promotes further advancements in understanding and treating MS. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

Elizabeth Miller, MA, the manager of health literacy at the National MS Society, discussed the impact of health literacy in the multiple sclerosis community.

As part of our monthly clinician spotlight, NeurologyLive® highlighted multiple sclerosis expert Scott Newsome, DO, MSCS, FAAN, FANA, director of the Stiff Person Syndrome Center and professor of neurology at Johns Hopkins Medicine.

The associate vice president of clinical Innovation and strategy and the health equity director at National MS Society talked about leveraging data mapping to bridge healthcare gaps and promote health equity in multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

The staff neurologist and medical director of the Barlo Multiple Sclerosis Program at St Michaels Hospital shared thoughts on the promising advancements in the multiple sclerosis field for 2024. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

With the first approved biosimilar entering the US treatment market, the time for clinicians to understand the coming era of therapies is now.

Jeffrey Cohen, MD; Sarah Anderson, PharmD, NBC-HWC; and Alicyn Magruder, PharmD, BCACP, MSCS, share their final thoughts on the future landscape of clinical MS care in the biosimiliars era. [WATCH TIME: 12 minutes]

The group continues discussion about patient communication needs, and Sarah Anderson, PharmD, shares resources that the National MS Society offers to both patients and providers. [WATCH TIME: 9 minutes]

Jeff Cohen, MD, and Alicyn Magruder, PharmD, BCACP, MSCS, discuss the best practices when switching to a biosimilar therapy, including patient education and when to consider an insurance appeal. [WATCH TIME: 7 minutes]

Alicyn Magruder, PharmD, BCACP, MSCS, offers insight into the pharmacist's role in patient education on biosimilars for MS, and the group discusses the potential need for a long-term monitoring system. [WATCH TIME: 10 minutes]

A group of panelists set the stage for the introduction of biosimilar therapies in multiple sclerosis care, and offer an overview of the current landscape of treatment. [WATCH TIME: 9 minutes]

The executive vice president of the National MS Society provided perspective on the challenges with remyelinating strategies for patients with MS, and the progress that’s been made thus far. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

The executive vice president of the National MS Society discussed the challenges with treating progressive forms of MS, and the accumulating neurodegeneration seen over time. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

The executive vice president of the National MS Society provided insight on the Pathways to Cures roadmap, a global initiative to stop multiple sclerosis, restore function, and end MS.

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society sponsored research fellow at Kessler Foundation talked about a research project that investigates the differences in brain structure and aging metrics among patients with multiple sclerosis from differing racial and ethnic backgrounds. [WATCH TIME: 5 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.

In recognition of World MS Day, the health and rehabilitation psychologist at the Rowan Center for Behavioral Medicine discussed types of interventions for managing cognitive changes in patients with multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

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.

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s CME program follows Project ECHO’s evidence-based telementoring model and establishes a peer-to-peer knowledge sharing network.

The chair of the Department of Neurology at Cedars Sinai Medical Center discussed the prominent topics of research in multiple sclerosis and the need to learn more about age and sex. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

The chair of the Department of Neurology at Cedars Sinai Medical Center provided perspective on National MS Education and Awareness Month, and the changes to MS education in recent years.

The psychologist and professor in the department of rehabilitation medicine at the University of Washington shared her perspective on the state of mental health care in multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

The psychologist and professor in the department of rehabilitation medicine at the University of Washington talked about the benefits of a new initiative from the National MS Society focusing on mental health. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

A recent review from the National MS Society revealed eight themes based on previous clinical trials focused on exercise and physical activity in MS.

The professor of medicine at the University of Manitoba detailed the implications of a new paper suggesting changes to the characterization of MS phenotypes and how it might impact previously approved therapies. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

The professor of medicine at the University of Manitoba discussed the need to change how multiple sclerosis is characterized, and how aging contributes to increased disease progression. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

The professor of medicine at the University of Manitoba provided insight on a recently published paper which challenges the way multiple sclerosis is categorized and treated. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]