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Join host Jon Strum each week as he breaks down the latest multiple sclerosis news. We’re talking about the amazing MS research that’s taking place in laboratories around the world — and we’re talking to some of the brilliant neuroscientists who are conducting that research!

We’re monitoring the debate among our lawmakers surrounding prescription drug price transparency, healthcare legislation, funding for new and experimental MS research — anything that might impact your MS treatments.

And we’re talking with MS activists, MS caregivers, MS fundraisers, and other heroes who strive to raise the bar for those who battle MS every day.

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Episode 203: How To Enjoy Summer Activities While Staying Safe and Keeping Cool with Dr. Colin Lenington

Summertime traditionally means getting out of the house, enjoying outdoor activities, and being active. But if you're living with MS, outdoor activity and summertime temperatures can raise red flags when it comes to your day-to-day quality of life.

Dr. Colin Lenington

My guest is Dr. Colin Lenington, an Occupational Therapist and Clinical Specialist at the VA Long Beach Healthcare System and we're talking about getting outside, staying safe, and keeping cool while you enjoy your summer activities.

We're joining the World Federation of Neurology and the global MS community on July 22nd, to celebrate World Brain Day 2021. This year's theme is Stop Multiple Sclerosis and we'll tell you where and how to register for the upcoming World Brain Day webinar.

We're also talking about study results that show the impact of delaying an Ocrevus infusion in order to enhance the effect of a COVID-19 vaccination.

We'll tell you about a study in the U.K. that followed 120 people with MS who received autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (aHSCT).

We'll share news about a new way to successfully cross the blood-brain barrier and deliver medicines to the central nervous system. (And we'll explain why that matters when it comes to treating MS)

And we'll tell you about a study of veterans with MS that should convince anyone to adhere to their DMT treatment plan.

We have a lot to talk about! Are you ready for RealTalk MS??!

July 22nd is World Brain Day!  :22

My live conversation with Dr. Victoria Leavitt takes place this Wednesday, on the eSupport Health Wednesday Workshop   :55

Study shows the effect of extended interval dosing of Ocrevus  2:46

Study shows real-world outcomes for 120 people with MS who received aHSCT  5:49

Biopharmaceutical company successfully delivers an anti-inflammatory molecule across the blood-brain barrier  7:43

Study shows the benefits of adhering to DMTs  9:03

Dr. Colin Lenington talks about how to enjoy summertime activities while staying safe and staying cool  11:24

Share this episode  24:25

Catch my live conversation with Dr. Victoria Leavitt on Wednesday  24:48

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LINKS

If your podcast app doesn't allow you to click on these links, you'll find them in the show notes in the RealTalk MS app or at www.RealTalkMS.com

National MS Society COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for People Living with MS
https://www.nationalmssociety.org/coronavirus-covid-19-information/multiple-sclerosis-and-coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine-guidance

World Brain Day 2021
 https://wfneurology.org/world-brain-day-2021

Register for the eSupport Health Wednesday Workshop:
A Conversation with Jon Strum
 https://esupporthealth.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEpc–rqT0vHdJ6FbPDH7S1enOrLYAIQG-K

STUDY: Ocrelizumab Extended Interval Dosing in Multiple Sclerosis in Times of COVID-19
https://nn.neurology.org/content/8/5/e1035

STUDY: Autologous Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in Active Multiple Sclerosis: A Real-World Case Series
https://n.neurology.org/content/early/2021/07/12/WNL.0000000000012449

Bioasis Announces Positive Results from Efficacy Study of xB3TM -1L-1RA in a Model of Multiple Sclerosis
 https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2021/07/07/2259430/0/en/Bioasis-Announces-Positive-Results-From-an-Efficacy-Study-of-xB3-IL-1RA-in-a-Model-of-Multiple-Sclerosis.html

STUDY: The Impact of Adherence to Disease-Modifying Therapies on Functional Outcomes in Veterans with Multiple Sclerosis
 https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/11795735211028769

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RealTalk MS Episode 203
Guest: Dr. Colin Lenington

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