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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.

If you’re affected by multiple sclerosis — as a patient, caregiver, family member, or friend — join us for RealTalk MS.

Episode 471: Navigating an MS Relapse with Dr. F. Gabriela Karolidis


Relapses make life with MS unpredictable. Understanding what they are, why they happen, and how best to manage them can make a relapse less scary and easier to navigate.

This week, Dr. Gabriela Karolidis, a board-certified neurologist and neuroimmunologist at Thomas Jefferson University, joins us for a deep dive into MS relapses.

Dr. Gabriela Karolidis

We'll also share a study showing how wearable activity trackers add a dimension of real-world data that provides a more complete picture of an individual's mobility throughout the day.

We'll tell you about research on Vitamin D supplements that fails to determine whether they are beneficial for people living with MS.

We're sharing study results showing that social and socioeconomic factors clearly affect cognitive function among people living with MS.

We're also sharing results from a nationwide study in Denmark that focused on whether high-efficacy DMTs affect progression independent of relapse activity (PIRA).

And we'll tell you about a fall prevention study that you may be eligible to participate in (compensation provided!).

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

This Week: Navigating a relapse  :22

Global MS prevalence surpasses 3 million   :57

A study shows that wearable activity trackers help create a more complete picture of an individual's mobility   6:38

Researchers attempt to determine whether Vitamin D supplements help people living with MS   10:14

A study provides evidence that social and socioeconomic factors impact cognitive function in people living with MS  13:58

A nationwide study in Denmark focuses on whether high-efficacy disease-modifying therapies have an impact on progression independent of relapse activity (PIRA)  17:20

You may be eligible to participate in a fall prevention study (compensation is provided)  21:11

Dr. F. Gabriela Karolidis takes us on a deep dive into MS relapses  22:58

Share this episode  37:52

Next week  38:12

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STUDY: Global Prevalence of Multiple Sclerosis Surpasses 3 Million: 2024 Update of the Multiple Sclerosis International Federation Atlas of MS
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/13524585261479954

RESOURCE: Multiple Sclerosis International Federation Atlas of MS
https://msif.org/atlas

STUDY: Diurnal Step Count Patterns in Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/13524585261475910

STUDY: Vitamin D Supplementation and Its Effect on Relapse Frequency and MRI Activity in Adults With Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/brb3.71692

STUDY: Social and Socioeconomic Factors and Cognitive Outcomes in Multiple Sclerosis
https://sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221103482600475X

STUDY: Effectiveness of Escalation Versus Early High-Efficacy Therapies on Progression Independent of Relapse Activity In Multiple Sclerosis: A Danish Nationwide Study
https://neurologyopen.bmj.com/content/8/2/e001690

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RealTalk MS Episode 471
Guest: Dr. Gabriela Karolidis