Lower levels of Vitamin D have been associated with a higher risk of developing MS and an increase in MS disease activity. And, for years, scientists have worked to better understand the relationship between Vitamin D and MS.
Joining me to talk about the role that Vitamin D plays in MS is Dr. Ellen Mowry. Dr. Mowry is a Professor of Neurology and Epidemiology, and the Co-Director of the Multiple Sclerosis Precision Medicine Center of Excellence at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Mowry is also one of the leading experts on Vitamin D and MS in the world.
The National MS Society's virtual MS Activist Rally is happening in just two days, on April 25th! We're sharing registration details.
We'll tell you about a scientific breakthrough that has identified a specific autoantibody signature that can accurately predict MS years before someone experiences any MS symptoms.
We're sharing details of a clinical trial that focused on the efficacy of Ocrevus in treating Black and Hispanic people living with MS. We'll also share the details of this trial's novel design that can serve as a blueprint for successfully engaging members of minority communities in future clinical research.
We'll explain one reason why we aren't hearing as much news about the benefits of using cannabis to treat MS symptoms, and why cannabis use may actually be creating a new set of problems for people living with MS.
And we're sharing study results that show that an artificial intelligence program may have a better bedside manner than your neurologist.
We have a lot to talk about! Are you ready for RealTalk MS??!
Don't miss it! The MS Activist Rally is happening on 4/25! :22
This Week: The relationship between Vitamin D and MS 2:50
Autoantibody signature predicts MS years before symtoms develop 3:45
Clinical trial results show that Black and Hispanic people with MS respond well to Ocrevus 7:58
Is cannabis working for people with MS? 11:13
Study results show that ChatGPT answers questions about MS with more empathy than neurologists 14:28
Dr. Ellen Mowry updates us on what the latest research is revealing about Vitamin D and MS 18:31
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STUDY: An Autoantibody Signature Predictive of Multiple Sclerosis
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RealTalk MS Episode 346: Why Members of Minority Communities May Face a More Severe MS Disease Course with Dr. Annette Langer-Gould
https://realtalkms.com/346
STUDY: ChatGPT vs Neurologists: A Cross-Sectional Study Investigating Preference, Satisfaction Ratings, and Perceived Empathy in Responses Among People Living with Multiple Sclerosis
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RealTalk MS Episode 347
Guest: Dr. Ellen Mowry