Past Podcast Episodes

Episode 156: Managing Cognitive Dysfunction in MS with Dr. Meghan Beier

Whether you call it brain fog, cog-fog, or you don't happen to have a name for it, cognitive dysfunction affects more than half of all the people with MS.

Joining me once again is Dr. Meghan Beier, a Rehabilitation Neuropsychologist and Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Beier specializes in cognitive rehabilitation and neuropsychological assessment and intervention and she's back to answer more of our questions about managing the cognitive issues typically associated with MS.

We're also talking about Kesimpta (ofatumumab), the high-efficacy b-cell disease-modifying therapy that just received FDA approval.

We'll tell you about the case study of a patient who lost their vaccination immunity to the Varicella-Zoster virus (causes chickenpox & shingles) after receiving their first Ocrevus infusion.

We'll give you the details about the generic for Tecfidera that's going to be available in just a few weeks. And we'll tell you why the U.S. Department of Justice is suing Teva, the manufacturer of Copaxone.

We'll share all the details and let you know where to register for the National MS Society's Black MS Experience Summit.

And we'll tell you how a research team from Facebook (yup — you read that right!) and New York University is hoping to speed up MRI exams.

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

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FDA approves ofatumumab (Kesimpta) for treating relapsing-remitting MS and active secondary-progressive MS 3:53

Patient loses vaccination immunity for Varicella-Zoster virus after Ocrevus infusion 5:44

Generic for Tecfidera will be available in September 8:25

U.S. Department of Justice sues Coaxone manufacturer, Teva 9:18

National MS Society to convene the Black MS Experience Summit 12:24

Facebook & New York University research team develop artificial intelligence technology that will speed up MRI exams 13:26

My Interview with Dr. Meghan Beier 15:48

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National MS Society's Ask An MS Expert Video Replay

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Varicella-Zoster Immunity Loss in Multiple Sclerosis Patient Treated with Ocrelizumab

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RealTalk MS Episode 156
Hosted By: Jon Strum
Guests: Dr. Meghan Beier

Tags: MS, MultipleSclerosis, MSResearch, MSSociety, Tecfidera, Ocrevus, Kesimpta, Ofatumumab, RealTalkMS

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Episode 155: Managing Caregiver Stress with MaryAnne Sterling

Being a caregiver can be stressful in the best of circumstances. And life certainly doesn't get any easier or less burdensome for a family caregiver during a global pandemic. Research shows that COVID-19 is adding to the long list of things that caregivers worry about, adding a whole new layer of stress and anxiety to the situations they face every day.

My guest this week is MaryAnne Sterling. MaryAnne is an expert on the challenges of family caregiving. And we're talking about ways that MS caregivers can offset stress and avoid burnout by incorporating self-care into their daily routine.

We're also talking about a UTSW research team that's identified a protein that reduces or eliminates physical disability in the mouse model of MS.

We're looking at some alarming results from a study that shows 1 in 5 MS patients fail to stay on their oral disease-modifying therapy. And we're sharing the details of a new at-home UTI test kit.

We don't want you to miss A&W's Burgers to Beat MS Day all across Canada this Thursday, so we'll tell you how you can participate and support the MS Society of Canada — even if you're nowhere near an A&W…or Canada!

And we'll share some of the alarming findings from a report on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on family caregivers.

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

Reelin' in a new treatment for Multiple Sclerosis 2:32

Study finds 1 in 5 MS patients don't stay on their oral DMT 5:50

At-Home UTI Test Kit launching in the U.K. 8:15

Thursday is Takeout Burgers to Beat MS Day in Canada! 10:18

Survey shows that COVID-19 has increased the pressure on caregivers 12:44

My Interview with MaryAnne Sterling 16:43

Share this episode 34:10

Please leave a rating & review 34:29

Please Support the National MS Society COVID-19 Response Fund 34:52

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National MS Society's Ask An MS Expert Video Replay

What You Need to Know About Coronavirus (COVID-19)

STUDY: Reelin Depletion Protects Against Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis By Decreasing Vascular Adhesion of Leukocytes

STUDY: Real-World Adherence to, and Persistence With, Once- and Twice-Daily Oral Disease-Modifying Drugs in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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Caregiving and COVID-19 Report

National MS Society COVID-19 Response Fund

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