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Episode 97: The Power of the Bike with Mike Zimits & Cat Tsigakos


My guests this week are 2 exceptional MS warriors, Mike Zimits and Cat Tsigakos. When Mike was diagnosed with MS, he decided he could best help himself by getting into shape, so he got on a bike. And then he convinced his friend's sister, Catherine, to get on a bike. Cat was serving as her brother's caregiver after he was diagnosed with progressive MS.
So these 2 people, who had each been affected differently by MS, went from being biking newbies to avid cyclists — even taking on several stages of the Tour de France. They also raised more than one million dollars for MS research while reminding the world that having an MS diagnosis doesn't mean that you're no longer entitled to have hopes, dreams, and goals.

Mike and Cat Tsigakos

We're also taking a look back at this year's World MS Day, and talking about some of the 400 events that raised awareness about MS in 79 countries. We'll tell you about the MS stem cell research that's about to begin on the International Space Station. We'll review the outcome of a specific rehab treatment that's been shown to improve hand and upper limb ability among people living with MS.

We'll let you know how you can participate in an important MS rehabilitation clinical trial. And we'll tell you about a research study that looked at the economic burden faced by people living with a minimal level of MS disability. The results might surprise you!

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

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World MS Day Recap — Over 400 Events in 79 Countries  1:16

Stem Cells Travel to Outer Space for MS Research  3:52

Task-Oriented Upper Limb Rehab Program Delivers Results for People Living with MS   7:11

You Can Participate in the STEP For MS Study  9:53

Low MS Disability = A High Level of Economic Burden  13:14

My Interview with Mike Zimits & Cat Tsigakos  18:15

Have You Subscribed to RealTalk MS?  33:11

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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

Join Mike & Cat on Team MSAA Bike Rides

The Effects of Microgravity on Microglia 3-Dimensional Models of Parkinson's Disease and Multiple Sclerosis

Intensity-Dependent Clinical Effects of an Individualized Technology-Supported Task-Oriented Upper Limb Training Program in Multiple Sclerosis: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

STEP for MS Clinical Trial Eligibility Criteria & Trial Site Contact Information

Economic Burden of Multiple Sclerosis in a Population with Low Physical Disability

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RealTalk MS Episode 97
Hosted By: Jon Strum
Guest: Mike Zimits & Catherine Tsigakos

Tags: MS, MultipleSclerosis, MSResearch, MSAssociation, RealTalkMS

 

 

Episode 96: The TREAT-MS Clinical Trial (and why it’s so important) with Dr. Ellen Mowry


Do you ever wonder how or why your neurologist recommends one disease-modifying therapy instead of another? For some people, their first disease-modifying therapy is a mild drug with few side effects. For others, their first disease-modifying therapy might be a more high-powered drug that carries the risk of more possible side effects. But how do neurologists really know when it's appropriate to use one specific disease-modifying therapy or even when it's appropriate to switch to another?

Dr. Ellen Mowry

 

My guest is Dr. Ellen Mowry, Associate Professor of Neurology and the Director of the MS Experimental Therapeutics Program at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Mowry has devoted her entire career to MS research, and her past research has led to breakthroughs in our understanding of MS. Now, Dr. Mowry is the co-principal investigator of a nationwide research study whose outcome could have an impact on the treatment strategy for everyone diagnosed with MS.

We're also talking about the effectiveness of the Wahls Diet in managing MS fatigue, we'll update you on the permanent injunction issued by a U.S. Federal Court against a company that operates shady stem cell clinics, and you'll learn everything you really need to know about Vitamin D and MS.

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

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The Wahls Diet (Plus Lots of Other Interventions) May Reduce MS Fatigue  2:17

U.S. District Court Judge Prevents U.S. Stem Cell From Extracting Stem Cells From Your Fat And Claiming That It Will Be Of Any Benefit To You   7:22

My Interview with Dr. Ellen Mowry  13:46

Have You Subscribed to RealTalk MS?  33:02

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I've always thought about the RealTalk MS podcast as a conversation. And this is your opportunity to join the conversation by sharing your feedback, questions, and suggestions for topics that we can discuss in future podcast episodes.

Please shoot me an email or call the RealTalk MS Listener Hotline and share your thoughts!

Email: jon@realtalkms.com
Phone: (310) 526-2283

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LINKS

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TREAT-MS on clinicaltrials.gov

STUDY: Lipid Profile is Associated with Decreased Fatigue in Individuals with Progressive Multiple Sclerosis Following a Diet-Based Intervention: Results from a Pilot Study

FDA Statement on Stem Cell Clinic Permanent Injunction and FDA's Ongoing Efforts to Protect Patients from Risks of Unapproved Products

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RealTalk MS Episode 96
Hosted By: Jon Strum
Guest: Dr. Ellen Mowry

Tags: MS, MultipleSclerosis, MSResearch, HopkinsMedicine, terrywahls, US_FDA, RealTalkMS