Past Podcast Episodes

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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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

Episode 95: Ambiguous Loss with Dr. Pauline Boss

How do you adjust every aspect of your relationship when the partner you've known seems to be vanishing right before your eyes, yet they're still very much there? If you're a caregiver for someone with progressive MS, or any chronic illness, it's very likely that you're living with the trauma of ambiguous loss.

Ambiguous Loss

My guest is Dr. Pauline Boss, who not only coined the phrase ambiguous loss, but has spent her career teaching university students, practicing as a clinician, and training family therapists, psychologists, and counselors around the world to help individuals and families suffering from the trauma of ambiguous loss and this form of grief that doesn't end.

We're also talking about the research team that successfully duplicated a patient's blood brain barrier — on a chip! A breakthrough that could streamline MS research, make drug screening easier, and help make personalized MS treatment a reality. We'll tell you about a study that evaluated an online version of a successful MS fall prevention program. You'll find out how you can be a part of people-powered MS research. And we'll tell you how MS-FOCUS and Lyft have teamed up to get you to your next MS care appointment.

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

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What is Ambiguous Loss…and Why Is It So Important? :22

Scientists Create Blood Brain Barrier on a Chip 4:32

The Free From Falls Online Program Is Evaluated 6:47

MS-FOCUS & Lyft Can Get You To Your Next Appointment 10:30

My Interview with Dr. Pauline Boss 13:28

Why You Might Want to Download the RealTalk MS App 31:55

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