Past Podcast Episodes

In 2004, the average wholesale price of available MS disease-modifying therapies was $16,000. In 2013, the average price was $61,000; last year, the average price was more than $83,000. That's why I was anxious to bring on my guest this week, David Mitchell, the founder and president of Patients for Affordable Drugs.

We're also talking about the RealTalk MS Podcast Alexa Skill! If you already own an Amazon Echo, Dot, or any Alexa-enabled device, you can access all sorts of convenient features for listening to RealTalk MS! (And if you don't yet have an Alexa-enabled device, this might be one more reason to get one!)

A new study concludes that Autologous Haematopoietic Stem Cell Therapy is safe and effective in treating ‘aggressive' MS. Another pilot study demonstrates that aspirin can help prevent the onset of overheating and exhaustion following exercise. And your future appointments with your neurologist may take place from the comfort of your own home.

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

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Our Alexa Announcement :27

Study Shows Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Therapy Safe & Effective In Treating “Aggressive” MS 4:40

Overheating When You Exercise? Study Recommends Taking 2 Aspirin 8:06

How About Having Your Next Appointment With Your Neurologist At Home? 10:15

Interview with David Mitchell 13:00

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LINKS
If your podcast app doesn't show these links, you'll find them in the show notes at www.RealTalkMS.com

The RealTalk MS Podcast Alexa Skill

STUDY: Autologous Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in Treatment Naive Patients with ‘Aggressive' Multiple Sclerosis

STUDY: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial of Aspirin to Improve Exercise Performance in Persons with Multiple Sclerosis

SURVEY: Telemedicine Reduces Barriers to Care for Patients with Multiple Sclerosis and Neruoinflammation

Patients For Affordable Drugs

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RealTalk MS Episode 31
Guest: David Mitchell
Hosted By: Jon Strum

Tags: MS, multiple sclerosis, Alexa, David Mitchell, Patients for Affordable Drugs, aHSTC, Stem Cells, Telemedicine, RealTalk MS

We have a lot to talk about in this podcast episode! First, a big announcement…the RealTalk MS Podcast has its own Amazon Alexa Skill! If you already own an Amazon Echo, Dot, or any Alexa-enabled device, you can access all sorts of convenient features for listening to RealTalk MS! (And if you don't yet have an Alexa-enabled device, this might be one more reason to get one!)

My guest on the podcast is Dr. Matthew Miles, the CEO of MS Research Australia, the largest non-profit organization dedicated to funding, coordinating, and advocating for MS research in Australia. We're talking with Matthew about some of the amazing research collaborations that MS Research Australia is driving in Australia and around the world. (NOTE: During our conversation, Dr. Miles references the MS Research Australia website as “www.msra.org”. The correct website is www.msra.org.au. Sorry for the confusion!)

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The Alexa Announcement 2:22

Introducing Matthew Miles & MS Research Australia 5:48

Study Shows MS Progresses Faster in African-Americans 6:46

Gilenya Shown To Be Effective in Delaying MS Progression & Disease Activity in Pediatric MS 8:00

MS Disease-Modifying Drugs May Lose Effectiveness As You Age 9:46

Interview with Dr. Matthew Miles 11:20

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LINKS
If your podcast app doesn't show these links, you'll find them in the show notes at www.RealTalkMS.com

The RealTalk MS Podcast Alexa Skill

STUDY: MS Progresses Faster in African-Americans

STUDY: Gilenya Effective in Delaying MS Progression & Disease Activity in Pediatric MS Patients

MS Disease-Modifying Therapies May Be Less Effective As You Age

MS Research Australia

Give RealTalk MS a Rating & Review

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RealTalk MS Episode 30
Guest: Dr. Matthew Miles
Hosted By: Jon Strum

Tags: MS, multiple sclerosis, Alexa, Matthew Miles, MS Research Australia, AAN, Gilenya

Episode 31: David Mitchell & Patients For Affordable Drugs

Episode 30: Dr. Matthew Miles & MS Research Australia