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There are more than 20 disease-modifying therapies available to treat MS today. Some are considered high-efficacy, some are considered moderately effective, and each has its own risk profile and side effects to consider. So, how do you choose?

How much homework should someone living with MS do? Where should you look for reliable information? And what if you and your neurologist don't necessarily agree?

Dr. Barbara Giesser

Joining me to talk about your role when it comes to choosing the right DMT through shared decision-making with your neurologist is Dr. Barbara Giesser. Dr. Giesser is an internationally recognized clinician and award-winning educator who has specialized in the care of people with multiple sclerosis since 1982, a full decade before there was even a single disease-modifying therapy available to treat MS.

Dunk MS takes place This Saturday, May 18th on the UCLA campus, at iconic Pauley Pavilion. And if you're in or around Southern California, you won't want to miss this unique event. We're sharing all the details, so don't miss my conversation with Dunk MS founder, Blake Arnet.

Since we're talking about shared decision-making this week, we're sharing details of a study that asked the question, “How much do people living with MS know about MS?”

And if you've found yourself worried about smoldering MS, you'll be pleased to learn that a recent study showed that sophisticated PET imaging is able to identify this hidden, persistent inflammation in MS.

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

350 Episodes! :22

This Week: Finding the right DMT through shared decision-making 1:04

Dunk MS is just days away! My conversation with Blake Arnet 2:31

How much do people living with MS know about MS? 10:57

PET imaging reveals persistent hidden inflammation in MS 15:37

Dr. Barbara Giesser discusses choosing the right disease-modifying therapy through shared decision-making with your neurologist 20:04

Share this episode 33:13

Have you downloaded the free RealTalk MS app? 33:33

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STUDY: A Systematic Review to Explore Patients' MS Knowledge and MS Risk Knowledge
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10072-024-07541-5

STUDY: Glial Activity Load on PET Reveals Persistent “Smoldering” Inflammation in MS Despite Disease-Modifying Treatment
https://journals.lww.com/nuclearmed/fulltext/2024/06000/glial_activity_load_on_pet_reveals_persistent.1.aspx

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RealTalk MS Episode 350
Guests: Blake Arnet and Dr. Barbara Giesser

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As we age, our bodies undergo biological changes. Our immune system changes. Our brain changes with age. Our cognitive abilities change, as do our physical abilities. These changes impact everyone. But these biological processes may impact people with MS differently. And MS may impact these biological processes differently.

Just a couple of weeks ago, the International Advisory Committee on Clinical Trials in MS brought together 100 top experts for a 3-day workshop dedicated to exploring how these many and varied changes can impact MS care.

Aging and MS Workshop

In Part 2 of our coverage, we're taking you back inside this workshop, where you'll hear from some of the top MS researchers and clinicians who participated in this important meeting.

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

This Week: We continue our coverage of the Aging and MS Workshop :22

Dr. Sarah Morrow and Dr. Yinan Zhang discuss survey results which showed what neurologists and other members of the MS care team see as “gaps” in delivering treatment to patients as they age with MS 1:45

Dr. Giuseppe Portillo describes how artificial intelligence can be used to analyze “brain gap” and predict future MS disease progression 13:03

Dr. John Corboy shares results from two studies that focused on discontinuation of disease-modifying therapy for patients over the age of 60 20:31

Kathy Smith talks about the importance of including older people living with MS in clinical research 31:00

Share this episode 42:43

Have you downloaded the free RealTalk MS app? 43:03