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When you're living with MS, even the most mundane daily tasks can sometimes be challenging. There are days when opening a door, taking things out of a drawer or a cupboard, or picking something up from the floor can all seem out of reach. Those just happen to be some of the many tasks that a service dog can help you with. This week, attorney Trevor Hardy joins me to talk about the impact that his service dog, Tristan, has had on his life.

We're also reviewing what you need to know about monkeypox and MS.

We'll share the results from a Phase 3 clinical trial for Ublituximab, an investigational anti-cd20 therapy for MS.

We'll talk with Dr. Roberto-Alfonso Dunn about the results of a study that he recently headed up at Tisch Multiple Sclerosis Research Center.

And we'll share results from a study that attempted to identify specific factors at the time of diagnosis that could be predictive of future physical and mental health-related quality of life.

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

This Week: Study results and service dogs :23

Monkeypox and MS: What you need to know 1:13

Results from the Phase 3 clinical trial for Ublituximab 6:03

Study results offer potentially encouraging news for people with MS on b-cell depleting therapies 8:58

Clues at the time of diagnosis are shown to be predictive of future physical and mental health-related quality of life 17:20

Trevor Hardy discusses how his service dog, Tristan, has changed his life 24:33

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LINKS

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National MS Society COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for People Living with MS
https://www.nationalmssociety.org/coronavirus-covid-19-information/multiple-sclerosis-and-coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine-guidance

Monkeypox and MS: What You Need to Know
https://www.nationalmssociety.org/About-the-Society/News/Monkeypox

CDC: Monkeypox Vaccines
https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/vaccines.html

STUDY: Ublituximab versus Teriflunomide in Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis
https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa22019094

STUDY: Physical and Mental Health-Related Quality of Life Trajectories Among People with Multiple Sclerosis
https://n.neurology.org/content/early/2022/08/10/WNL.000000000200931

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RealTalk MS Episode 261
Guest: Dr. Roberto-Alfonso Dunn and Trevor Hardy

Tags: MS, MultipleSclerosis, MSResearch, MSSociety, RealTalkMS

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Women are roughly 3 times more likely to develop MS compared to men. But when men develop MS, they're more likely to experience a more aggressive disease course. Men are more likely to experience motor problems, loss of coordination and balance, and cognitive difficulties.

When they experience a relapse, men are more likely to see their exacerbated symptoms continue, even during times of remission. Given these evidence-based observations, it seems sadly ironic that, as they develop MS symptoms, men are less likely to seek medical care or even a diagnosis.

Dr. Robert Shin returns to the podcast to demystify some of the riddles surrounding men and MS. Dr. Shin is a Professor in the Department of Neurology at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, and the Director of the Georgetown Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology Center.

We're also sharing the registration details for the National MS Society's webcast, What Does the New Drug Pricing Law Mean to You?. The webcast takes place this Thursday, and you won't want to miss it.

We'll tell you about a study that may have identified an imaging biomarker that can predict future MS progression. (And we'll explain why that can make a huge difference in your MS treatment plan)

We'll share some discouraging news about the availability of Evusheld in the U.K.

We'll point you toward Elizabeth Jameson's Washington Post editorial that explains how learning to swear can be therapeutic for someone living with progressive MS.

And we'll share results from a Cleveland Clinic study that shows how a man's own definition of masculinity can get in the way of his MS treatment.

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

This Week: MS and Men :22

Find out how and when the Inflation Reduction Act will impact the cost of your prescription drugs 1:41

Study demonstrates that thinning of retinal layers predicts future MS disability 2:35

U.K. opts not to buy Evusheld 5:17

Elizabeth Jameson learns the value of a well-intentioned F-bomb 6:35

Study shows how masculine ideals drive healthcare decisions for men with MS 8:39

Dr. Robert Shin discusses the specifics associated with Men and MS 12:52

Share this episode 30:56

Download the RealTalk MS app for your iOS or Android device 31:16

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Just copy this link & paste it into your text or email: https://realtalkms.com/260

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Phone: (310) 526-2283

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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

National MS Society COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for People Living with MS
https://www.nationalmssociety.org/coronavirus-covid-19-information/multiple-sclerosis-and-coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine-guidance

Registration for National MS Society Webcast: What Does the New Drug Pricing Law Mean to You?
https://nmss.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_auRCXBi2TGCgzHeV1CWMkw

STUDY: Retinal Thinning After Optic Neuritis is Associated with Future Relapse Remission in Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis
https://neurology.org/content/early/2022/08/01/WNL.0000000000200970

Elizabeth Jameson in the Washington Post: How I Learned that Swearing Can Be Good for the Soul
https://wapo.st/3vpRJeo

STUDY: Effects of Conformity to Masculine Norms and Coping on Health Behaviors in Men with Multiple Sclerosis
https://doi.org/10.7224/1537-2073.2020-116