The cause of multiple sclerosis, an autoimmune disorder impacting the nervous system, isn't well understood. Genetics, infectious agents, and environmental factors seem to all play a role, but researchers aren't…
In early March 2024, Clinical Trials Arena reports that global biopharmaceutical company Bristol Myers Squibb shared new data from the Phase 3 DAYBREAK study. Within the study, researchers explored how…
Clinical trials are helpful tools in deepening our understanding of certain diseases and evaluating and identifying effective treatment options. Unfortunately, these trials don't always garner the necessary information. For…
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Interferon beta was the first available therapy for treating multiple sclerosis (MS) and is still the most commonly prescribed treatment. This therapy helps reduce relapses in MS patients. Distinguished UCLA…
MS Views and News Compass to MS Care April 29, 2023 Special Guest Speaker: Megan Weigel, DNP, ARNP-C, MSCN Presentation includes: • Understanding more about MS • How to access…
Welcome to Study of the Week from Patient Worthy. In this segment, we select a study we posted about from the previous week that we think is of particular interest…
There is no cure for multiple sclerosis (MS). However, treatment advances have helped people to live longer, happier lives. Current therapeutic options include corticosteroids, plasmapheresis, and disease-modifying drugs. Recently,…
Before you read on, make sure to check out Part 1 of Jennifer's story. In Part 1, we discuss what multiple sclerosis is, its symptoms, treatment options, and Jennifer's journey from diagnosis…
If there is one lesson that Jennifer embodies in full, it’s this: always live life to your fullest. That’s what Jennifer aims to do every day. As an education consultant,…
According to a story from PR Newswire, Immunic, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company prioritizing the development of oral immunology medicines for the treatment of chronic inflammatory and autoimmune disorders, has reported…
Currently, there is no known cause for multiple sclerosis (MS). While many doctors consider MS to be an autoimmune disease, nobody knows what prompts this immune response. A combination…
The 13th Annual MS Symposium: A Day of Virtual Learning November 5, 2022 The Annual MS Symposium is a day of learning, making connections, and staying up to date for…
Dr. Sergio Baranzini of UC San Francisco recently led an international consortium of researchers in a new study of multiple sclerosis (MS). In a press release on Multiple Sclerosis…
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Understanding the Ins and Outs of Insurance and Specialty Pharmacy- Shared Decision Making in MS Treatment Options Webinar June 28, 2022 Join Dr. Gary Owens as he helps us understand…
Understanding the Ins and Outs of Insurance and Specialty Pharmacy- Shared Decision Making in MS Treatment Options Webinar July 21, 2022 Join Dr. Gary Owens as he helps us understand…
Compass to MS Care: Reaching Rural America & Beyond Educational Lunch Program June 18, 2022 Featuring Guest Speakers Megan Weigel, DNP, ARNP-C, MSCN, and Suzanne O'Connell, patient advocate Attend this…
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MS Views Now: Gait Issues and COVID-19 with Multiple Sclerosis May 11, 2022 With guest presenter Ben Thrower, MD Learn about gait issues such as walking and balance problems, foot…
MS Neuro TV: Speech and Swallowing Issues That Can Affect People With MS May 10, 2022 Sign up for this program to learn about common speech problems that can occur…
Currently, there is no way to determine when a relapse will occur in relapsing and remitting multiple sclerosis (MS), one of the two main forms of MS. However, this may…
Monthly Virtual Pilates Class Webcast May 9, 2022, 7-8PM ET Featuring instructor Bri Rhea, Pilates and Mindful Movement Instructor Click here to sign up.
In the past, many researchers have hypothesized a link between multiple sclerosis (MS) and different viruses or viral infections. While these hypotheses are varied in nature, there has rarely been…
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