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A little background on me, my name is Gene Pohancsek and I was born and raised in western New York. I am married and have two daughters. They keep my…
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
Monthly Virtual Pilates Class Webcast August 1, 2022, 7-8PM ET Featuring instructor Bri Rhea, Pilates and Mindful Movement Instructor Click here to sign up.
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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…
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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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