Episode 132: The Coronavirus (COVID-19) and MS with Dr. Abbey Hughes

It's hard to talk to anyone about anything without talking about the coronavirus. And because the CDC has announced that people with weakened immune systems may be particularly vulnerable to this virus, people affected by MS can feel as though they have even more reason to worry. My guest is clinical psychologist Dr. Abbey Hughes and we're talking about how people affected by MS should be thinking about the coronavirus, and what they should and shouldn't be doing about it.    You'll also hear about a newly approved MS disease-modifying therapy and another MS disease-modifying therapy that's just been submitted for approval. We'll tell you how the Affordable Care Act wound its way to the Supreme Court, and we'll look at what's at stake for people affected by MS or any other chronic illness. We have a lot to talk about! Are you ready for RealTalk MS??! ___________   Look For the MS Awareness Week Bonus Episode on Thursday   :21 I'm Back from the National MS Society Public Policy Conference  :45 I Think I Might Owe You an Explanation  2:09 Canada Approves Mayzent for Treating Active Secondary Progressive MS  5:58 Janssen Submits Application to EMA for Approval of Ponesimod  6:36 How the Affordable Care Act Wound Up in the U.S. Supreme Court  7:40 My Interview with Dr. Abbey Hughes  12:36 The Things You Need to Know About the Coronavirus  30:22 Share this Episode  33:07 Reminder...Please Donate to Walk-MS  33:29 ___________ SHARE THIS EPISODE OF REALTALK MS Just copy this link & paste it into your text or email: https://realtalkms.com/132 ___________ ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION I've always thought about the RealTalk MS podcast as a conversation. And this is your opportunity to join the conversation by sharing your feedback, questions, and suggestions for topics that we can discuss in future podcast episodes. Please shoot me an email or call the RealTalk MS Listener Hotline and share your thoughts! Email: [email protected]: (310) 526-2283 ___________ 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 What You Need to Know About Coronavirus (COVID-19) Jon's WALK-MS Fundraising Page Download the RealTalk MS App for iOS Download the RealTalk MS App for Android Give RealTalk MS a Rating & Review ___________ Follow RealTalk MS on Twitter, @RealTalkMS_jon, and subscribe to our newsletter at our website, RealTalkMS.com. RealTalk MS Episode 132 Hosted By: Jon Strum Guests: Dr. Abbey Hughes Tags: MS, MultipleSclerosis, MSResearch, MSActivist, MSSociety, Coronavirus, COVID-19, RealTalkMS Privacy Policy