Episode 148: New Guidance for MS Disease-Modifying Therapies with Dr. Aaron Miller

The guidance for using MS disease-modifying therapies during the COVID-19 pandemic has been updated. My guest is Dr. Aaron Miller, the Chair of the National MS Society's National Medical Advisory Committee, the Medical Director of the Corinne Goldsmith Dickinson Center for Multiple Sclerosis, and a Professor of Neurology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and we're talking about the new guidance for each and every MS disease-modifying therapy that's currently available.     Last week, in the middle of the night, protections for people with pre-existing health conditions came under attack. We'll let you know what it all means and what's at stake for every person in the U.S. living with MS.   We're also talking about the results of a study that show more people than ever are exploring alternative medicine in managing their MS symptoms. And we'll tell you about a new online MS Treatment Adherence Resource Center.   In last week's International Progressive MS Alliance global webcast, 3 top MS experts shared very encouraging news about the development of new life-changing treatments for progressive MS. We'll let you know where to find the video replay of the webcast. And while you're checking online video replays, we'll let you know where you can find a replay of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers' virtual Patient Education Program.   We have a lot to talk about! Are you ready for RealTalk MS??! In a late-night brief, the Trump administration asks the Supreme Court to invalidate Obamacare and eliminate protections for people with pre-existing health conditions  1:24 Catch the video replay of the International Progressive MS Alliance global webcast  6:04 Catch the video replay of the CMSC Patient Education Program    7:34 Survey says...Alternative medicine is widespread among people living with MS  8:19 MS Treatment Adherence Resource Center is launched  11:03 My Interview with Dr. Aaron Miller  13:06 Share this episode  23:26 Please Support the National MS Society COVID-19 Response Fund  23:45 SHARE THIS EPISODE OF REALTALK MS Just copy this link & paste it into your text or email: https://realtalkms.com/148 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 And don't forget to join us in the RealTalk MS Facebook group! 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's Ask An MS Expert Video Replay What You Need to Know About Coronavirus (COVID-19) National MS Society COVID-19 Response Fund Video Replay: International Progressive MS Alliance Webcast Video Replay: Consortium of MS Centers Patient Education Program STUDY: Cross-Sectional Survey of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Used in Oregon and Southwest Washington to Treat Multiple Sclerosis: A 17-Year Update MS Treatment Adherence Resource Center Join the RealTalk MS Facebook Group Download the RealTalk MS App for iOS Download the RealTalk MS App for Android Give RealTalk MS a Rating and Review Follow RealTalk MS on Twitter, @RealTalkMS_jon, and subscribe to our newsletter at our website, RealTalkMS.com. RealTalk MS Episode 148 Hosted By: Jon Strum Guests: Dr. Aaron Miller Tags: MS, MultipleSclerosis, MSResearch, MSSociety, COVID19, RealTalkMS Privacy Policy