Episode 360: How Digital Technology Is Changing the Diagnosis and Treatment of MS with Dr. Riley Bove

It's hard to imagine any area of our lives that hasn't been transformed by digital technology. That's certainly true for healthcare in general and MS diagnosis and treatment in particular. Dr. Riley Bove joins me to discuss the role that digital technology already plays in the diagnosis and treatment of MS and to share a preview of what's coming next. The National MS Society has named its new President and CEO. We're sharing the details!  We'll tell you about some of the benefits that are being observed in the Phase 2 clinical trial and extension study of Frexalimab, an experimental antibody that may be on the path to becoming a highly effective disease-modifying therapy. We'll share the details behind the FTC's planned lawsuit against the three largest Pharmacy Benefit Managers (and we'll tell you why that matters to anyone taking a prescription medication). Stressing out about an upcoming MRI exam? We're sharing info about Happy MRI, a website that's been designed to relieve MRI-related anxiety. And we're reminding you that Crush MS, the Napa Valley wine-tasting fundraising event, is happening this Saturday, July 27th. We'll let you know where to get your ticket! We have a lot to talk about! Are you ready for RealTalk MS??! This Week: The impact of digital technology  :22 Dr. Tim Coetzee named the President and CEO of the National MS Society  1:50 Frexalimab shows significant benefits in Phase 2 clinical trial  4:08 FTC to file suit against three largest Pharmacy Benefit Managers  6:08 Happy MRI is designed to relieve MRI-related anxiety  8:03 We're just days away from Crush MS  9:47 Dr. Riley Bove discusses how digital technology is changing MS diagnosis and treatment  11:21 Share this episode  28:54 Next week: Newly named President and CEO of the National MS Society, Dr. Tim Coetzee, talks about his vision for the MS Society and shares his immediate priorities  29:14 Have you downloaded the free RealTalk MS app?  29:32 SHARE THIS EPISODE OF REALTALK MS Just copy this link & paste it into your text or email: https://realtalkms.com/360 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] Phone: (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 RealTalk MS Episode 359: The Unraveling with Dr. Nara Michaelson https://realtalkms.com/359 Happy MRI https://happymri.com CRUSH MS https://crushms.org Join the RealTalk MS Facebook Group https://facebook.com/groups/realtalkms Download the RealTalk MS App for iOS Devices https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/realtalk-ms/id1436917200 Download the RealTalk MS App for Android Deviceshttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tv.wizzard.android.realtalk Give RealTalk MS a rating and review http://www.realtalkms.com/review Follow RealTalk MS on Twitter, @RealTalkMS_jon, and subscribe to our newsletter at our website, RealTalkMS.com. RealTalk MS Episode 360 Guests: Dr. Riley Bove Privacy Policy