Episode 96: The TREAT-MS Clinical Trial (and why it's so important) with Dr. Ellen Mowry

Do you ever wonder how or why your neurologist recommends one disease-modifying therapy instead of another? For some people, their first disease-modifying therapy is a mild drug with few side effects. For others, their first disease-modifying therapy might be a more high-powered drug that carries the risk of more possible side effects. But how do neurologists really know when it's appropriate to use one specific disease-modifying therapy or even when it's appropriate to switch to another?       My guest is Dr. Ellen Mowry, Associate Professor of Neurology and the Director of the MS Experimental Therapeutics Program at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Mowry has devoted her entire career to MS research, and her past research has led to breakthroughs in our understanding of MS. Now, Dr. Mowry is the co-principal investigator of a nationwide research study whose outcome could have an impact on the treatment strategy for everyone diagnosed with MS. We're also talking about the effectiveness of the Wahls Diet in managing MS fatigue, we'll update you on the permanent injunction issued by a U.S. Federal Court against a company that operates shady stem cell clinics, and you'll learn everything you really need to know about Vitamin D and MS. We have a lot to talk about. Are you ready for RealTalk MS??! NEW! Download a transcript of this episode! ___________   Like to Read? Now You Can Download a Transcript of Every New Episode of RealTalk MS  :26 The Wahls Diet (Plus Lots of Other Interventions) May Reduce MS Fatigue  2:17 U.S. District Court Judge Prevents U.S. Stem Cell From Extracting Stem Cells From Your Fat And Claiming That It Will Be Of Any Benefit To You   7:22 My Interview with Dr. Ellen Mowry  13:46 Have You Subscribed to RealTalk MS?  33:02  ___________ 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 TREAT-MS on clinicaltrials.gov STUDY: Lipid Profile is Associated with Decreased Fatigue in Individuals with Progressive Multiple Sclerosis Following a Diet-Based Intervention: Results from a Pilot Study FDA Statement on Stem Cell Clinic Permanent Injunction and FDA's Ongoing Efforts to Protect Patients from Risks of Unapproved Products Download the RealTalk MS App for iOS Download the RealTalk MS App for Android Give RealTalk MS a Rating & Review  NEW! Download a Transcript of This Episode ___________ Follow RealTalk MS on Twitter, @RealTalkMS_jon, and subscribe to our newsletter at our website, RealTalkMS.com. RealTalk MS Episode 96 Hosted By: Jon Strum Guest: Dr. Ellen Mowry Tags: MS, MultipleSclerosis, MSResearch, HopkinsMedicine, terrywahls, US_FDA, RealTalkMS