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Episode 247: Biomarkers Can Help Diagnose MS, Predict MS, and Telegraph MS Progression with Dr. Tanuja Chitnis


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Think about how much faster, easier, cheaper, and less invasive it would be if MS could be diagnosed by a simple blood test. 

Scientists have identified biomarkers that can be used to diagnose MS and even predict MS before someone experiences any symptoms. Biomarkers may even be used to predict MS progression before it occurs. 

Joining me to discuss how biomarkers may change the way MS is diagnosed and treated is Dr. Tanuja Chitnis, a Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School, as well as the Director of the CLIMB Study and the Translational Neuroimmunology Research Center at Brigham and Women's Hospital. 

We're also talking about a recent breakthrough in myelin repair.

We're sharing all the details about how you can participate in World MS Day on May 30th.

We'll tell you about a report commissioned by the National Academy of Medicine that takes a close look at the challenges of identifying credible health information in social media. 

And if you're an MS caregiver, healthcare professional, or researcher, we'll give you the details of an important survey that you can participate in.

We have a lot to talk about! Are you ready for RealTalk MS??!

Biomarkers can change everything   :22

May 30th is World MS Day  1:53

Lab-made molecule is shown to promote myelin repair in preclinical models of MS  3:23

National Academy of Medicine weighs in on the challenges of finding credible sources of health information in social media    5:03

An important survey for MS caregivers, healthcare professionals, and researchers  11:34

Dr. Tanuja Chitnis discusses biomarkers that may fundamentally change how MS is diagnosed and treated  13:38

Share this episode  28:23

Download the RealTalk MS app for your iOS or Android device   28:43

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National MS Society COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for People Living with MS https://www.nationalmssociety.org/coronavirus-covid-19-information/multiple-sclerosis-and-coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine-guidance

Report: Identifying Credible Sources of Health Information in Social Media: Principles and Attributes https://nam.edu/identifying-credible-sources-of-health-information-in-social-media-principles-and-attributes

World MS Day https://worldmsday.org

iConquer MS Survey for MS Caregivers https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6823942/Caregiver-Survey-MS-Caregivers

iConquer MS Survey for Researchers and Healthcare Providers https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6823815/Caregiver-research-survey-HCPs-and-researchers

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RealTalk MS Episode 247 Guests: Dr. Tanuja Chitnis

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