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Podcast 1: The Case for Early Diagnosis and Treatment for MS

Episode Summary

In this podcast, multiple sclerosis (MS) experts Stephen Krieger, MD, and Allison Boyd, MPAS, PA-C, MSCS share insights into the importance of early identification of MS as a first step in appropriate treatment.

Episode Notes

In this episode, Stephen Krieger, MD, and Allison Boyd, MPAS, PA-C, MSCSdiscuss timely recognition of MS, including insights into why early recognition can lead to early treatment, which can decrease the risk of disability progression and produces better outcomes. Challenges discussed include the variable clinical presentation of MS and the lack of specific tests. The experts also discuss how to avoid missed diagnosis and misdiagnosis. 
 

Stephen Krieger, MD: consultant/advisor/speaker: Biogen, EMD Serono, Genentech, Genzyme/Sanofi, Novartis, Octave, TG Therapeutics; researcher: Biogen, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Novartis, Sanofi.

Allison L. Boyd, MPAS, PA-C, MSCS: consultant/advisor/speaker: EMD Serono.