Episode 75: MS Risk Factors with Epidemiologist Dr. Farren Briggs
RealTalk MS29 Tammi 2019

Episode 75: MS Risk Factors with Epidemiologist Dr. Farren Briggs

One of the fundamental questions on the minds of just about everyone living with MS is How did I get it? What causes MS? It's a question that's still awaiting a definitive answer. But as we wait for that answer, science is uncovering more and more information about MS risk factors -- the things that can make living with MS better or worse. My guest is Dr. Farren Briggs, an epidemiologist who's focused on the etiology, or the cause of multiple sclerosis, and the risk factors that actually impact the course of the disease for an individual.

We're also talking about the Progressive MS Alliance's commitment to including the voice of people living with MS in MS research. We'll tell you about a study that looked at predicting physical disability and cognitive dysfunction in people living with MS. You'll hear about a study that evaluated the facts that are available on the Internet about diet and MS, how online relaxation therapy can improve anxiety and depression, new guidelines from the U.K. for pregnancy and MS, and how shared decision-making can lead to greater adherence to MS disease-modifying therapy.

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

Progressive MS Alliance & Patient Engagement in MS Research :23

Predicting Physical Disability & Cognitive Dysfunction in MS 2:16

Diet & MS: A Study of Facts vs Beliefs 3:52

Online Relaxation Training Shown To Be Effective in Reducing Anxiety & Depression Among People Living with Long-Term Neurological Conditions 9:57

Guidelines for Pregnancy & MS in the U.K. 11:58

Shared Decision-Making Leads to Greater Adherence to MS Disease-Modifying Therapy 13:40

My Interview with Dr. Farren Briggs 17:34

Add Your Voice To Our Conversation 28:15

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STUDY: Predicting Clinical Progression in Multiple Sclerosis After 6 and 12 Years

STUDY: Diet and Multiple Sclerosis: Scoping Review of Web-Based Recommendations

STUDY: The Effects of Relaxation Training On Depression and Anxiety In People Living with Long-Term Neurological Conditions

UK Consensus on Pregnancy in Multiple Sclerosis: Association of British Neurologists Guidelines

STUDY: Impact of Shared Decision-Making on Disease-Modifying Drug Adherence in Multiple Sclerosis

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RealTalk MS Episode 75
Hosted By: Jon Strum
Guest: Dr. Farren Briggs

Tags: MS, MultipleSclerosis, MSResearch, CWRU, MSDiet

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