MS in the 21st Century - USA

?? New Publication on the MS21 Website ?? MS21 is thrilled to announce the publication of a new study focusing on the impact cognitive impairment* has at work for people living with MS (PwMS). This study, which is co-authored by both PwMS and healthcare professionals (HCPs), is based on a series of interviews with both PwMS and HCPs with a key focus on how PwMS can adjust to accommodate cognitive symptoms of MS. Head over to the MS21 website and read our comprehensive article on the new publication: https://bit.ly/3XJobFV You can also read the announcement article about this study here: https://bit.ly/3N0ZgbV #mspublications #ms #cognition #MSARD

?? Podcast Articles Launched ?? Earlier this year, MS21 shared the news of a collaboration with @JonStrum on two podcasts at the end of 2023. #MS21 is now thrilled to announce the launch of two articles on the podcast page of the MS21 website dedicated to these collaborations. The first article gives an overview of the discussions around empowering patients to speak about ‘invisible symptoms’ with their healthcare team, whilst the second summarizes conversations around the needs at diagnosis for people living with MS. To read more about the podcast episodes, and listen to the discussion, head over to the MS21 podcast page: https://bit.ly/4bWHTns And read the announcement article for these podcasts here: https://bit.ly/3VEoi5F #multiplesclerosis #mspodcast?#mssymptoms #msdiagnosis

Today MS21 is proud to participate in and shine the spotlight on World MS Day, an international awareness day for the MS community organized by the MS International Federation (MSIF). By sharing stories and raising awareness, the global MS community is brought together to campaign for positive change. This year, World MS day is focused on the topic of diagnosis. Diagnosis - and particularly the needs that people have around the time of receiving an MS diagnosis - has been a focus for MS21 for several years. Take a look at the MS21 website for tools, podcasts & resources for people living with MS: https://lnkd.in/ePytUSYu #mscare #multiplesclerosis #WorldMSDay #MSdiagnosis

Have you tried myMS commitments yet? ? myMS commitments is a tool that helps define responsibilities in MS care and support shared decision-making. Using this tool, the healthcare team can list the commitments they will make to the patients and the responsibilities they would like patients to take on. Responsibilities are grouped into themes such as disease knowledge and learning, preparing for appointments, treatment management and lifestyle. myMS commitments allows for open communication between people living with MS and their healthcare team. Its use can help to build trust and strength in the relationship. myMS commitments: https://bit.ly/3UKAIZW For more MS21 resources click here: https://bit.ly/3UKAKRy #MS #mscare #MStools #msresources

This month, MS21 would like to highlight the annual American Academy of Neurology (AAN) meeting, taking place April 13-18. The AAN annual meeting aims to provide education and reveal the latest scientific discoveries around neurological conditions including MS and is one of the largest gathering of neurologists in the yearly calendar ?? Read more about AAN here: https://www.aan.com/ Take a look at the MS21 website for tools, podcasts & resources for people with MS:?https://lnkd.in/ePytUSYu #mstreatment #ms #mseducation #AAN