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Podcast cover for MS-Perspektive episode 187, featuring a smiling Dr. Yi Chao Foong in a dark blazer and white shirt. Behind him, two older adults sit together in a sunlit park, one holding a walking stick. The text reads: “Aging with MS — Relapses, progression and treatment choices.”

#187: Aging in multiple sclerosis: relapses, progression and treatment choices with Dr. Yi Chao Foong

How does aging change multiple sclerosis and the choices around treatment? Dr. Yi Chao Foong explains why fewer relapses do not rule out progression, why stopping therapy needs care, and how practical support can help maintain independence.

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#186: Protecting nerve cells in multiple sclerosis: A new path toward neuroprotection with Prof. Manuel Friese

Why can MS progress even when relapses are controlled? Prof. Manuel Friese explains how complement factor H may help nerve cells resist inflammatory damage, and what still needs to happen before this discovery can become a treatment.

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#185: Living with MS in Mexico – who gets diagnosed, who gets treated, and who gets left behind?

What does it take to receive an MS diagnosis and effective treatment in Mexico? Dr. Enrique Gomez Figueroa discusses regional gaps, treatment approvals and why patients’ experiences must be heard.

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#184: MS treatment across the disease course – treat early, think long-term, don’t give up too soon with Prof. Klaus Schmierer

How early should MS treatment start – and is there ever a point when treatment becomes too late? Prof. Klaus Schmierer discusses early high-efficacy therapy, immune reconstitution, advanced MS and why meaningful function may still be worth protecting throughout the disease course.

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#183: Silent progression in MS. Can we really detect it early?

Can silent progression in MS really be detected early? This article explains what current tests can show, where their limits are, and why noticing change is not the same as proving irreversible progression.

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#182: How excercise can influence multiple sclerosis – interview with Prof. Dr. Dr. Philipp Zimmer

Prof. Philipp Zimmer explains how exercise can influence multiple sclerosis, the immune system, fatigue, mobility and quality of life – and why endurance, strength and balance training all matter.

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#181: Stress and MS: factors, challenges and perspectives with Prof. Sigrid Arnade and Prof. Christoph Heesen

What role does stress play in multiple sclerosis? Prof. Sigrid Arnade and Prof. Christoph Heesen discuss current research, individual stress responses, resilience and practical ways to support people living with MS.

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#180: Cannabis and multiple sclerosis. Benefits, risks, CHS and what you should know

Cannabis is a popular topic in the MS community, especially for spasticity, pain and other difficult symptoms. This evidence-based overview looks at Sativex, THC, CBD, emerging research, cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, high-potency products and practical questions to discuss with your neurologist.

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#187: Aging in multiple sclerosis: relapses, progression and treatment choices with Dr. Yi Chao Foong

#186: Protecting nerve cells in multiple sclerosis: A new path toward neuroprotection with Prof. Manuel Friese

#185: Living with MS in Mexico – who gets diagnosed, who gets treated, and who gets left behind?

#184: MS treatment across the disease course – treat early, think long-term, don’t give up too soon with Prof. Klaus Schmierer

#183: Silent progression in MS. Can we really detect it early?

#182: How excercise can influence multiple sclerosis – interview with Prof. Dr. Dr. Philipp Zimmer

#181: Stress and MS: factors, challenges and perspectives with Prof. Sigrid Arnade and Prof. Christoph Heesen

#180: Cannabis and multiple sclerosis. Benefits, risks, CHS and what you should know

Nele von Horsten

Blogger & Patient Advocate

Nele von Horsten

Do you want to understand MS better?

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