| MS Clinical Care Connection |
| A Resource for Healthcare Professionals |
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| Landmark Study Estimates Nearly 1 Million in the U.S. Have Multiple Sclerosis |
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| A new study funded by the National MS Society has confirmed that nearly one million people are living with MS in the United States, more than twice the original estimate from a previous study. This breakthrough is a pivotal moment in the MS movement as a scientifically sound measure of prevalence helps us better understand the disease and its impact. With twice as many people living with MS, solutions for MS are now twice as important. Learn more.
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| Siponimod (Mayzent®) Approved for MS |
| The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved oral siponimod (brand named Mayzent,®Novartis International AG) for the treatment of adults with clinically isolated syndrome and relapsing forms of MS, including those with active secondary progressive MS. Read more in the Society News. |
| Cladribine (Mavenclad®) Approved for MS |
| The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved oral cladribine (brand named Mavenclad,®EMD Serono) for the treatment of adults with relapsing forms of MS, including those with active secondary progressive MS. Read more in the Society News. |
| Society partners with the Veterans Administration |
| The National MS Society signed a four-year memorandum of agreement with the Veterans Administration that will improve care and outcomes for an estimated 70,000 veterans living with MS. Veterans can continue to receive MS care through the VA and take advantage of the many other opportunities for support, education, and connection through the National MS Society. Learn more about services available for veterans. |
| Must-attend Case Management Symposium |
Join the National MS Society at 8 am on May 29 at the 2019 CMSC Annual Meeting in Seattle! Learn more about solutions, support and connections for complex issues related to MS care and case management through the National MS Society’s MS Navigator continuum. The symposium is certified for physicians, nurses, PAs, social workers and psychologists. Space is limited!
Register today. |
| Upcoming Conferences |
| The Society will be exhibiting at the following professional conferences this spring. If you plan on attending, please stop by our booth. |
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May 7: Rural Health Equity Conference in Atlanta, GA |
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May 28 – June 1: Consortium of MS Centers Annual Meeting – Seattle, WA Booth #405 |
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July 24 – 27: National Black Nurses Association Annual Meeting in New Orleans, LA Booth #700 |
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July 28 – August 1: National Medical Association Annual Meeting in Honolulu, HI |
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August 15 – 17: Paralyzed Veterans of America 9th Annual Healthcare Summit in Orlando, FL |
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| Professional Education Opportunities |
| Mental Health Providers Networking and Learning Calls |
May 16 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT
View the upcoming call schedule to learn more. To register, contact andrea.arzt@nmss.org. |
Current Topics Webinar Series
MS in the African American Population |
June 11 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT
Register or download archived presentations online. |
View the calendar for additional opportunities.
Best MS App of 2018 for Healthcare Providers |
Information at your fingertips about MS diagnosis, disease and symptom management. Download or update now for iPhone or Android
If you would like additional information or resources, please contact us at healthprof_info@nmss.org.
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| The National MS Society supports MS healthcare professionals through professional publications, tools and materials, as well as resources to share with patients and their families. Our information and resources are designed to help people affected by MS live their best lives — in partnership with all of the members of the MS comprehensive healthcare team. |
