#093: Aging with MS an ECTRIMS Special

MS-Perspektive - The Multiple Sclerosis Podcast

Explore aging's impact on MS, highlighting research on cognition, inflammation, brain changes, and treatments.

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Living with multiple sclerosis in old age presents a unique challenge in understanding how the disease interacts with the natural aging process. This special ECTRIMS Review delves into groundbreaking studies exploring aging with MS, focusing on topics such as cognitive health, inflammation, brain changes, and diagnostic tools like OCT. Whether you are gaining insights into how MS develops in older age or looking for ways to proactively manage your health, this episode is packed with valuable information to help you navigate your path with confidence and knowledge.

Table of Contents

• 1. Aging in People with Multiple Sclerosis: Cognitive Characteristics
• 2. Inflammaging and multiple sclerosis: inevitable partners in aging?
• 3. Aging intervenes in relationship between OCT and clinical or MRI outcome measures
• 4. Enlarged perivascular spaces are associated with brain microangiopathy and aging in multiple sclerosis
• 5. Levraging immunosenescence cellular signatures to evaluate the "immune-age": moving towards precision medicine in multiple sclerosis
• 6. Durable efficacy of cladribine tablets in an aging (> 50 years of age) MS patient population- A Real-World Experience

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Aging with MS can bring changes, but it also brings opportunities to refine the way you manage your disease. From understanding cognitive changes to taking advantage of new treatments and monitoring brain health, it’s important to stay informed and proactive. Remember: knowledge is power, and with the right strategies and support, you can continue to live a full life, regardless of your age. If any of these insights resonate with you, don’t hesitate to discuss them with your medical team and see how they can be applied to your treatment.

See you soon and try to make the best out of your life, Nele

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