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Farnoosh Shemirani, PhD

Latest:

Influence of Food Security and Social Support on Quality of Life Among Rural and Urban Iowans With Multiple Sclerosis: A Mixed-Methods Pilot Study

Food insecurity status is strongly linked to lower mental quality of life in individuals with multiple sclerosis, regardless of rural or urban residence.






Odalys Arbelaez, MA

Latest:

Two Sides of the Same Coin: A Randomized Clinical Trial of the Unified Protocol for Addressing Depression and Anxiety in People With Multiple Sclerosis

Transdiagnostic interventions, such as the Unified Protocol, address both depression and anxiety and focus on the shared temperamental core of psychological disorders, which have been shown to impact functional outcomes as well.




Darshini Ayton, PhD

Latest:

The Application of Treatment Guidelines in Multiple Sclerosis Care: A Qualitative Analysis of Barriers and Facilitators

Multiple sclerosis clinicians in Australia report that guideline application can improve standards of care but report varying practices in applying treatment guidelines.





Scott D. Newsome, DO, MSCS

Latest:

Risks and Benefits of Disease-Modifying Therapies in People Aging With Multiple Sclerosis

More data are needed to ascertain the actual risks and benefits of DMT use, discontinuation, and de-escalation in older people with MS.









Mostafa Meshref, PhD, MSc

Latest:

The Emerging Role of Optogenetics in Multiple Sclerosis Research

Possible future applications of optogenetics in MS therapy include the induction of oligodendrocyte proliferation, myelin synthesis, enhancing the repair of demyelinating processes, and modulating the severity of MS symptoms.