• NMOSD Your Way - NMOSD & MS: What's the difference?

  • Mar 11 2022
  • Length: 25 mins
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NMOSD Your Way - NMOSD & MS: What's the difference?

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  • In our second episode, Neuromyelitis Optica & Multiple Sclerosis: What’s The Difference? we talk with Dr. David Selchen, a neurologist and Senior Consultant at the MS clinic at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto, Ontario. In this episode, Dr. Selchen explains the main differences between Multiple sclerosis and Neuromyelitis Optica diseases. He explains the importance of receiving a correct diagnosis and sheds light on recent advancements in care and treatment for NMO patients. He describes the accuracy in diagnostic testing for NMO and how rare is NMO compare to MS. Dr. Selchen also clarifies whether a patient can have both NMO and MS. Selchen provides a neurologist’s perspective on how NMO impacts a patient's quality of life and in a world with COVID-19 what precautions should be taken when we’re immunosuppressed. Finally, he explains how important collaborative care is and what inspires him to continue doing the important work he does. Our Host: Lelainia Lloyd has been living with Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD) since she was 12 years old. She has experienced an epic 30-year journey living with NMOSD, from misdiagnosis to diagnosis and continues to navigate the obstacles of ignorance, ableism, and a medical culture that sometimes misses the mark for patient-centred care. The purpose of this podcast is to make information accessible to NMOSD patients and the community. Each episode has been inspired by questions from fellow patients and will include: signs, attacks, symptoms, self-care, relapses, managing mental health and pain to name a few. Our Guest: DANIEL H. SELCHEN, M.D., F.R.C.P. (C)DIVISION OF NEUROLOGY, St. Michael’s Hospital (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) Dr. Daniel Selchen was Head of the Division of Neurology at St. Michael’s Hospital, University of Toronto 2008-2018, Director of the Multiple Sclerosis Clinic at St. Michael’s 2014-2017, and Medical Director of the Regional Stroke Program for Southeast Toronto 2008-2020. Dr. Selchen is currently Senior Consultant in the MS clinic at St. Michael’s. Prior to joining St. Michael’s, Dr. Selchen was the Medical Director for the Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Musculoskeletal Programs at Trillium Health Centre, Director of the Multiple Sclerosis Clinic, and Medical Director of the West GTA Regional Stroke Network. Dr. Selchen’s academic and research interests include risk/benefit assessment and therapeutic decision making, treatment of aggressive multiple sclerosis, and hyperacute stroke management. Dr. Selchen was a Rhodes scholar and taught political philosophy prior to his medical career. https://www.mssociety.ca/ Please visit https://www.NMOSD.ca/ for more information on what NMOSD is, how it affects the body, tips for daily life and how to discuss it with your doctor. The podcast is intended exclusively for the residents of Canada and is subject to all applicable laws and regulations therein. The podcast is intended for informational, personal and non-commercial purposes only. Persons having any specific questions, regarding diagnosis or treatment, are advised to contact their healthcare provider. This podcast was made possible with support from Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease. For further information about your medical condition, please talk to your healthcare professional. All rights reserved. Alexion Pharma Canada Corp. For more NMOSD information and resources, please visit https://nmosd.ca/
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