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Jelena Drulović on the power of interactive education in advancing MS care

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In this short interview, Jelena Drulović reflects on the value of interactive, discussion-based education in multiple sclerosis care. Watch the interview Why is interactive, discussion-based education essential for improving multiple sclerosis care? Jelena Drulović explains how active engagement between experts and clinicians enhances knowledge transfer and translates scientific discussion into better clinical practice. Key points discussed include: Why interactive, discussion-based education strengthens MS care The value of direct exchange between experts and practicing...

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Šarlota Mesaroš : Reading the MRI Yourself: Recognizing Typical Lesions in Multiple Sclerosis

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In this short video interview, Šarlota Mesaroš discusses why neurologists should take an active role in interpreting MRI scans in multiple sclerosis. Watch the interview Why is it important for neurologists to personally interpret MRI scans in patients with suspected multiple sclerosis? In the interview, Šarlota Mesaroš emphasizes the critical role of neurologists’ direct involvement in MRI interpretation when evaluating patients with suspected multiple sclerosis. Key points discussed include: Why neurologists should personally review MRI scans rather than relying solely on...

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Rodica Bălaşa: Kappa Free Light Chains – A Practical, Objective Tool in CSF Analysis for MS

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In this short interview, Rodica Bălaşa discusses how cerebrospinal fluid analysis in multiple sclerosis has evolved with the introduction of the kappa free light chain index. Watch the interview How have kappa free light chains improved cerebrospinal fluid evaluation in multiple sclerosis? In the interview, Rodica Bălaşa explains how cerebrospinal fluid evaluation in multiple sclerosis has evolved from a labor-intensive, subjective process to a more practical, quantitative, and cost-effective approach using kappa free light chains. Key points discussed include: The evolution...

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Rodica Bălaşa on Cerebrospinal Fluid as a diagnostic window in Multiple Sclerosis

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Why does cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) remain an important tool in the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, even with advances in imaging? Watch the interview In the interview, Rodica Bălaşa explains the ongoing importance of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) evaluation in multiple sclerosis, emphasizing its role as a window into the brain’s pathological processes. Key points discussed include: The evolving role of CSF analysis in the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis Why CSF remains relevant despite advances in imaging and other non-invasive tools Its position within the 2024 McDonald criteria When...

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Thomas Berger: Paramagnetic Rim Lesions and Chronic Inflammation in Multiple Sclerosis

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In this short video interview, Thomas Berger explains how insights from neuropathology and advanced MRI have improved our understanding of the long-term evolution of MS lesions. He describes paramagnetic rim lesions as markers of chronic, slowly expanding inflammation driven by microglia and iron accumulation, rather than inactive or “burned-out” scars. Watch the interview What do paramagnetic rim lesions reveal about chronic inflammation and disease progression in multiple sclerosis? In the interview, Thomas Berger focuses on what paramagnetic rim lesions represent biologically...

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Gregor Brecl Jakob on optic nerve involvement as a core topography in Multiple Sclerosis

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In this short interview, Gregor Brecl Jakob discusses the role of the optic nerve as a key anatomical site in multiple sclerosis and its growing relevance in modern diagnostic criteria. Gregor explains why formally recognizing optic nerve involvement strengthens diagnostic sensitivity, supports earlier identification of MS, and reflects a more comprehensive understanding of disease dissemination. Watch the interview In the interview, Gregor Brecl Jakob explains how incorporating optic nerve involvement into diagnostic frameworks can strengthen MS diagnosis and support earlier clinical...

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