Thomas P. Leist, MD, PhD, a neurologist and professor of Multiple Sclerosis at Jefferson University Hospitals, is the latest guest featured on MHE Talks: Improving Patient Access podcast. In this episode, Thomas spoke with Peter Wehrwein, senior editor of Managed Healthcare Executive, about accessing care amongst patients with MS through therapies, health insurance barriers, options of step therapy and more.
Thomas P. Leist, MD, PhD
Study Finds Higher B-Cell Levels in African American Patients with Multiple Sclerosis
November 8th 2023It is believed that reasons for these racial disparities may include socioeconomic factors, but the true causes are not fully understood. Some researchers believe that immunologic differences may also play a role.
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Intranasal Foralumab for Multiple Sclerosis Now Approved by FDA for At-Home Dosing
October 20th 2023The FDA’s decision to allow at-home dosing of intransal foralumab for patients with multiple sclerosis is likely to improve patient compliance to treatment and health outcomes, according to a recent release statement.
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PML, a Rare Side Effect of Tysabri, Found to Worsen Long-Term Disability in Patients with MS
October 11th 2023Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) is caused by John Cunningham virus (JCV). A recently published study suggests that the number of cases of PML related to Tysabri (natalizumab) have been decreasing perhaps as a result of increased monitoring.
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