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Nearly 1 million people are living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in the United States. More women are diagnosed with the disease and colder climates can be a contributing factor. MS can be a very tricky disease to diagnose, but quick treatment can help to slow the progression of the disease. 
UConn Medical Center's neurologist Dr. Hamza Coban explains the different types of MS and why a positive mindset can be very helpful. Marisa Goldsmith is his patient, and she fights for her mobility every day. Marisa says MS doesn't define who she is, and being an athlete has helped her tremendously.

For more information on Multiple Sclerosis (MS) :Connecticut-Rhode Island | National Multiple Sclerosis Society (nationalmssociety.org)
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Circling the Wagons… to Solve Real Problems in Neurology

It is estimated that globally, one in six people are affected by a health issue that includes some form of a neurological disorder. Within the United States, as many as 100 million people are having some kind of an issue related to a neurological disorder. Add to that the explosion of breakthrough new therapies for challenging neurologic diseases and disorders, like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, epilepsy, migraines, multiple sclerosis, stroke, and ALS. The field of neurology is growing rapidly and the demand for services from this specialty is way outpacing capacity. It’s an exciting, yet challenging, moment in the treatment of neurological disorders!

Our special guests today are the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer from DENT Neurologic Institute and NeuroNet Pro, Joe Fritz and Christine Mann. They are the leading experts in the business side of neurology, and we are going to dig into this unique specialty in today's episode.

Is your child's neurologic condition genetic?  Was it passed down from a parent or is it unique to their DNA?  When do we do genetic testing and what's the point? Join us to discuss these topics and more with special guest, Rachel Palmquist, licenced genetic counselor.

Diagnosis, prognosis, and management.  Let's answer some common questions after a new diagnosis of childhood epilepsy.  Then chat about basic testing and management options your doctor might discuss with you.

Learn how to better communicate with your Pediatric Neurologist, navigate their medical system, and get the most from your visits in Child Neuro Chat Episode 2.

What is Child Neurology?  What type of patients do they see? Who is on my child's neurology team?
Chat with your hosts, Kim and Carey, about these questions and more in our first episode.