Author: Rachelle Ramirez

Poster-Symptom Management

The Effect of Hypnotics and Stimulants on Fatigue, Sleep, and Quality of Life Outcomes in a Multiple Sclerosis Cohort

Background: Sleep disturbance in persons with multiple sclerosis (pwMS) is associated with fatigue, depression, future cognitive decline,...

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Poster-Symptom Management

Symptom Burden and Treatment Goals of People with MS Spasticity: Results from SEEN-MSS, a Large-Scale, Self-Reported Survey

Background: Evidence suggests that people with multiple sclerosis and spasticity (pwMSS) experience multiple concurrent symptoms that...

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Poster-Self-care

Summary of Diet Intervention Studies in Multiple Sclerosis from the National MS Society Nutrition Wellness Subgroup

Background: Increasing evidence suggests that lifestyle factors such as dietary patterns and exercise impact the risk and course of...

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Poster-Symptom Management

Sources of Cannabis Information and Medical Guidance Among People with Multiple Sclerosis: Narcoms Survey Results

Background: The North American Research Committee on Multiple Sclerosis (NARCOMS) registry is a voluntary, self-report registry for people...

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Poster-Quality of Life and Outcomes

Multiple Sclerosis Specialist Nurse Care: Patterns of Access and Impact on Health Outcomes

Background: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) specialist nurses are an integral part of the multidisciplinary health care team of people with MS....

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Poster-Rehabilitation Poster

Difference in Lower Limb Strength Asymmetry between Fallers and Non-Fallers with Multiple Sclerosis

Background: Lower limb (LL) asymmetry in persons with multiple sclerosis (PwMS) has been associated with decreased balance and abnormal...

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Poster-Rehabilitation Poster

Characterizing the Relationship between Neurological/Mental Health and Physical Activity Levels in Persons with Multiple Sclerosis

Background: Physical activity is one way that persons with multiple sclerosis (MS) (PwMS) can manage disease symptoms and progression....

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Poster-Rehabilitation Poster

Effects of Extended Photobiomodulation Therapy on Muscle Performance in Persons with Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis

Background: Muscle weakness is often reported in persons with multiple sclerosis (PwMS) and can contribute to impaired ambulation....

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Poster-Quality of Life and Outcomes

Coping Moderates the Association between Symptoms and Functional and Affective Outcomes in the Daily Lives of Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis

Background: Pain and fatigue are highly prevalent in multiple sclerosis (MS) and are associated with adverse outcomes spanning the...

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Poster-Quality of Life and Outcomes

Understanding Health and Well-Being of Women with MS: Implications for Health Care Providers

Background: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a debilitating neurological disease that is three times more likely to impact women. Gender is a key...

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