What we know about MS cases of COVID-19
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4oPSlKK3eI
MS Reporter Dominic and Professor Gavin Giovannoni meet again to discuss #coronavirus (COVID-19) ๐ฆ and its implications for people with MS - one week on ๐๏ธโ In this episode, Dom and Prof G talk about practical steps MSers should be taking now to support the whole community; how weโll likely be interacting with MS healthcare teams differently; and what we know so far about cases of COVID-19 in people with MS ๐ค
Stay tuned for answers to the following questions: what is a lymphocyte count, and why is it relevant this pandemic? And how are people on disease modifying therapies (DMTs) responding to the disease versus people on no treatment?
Itโs important to note that whatโs been discussed in this video may change in the coming weeks. This is a rapidly evolving situation, but at Shift.ms weโre doing all we can to provide the most accurate, current information and advice on Coronavirus from trusted experts. This interview was accurate as of time of recording (19/03/20). Weโll keep all our public information under review.
Here are some recommendations for further reading/action on Coronavirus and MS:
๐น Prof Gโs microsite with Q&As specifically for people with MS. Add your question here ๐ http://tiny.cc/32xmlz
๐น Have MS and live in the UK? Join the UK MS Register Study now and help provide a more accurate picture for research - we need you ๐ https://ukmsregister.org/
๐น MS Reporter Dominicโs blog on Shift.ms - An โMSers guideโ to share the facts and dispel myth and worry here ๐ https://bit.ly/3cPxHPn
๐น Barts MS Blog - Very regular posts from the Barts MS team, commenting on the good, bad and other aspects of MS research here ๐ https://bit.ly/2Qa1pVy
๐น MS Society - Statement from MS Society medical advisors giving helpful, practical advice on COVID-19 Coronavirus, kept under continual review here ๐ http://tiny.cc/t9xmlz
๐น MS Trust - Great advice for MSers on what the virus is, risk and prevention here ๐ https://www.mstrust.org.uk/a-z/corona...
๐น NHS website - for clear information on symptoms, transmission and what to do if you think you might have Coronavirus here ๐ https://bit.ly/2TMdu5M
๐น Guidance from the Association of British Neurologists on the use of DMTs during Coronavirus epidemic (info for healthcare professionals and MSers) here ๐ https://bit.ly/38Lssx5
Do you still have queries about Coronavirus and MS? What are your go-to sources of information during this time? Please share your thoughts.
Wow, the Shift team has done an amazing job getting 25 min of content into a 10 min video. We could have talked even longer.
@dominics Glad to see you finally sorted your hair out for this one ๐ Well done mate thanks for everything.