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Nov 2023
24m 26s

Choosing a Disease Modifying Therapy for...

Veterans Health Administration
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All people with MS should discuss taking a disease modifying therapy (DMT) with their MS provider. When offered, most people with MS choose to take them. Fortunately, we now have several DMTs that slow the course of MS. These medications have all been proven to benefit people with MS in well-designed large studies. Because DMTs, like any medication, come wit ... Show More
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