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All Sides with Ann Fisher - 2-22-2023 B - Wellness Wednesday - Reynoldsburg man first in nation to receive new drug to treat multiple sclerosis
Earlier this month, Dante Crumbley, of Reynoldsburg, became the first person in the U.S. to receive a new drug meant to ease the symptoms of multiple sclerosis.
There is no known cure for MS, a neurological condition that affects nearly 1 million people in the U.S., and symptoms can vary widely.
MS is neither contagious, nor inherited, but age, gender, genetics and ethnic background can play a role in who will be diagnosed with the condition.
We hear from Crumbley and his doctor.
Five thousand overdose deaths a year are reported in Ohio. State lawmakers took steps last year to make the overdose-reversing nasal spray naloxone more widely available. The law goes into effect April 6.
Last week, two panels of experts advised the Food and Drug Administration to approve a plan to make Narcan available over the counter.
Dark chocolate is supposed to be the good-for-you candy, right? Well, it turns out that in addition to healthy antioxidants, unhealthy elements, namely lead and cadmium, may be lurking in many popular dark chocolate brands.
Guests:
Dante Crumbley, Reynoldsburg man receiving new treatment for multiple sclerosis
Dr. Jacqueline Nicholas, chief of neuroimmunology and multiple sclerosis at OhioHealth
Dennis Cauchon, president of Harm Reduction Ohio
Danielle Fugere, president and chief counsel of As You Sow
There is no known cure for MS, a neurological condition that affects nearly 1 million people in the U.S., and symptoms can vary widely.
MS is neither contagious, nor inherited, but age, gender, genetics and ethnic background can play a role in who will be diagnosed with the condition.
We hear from Crumbley and his doctor.
Five thousand overdose deaths a year are reported in Ohio. State lawmakers took steps last year to make the overdose-reversing nasal spray naloxone more widely available. The law goes into effect April 6.
Last week, two panels of experts advised the Food and Drug Administration to approve a plan to make Narcan available over the counter.
Dark chocolate is supposed to be the good-for-you candy, right? Well, it turns out that in addition to healthy antioxidants, unhealthy elements, namely lead and cadmium, may be lurking in many popular dark chocolate brands.
Guests:
Dante Crumbley, Reynoldsburg man receiving new treatment for multiple sclerosis
Dr. Jacqueline Nicholas, chief of neuroimmunology and multiple sclerosis at OhioHealth
Dennis Cauchon, president of Harm Reduction Ohio
Danielle Fugere, president and chief counsel of As You Sow
February 22, 2023