MS Talks - Keep Moving Forward, A Gulf News Podcast.

MS Talks - Keep Moving Forward, A Gulf News Podcast.

Muna Al Harbi’s story is a story of hope. Muna has Multiple Sclerosis (MS), which can be debilitating and give many a reason to lose hope. She has a young family and a husband, all of whom have been part of her journey. However, rather than become a victim, Muna has used her story to become an inspiration to others. Muna has transformed her life and now speaks as a life coach inspiring others on how to overcome setbacks, challenges and how to continue to live life to its potential. In this series, we will hear about Muna’s story and the importance of always keep moving forward. Muna speaks to several doctors and nurses, who specialise in MS and will seek to inform others on the background of the disease, what to expect when you meet with the medical practitioners and how you and your family can best live with Multiple Sclerosis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

February 9, 2022 12 mins

In the final episode of the series, Muna is joined by Dr Bassem Yamout,


Professor of Neurology at the American University of Beirut Medical Center and Director of Neurology Institute at Harley Street Medical Center in Abu Dhabi.


The episode will focus on managing and treating the disease, the evolution of treatments and what is possible with future treatments.



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The fourth episode of MS Talks explores the impact the disease has on the family when someone is diagnosed with MS.


It looks at the impact of caregivers, and share tips and advice for people living around MS patients.


Joining Muna on this episode are nurses Asma Ahmed and Joelle Massouh.


Asma has a bachelor of science degree in nursing and Joelle is currently the Clinical Manager of the

Neurology Institute and Multiple Sclerosis Ce...

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In this episode, we explore the relationship between MS patients and healthcare professionals.


It will discuss about the importance of open communication and how to prepare for appointments.


Joining Muna is Dr Ahmed Shatila, a consultant neurologist at Sheikh Shakbout Medical City in Abu Dhabi, UAE.



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January 19, 2022 16 mins

In second episode, Muna is joined by Dr Jihad Inshasi to help explain the nature of the disease.


The episode gives an overview on the disease pathology, signs and symptoms, causes, diagnosis, types of MS, and who may be at risk.


Dr Inshasi is a Consultant Neurologist at Rashid Hospital, Dubai Health Authority (DHA), and Professor of Neurology at Dubai Medical College.


He developed and directs the MS clinic and has established the Dy...

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January 12, 2022 18 mins

In the first episode, Muna Al Harbi shares her personal story of MS.


She explains how her symptoms started, how it affected her and what were her reactions.


We hear from her son Hamdan, and her sister who is a doctor, who have been a part of Muna’s journey.


Muna explains how she has been able to transform her life and shares tips on living with MS.



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January 6, 2022 36 secs

Gulf News is launching its first-ever commercial podcast, MS Talks - Keep Moving Forward.

An in-depth five-part series on multiple sclerosis in partnership with Novartis.

Muna Al Harbi, an MS patient, hosts the series that covers the challenges of living with the disease and how to manage them.







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