• MS Talks - MS Management
    Feb 9 2022

    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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    13 mins
  • MS Talks - The MS Family. How to Live with MS
    Feb 2 2022

    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 Centre at Harley Street Medical Centre in Abu Dhabi.


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    18 mins
  • MS Talks - Patient & Healthcare Professional (HCP) Communication
    Jan 26 2022

    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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    16 mins
  • MS Talks - What is Multiple Sclerosis?
    Jan 19 2022

    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 Dystonia clinic at Rashid Hospital


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    17 mins
  • MS Talks - Keep Moving Forward
    Jan 12 2022

    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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    19 mins
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    Jan 6 2022

    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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    1 min