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This week: Multiple sclerosis update, new Alzheimer's drug

Treatment breakthroughs, improved healthcare and lifestyle changes have helped to increase the life expectancy for people with multiple sclerosis.

Dr. Corey McGraw provides an overview of MS in this "HealthLink on Air" episode, covering diagnosis, treatment options and outlook. McGraw is an assistant professor of neurology at Upstate Medical University.

Also on this week's show, Upstate's chief of geriatrics, Dr. Sharon Brangman, shares what's important to know about the newly-approved Alzheimer's medication, Aduhelm.

Listen this Sunday, July 4 at 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. for more.