Piccio and MS Patient (IMAGE) Washington University School of Medicine Caption Laura Piccio, M.D., talks with DeAnna Clark during a checkup. Clark, who has MS, is participating in a study led by Piccio to evaluate whether partial fasting can benefit people with MS. Credit Tim Parker Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.