Epidemiological studies and the availability of new technologies for diagnosing and treating multiple sclerosis (MS) have dramatically changed the management of the disease all over the world and in the Middle East.

There is an increasing need for continuous education about all aspects of MS management, from diagnosis to treatment. Supported by the slide kits and accompanying video lectures below, review your knowledge of these critical topics in multiple sclerosis, focusing on disease staging and on the risk/benefit profile of lifelong treatments.

DIAGNOSING AND STAGING MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

Risk factors for MS: genes, environment, diet, urbanization  VIDEO LECTURE
M. Ali Sahraian (Iran)

Update on diagnostic criteria and differential diagnosis  VIDEO LECTURE
B.    Yamout    (Lebanon)

Clinical and MRI prognostic factors at onset and during treatment
N. De Stefano (Italy)

TREATING MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

Treatment goals and unmet needs in MS today  VIDEO LECTURE
M. Freedman (Canada)

Individualised treatment in MS: safety of maintenance therapy and pirT  VIDEO LECTURE
P. Vermersch (France)

Burden of treatment and health related quality of life  VIDEO LECTURE
P.    Rieckmann    (Germany)

Pharmacological and non pharmacological approach to cognitive impairment  VIDEO LECTURE
M.P. Amato (Italy)