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This course will give an advanced understanding of the core pathophysiological mechanisms, diagnostic principles and treatment management of multiple sclerosis. Learners will acquire specialised knowledge and understanding of selected aspects through tailored workshops and ‘virtual clinic’ sessions. Seminal lectures will be delivered through a webinar format to extend the learning opportunity to a broader range of learners to join the live class and debate with experts and participants on current hot topics in MS.
7.50 Registrations
8.00 Opening, X. Montalban (SP)
8.15 Welcome and introduction, D. Selchen (CA), X. Montalban (SP)
8.30 L1 Epidemiology of MS, D. Rotstein (CA) VIDEO LECTURE
9.15 L2 Immunopathogenesis of MS, A. Prat (CA)
10.00 Coffee break
10.30 L3 Clinical diagnosis and diagnostic criteria of MS, M. Hohol (CA) VIDEO LECTURE
11.00 L4 MRI as a diagnostic tool in MS, Jiwon Oh (CA) VIDEO LECTURE
11.30 L5 NMO: Pathogenesis, clinical, MRI and treatment, I. Katz (CA)
12.00 L6 MS and NMO in children, E. A. Yeh (CA) VIDEO LECTURE
12.30 Lunch
13.30 CC1 Clinical cases on MS and differential diagnoses work up, A. Bharatha (CA), C. Roy-Hewitson (CA), P. Giacomini (CA), L. Lee (CA)
15.30 Visit to Neurorehabilitation center at St. Michael's Hospital
16.30 End of the first day
8.30 L7 MS therapy, X. Montalban (SP)
9.30 L8 How to measure treatment response, M. Freedman (CA) VIDEO LECTURE
10.30 Coffee break
11.00 L9 Risks and risks management, D. Selchen (CA)
11.30 L10 Therapeutic Inertia, G. Saposnik (CA)
12.00 L11 Neuroprotection and neurodegeneration: present & future, J. Antel (CA)
12.30 Lunch
13.30 L12 Cognitive involvement in MS and how to measure it, R. Benedict (US)
13.45 L13 Emotional burden and disturbances in MS, A. Feinstein (CA) VIDEO LECTURE
14.15 L14 Comprehensive neurorehabilitation approach to MS, T. Bruno (CA)
14.45 Coffee break
15.15 L17 Impact of pregnancy in MS and treatment management, P. Duquette (CA) VIDEO LECTURE
16.00 L18 Progressive MS and key concepts in 2017, Speaker to be announced
16.30 End of the educational course