Advanced Educational Presentations / Articles

DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS

Many illnesses mimic multiple sclerosis and it is important to rule out vascular / infectious / inflammatory / structural changes that present with neurological symptoms/signs and with radiological changes.

• Unraveling the Mystery of MS Differential Diagnosis

ADVANCED IMMUNOLOGY

The complexity of the immune system as it apply to MS.

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ETIOLOGY

The etiology of MS circle around the triad of the immune system – genetics – environmental factors.

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ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

Pathophysiology of MS – Inflammation, Demyelination, & Neurodegeneration.

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PROGRESSION

Progression of disease as measured by clinical parameters – Relapse rate, disability accumulation as measured by the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) & MRI measures.

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COMPLEX SYMPTOMS MANAGEMENT

Complex symptoms management throughout the course of the illness.

• Bladder Management

BOTOX® (ONABOTULINUMTOXINA) Receives US FDA Approval for the Treatment of Urinary Incontinence in Adults with Neurological Conditions Including Multiple Sclerosis and Spinal Cord Injury(PDF: 236KB)

WOMEN ISSUES IN MS

Women issues including pregnancy & MS, breastfeeding & MS.

• Concerns for Special Patient Populations with MS

ASSESSMENT & SCREENING TOOLS IN MS

Assessment tools in MS – Multiple Sclerosis Functional Composite=MSFC Expanded Disability Status Scale = EDSS.

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ADVANCED MANAGEMENT OF MS

Disease Modifying agents in MS and New treatments in MS.

• Predicting Neuropsychological Abnormalities in Multiple Sclerosis by Ralph H.B. Benedict & Robert Zivadinov
• Reliable Screening for Neuropsychological Impairment in Multiple Sclerosis
• Repeated Assessment of Neuropsychological Deficits in Multiple Sclerosis using the Symbol Digit Modalities Test and the MS Neuropsychological Screening Questionnaire

RESEARCH

Phase I-IV clinical trials and Double blind placebo controlled trials in MS.

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ROLE OF EXPERIENCED NURSES IN MS

Nurses’ role in newly diagnosed patients & patients with advanced disease.

• The Evolving Role of the Nurse in the Treatment of MS by June Halper

WELLNESS

For patient’s wellness.

• New Recommendations for Vitamin D by Rob Stein
• Food for Thought: Diet, BMI & MS? by Aliza Ben-Zacharia