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Program DescriptionMultiple Sclerosis impacts nearly 1 million people in the US and is the leading cause of non-traumatic disability in adults under the age of 50. Accordingly, substantial time and energy has been dedicated to improving understanding of its biological underpinnings and subsequent therapy development. As a result, there are now 18 different disease modifying therapies available representing nine therapeutic classes with several additional options poised to join them.
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Module 1: Diagnosis and Therapy InitiationThis module focuses on the timely and accurate diagnosis of MS through maximization of the latest technologies and strategies available. It will clarify the changes to the McDonald criteria and address the most common missteps in routine practice that currently pose risks to MS patients.
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This module will focus on key clinical factors and practical considerations that may impact DMT initiation as well as utilization of the diverse agents available. Factors discussed include age, radiologic versus clinical disease activity, and usefulness of distinguishing between MS categories. It will shed light on how well long-held theories have withstood the test of time and help to provide deeper insight into how experts are approaching the contemporary management of MS.
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This module will focus on topics of debate in the MS arena including best practices in DMT switching, the impact of race and pregnancy on DMT choice, and the potential role of neurofilament light (NfL) in routine practice.
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OverviewThis activity, originally held as a satellite symposium in conjunction with the 2021 Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Centers (CMSC) Annual Meeting, is designed to contextualize contemporary management approaches through the documented experiences of people with MS. Drs Benjamin Greenberg, Jennifer Graves, and Anthony Traboulsee present data from a large cohort of patients illustrating their perspectives on a variety of management issues related to their care.