Neurology

Accumulation of Irreversible Disability in Multiple Sclerosis

We welcome you to a selection of talks from "Pathogenesis and Repair in Multiple Sclerosis." We are honored to present to you many world leaders in science. The program addresses the most recent advances in multiple sclerosis (MS) research and medicine. Thank you for participating in this self-study course.

 

Dr. Confavreux presents the hypothesis that relapses do not essentially influence irreversible disability in the long term in multiple sclerosis, a concept that challenges the classical view that relapses lead to accumulation of disability.

New Insights in Epidemiology of MS

We welcome you to a selection of talks from "Pathogenesis and Repair in Multiple Sclerosis." We are honored to present to you many world leaders in science. The program addresses the most recent advances in multiple sclerosis (MS) research and medicine. Thank you for participating in this self-study course.

 

Dr. Ascherio presents new insights in the epidemiology of multiple sclerosis. Potential factors for multiple sclerosis including cigarette smoking, infections with Epstein-Barr virus, and vitamin D deficiency are discussed.

Inherited Disorders of Myelin

We welcome you to a selection of talks from "Pathogenesis and Repair in Multiple Sclerosis." We are honored to present to you many world leaders in science. The program addresses the most recent advances in multiple sclerosis (MS) research and medicine. Thank you for participating in this self-study course.

 

Dr. Scherer discusses mutations in specialized proteins that lead to demyelinating neuropathies. Dr. Scherer describes characteristics of these neuropathies, and presents insight into the mechanism of demyelination resulting from certain genetic mutations.


Pharmacogenomics - Translating Genetic Diversity

We welcome you to a selection of talks from "Pathogenesis and Repair in Multiple Sclerosis." We are honored to present to you many world leaders in science. The program addresses the most recent advances in multiple sclerosis (MS) research and medicine. Thank you for participating in this self-study course.

 

Dr. Oksenberg describes the state-of-the-art in pharmacogenomics within the context of multiple sclerosis. A genome wide pharmacogenomic study and a gene-expression study are presented.


Glutamate Receptors and Axo-glial Injury

We welcome you to a selection of talks from "Pathogenesis and Repair in Multiple Sclerosis." We are honored to present to you many world leaders in science. The program addresses the most recent advances in multiple sclerosis (MS) research and medicine. Thank you for participating in this self-study course.

 

Dr. Stys discusses a putative role for ionotropic and metabotropic glutamate receptors in the regulation of axo-glia calcium homeostasis. Since loss of calcium homeostasis can lead to axonal and glial injury, these receptors may be a therapeutic target in multiple sclerosis and other white matter disorders.


Molecular Mechanisms of Axonal Degeneration in Chronic MS Lesions

We welcome you to a selection of talks from "Pathogenesis and Repair in Multiple Sclerosis." We are honored to present to you many world leaders in science. The program addresses the most recent advances in multiple sclerosis (MS) research and medicine. Thank you for participating in this self-study course.

 

Dr. Trapp discusses molecular mechanisms of axonal degeneration in multiple sclerosis. Axonal swelling, mitochondrial function, and Na-K ATPase function are discussed in the context of axonal degeneration.

Spatial Control of Oligodendrocyte Precursor Induction and Myelination

We welcome you to a selection of talks from "Pathogenesis and Repair in Multiple Sclerosis." We are honored to present to you many world leaders in science. The program addresses the most recent advances in multiple sclerosis (MS) research and medicine. Thank you for participating in this self-study course.

 

Dr. Miller presents relevant factors involved in oligodendrocyte development. Proteins and cellular signals required for appropriate oligodendrocyte development are described.

Imaging and Brain Plasticity in MS

We welcome you to a selection of talks from "Pathogenesis and Repair in Multiple Sclerosis." We are honored to present to you many world leaders in science. The program addresses the most recent advances in multiple sclerosis (MS) research and medicine. Thank you for participating in this self-study course.

 

Dr. Matthews describes how magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can be used to study plasticity in the context of both learning and multiple sclerosis.

Med.S. Report -- Providing Education of MS Medications
This course is designed to provide nurses and pharmacists with a resource of medications available to manage the various symptoms patients suffering from multiple sclerosis experience. An understanding of common side effects and drug interactions will be provided.

An Overview of Multiple Sclerosis

The goal of this program is to provide nurses, physicians and other healthcare providers with a general overview of multiple sclerosis (MS) and some insight into their roles and responsibilities in its management.