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Written by IOMSN Administrator 2
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Thursday, 19 August 2010 22:45 |
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| 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
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| OVERVIEW OF MS |
Epidemiology, etiology and pathophysiology of MS.
• Implications for Diagnosis
• Nature of MS
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| THE IMMUNE SYSTEM |
The complexity of the immune system as it apply to MS.
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• Title 2
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| ETIOLOGY |
The etiology of MS circle around the triad of the immune system – genetics – environmental factors.
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| PATHOPHYSIOLOGY |
Pathophysiology of MS – Inflammation, Demyelination, & Neurodegeneration.
• The Clinical Course of MS: Presentation Through Progression
• Disease Overview and Current Management Strategies
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| SYMPTOMS AND MANAGEMENT |
Multiple symptoms may be presented along the course of the illness and their management range from non-pharmacological (rehabilitation & support) and pharmacological & surgical interventions.
• The Symptom Chain in MS
• Fatigue
• Urinary Continence
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| PROGNOSIS |
Prognosis of MS is based on favorable/unfavorable factors, diagnostic studies like Optic Coherence tomography (OCT) & MRI films (conventional and non conventional methods).
• The Future of MS Diagnosis and Treatment: A Bright Outlook
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| TREATMENT OF MS |
Treatment of MS – The disease modifying agents.
• Treatment Optimization in MS
• Disease Modifying Agents for MS
• MS Disease and Therapy Overview
• Adherence to DMAs (IOMSN Research Resource)
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| ETHICS & ADVOCACY |
Ethical issues and advocacy relate to care of patients with MS and related to clinical trials.
• NEW ADA IS HERE (posted September 15, 2010)
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| REHABILITATION |
Rehabilitation – physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech/swallow pathologist, & others may increase function & quality of life.
• Quality of Life considerations for Patients with MS and their Families
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| ROLE OF THE NURSE IN MS |
Nurses act as clinicians, educators, case managers, advocacy negotiator for patients and researchers.
• The Expanded Role of the MS Team
• The Evolving Role of the MS Team
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Last Updated on Monday, 13 December 2010 19:24 |
