International Neurologists and MS Researchers will Present Opening Lectures, May 24-27
Hackensack, NJ, May 8, 2017 (Newswire.com) – The preeminent conference for multiple sclerosis health care professionals, the 31st Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) Annual Meeting, presents opening day lectures with some of the top minds in MS treatment, comprehensive care and research. Taking place May 24-27, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA, the robust educational agenda includes opening lectures as well as panel discussions and continuing education programs for physicians, physician assistants, nurses, pharmacists, as well as mental health and rehabilitation professionals.
“This year’s opening day lectures feature some of the leading authorities in MS care and research,” said June Halper, CEO, Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC). “The world of MS diagnosis, treatment and care is evolving, and attendees at the CMSC Annual Meeting will be immersed in the latest care strategies and research findings that lead to optimal outcomes for patients.”
Aaron L. Boster, MD, opens the CMSC Annual Meeting with the John F. Kurtzke Memorial Lecture on “MS Comprehensive Care: A Team Sport.” Dr. Boster is a board-certified clinical neuroimmunologist specializing in multiple sclerosis (MS).
On Thursday, May 25th, the Presidential Lecture by Jeffrey A. Cohen, MD, will be on: “New McDonald Criteria.” Diagnostic criteria for multiple sclerosis have undergone successive revision and refinement, and an international consensus workshop recently was convened to assess the performance of the current 2010 McDonald Criteria. This presentation will summarize the discussions at the consensus workshop and the resultant proposed revisions to the McDonald Criteria.
The John Whitaker Memorial Lecture takes place on Friday, May 26th. Jerry S. Wolinsky, MD, will moderate the lecture by Emmanuelle Waubant, MD, PhD, on: “How Research on Pediatric MS Can Inform Thoughts on MS Pathogenesis.”
Brian G. Weinshenker, MD, will deliver the Donald Paty Memorial Lecture on Saturday, May 27, entitled: “Induction or Aggressive Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis: Is it Right for Most, Some or No Patients?” Dr. Weinshenker will discuss the arguments for aggressive treatments as well as the inherent risks and help clinicians develop a better understanding and knowledge when discussing aggressive treatment with patients.
In addition to the daily opening lectures, the CMSC Annual Meeting presents unique educational opportunities that include clinical courses, symposia, poster sessions, platform presentations, roundtable discussions, and workshops. The informational and networking dinners on May 24th will include “Meet the Professor,” with Giancarlo Comi, MD, discussing “What is New in MS Treatment: The Benefits in Everyday Clinical Practice.”
There are also full courses on “Fundamentals of MS Care,” “Current Topics and Trends in MS Rehabilitation,” “Core Concepts for the MS Nurse,” and timely topics that include “MJ for MS? —An MS Health Professional’s Guide to Cannabis,” “CNS Repair and Ways to Measure It,” “Unique Wellness Approaches to Progressive MS,” “Controversies in Multiple Sclerosis Treatments,” “T Cells/ B Cells,” and “Invisible Symptoms: Depression, Cognitive Dysfunction.”
The 31st CMSC Annual Meeting is the only North America event that provides health care professionals, from a wide range of medical disciplines and from all over the world, with the latest information, treatment advancements, and research in comprehensive care in multiple sclerosis. For more information on the CMSC Annual Meeting and to register, visit: http://www.mscare.org/2017
