University Classes in Multiple Sclerosis V
Focussed on Clinical Cases
Wednesday November 12, 2008, 8.30 – 17.40 hrs.
Session 1
Diagnostic problems and differential diagnosis.
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Chair
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Prof. M. Clanet
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8.30
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Case presentation 1 and 2
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Prof. M. Clanet
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9.00
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Diagnosis and differential diagnosis
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Prof. M. Clanet
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9.20
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Pathology
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Prof. H. Lassmann
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9.40
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MRI
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Prof. F. Fazekas
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10.10
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Laboratory methods
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Prof. T. Berger
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10.30
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Coffee break
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Session 2
Clinical Isolated Syndrome.
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Chair
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Prof. X. Montalban
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11.00
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Case presentation 1 and 2
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Prof. X. Montalban
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11.30
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Early diagnosis of MS, McDonald criteria
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Prof. X. Montalban
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11.50
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Natural course, types of disease and genetics
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Prof. G. Ebers
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12.10
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To treat or not to treat. Early treatment
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Prof. G. Comi
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12.30
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Lunch
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Session 3
Rapidly progressive MS with optic neuritis, paraplegia, bladder problems and cognitive disturbances.
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Chair
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Prof. G. Edan
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14.00
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Case presentation 1 and 2
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Prof. G. Edan
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14.30
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Diagnostics and treatment option
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Prof. G. Edan
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14.50
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Clinimetrics, quality of life, socio-economics
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Dr. B. Uitdehaag
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15.10
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Rehabilitation
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Dr. O. Fernandez
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15.30
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Cognitive and emotional disturbances
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Prof. M.P. Amato
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15.50
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Coffee break
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Session 4
Pregnant women with MS.
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Chair
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Prof. J. Haas
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16.30
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Case presentation 1 and 2
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Prof. J. Haas
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17.00
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Treatment during and/or after pregnancy?
Choice of treatment
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Prof. J. Haas
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17.20
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PRIMS and children of PRIMS
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Prof. C. Confavreux
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17.40
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Closure
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