Latest Updates on Multiple Sclerosis: 9th Annual Conference for Healthcare Professionals and Patients
Date & Location
Saturday, March 15, 2025, 8:15 AM - 1:35 PM PST,
The Portofino Hotel, Redondo Beach, CA
Target Audience
Specialties - Family / General Medicine, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, Pediatrics, Rheumatology
Professions - Nurse, Nurse (Advanced Practice NP CRNA CNM CNS), Pharmacist, Physician, Physician Assistant
Overview
This one-day activity will present content on multiple sclerosis (MS) and other neuroimmune disorders presented by expert faculty. Participants will learn about this challenging disorder and the importance of a careful diagnosis and early intervention using the latest medical approaches. Panel sessions will provide ample time for clarification of clinical points and encourage interactivity between participants and presenters.
Objectives
- Recall the key components of the 2024 McDonald Diagnostic Criteria for multiple sclerosis.
- Differentiate between NMOSD, MOGAD, and idiopathic TM in terms of their clinical presentations and diagnostic features.
- Develop appropriate treatment plans using diseasemodifying therapies for patients with multiple sclerosis.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of various symptom management strategies in multiple sclerosis patients.
- Assess the challenges and best practices in navigating the therapy startup process for MS patients.
- Design a comprehensive management approach for patients with progressive MS, integrating the latest research findings.
- Apply interprofessional collaboration skills to develop a comprehensive, patientcentered care plan for individuals with multiple sclerosis, integrating expertise from various healthcare disciplines