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Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis Lecture Series: Novel Therapies

Name: Multiple Sclerosis Lecture Series: Novel Therapies
Uploaded: 5/16/2023
Duration: T39M25S
Description: Watch the fifth and final lecture in the MS Series to learn about the novel therapies that are at the precipice of transforming the field in patient care. In this talk, Dr Lucas Kipp explores the mechanisms of progressive MS, remyelination, and Epstein Barr Virus treatments.

Learning Objectives
1. Recognize the unmet needs in effectively treating MS
2. Summarize the proposed mechanisms of progressive MS
3. Recall novel therapies that aim to address treatment gaps

0.75 Credit CME

Stanford Medicine

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Published Online: May 16, 2023 Video 39 min 25 sec

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Internet Enduring Material sponsored by Stanford University School of Medicine. Presented by the Stanford University School of Medicine Department of Neurology and Center for Continuing Medical Education.

What are the new innovative treatment strategies indicated for the treatment of MS? Watch the fifth and final lecture in the MS Series to learn about the novel therapies that are at the precipice of transforming the field in patient care. In this talk, Dr Lucas Kipp explores the mechanisms of progressive MS, remyelination, and Epstein Barr Virus treatments.

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There are no relevant financial relationships with ACCME-defined ineligible companies for anyone who was in control of the content of this activity, except those listed in the table below. All of the relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated.

Lucas B. Kipp, MD

Stanford Hospital & Clinics

Course Director, Faculty

Grant or research support-Roche/Genetech/ Grant or research support biogen Idec.

Ruth Adewuya, MD, CHCP

Managing Director, Center for Continuing Medical Education

Stanford University School of Medicine

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Nothing to disclose

Marilyn Mejia, BA

Education Design Coordinator

Stanford University

Planner

Nothing to disclose.

Jamie McDonald, MD

Stanford Health Care

Reviewer

Nothing to disclose

Commercial Support Disclosure Statement: This educational activity is supported in part by an educational grant from Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation.

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Stanford Medicine designates this Enduring Material for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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