Date & Location
Saturday, March 16, 2024, 8:15 AM - 2:05 PM PST,
Cedars-Sinai Harvey Morse Conference Center, Los Angeles, CA

Target Audience
Specialties - Family / General Medicine, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, Pediatrics, Rheumatology
Professions - Nurse, Physician

Overview
This one-day Hybrid 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

1. Describe the new diagnostic criteria for multiple sclerosis (MS) and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders (NMOSD)
2. Summarize the clinical presentation and differential diagnoses of demyelinating disorders including NMOSD and MS
3. Recognize the potential severity of relapses and other unique issues to address with NMOSD and MS patients who are pregnant or considering pregnancy
4. Consider race and ethnicity for patients presenting with neuroimmunological disorders and describe the implications for individualized care
5. Describe recent visual outcomes in MS and NMOSD and the implications for the care of patients with demyelinating disorders
6. Utilize a team based approach in the care of patients with MS and NMOSD