TIME: 09:00 – 12:30
COURSE TITLE: MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
CREDIT: 2 CREDITS
1-RECOMMENDED FOR: NEUROLOGY RESIDENTS AND SPECIALISTS, ACADEMICS
2-OBJECTIVE OF THE COURSE:
Immunopathogenesis of MS and current developments in its immunopathogenesis will be highlighted, differential diagnosis of MS will be discussed with cases and their use in daily clinical routine will be underlined. Progression from radiologically isolated syndrome to progressive form will be addressed. New developments about the effects of environmental factors and Vitamin D, which is a hot topic, on the natural course of MS will be highlighted.
3-WHAT WILL BE THE LEARNING OUTCOMES THAT THE PARTICIPANTS WILL ACQUIRE AT THE END OF THE COURSE?
They will learn important points of magnetic resonance imaging (MSI) for the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. They will acquire the knowledge and skills as regards diagnosis and differential diagnosis in the light of the cases presented.
4-PARTICIPANTS ARE EXPECTED TO: LISTEN, SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES, GET ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN DISCUSSIONS
5-COURSE PROGRAM
Moderators:
Aysun Ünal (Namık Kemal University Faculty of Medicine, Neurology Dpt.)
Aslı Tuncer (Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Neurology Dpt.)
Speakers and Topics:
Egemen İdiman
(Dokuz Eylül University, Faculty of Medicine, Neurology Dpt. – Retired Faculty Member)
Levent Sinan Bir
(Pamukkale University İstanbul Faculty of Medicine, Neurology Dpt.)
Canan Yücesan
(Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Neurology Dpt.)
10:30 – 11:00 Coffee Break
Serhan Sevim
(Mersin University Faculty of Medicine, Neurology Dpt.)
• Do Modifiable Risk Factors Matter in the Onset and Course of MS?
Nefati Kıylıoğlu
(Adnan Menderes University Faculty of Medicine, Neurology AD)
Şeref Demirkaya
(Gülhane Training and Research Hospital, Neurology Clinic)