TIME: 09:00 – 12:30
COURSE TITLE: MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS I
CREDIT: 2 CREDITS

1-RECOMMENDED FOR: NEUROLOGY RESIDENTS AND SPECIALISTS, ACADEMICS

2-OBJECTIVE OF THE COURSE:
The objective of this course is to discuss the scales used for the diagnosis and follow-up of MS and other demyelinating diseases and latest data about how they are evaluated, CSF and other biomarkers used for the diagnosis and follow-up of MS. Vasculitis in the differential diagnosis of MS will be addressed and what different MRI lesions mean will be interpreted based on cases. The clinical/radiological features of NMOSD and MOG-related demyelinating diseases will be presented and discussed in the light of the latest data.

3-WHAT WILL BE THE LEARNING OUTCOMES THAT THE PARTICIPANTS WILL ACQUIRE AT THE END OF THE COURSE?
The objective of this course is to discuss the latest data about the scales, tests and biomarkers used for MS and other demyelinatng diseases and improve the knowledge and skills of participants in this field. BThey will be informed about the meaning and interpretation of vasculitis for the differential diagnosis of MS and of different MRI lesions for radiological differential diagnosis.They will acquire knowledge and experience about clinical features/diagnosis and treatment approach of NMOSD and MOG-related diseases.

4-PARTICIPANTS ARE EXPECTED TO: LISTEN, SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCE, GET ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN DISCUSSIONS

5-COURSE PROGRAM

Course Title: Differential Diagnosis in MS and Other Demyelinating Diseases

Moderators:
Münife Neyal (SANKO University Faculty of Medicine, Neurology Dpt.)
Ayşe Sağduyu Kocaman (Acıbadem University, Maslak Hospital, Neurology Clinic)

 Speakers and Topics:

• Scales used in MS (EDSS, MSFC, SDMT etc.)

Cavit Boz
(Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine, Neurology Dpt.)

• Laboratory Tests and Biomarkers for the Diagnosis/Follow-up of MS

Murat Terzi
(Ondoukz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine, Neurology Dpt.)

• What do Different MS Lesions Tell Us?

Rana Karabudak
(Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Neurology Dpt.)

• Discussion

10:30 – 11:00 Coffee Break

• MRI Findings in Progressive Multiple Sclerosis

Hüsnü Efendi
(Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, Neurology Dpt.)

• Current Perspective to NMOSD and MOOGAD Clinical Pictures with Cases

Ayşe Altıntaş
(Koç University Faculty of Medicine, Neurology Dpt.)

• Vasculitis/Collagen Tissue Diseases in the Differential Diagnosis of Demyelinating Diseases

Sibel Canbaz Kabay
(Kütahya Health Sciences University Faculty of Medicine, Neurology Dpt.)

• Discussion