Multiple Sclerosis Matters: Neurology for Non-Neurologists

Name: Multiple Sclerosis Matters: Neurology for Non-Neurologists
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Understand Multiple Sclerosis Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Current Neuroscience Treatments

Created byStephen Martino MD

Last updated 5/2020

English

What you'll learn

Understand why Multiple Sclerosis matters and how this course could help you or someone you know with the disease
Learn what Multiple Sclerosis is and what potentially causes it
Differentiate the different types of Multiple Sclerosis
Understand how to diagnose Multiple Sclerosis
Learn the different diseases which can mimic Multiple Sclerosis
Create a working knowledge of how to treat Multiple Sclerosis Exacerbations and Symptoms
Understand the long-term disease modifying Multiple Sclerosis available in current in research

Course content

5 sections • 39 lectures • 2h 11m total length

Introduction1:00
Epidemiology4:39
Learn the epidemiology of MS
Genetics of MS2:57
Understand the genetic complexity behind the disease
What is Multiple Sclerosis4:41
This lecture explains the pathological basis behind this complex disease
Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms5:36
This lecture describes some common and uncommon MS symptoms
Conclusion0:34
This lecture is a quick summary describing what causes Multiple Sclerosis along with some of the common presentations

Introduction0:36
Multiple Sclerosis Classifications7:14
Learn the different ways MS can present and progress
Grading Multiple Sclerosis Disability2:22
This lecture is a simple description of the Expanded Disability Status Scale. This scale is used to quantify MS disability
How to Diagnose Multiple Sclerosis1:07
This lecture is an overview of how to diagnose MS and the tools we utilize to make the diagnosis
How MRI is Important in diagnosing Multiple Sclerosis5:41
This lecture shows how MS presents on MRI
How a Spinal Tap can be useful in diagnosis Multiple Sclerosis3:39
The lecture identifies the possible abnormalities that can be identified in the CSF fluid in a patient with MS
How Evoked Potentials can be useful in diagnosing Multiple Sclerosis4:03
This lecture focuses on Evoked Potentials and their potential use in diagnosing Multiple Sclerosis
Interesting Case5:29
This case represents an interesting mimic of Multiple Sclerosis that can be more severe and cause more disability
Multiple Sclerosis Mimics4:04
Learn what illnesses or conditions can act and look just like MS
Conclusion to Understanding and Diagnosing Multiple Sclerosis0:24

Indroduction0:59
Introduction to the various treatment options for acute MS flares and associated symptoms
Treatment of Acute Multiple Sclerosis Attacks3:43
Understand the management of acute MS attacks
Treatment of MS Fatigue5:54
Fatigue is one of the most troubling side effects of MS. Learn what possibilities for treatment are available
Treatment of MS Spasticity5:43
Treatment of MS Pain6:10
Learn about the different ways MS can cause pain and their possible treatment options
Treatment of Gait Dysfunction2:58
Learn what options are available to treat gait dysfunction
Treatment of Bladder and Bowel Issues6:07
Learn what causes bowel and bladder issues in MS patients and learn possible treatment options
Treatment of Cognitive Dysfunction5:07
Cognitive dysfunction can be very problematic to the MS patient. This lecture explains some possible treatment options
Treatment of Depression3:43
Learn the possible options to treat MS patients suffering from depression
Conclusion to the Treatment of Acute MS Attacks and MS Symptoms0:45

Introduction0:30
Overview of the disease modifying medications available for MS patients
Interferon Treatment2:54
Learn about the different inferno therapies and their side effects
Copaxone2:58
Learn how Copaxone can be effective in treating MS
Overview of Oral Disease Modifying Drugs7:38
Learn how Aubagio, Gilenya, Tecfidera, and Mayzent can treat MS
Overview of Newer Oral Disease Modifying Drugs2:54
Learn how Vumerity and Zeposia can treat MS
Interesting Case6:06
Learn about an interesting neurological case and MS mimic
Infusion Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis0:47
Overview of different IV infusion, disease modifying medications for MS
Lemtrata Infusion Therapy3:03
Learn the pros, cons, and mechanism of action of Lemtrata
Ocrevus Infusion Therapy2:14
Learn the pros, cons, and mechanism of action of Ocrevus
Tysabri Infusion Therapy1:57
Learn the pros, cons, and mechanism of action of Tysabri
New Medications on Horizon2:00
This lecture offers a brief list of potential medications that may become available for Multiple Sclerosis

Requirements

None. This course is for all levels of interest and education

Description

People who take this course will understand why Multiple Sclerosis matters and how this course could help you or someone you know with the disease. It will also create a working knowledge of Multiple Sclerosis causes, types, mimics, and different acute and chronic treatment options which will be useful for both the private individual and medical physician.

Multiple Sclerosis affects over 2.5 million people worldwide. I have successfully taught this course to many Multiple Sclerosis patients, the general public, medical students, nurses, EMS, residents, and physicians.

All are welcome to take this course. The knowledge gained from this course is useful to anyone who has or knows someone with Multiple Sclerosis. It is also useful for anyone interested in learning more about Multiple Sclerosis. Plus, this course has been extremely helpful to medical professionals of all levels of training including nurses, therapists, PAs, EMS, students, and physicians.

What you will learn:

Multiple Sclerosis epidemiology
Potential cause of Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis mimics
Signs and symptoms of stroke
Multiple Sclerosis epidemiology
Multiple Sclerosis symptom management
Long term disease modifying medications
Where to go if you or someone you know has Multiple Sclerosis

How this knowledge is useful:

Recognize the signs and symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis
What to do if you or a loved one has a Multiple Sclerosis
Know the different options available for an acute Multiple Sclerosis exacerbation
Understand the different treatment options available for symptoms associated with Multiple Sclerosis
Know the differentiate long term medical management options to modify the disease course
Increase your clinical skills as a health professional
Keep up to date with the latest information regarding Multiple Sclerosis
Board exams for medical students, residents, and psychiatrists

Who this course is for:

Anyone who has Multiple Sclerosis
Anyone who knows or cares for someone with Multiple Sclerosis
Medical Students
Medical Residents
Physicians
EMS
Nurse
Physcial and Occupational Therapists

Multiple Sclerosis Matters: Neurology for Non-Neurologists

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Course content

Introduction6 lectures • 19min

Understanding and Diagnosis Multiple Sclerosis10 lectures • 35min

Symptomatic Management of Multiple Sclerosis10 lectures • 41min

Multiple Sclerosis Disease Modification11 lectures • 33min

Conclusion to MS Lecture Series2 lectures • 4min

Requirements

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