WEEKDAY EDUCATIONAL COURSE
CLINICAL INTENSIVE COURSE
Hot Topics in Neuro-Therapy
Part 2: Veno-occlusion in Multiple Sclerosis
ORGANIZERS: Pia C. Maly Sundgren, M.D., Ph.D. & John D. Port, M.D., Ph.D.
 
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate-Advanced
Wednesday, 9 May 2012

OVERVIEW
This 2.5-hour course is a part of the Clinical Intensive Neuro Course and is divided into two sessions, on Tuesday and Wednesday. We will focus on two controversial topics in neurology/neuroradiology, with physician speakers and a panel discussion on each program.

Part 2 will cover veno-occlusion in multiple sclerosis (MS), including an MS imaging update and veno-occlusion as a possible cause for MS.
 
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course participants should be able to:
Describe recent advances in MR imaging in MS; and
Explain the possible connection between veno-occlusion and MS.
 
AUDIENCE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed for physicians who are interested in learning more about controversies that occur in the daily practice of radiology/neuroradiology.

PROGRAM

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  Moderators: Ruth C. Carlos, M.D. & Mark Haacke, Ph.D.
     
08:15 MS Imaging Update Maria A. Rocca, M.D.
08:45 Real Cause of MS? Kenneth R. Thomson, M.D., F.R.A.N.Z.C.R.
09:15 Panel Discussion & Meet the Teachers  
     
09:30 Adjournment