Multiple Sclerosis Lecture Series: Treatment

Wednesday, June 15, 2022, 12:00 AM - Sunday, June 15, 2025, 12:00 AM PST

Internet Enduring Material sponsored by Stanford University School of Medicine. Presented by the Stanford University School of Medicine's Department of Neurology and Center for Continuing Medical Education.

How can providers best provide timely treatment to Multiple Sclerosis patients? Watch the fourth lecture in the MS Series to learn about how to choose disease-modifying treatment options, the importance of monitoring patients at regular intervals to evaluate signs of disease activity, and how to balance patients' risks and comorbidities with the advantages of treatments. Listen in to examine the available data about treating with the escalation approach or early induction approach.

     Release Date: June 15, 2022
     Expiration Date: June 15, 2025
     Estimated Time to Complete: 36 minutes 
     Registration Fee: FREE

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (0.50 hours), Non-Physician Participation Credit (0.50 hours)

1. Summarize the benefits of early, high-efficacy treatments for Multiple Sclerosis.
2. Implement consistent disease activity and safety monitoring into clinical practice.

In support of improving patient care, Stanford Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. 

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This educational activity is supported in part by an educational grant from Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation.