Dusseldorf, Germany
September 8, 2009
This was an educational programme created to encourage the dissemination of scientific knowledge in the field of MS. It stressed the benefits of new diagnostic tools for defining the natural history of MS and disease activity monitoring. Current diagnostic criteria for MS were also reviewed in the light of new medical evidence. A review of recent clinical trials and treatment optimisation guidelines was also presented.
OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of this course participants will be able to:
- Optimize the use of MS diagnostic criteria
- Improve the management of MRI or biological markers in the disease diagnosis and monitoring
- Evaluate the proper efficacy/safety balance of available treatments
- Personalize treatment to improve efficacy
TARGET AUDIENCE
This programme is appropriate for all clinicians and scientists who are interested in Multiple Sclerosis.
Serono Symposia International Foundation (www.seronosymposia.org) is accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME) to provide the following CME activity for medical specialists. The EACCME is an institution of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS), www.uems.net
The Conference “MS Academia - Multiple Sclerosis Advanced Course” (Düsseldorf, Germany - September 8, 2009) was designated for a maximum of 6 (six) hours of European external CME credits. Each medical specialist should claim only those credits that he/she actually spent in the educational activity. EACCME credits are recognized by the American Medical Association towards the Physician's Recognition Award (PRA). To convert EACCME credit to AMA PRA category 1 credit, please contact the AMA.
Serono Symposia International Foundation has submitted, in compliance with the procedures indicated by the Italian Ministry of Health, the main congress program of this event n. reference number: 13776- 9022882 entitled the “MS Academia - Multiple Sclerosis Advanced Course” (Düsseldorf, Germany - September 8, 2009) to the Italian National Commission for Continuing Medical Education.
