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Mellen Center Regional Symposium
on Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
An update on managing MS – a regional partnership
June 6, 2008
InterContinental Hotel & Bank of America Conference Center
Cleveland, Ohio
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DESCRIPTION
The management of multiple sclerosis is complex. There are new medications to manage the disease course, multiple symptoms that may require treatment, and spasticity can be a major issue. In addition, the care that people with MS require may occur close to home or far away, depending on their special circumstance. At the Mellen Center, we are committed to thinking regionally and nationally about the care of our patients.
This afternoon and evening program is focused on bringing the Mellen Center staff together with our regional partners in care. The general session will examine the differential diagnosis of MS, initial treatment, and review special topics in MS such as pregnancy counseling.
We will discuss as a group creating a regional network dedicated to improving care for this special population. Small group sessions will focus on the management of the bowel and bladder, symptom management, rehabilitation, and complex cases. There will be ample time for discussion and questions.
In addition, there will be time to get to know members of the Mellen Center staff and for the staff to get to know you. We will use the audience response system to enhance the experience and help us learn more about your opinions.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Physicians and their allied health professionals who care for patients with multiple sclerosis.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
- Discuss the use of the revised 2005 McDonald Criteria in the diagnosis of MS.
- Describe key protocols for symptom management in MS specifically geared around spasticity, fatigue, complex case management, and bladder and bowel management.
- Review the role of botulinum toxin injection therapy and lioresal pump implantation in MS care.
| Alex Rae-Grant, MD | Staff, Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis |
| Francois Bethoux, MD | Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis |
| Robert Fox, MD | Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis |
| Jen Hartman, MPAS, PA-C |
Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis |
| Keith McKee, MD | Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis |
| Marie Namey, RN, MSN, MSCN |
Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis |
| Raymond Rackley, MD | Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute |
| Mary Rensel, MD | Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis |
| Richard Rudick, MD | Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis |
| Lael Stone, MD | Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis |
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| FRIDAY, June 6 |
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| 2:30 pm | Registration – Ballroom Foyer – 2nd Floor |
| 3:00 pm | Welcome and Introduction Richard Rudick, MD |
| 3:15 pm | Interactive Case Studies Moderator: Alex Rae-Grant, MD • Diagnosis, Differential Diagnosis • Initial Treatment • Treatment Failure • Special Topics in MS: Primary Progressive MS, Pregnancy, Devic’s Disease |
| 4:15 pm | Mellen Network Concept – Interactive Session Moderators: Richard Rudick, MD & Alex Rae-Grant, MD |
| 5:00 pm | Small Group Session Attendees Welcome to Bring Cases (A) Bowel and Bladder Marie Namey, RN, MSN, MSCN & Raymond Rackley, MD (B) Symptom Management Jen Hartman, MPAS, PA-C & Mary Rensel, MD (C) Complex Cases Robert Fox, MD & Lael Stone, MD (D) MS Rehab Keith McKee, MD & Francois Bethoux, MD |
| 6:00 pm | Meet the Mellen Center Staff (Break time) |
| 6:45 pm | Dinner and Keynote Speaker Modern Spasticity Management Francois Bethoux, MD |
| 8:00 pm | Wrap-up and Evaluation |
| 8:15 pm | Adjournment |
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InterContinental Hotel & Bank of American Conference Center
9801 Carnegie Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44106
Phone: 216-707-4100 or 877-707-8999
PARKING
Complimentary parking is available in the Visitor’s Parking Garage #2 located off 100th Street & Carnegie. From the garage, take the 3rd floor skyway to the hotel. Please bring your parking ticket to the conference registration desk for validation. Valet parking is available at the hotel at your own cost.
Visit the Cleveland Clinic website for maps and directions.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For further information about this activity, contact Brigid Ring at 216-445-0754 or ringb@ccf.org.
FACULTY DISCLOSURE
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Center for
Continuing Education has implemented a policy
to comply with the current Accreditation Council
for Continuing Medical Education Standards for
Commercial Support requiring resolution of all
faculty conflicts of interest. Faculty declaring a
relevant commercial interest will be identified in
the activity syllabus.
ACCREDITATION
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Center for Continuing Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Center for Continuing Education designates this educational activity for a maximum of 4.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This activity may be submitted for American Osteopathic Association Continuing Medical Education credit in Category 2.
Americans with Disabilities Act
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Center for Continuing Education fully intends to comply with the legal requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you need assistance, please notify Brigid Ring at 216-445-0754 at least two weeks prior to the activity.
ONLINE REGISTRATION
This course uses our online registration system which instantly approves credit card transactions and issues you a receipt immediately.
Instructions for first time users:
- Login initially by selecting a registration category (Physician, Nurses, etc) from the drop down menu.
- Provide your personal information (name, address, telephone, and a 4 digit number password of your choice). The password is required and will serve as your login identification for all future registrations.
- Select course options and enter payment information in the next screen.
| Category | Event Fee |
| All Attendees | complimentary |