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Introduction to Neurology
    Introduction to Neurology
    Diagnosis
    Overview: Neurological Evaluation
    Summary
    Summary: Neurology
    Diagnosis
    History: Neurological History
    Neuroanatomy
    Brain Regions
    Fabry Disease : Overview
    Common Clinical Manifestations: Neurological
    Epidemiology and Natural History
    Clinical Manifestations: Neurological/CNS Involvement
    Neuroanatomy
    Anatomical Axes and Planes: Coronal Plane
    Neuroanatomy
    Anatomical Axes and Planes: Sagittal Plane
    Neuroanatomy
    Anatomical Axes and Planes: Horizontal Plane
    Basic Organization and Function
    Central Nervous System (CNS)
    Basic Organization and Function
    Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
    Neuroanatomy
    Anatomical Axes and Planes: Most Commonly Used Terminology
    Neuroanatomy
    Brain Regions: Cerebellum
    Neuroanatomy
    Brain Regions: Blood-Brain Barrier
    Neuronal Signaling
    Chemical Signaling: Major Classes of Neurotransmitters
    Details of Selected Neurotransmitters
    Details of Selected Neurotransmitters
    Neuronal Signaling
    Electrical Signaling: Ion Channels
    Neuronal Signaling
    Chemical Signaling: Electrical Synapses
    Neuronal Circuits
    Neuropil
    Neuronal Circuits
    Signal Integration: Interactivity
    Neuronal Circuits
    Signal Integration: Divergence
    Neuroanatomy
    Brain Regions: Diencephalon
    Neuroanatomy
    Brain Regions: Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)
    Neuronal Signaling
    Neuronal Signaling
    Neuronal Signaling
    Chemical Signaling: Synapse and Neurotransmitters
    Neuronal Signaling
    Chemical Signaling: SNARE Proteins
    Neuronal Signaling
    Chemical Signaling: Neurotransmitter Release
    Neuronal Signaling
    Chemical Signaling: Peptide Neurotransmitters
    Details of Selected Neurotransmitters
    Histamine
    Neuronal Signaling
    Chemical Signaling: G-Protein Coupled Receptors
    Pathways and Networks
    Pathways and Networks
    Pathways and Networks
    Lobes of the Pituitary
    Neuroanatomy
    Anatomical Axes and Planes Terminology
    Neuronal Signaling
    Electrical Signaling
    Neuronal Signaling
    Electrical Signaling: Sodium-Potassium Pump
    Details of Selected Neurotransmitters
    Dopamine: Associated Pathologies
    Details of Selected Neurotransmitters
    Serotonin: Associated Pathologies
    Details of Selected Neurotransmitters
    Dopamine in Reward Circuitry
    Neuronal Circuits
    Types of Circuits: Synapse Types
    Neuroanatomy
    Brain Regions: Cerebrum
    Neuroanatomy
    Brain Regions: Brain Stem
    Neuronal Signaling
    Chemical Signaling: Neurotransmitter Clearance
    Neuronal Signaling
    Chemical Signaling: Small Molecule Neurotransmitters
    Details of Selected Neurotransmitters
    Acetylcholine (ACh)
    Details of Selected Neurotransmitters
    Dopamine (DA) and Dopamine Signaling
    Details of Selected Neurotransmitters
    Norepinephrine
    Details of Selected Neurotransmitters
    Peptide Neurotransmitters: Cannabinoids
    Neuronal Circuits
    Types of Circuits: Afferent vs. Efferent
    Neuronal Circuits
    Types of Circuits: Excitatory vs. Inhibitory
    Neuronal Circuits
    Measuring Membrane Potential
    Neuronal Circuits
    Feedback in Neuronal Circuits
    Pathways and Networks
    Frontoparietal Attention Network
    Summary
    Summary: Neuronal Circuits and Signaling
    Basic Organization and Function
    Cell Types: Neurons
    Basic Organization and Function
    Cell Types: Glial Cells
    Details of Selected Neurotransmitters
    Acetylcholinesterase (AChE)
    Details of Selected Neurotransmitters
    Peptide Neurotransmitters: Opioid Peptides
    Neuronal Circuits
    Signal Integration: Convergence and Divergence
    Pathways and Networks
    Frontostriatal Network
    Pathways and Networks
    Mesocorticolimbic Network
    Pathways and Networks
    Default Mode Network
    Patient History
    Neurological History
    Basic Organization and Function
    Central Nervous System: White and Grey Matter
    Neuronal Signaling
    Electrical Signaling: Threshold Potential and the All-or-None Response
    Pathways and Networks
    Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) Axis and Functions
    Pathways and Networks
    Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) Axis and Disorders
    Neuronal Circuits
    Types of Circuits: Excitatory vs. Inhibitory Synapses
    Details of Selected Neurotransmitters
    Serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT)
    Details of Selected Neurotransmitters
    Glutamate and Gamma Aminobutyric Acid (GABA)
    Neurology/Schizophrenia Treatments: Introduction
    Overview of Antipsychotics
    Introduction: Diagnosis and Prognosis of MS
    Neurological Evaluation
    Management Guidelines
    Treatment of Acute Neurological Complications: Hemorrhagic Transformation of Ischemic Stroke
    Management Guidelines
    Treatment of Acute Neurological Complications: Management of Cerebral and Cerebellar Infarction with...
    Overview of Schizophrenia
    Overview of Schizophrenia
    Schizophrenia Disease
    Schizophrenia
    Etiology
    Pathogenesis of Schizophrenia
    Etiology
    Cortical Development
    Schizophrenia Treatments
    Antipsychotics
    Mechanism of Action
    Mechanism of Action
    Efficacy
    Efficacy Measures
    Safety
    Hyperprolactinemia
    Details of Selected Neurotransmitters
    Histamine
Glutamate and Gamma Aminobutyric Acid (GABA)
Peptide Neurotransmitters: Opioid P...
    Patient History
    Neurological History
Presenting Symptoms in MS Patients
    Schizophrenia Disease
    Epidemiology and Prevalence
    Schizophrenia Treatments
    Atypical Antipsychotics
    Administration
    Long-acting Injectable Antipsychotics
    Safety
    Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS)
    Pharmacological Treatments
    Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
    Basic Organization and Function
    Basic Organization and Function
Central Nervous System (CNS)
Peripheral Nervous System (PN...
    Details of Selected Neurotransmitters
    Acetylcholine (ACh)
Acetylcholinesterase (AChE)
Dopamine (DA) and Dopamine Signaling
...
    Neuronal Circuits
    Neuronal Circuits
Neuropil
Types of Circuits: Afferent vs. Efferent
Types of Circuits...
    Pathways and Networks
    Pathways and Networks
Frontostriatal Network
Frontoparietal Attention Network
Mesocor...
    Schizophrenia Disease
    Positive and Negative Symptoms of Schizophrenia
    Comorbid Conditions
    Comorbid Chronic Medical Conditions
    Clinical Trials
    Clinical Trials for Conventional Antipsychotics
    Safety
    Common Adverse Effects of Conventional Antipsychotics
    Safety
    Common Adverse Effects for Atypical Antipsychotics
    Diagnosis
    Overview: The Challenge of Diagnosis
Physical Examination: Motor
Physical Examination: Oth...
    Neuroanatomy
    Neuroanatomy
Anatomical Axes and Planes Terminology
Anatomical Axes and Planes: Most Commo...
    Neuronal Signaling
    Neuronal Signaling
Electrical Signaling
Electrical Signaling: Sodium-Potassium Pump
E...
    Neurology/Major Depressive Disorder Disease: Diagnosis
    Diagnosis Criteria
    Neurology/Major Depressive Disorder Disease: Diagnosis
    Diagnosis Tools
    Neurology/Major Depressive Disorder Disease: Introduction
    Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
    Neurology/Major Depressive Disorder Disease: Welcome
    Overview of Major Depressive Disorder
    Neurology/Major Depressive Disorder Disease: Summary
    Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
    Neurology/Major Depressive Disorder Disease: Welcome
    Overview of Major Depressive Disorder Treatment
    Neurology/Major Depressive Disorder Disease: Introduction
    Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
    Neurology/Major Depressive Disorder Disease: Summary
    Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
    Etiology
    Influencing Factors
    Comorbid Conditions
    Medical Conditions
    Nonpharmacological Treatment
    Psychotherapy
    Pharmacological Treatments
    Safety of Antidepressants
    Pharmacological Treatments
    Antidepressant Medication Classes
    Pharmacological Treatments
    Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs)
    Pharmacological Treatments
    Mixed Serotonergic Medications (Mixed 5-HT)
    Pharmacological Treatments
    Norepinephrine and Dopamine Reuptake Inhibitor (NDRI)
    Pharmacological Treatments
    Serotonin and α2-Adrenergic Receptor Antagonists
    Pharmacological Treatments
    Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)
    Learning Objectives
    Learning Objectives
    Basic Organization and Function
    Basic Organization and Function
    Neuroanatomy
    Neuroanatomy
    Details of Selected Neurotransmitters
    
    Parkinson's Disease: Introduction and Overview
    Parkinson's Disease: Introduction and Overview
    Introduction
    Introduction
    Learning Objectives
    Learning Objectives
    Neuronal Circuits
    Neuronal Circuits
    Pathways and Networks
    Pathways and Networks
    Prognosis
    Clinical Scoring Systems: Expanded Disability Scoring Scale (EDSS)
    Clinical Scoring Systems and Prognosis
    Expanded Disability Scoring Scale (EDSS)
    Clinical Scoring Systems and Prognosis
    Expanded Disability Scoring Scale (EDSS)
    Diagnosis
    Physical Examination: Overview
    Classification
    Severity Outcomes
    Classic Pain Pathway
    Spinal Nociceptive Transmission
    Nociceptive Pain
    Diverse Mechanisms
    Classic Pain Pathway
    Basic Pain Processes
    Classic Pain Pathway
    Modulation
    Primary Afferents
    Aδ and C Nociceptors
    Modulation
    Descending Modulation
    Prognosis
    Clinical Scoring Systems: Expanded Disability Scoring Scale (EDSS) Background
    Physical Exam
    Physical Examination: Overview
    Diagnosis
    History: Patient Descriptions
    Prognosis
    Clinical Scoring Systems: Other Scoring Systems
    Clinical Scoring Systems and Prognosis
    Other Scoring Systems
    Clinical Manifestations
    Symptoms: Non-Motor
    Prognosis
    Prognostic Factors: First Interattack Interval
Prognostic Factors: Summary of Prognostic Factor...
    Primary Afferents
    Nociceptors
    Primary Afferents
    Dorsal Ganglia
    Ascending Pathways
    Spinomesencephalic Tract (SMT)
    Ascending Pathways
    Spinoreticular Tract
    Supraspinal Systems
    Thalamus
    Supraspinal Systems
    Cerebral Cortex
    Supraspinal Systems
    Hypothalamus
    Modulation
    Serotonin and Norepinephrine
    Scientific Background of Migraines: Introductions
    Scientific Background of Migraines: Overview
    Pathophysiology
    CGRP in Migraine
    Diagnosis
    Physical Examination: Other
    Current Therapies
    Symptomatic Therapies
    Physical Exam
    Physical Examination: Other
    Clinical Scoring Systems and Prognosis
    Expanded Disability Scoring Scale (EDSS)
    Symptoms: Diagnosis
    MS is a Clinical Diagnosis
    Complications of RA
    Major Organs Affected by RA
    Clinical Scoring Systems and Prognosis
    Other Scoring Systems
Cognitive Dysfunction Assessment
    Clinical Manifestations
    Disease Progression
    Parkinson's Disease: Introduction and Overview
    Parkinson's Disease: Introduction and Overview
    Epidemiology
    Incidence and Prevalence, Demographics and Risk Factors
    Epidemiology
    Juvenile-Onset Parkinson's Disease
    Primary Afferents
    Dorsal Horn
    Classic Pain Pathway
    Classic Pain Pathway
    Nociceptive Pain
    Nociceptive Pain
    Nociceptive Pain
    Inflammation
    Nociceptive Pain
    Neuropathic Pain
    Primary Afferents
    Primary Afferents
    Primary Afferents
    Theories for Signal Transduction Mechanism
    Primary Afferents
    TRPV1
    Primary Afferents
    Rexed Laminae
    Ascending Pathways
    Neospinothalamic Tract, Paleospinothalamic Tract
    Supraspinal Systems
    Reticular Formation
    Modulation
    Modulation
    Modulation
     Segmental Modulation
    Modulation
     Cerebral Cortex, Thalamus
    Modulation
    Descending Modulation
    Modulation
    Brainstem, Opioids
    Primary Afferents
    Substance P
    Criteria for the Diagnosis of Dementia Due to Alzheimer's Disease
    The DSM-IV-TR Criteria for Dementia Due to AD
    Passive Immunization
    Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIg) Phase II Results
    Triggers and Risk Factors for Migraine
    Risk Factors
    Current Therapies
    Intensive Immune Suppression for Non-Responders
    Patient History
    Patient Descriptions
    Physical Exam
    Physical Examination: Overview
Physical Examination: Somatosensory
    Clinical Manifestations
    Symptoms: Secondary Motor and Other Signs
    Epidemiology
    Early-Onset Parkinson's Disease
    Epidemiology
    Demographics and Risk Factors
    Pathology
    Lewy Pathology
    Classic Pain Pathway
    Afferent Neurons
    Classic Pain Pathway
    Basic Pain Processes: First and Second Pain
    Primary Afferents
    Nociceptors
    Ascending Pathways
    Spinothalamic Tract: Ascending Pathways
    Primary Afferents
    Neurotransmitters
    Primary Afferents
    Glutamate
    Criteria for the Diagnosis of Dementia Due to Alzheimer's Disease
    NINCDS-ADRDA and DSM-IV-TR
    Clinical Presentation and Clinical Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease
    Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease
    Disease Overview: Multiple Sclerosis
    Multiple Sclerosis: Definition
    Diagnostic Criteria
    The First Official Criteria for MS Diagnosis
    Symptoms: Diagnosis
    Timeline of Diagnostic Criteria and Therapy
    Diagnostic Criteria
    Differential Diagnosis of Migraine
    Disease Overview
    Patient Descriptions
    Conditions Causing Low Back Pain
    Arthritis
    Pharmacologic Treatments
    Anti-Epileptics
    Clinical Manifestations
    Symptoms: Sleep Disorders
    Epidemiology
    Burden of Disease
    Etiology
    Idiopathic Parkinson's Disease and Environmental Factors
    Etiology
    Genetics
    Pathology
    Lewy Pathology and Stages of Development
    Current Therapies
    Symptomatic Therapies - Severe Relapses
    Structure of the Spine
    Structure of the Vertebrae
    Principles of Treatment: Acute vs Chronic
    Treatment with Pharmaceuticals: Acute vs Chronic
    Atherosclerosis Contribution to Cardiovascular Diseases
    Ischemic Stroke
    Clinical Manifestations
    Symptoms
    Pathology
    Dopamine Hypothesis of PD
    Clinical Scales
    Hoehn and Yahr Scale, Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale, and Other Scales
    Migraine
    Symptoms of Migraine
    Migraine
    The Evolution of Migraine
    Scientific Background of Migraines: Summary
    Scientific Background of Migraines: Summary
    Disease Overview: Multiple Sclerosis
    Clinical Presentation
Multiple Sclerosis: Definition
    Summary: Diagnosis and Prognosis of MS
    Summary: Diagnosis and Prognosis of MS
    Current Therapies
    Overview: Current Therapies for MS
Treatment of Acute Relapses: Severe Relapses:  Therapeutic P...
    Current Therapies
    Intensive Immune Suppression For Non-Responders
    Introduction to Low Back Pain
    Introduction to Low Back Pain
    Structure of the Spine
    The Spine
    Structure of the Spine
    Structure of the Vertebrae
    Conditions Causing Low Back Pain
    Causes of Low Back Pain
    Conditions Causing Low Back Pain
    Skeletal Irregularities
    Conditions Causing Low Back Pain
    Metabolic Disorders
    Principles of Treatment: Acute vs Chronic
    Surgery
    Clinical Progression
    Hypercalcemia
    Management Guidelines
    Early Diagnosis: Brain and Vascular Imaging
    Disease Overview
    Prognosis
    Current Therapies
    Goals of Disease Modifying Therapy (DMT)
Symptomatic Therapies - Symptom Reduction
Hormona...
    Classification
    Types of MS: Progressive-Relapsing MS (PRMS)
Severity Outcomes
Interactive Exercises
...
    Currently Approved Therapies: Novantrone
    Novantrone, Mitoxantrone
    Ascending Pathways
    Spinothalamic Tract: Ascending Pathways
Neospinothalamic Tract, Paleospinothalamic Tract
S...
    Nociceptive Pain
    Nociceptive Pain
Inflammation
Neuropathic Pain
Diverse Mechanisms
    Supraspinal Systems
    Thalamus
Cerebral Cortex
Reticular Formation
Hypothalamus
Self Check: Supraspina...
    Modulation
    Serotonin and Norepinephrine
Descending Modulation
 Cerebral Cortex, Thalamus
Brainst...
    Migraine
    Types of Migraine
    Diagnostic Criteria
    Diagnosis of Migraine
    Pathophysiology
    Pathophysiology of Migraine
    Triggers and Risk Factors for Migraine
    Burden and Triggers
    Introduction to Low Back Pain
    Introduction to Low Back Pain
    Principles of Treatment: Acute vs Chronic
    Pain Relief & Restoration of Functionality
    Structure of the Spine
    Intervertebral Discs
    Conditions Causing Low Back Pain
    Trauma
    Conditions Causing Low Back Pain
    Arthritis
    Conditions Causing Low Back Pain
    Arthritis
    Conditions Causing Low Back Pain
    Infections
    Conditions Causing Low Back Pain
    Tumors
    Conditions Causing Low Back Pain
    Other Conditions
    Principles of Treatment: Acute vs Chronic
    Overview of Treatment Methods
    Clinical Progression
    Hypercalcemia
Hypercalcemia: Symptoms
    Traditional Immunosuppressive Therapies
    Corticosteroids: Gene Expression (Therapeutic Uses of Corticosteroids)
    SLE Treatments: Immunosuppressants
    IVIg: Side Effects
    Etanercept
    Safety
    Cost-Effectiveness Studies: Harrington et al., 2013
    Harrington Study: Conclusions
    Management Guidelines
    Intravenous Fibrinolysis
    Classic Pain Pathway
    Classic Pain Pathway
Basic Pain Processes
Afferent Neurons
Basic Pain Processes: Firs...
    Primary Afferents
    Neurotransmitters
Substance P
Glutamate
Self Check: Neurotransmitter
    Classification
    Classification of MS
    Complications of Atrial Fibrillation (AF)
    Thromboembolic Complications: Transient Ischemic Attacks and Stroke
    Principles of Treatment: Acute vs Chronic
    Appropriate Medications; Risk of Dependence
    Introduction to Low Back Pain
    Acute vs Chronic
    Structure of the Spine
    Structure of the Vertebrae
    Conditions Causing Low Back Pain
    Herniated Disc
    Principles of Treatment: Acute vs Chronic
    Diagnosis and Targeting Treatments
    Aspirin and Primary Stroke Prevention
    Types of Stroke
    Thromboembolic Complications
    Transient Ischemic Attacks and Stroke and Impact of Stroke in Atrial Fibrillation
    Pathology of Cerebrovascular Disease
    Stroke Types and Definitions
    Primary Afferents
    Dorsal Horn
Primary Afferents
Nociceptors
Theories for Signal Transduction Mechanism
    Modulation
    Modulation
Serotonin and Norepinephrine
Descending Modulation
 Cerebral Cortex, Thala...
    Currently Approved Therapies: Novantrone
    Pivotal Trials
    Disease Overview
    Definition of Multiple Sclerosis
Prognosis
Clinical Presentation
Patient Descriptions...
    Introduction to Low Back Pain
    Introduction to Low Back Pain
    Introduction to Low Back Pain
    Nociceptive vs Neuropathic
    Introduction to Low Back Pain
    Local vs Referred
    Structure of the Spine
    Vertebrae
    Conditions Causing Low Back Pain
    Arthritis
    Epidemiology and Natural History
    Clinical Presentation and Course of Disease
    Management Guidelines
    Interventions
    Structure of the Spine
    Structure of the Vertebrae
    Principles of Treatment: Acute vs Chronic
    Surgery
    Typical Clinical Course
    Clinical Features/Presentation
    Diagnosis of SLE
    1997 ACR Diagnostic Criteria
    Diagnosis of SLE
    Standard Measures of Disease Activity Used in Clinical Trials: BILAG, SLAM, ECLAM
    Microvascular Complications
    Diabetic Neuropathy: Treatment, Diabetic Foot
    Mechanisms of Select Autoimmune Disorders
    Multiple Sclerosis: Molecular Mimicry
    Cost-Effectiveness Studies: Harrington et al., 2013
    Study Overview: Harrington et al.
    Complications of Atrial Fibrillation (AF)
    Thromboembolic Complications: Impact of Stroke in Atrial Fibrillation
    Sanfilippo Syndrome: Introduction and Overview
    Clinical Features
    Gaucher Disease: Overview
    Clinical Manifestations
    Principles of Treatment: Acute vs Chronic
    Surgery
    Traditional Immunosuppressive Therapies
    Corticosteroids: Gene Expression
Corticosteroids: Gene Expression (The Anti-Inflammatory Effect...
    SLE Treatments: Immunosuppressants
    Immunosuppressants: IVIg
IVIg: Case Reports
IVIg: Side Effects
    Metachromatic Leukodystrophy: Introduction and Overview
    Common Clinical Manifestations
    Overview of Diagnosis
    Clinical Stroke Classification Schemes: Overview and Outcomes
    Introduction to Low Back Pain
    Introduction to Low Back Pain
Acute vs Chronic
Nociceptive vs Neuropathic
Local vs Re...
    Structure of the Spine
    The Spine
Vertebrae
Structure of the Vertebrae
Intervertebral Discs
    Clinical Manifestations
    Complications of Chronic Cholestasis
    Management Guidelines
    General Supportive Care and Treatment of Acute Complications: Airway Support, Temperature, and Cardi...
    Management
    Goals of Treatment
    Prognosis
    Other Factors
    Conditions Causing Low Back Pain
    Causes of Low Back Pain
Trauma
Herniated Disc
Arthritis
Infections
Tumors
    Principles of Treatment: Acute vs Chronic
    Appropriate Medications; Risk of Dependence
Pain Relief & Restoration of Functionality
Ove...
    Clinical Progression
    Myeloma Cell Growth
Myeloma Disease Progression
Bone Pain
Hypercalcemia
Hypercal...
    Traditional Immunosuppressive Therapies
    Corticosteroids: Immediate Effect (Anti-Inflammatory)
Corticosteroids: Gene Expression
Cor...
    Diagnosis of SLE
    Standard Measures of Disease Activity Used in Clinical Trials: SLAM
Standard Measures of Diseas...
    Traditional Immunosuppressive Therapies
    Traditional Immunosuppressive Therapies
Traditional Immunosuppressive Agents
Corticosteroi...
    Epidemiology
    Longitudinal Studies: Age-Associated Diseases
    Physical Exam
    Physical Examination: Motor
    Currently Approved Therapies: Interferon Beta
    Betaseron/Extavia
    Currently Approved Therapies: Gilenya
    FREEDOMS II
    Currently Approved Therapies: Tysabri
    Tysabri
    Approved Parenteral Treatments for Multiple Sclerosis
    Mitoxantrone (Novantrone)
    Currently Approved Therapies: Interferon Beta
    Rebif
    Currently Approved Therapies: Tecfidera
    Tecfidera
    Emerging Hypotheses on Treatment
    Neurodegeneration: Myelination-Targeted Antibodies
    Emerging Hypotheses on Treatment
    Neurodegeneration: Direct Neuroprotection
    Passive Immunization
    Bapineuzumab Phase II
    Currently Approved Therapies: Interferon Beta
    Avonex
    Criteria for the Diagnosis of Dementia Due to Alzheimer's Disease
    NINCDS-ADRDA Update
    Current Therapies
    Complementary and Alternative Therapies: Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)
    Passive Immunization
    Bapineuzumab Phase III
    Timeline: Multiple Sclerosis
    Timeline: Multiple Sclerosis
    Currently Approved Therapies: Gilenya
    Pivotal Trials: Gilenya
    Current Therapies
    Disease Modifying Therapy (DMT): Approved Treatments for Multiple Sclerosis
    Emerging Hypotheses on Treatment
    Emerging Hypotheses on Treatment: Myelination-Targeted Antibodies
Cell Therapy
Human Stem ...
    Mitochondrial Mutations
    Mitochondrial Mutations
    Ticlopidine
    Ticlopidine: Warnings
    Standard Agents: Therapeutic Challenges
    Fondaparinux: Warnings and Precautions
    Typical Clinical Course
    Organ Systems Involved
    Autoimmune Disease Processes
    Consequences of Autoimmune Diseases: Common Autoimmune Diseases 
    Autoimmune Disease Processes
    The Etiology of Autoimmune Disease
The Etiology of Autoimmune Disease: Genetic Factors (Risk)
    Autoimmune Disease Processes
    Consequences of Autoimmune Diseases: Progression and Destruction in Autoimmune Disorders (Mechanisms...
    Biochemistry
    Non-Amyloidogenic Pathway
    NMDA Receptor Antagonist - Memantine
    Introduction: Glutamate
    Amyloid Hypothesis
    Non-Amyloidogenic Pathway
    Neuropathology
    Synaptic Loss
    Neuropathology
    Neurotransmitter Deficits
    Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors
    Receptor Deficits
    Amyloid Hypothesis
    Neurotoxicity: Aβ Oligomers and Aβ Plaques
    Biochemistry
    Non-Amyloidogenic Pathway
APP Processing and Aβ Production
Aβ Aggregation and Ne...
    Biochemistry
    Amyloidogenic Pathway
    Neuropathology
    Receptor Deficits
    Neuropathology
    Neuritic Plaques
    Clinical Course of Alzheimer's Disease
    AD Progression, Biomarkers and Pharmacological Therapy
    Aβ Immunotherapy
    Biologics
    Disease Mechanism
    Clearance of Aβ
    Disease Mechanism
    Mitochondrial Dysfunction
    Biochemistry
    Tau and Neurofibrillary Tangles
    Disease Mechanism
    Neuronal Impairment
    Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors
    Neurotransmitter Deficits
    Disease Mechanism
    Inflammation
    Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors
    Acetylcholinesterase (ChE)
    Disease Mechanism
    Axonal Transport Mechanisms
    γ-Secretase Inhibition
    Change in the Equilibrium of Aβ
    Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors
    Nerve Cell Loss
    NMDA Receptor Antagonist - Memantine
    Introduction: Glutamate
Glutaminergic Dysfunction in AD
NMDA Receptor Signaling
    NMDA Receptor Antagonist - Memantine
    Glutaminergic Dysfunction in AD
    Clinical Course of Alzheimer's Disease
    ADNI Biomarker Initiative Hypothetical Model
    Clinical Course of Alzheimer's Disease
    Temporal Ordering of Biomarkers and AD Progression
    Amyloid Hypothesis
    Amyloid Precursor Protein (APP)
    Amyloid Hypothesis
    Non-Amyloidogenic Pathway
    Amyloid Hypothesis
    γ-Secretase
    Aβ Immunotherapy
    Active Immunization - Vaccination
    Aβ Immunotherapy
    Passive Immunization
    Aβ Immunotherapy
    Potential Mechanisms for Aβ Clearance
    Biochemistry
    APP Processing and Aβ Production
    Biochemistry
    Aβ Aggregation and Neurotoxicity
    NMDA Receptor Antagonist - Memantine
    NMDA Receptor Signaling
    Amyloid Hypothesis
    Amyloidogenic Pathway
    Pathophysiology
    Cancer Pain
    Descending Modulation Animation
    Modulation: Neuronal Circuitry and Neurotransmitters
    Treatment of Insomnia
    Mechanism of Action: Introduction
Benzodiazepines
Non-Benzodiazepines
    Treatment of Insomnia
    Mechanism of Action: Introduction
    Treatment of Insomnia
    Benzodiazepines
Non-Benzodiazepines
    Overview of Pain: The Nociceptor
    Nociceptors
A-δ and C Nociceptors
Transient Receptor Potential Cation Channel (TRPV1)...
    Overview of Pain: The Nociceptor
    Nociceptors
A-δ and C Nociceptors
Transient Receptor Potential Cation Channel (TRPV1)...
    Overview of Pain: The Nociceptor
    Nociceptors
    Overview of Pain: The Nociceptor
    A-δ and C Nociceptors
    Overview of Pain: The Nociceptor
    Transient Receptor Potential Cation Channel (TRPV1)
    Descending Modulation Animation
    Modulation: Neuronal Circuitry and Neurotransmitters
Modulation: Cerebral Cortex and Thalamus
    Descending Modulation Animation
    Modulation
    Overview of Pain: The Nociceptor
    Theories for Signal Transduction Mechanism
    Overview of Pain: Peripheral Sensitization
    Peripheral Sensitization
Nociceptor Activators and Sensitizers
Production of Prostaglandin...
    Overview of Pain: Peripheral Sensitization
    Peripheral Sensitization
Nociceptor Activators and Sensitizers
Production of Prostaglandin...
    Overview of Pain: Peripheral Sensitization
    Peripheral Sensitization
    Overview of Pain: Peripheral Sensitization
    Nociceptor Activators and Sensitizers
    Overview of Pain: Peripheral Sensitization
    Production of Prostaglandin E2
    Overview of Pain: Central Sensitization
    Central Sensitization
Acute Phase
Late Phase
COX-2 and Central Sensitization
    Overview of Pain: Central Sensitization
    Central Sensitization
Acute Phase
Late Phase
COX-2 and Central Sensitization
    Overview of Pain: Central Sensitization
    Central Sensitization
    Overview of Pain: Central Sensitization
    Acute Phase
    Overview of Pain: Central Sensitization
    Late Phase
    Overview of Pain: Central Sensitization
    COX-2 and Central Sensitization
    Pathophysiology
    Cancer Pain
Visceral Nociceptive Pain
Neuropathic Pain
Somatic Nociceptive Pain
    Pathophysiology
    Cancer Pain
Visceral Nociceptive Pain
Neuropathic Pain
Somatic Nociceptive Pain
    Pathophysiology
    Visceral Nociceptive Pain
    Pathophysiology
    Neuropathic Pain
    Pathophysiology
    Somatic Nociceptive Pain
    Descending Modulation Animation
    Modulation: Neuronal Circuitry and Neurotransmitters
Modulation: Cerebral Cortex and Thalamus
    Descending Modulation Animation
    Modulation: Cerebral Cortex and Thalamus
    Descending Modulation Animation
    Modulation: Brainstem and Opioids
    Descending Modulation Animation
    Modulation: Serotonin (5-HT) and Norepinephrine (NE)
    Visualization
    Acute Ischemic Stroke: Thrombolysis
    Background
    Tissue Plasminogen Activator (tPA)
    Visualization: The NINDS Study
    NINDS Study
    Stroke: NIHSS Criteria
    Cohort Studies: Background
Modified Rankin Score
NIHSS Criteria
    Stroke: NIHSS Criteria
    Cohort Studies: Background
    Stroke: NIHSS Criteria
    Modified Rankin Score
    Stroke: NIHSS Criteria
    NIHSS Criteria
    Background
    Clinical Trials
    Background
    Thrombolytic Therapy
    Stroke Outcome Measures
    Barthel Index
Modified Rankin Score
Glasgow Outcome Scale
NIHSS Criteria
    Stroke Outcome Measures
    Barthel Index
    Stroke Outcome Measures
    Modified Rankin Score
    Stroke Outcome Measures
    Glasgow Outcome Scale
    Stroke Outcome Measures
    NIHSS Criteria
    Background
    Penumbra
    Introduction: Alzheimer's Disease
    What is Alzheimer's disease?
    Learning Objectives
    Learning Objectives
    Introduction: Alzheimer's Disease
    NINCDS-ADRDA Definition of Alzheimer's Disease
    Introduction: Alzheimer's Disease
    Progressive Neuronal Dysfunction
    Histological/Biological Changes
    Brain Areas and Characteristic Features
    Histological/Biological Changes
    Proteinaceous Deposits
    Gross Pathology
    Cerebral Cortex Atrophy and Brain Weight
    Gross Pathology
    Regional Differences in Brain Deposits
    Neuropathology
    Overview: Neuropathology of Alzheimer's Disease
    Biochemistry
    Aβ Peptides
    Disease Mechanisms
    Synaptic Failure and Synaptic Loss
    Disease Mechanisms
    Insulin Signaling and AD
    Disease Mechanisms
    Vascular Effects
    Disease Mechanisms
    Calcium Regulation
    Genetics
    APOE and Cholesterol Metabolism
    Genetics
    High Serum Cholesterol Levels and AD
    Learning Objectives
    Learning Objectives
    Introduction: Incidence and Prevalence of Dementia
    Introduction: Incidence and Prevalence of Dementia
    Epidemiology
    Epidemiology of Dementia
    Epidemiology
    Longitudinal Studies: Observational Cohort and Case-Control
    Prevalence of Dementia Worldwide
    Prevalence of Dementia Worldwide: DAD
    Prevalence of Dementia Worldwide
    Prevalence of Dementia Worldwide: DAD, Vascular, or Other Dementia
    Incidence of Dementia
    Incidence of Dementia
    Risk Factors for AD
    Risk Factors for AD
    Non-modifiable Risk Factors
    Non-modifiable Risk Factors: Age, Gender and Family History
    Non-modifiable Risk Factors
    Ethnicity
    Non-modifiable Risk Factors
    Genetics: Familial DAD
    Non-modifiable Risk Factors
    Genetics: Sporadic DAD - Isoform ApoE4
    Non-modifiable Risk Factors
    Genetics: Sporadic DAD - Newly Discovered Genes and Down Syndrome
    Potentially Modifiable Risk Factors
    Hypertension
    Potentially Modifiable Risk Factors
    Metabolic Syndrome, Oxidative Stress and Inflammation
    Potentially Modifiable Risk Factors
    Obesity and Hyperlipidemia
    Potentially Modifiable Risk Factors
    Hyperlipidemia and Diet
    Potentially Modifiable Risk Factors
    Exercise, Smoking, and Depression
    Potentially Modifiable Risk Factors
    Low Education Level Increases Risk for Dementia
    Potentially Modifiable Risk Factors
    Marriage and Supplement Use (NSAIDs, Nutraceuticals)
    Potentially Modifiable Risk Factors
    Environmental Exposures
    Summary: Epidemiological Research
    Summary: Epidemiological Research
    Disease Mechanism
    Aberrant Cell-Cycle Re-entry
    Introduction: Alzheimer's disease
    Introduction: Alzheimer's Disease
    Learning Objectives
    
    Clinical Course of Alzheimer's Disease
    Alzheimer's Disease versus Normal Aging
    Clinical Course of Alzheimer's Disease
    Stages of Alzheimer's Disease
    Clinical Course of Alzheimer's Disease
    Stages 1 and 2: No Impairment and Mild Cognitive Decline
    Clinical Course of Alzheimer's Disease
    Stage 3: Mild Cognitive Decline (Some Early-Stage Alzheimer's Diagnosed)
    Clinical Course of Alzheimer's Disease
    Stage 4: Moderate Cognitive Decline
    Clinical Course of Alzheimer's Disease
    Stage 5: Moderately Severe Cognitive Decline
    Clinical Course of Alzheimer's Disease
    Stage 6: Severe Cognitive Decline
    Clinical Course of Alzheimer's Disease
    Stage 7: Very Severe Cognitive Decline
    Role of Psychiatric Symptoms in Alzheimer's Disease
    Role of Psychiatric Symptoms in Alzheimer's Disease
    Criteria for the Diagnosis of Dementia Due to Alzheimer's Disease
    The Initial NINCDS-ADRDA Criteria for Dementia Due to AD - Supportive and Consistent Features
    Criteria for the Diagnosis of Dementia Due to Alzheimer's Disease
    The Initial NINCDS-ADRDA Criteria for Dementia Due to AD - Possible and Definite AD
    Criteria for the Diagnosis of Dementia Due to Alzheimer's Disease
    The Need for an NINCDS-ADRDA Update
    Criteria for the Diagnosis of Dementia Due to Alzheimer's Disease
    Differential Diagnosis
    Criteria for the Diagnosis of Dementia Due to Alzheimer's Disease
    Clinical Cognitive Assessments: Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)
    Criteria for the Diagnosis of Dementia Due to Alzheimer's Disease
    Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)
    Criteria for the Diagnosis of Dementia Due to Alzheimer's Disease
    Clinical Cognitive Assessments: Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale-Cognitive (ADAS-cog)
    Criteria for the Diagnosis of Dementia Due to Alzheimer's Disease
    Clinical Functional Assessments: Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study Group-Activities of Daily...
    Criteria for the Diagnosis of Dementia Due to Alzheimer's Disease
    Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Biomarkers
    Criteria for the Diagnosis of Dementia Due to Alzheimer's Disease
    Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Biomarkers
    Criteria for the Diagnosis of Dementia Due to Alzheimer's Disease
    Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Biomarker
    Criteria for the Diagnosis of Dementia Due to Alzheimer's Disease
    Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
    Criteria for the Diagnosis of Dementia Due to Alzheimer's Disease
    Familial Genetic Mutations
    Clinical Presentation and Clinical Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease
    Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease
    Clinical Presentation and Clinical Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease
    Clinical Presentation of Dementia
    Learning Objectives
    Learning Objectives
    Introduction
    Introduction: Alzheimer's Disease
    Lifestyle Modifications and Prevention
    Development of Dementia and Disease Progression
    Lifestyle Modifications and Prevention
    Risk Factor Modification: Social, Mental, and Physical Activity
    Lifestyle Modifications and Prevention
    Risk Factor Modification: Exercise and Healthy Diet
    Pharmacotherapy
    Disease Modification versus Symptom Control
    Pharmacotherapy
    Cognitive Function Over Time with Disease Modification versus Symptom Control
    Pharmacotherapy
    Statistical Significance versus Clinical Significance
    Pharmacotherapy
    Currently Approved Agents
    Cholinesterase Inhibitors
    Historical Overview of Agents
    Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors
    Cholinergic Side Effects: Gradual Low-Dose
    Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors
    Cholinergic Side Effects: Common and Uncommon
    Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors
    Anticholinergic Drugs
    Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors: Donepezil
    Mechanism of Action and Indication - Donepezil
    Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors: Donepezil
    Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors - Donepezil
    Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors: Galantamine
    Mechanism of Action and Indication - Galantamine
    Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors: Galantamine
    Dosage and Administration - Galantamine
    Cholinesterase  Inhibitors: Galantamine
    Clinical Studies - Overview
    Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors: Galantamine
    Clinical Studies in Patients with Probable AD
    Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors: Rivastigmine
    Mechanism of Action and Indication - Rivastigmine
    Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors: Rivastigmine
    Dosage and Administration - Rivastigmine Oral Dosage
    Cholinesterase Inhibitors: Rivastigmine
    Clinical Studies: Overview
    NMDA Receptor Antagonist - Memantine
    Mechanism of Action - NMDA Receptor Antagonist - Memantine
    NMDA Receptor Antagonist - Memantine
    Memantine Precautions
    NMDA Receptor Antagonist - Memantine
    Memantine Clinical Studies: Overview
    NMDA Receptor Antagonist - Memantine
    Indication, Dosage and Administration
    Future Research Directions
    Search for Disease Modifying Therapies
    Future Research Directions
    New Alzheimer's Disease Treatment Strategies
    Learning Objectives
    Learning Objectives
    Introduction
    Introduction: Pharmaco-economic Impact of Alzheimer's Disease
    Variation in Direct and Indirect Costs
    Geographic and Cultural Differences
    Variation in Direct and Indirect Costs
    Disease Severity
    Direct Costs
    Direct Costs of DAD
    Direct Costs
    Cost of AD Therapy
    Indirect Costs
    Informal Care
    Direct Costs
    Cost-Effectiveness of DAD Treatment
    Direct Costs
    Hospital Stays and Institutionalization
    Indirect Costs
    Types of Informal Care
    Indirect Costs
    Social Impact of Informal Care
    Summary
    Summary: Pharmaco-economic Impact of Alzheimer's Disease
    Learning Objectives
    Learning Objectives
    Introduction
    New Pharmacological Therapy for AD Disease Modification
    AD Progression
    Overview: AD Progression - Characteristics and Goals
    Amyloid Hypothesis
    Overview: AD Progression - Aβ Peptide Accumulation
    Amyloid Hypothesis
    The Cascade
    Amyloid Hypothesis
    Why Does A beta Accumulate?
    Amyloid Hypothesis
    APP Processing
    γ-Secretase Inhibition
    Effects on Notch Signaling
    γ-Secretase Inhibition
    Development of Inhibitors
    γ-Secretase Inhibition
    GSI-953 and GSI-953: Effects in Transgenic Mice and Aβ Levels
    γ-Secretase Inhibition
    GSI-953: Single Oral Dose in Humans
    γ-Secretase Inhibition
    MK-0752: Phase I Trials
    γ-Secretase Inhibition
    BMS-708163 Preclinical Data: Rapid and Sustained Reduction
    γ-Secretase Inhibition
    BMS-708163 Preclinical Data: Aβ40 Reduction
    β-Secretase Inhibition
    β-Secretase Inhibition
    β-Secretase Inhibition
    CTS-21166: Small-Molecule β-secretase Inhibitor
    Aβ Immunotherapy
    Overview: Aβ Immunotherapy
    Active Immunization
    Animal Studies: First Immunization Evidence
    Active Immunization
    Animal Studies: Immunization and Disease Severity
    Active Immunization
    AN1792 Phase I Safety Trial
    Active Immunization
    AN1792 Phase IIa Trial
    Active Immunization
    AN1792 Immune Response
    Active Immunization
    AN1792 Autopsy Findings
    Active Immunization
    AN1792 Cognitive Findings
    Active Immunization
    AN1792 CSF Findings
    Active Immunization
    AN1792 MRI Measures
    Active Immunization
    Lessons Learned from AN1792
    Active Immunization
    CAD106: Preclinical Results
    Active Immunization
    CAD106: Phase I
    Active Immunization
    CAD106: Phase II
    Active Immunization
    V950: Active Anti-Aβ Vaccine
    Passive Immunization
    Overview: Passive Immunization
    Passive Immunization
    Animal Studies
    Passive Immunization
    Bapineuzumab Phase II: Cognitive Measures
    Passive Immunization
    Ponezumab
    Passive Immunization
    Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIg) Pilot Studies
    Learning Objectives
    Learning Objectives
    Introduction
    Search for Biomarkers in Alzheimer's Disease
    Introduction
    Characteristics of an Ideal Biomarker
    Introduction
    Biomarkers and Development of Clinical Therapeutics
    Introduction
    Biomarkers and Development of Clinical Therapeutics: ADNI
    Introduction
    Candidate Biomarkers in AD Based on Neuropathology
    Introduction
    Candidate Biomarkers in AD Based on Genetic Profile
    Clinical Course of Alzheimer?s Disease
    Alzheimer's Disease vs. MCI vs. Normal Aging
    Clinical Course of Alzheimer's Disease
    Models of AD Initiation and Progression
    Biomarkers for the Diagnosis of AD
    Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Biomarkers
    Biomarkers for the Diagnosis of AD
    CSF Biomarkers: Aβ42
    Biomarkers for the Diagnosis of AD
    CSF Biomarkers: T-tau and P-tau
    Biomarkers for the Diagnosis of AD
    CSF Biomarkers Signature
    Biomarkers for the Diagnosis of AD
    Plasma Biomarkers
    Biomarkers for the Prediction of MCI Conversion to AD
    MRI
    Biomarkers for the Diagnosis of AD
    MRI and Ventricular Expansion
    Biomarkers for the Diagnosis of AD
    PET, Biomarkers and Cognition
    Biomarkers for the Prediction of MCI Conversion to AD
    CSF Biomarkers
    Biomarkers for the Prediction of MCI Conversion to AD
    CSF Biomarkers Study
    CSF Biomarkers Predict AD in Elderly with No Symptoms
    Presymptomatic Diagnosis of AD Pathology
    Biomarkers to Predict the Rate of Cognitive Decline in AD
    CSF Biomarkers
    Biomarkers to Predict the Rate of Cognitive Decline in AD
    PET
    Biomarkers to Predict the Rate of Cognitive Decline in AD
    FDG-PET by Prespecified Regions of Interest (ROIs)
    Biomarkers to Predict the Rate of Cognitive Decline in AD
    FDG-PET by Voxel-Based Approaches
    Biomarkers to Predict the Rate of Cognitive Decline in AD
    SD-SSP PET Approaches
    Biomarkers to Predict the Rate of Cognitive Decline in AD
    Amyloid Imaging with [11C]PIB PET: PIB-PET
    Biomarkers to Predict the Rate of Cognitive Decline in AD
    Amyloid Imaging with [11C]PIB PET: PIB Positivity
    Biomarkers to Predict the Rate of Cognitive Decline in AD
    Amyloid Imaging with AV-45
    Drug Development
    Value of Biochemical Markers in Drug Development
    Drug Development
    Biomarkers May Bridge the Gap between Animal Studies and Large Clinical Trials
    Drug Development
    Biomarkers to Monitor and Track Biochemical Drug Effects
    Drug Development
    Biomarkers and Biochemical Drug Effects
    Surrogate Markers as Clinical Endpoints
    Biomarkers as Surrogate Markers
    Surrogate Markers as Clinical Endpoints
    Surrogate Marker Use at This Point
    Passive Immunization
    Solanezumab: Preclinical Studies and Rationale
    Passive Immunization
    Solanezumab: First Human Clinical Study
    Passive Immunization
    Solanezumab: Phase II Trial - Examination
    Passive Immunization
    Solanezumab: Phase II Trial - Conclusion
    Passive Immunization
    Solanezumab Phase III
    Neuropathology
    Neurofibrillary Tangles
    Future Research Directions
    Update to Theory of AD Pathophysiology and Potential Drug Failures
    Neuropathology
    Neuroinflammation
    Neuropathology
    Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy (CAA)
    Neuropathology
    Granulovacuolar Degeneration and Neuropil Threads
    Treatment for Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in AD
    Overview of Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in AD
    Treatment for Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in AD
    Treatment of Psychosis and Agitation
    Treatment for Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in AD
    Clinical Antipsychotic Trials of Intervention Effectiveness - Alzheimers Disease (CATIE-AD)
    Treatment for Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in AD
    Risks versus Benefits of Antipsychotics in AD
    Treatment for Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in AD
    Treatment of Depression
    Treatment for Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in AD
    Treatment of Sleep Disturbances
    Introduction
    Disease Overview: Mortality
MS Timeline
Etiology
Environmental Factors
Infectiou...
    Introduction
    Disease Overview: Mortality
    Introduction
    History: MS Timeline
    Introduction
    Etiology
    Introduction
    Etiology: Environmental Factors
    Introduction
    Etiology: Infectious Factors
    Introduction
    Etiology: Genetic Factors
    Introduction
    Etiology: Genetic Factors
    Introduction
    Etiology: Genetic Factors
    Introduction
    Etiology: Genetic Factors
    Introduction
    Etiology: Role of the Immune System
    Introduction
    Disease Overview: Definition
    Introduction
    Disease Overview: Clinical Presentation
    Introduction
    Disease Overview: Progression
    Introduction
    Disease Overview: Quality of Life (QOL)
    Introduction
    Epidemiology
    Introduction
    Epidemiology: Age of Onset
    Introduction
    Epidemiology: Sex Distribution
    Introduction
    Epidemiology: Geographical and Racial Distribution
    Classification
    Types of MS: Progressive-Relapsing MS (PRMS)
    Classification
    Classification Summary: Summary
    Classification
    Classification Overview: Relapses
    Classification
    Classification Overview: Symptom Worsening
    Classification
    Classification Overview: Relapses Vary
    Classification
    Types of MS: Classification of MS
    Classification
    Types of MS: Clinical Isolated Syndrome (CIS)
    Classification
    Types of MS: Relapsing-Remitting MS (RRMS)
    Classification
    Types of MS: Primary-Progressive MS (PPMS)
    Classification
    Types of MS: Secondary-Progressive MS (SPMS)
    Signs and Symptoms
    Signs and Symptoms Overview: Impact on the Patient
    Signs and Symptoms
    Damage to Specific CNS Regions
    Signs and Symptoms
    Interactive Exercises: Patient Reports
    Signs and Symptoms
    Signs and Symptoms Summary: Summary
    Diagnosis
    Overview: The Challenge of Diagnosis
    Diagnosis
    Physical Examination: Motor
    Diagnosis
    Diagnostic Testing: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
    Diagnosis
    Diagnostic Testing: MRI Parameters
    Diagnosis
    Diagnostic Testing: Gadolinium (Gd) Contrast Agents
    Diagnosis
    Diagnostic Testing: Positive MRI
    Diagnosis
    Diagnostic Testing: Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)
    Diagnosis
    Diagnostic Testing: CSF Findings in MS
    Diagnosis
    Diagnostic Testing: Evoked Potentials (EPs)
    Diagnosis
    Diagnostic Testing Summary and Sensitivity
    Diagnosis
    Approaches to Diagnosis: Red Flag Positives/Negatives
    Diagnosis
    Approaches to Diagnosis: McDonald Diagnostic Criteria for MS
    Diagnosis
    Approaches to Diagnosis: Summary
    Diagnosis
    Overview: Diagnostic Testing
    Diagnosis
    History: Presenting Symptoms in MS Patients
    Diagnosis
    Physical Examination: Somatosensory
    Diagnosis
    Physical Examination: Visual
    Prognosis
    Prognostic Factors: First Interattack Interval
    Prognosis
    Prognostic Factors: Summary of Prognostic Factors
    Prognosis
    Mortality and MS
    Prognosis
    Emerging Prognostic Indicators: MRI
    Prognosis
    Emerging Prognostic Indicators: Biomarkers
    Prognosis
    Overview: The Prognosis is Variable
    Prognosis
    Clinical Course
    Prognosis
    Clinical Scoring Systems: EDSS Limitations
    Prognosis
    Prognostic Factors: Initial Disease Course
    Prognosis
    Prognostic Factors: Symptoms at Onset
    Pathophysiology
    Immunopathophysiology: Myelin-Reactive T Cells
    Pathophysiology
    Immunopathophysiology: T Cell Initiation of MS - Blood Brain Barrier
    Pathophysiology
    Immunopathophysiology: B Cells and Autoantibodies in Disease Progression
    Pathophysiology
    Immunopathophysiology: Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)
    Pathophysiology
    Epitope Spreading
    Pathophysiology
    Immunopathophysiology: Microglia
    Pathophysiology
    Processes
    Pathophysiology
    Overview: Pathogenesis
    Pathophysiology
    Anatomical Pathophysiology: Plaques - Pathology
    Pathophysiology
    Anatomical Pathophysiology: Plaques Histology
    Pathophysiology
    Anatomical Pathophysiology: Histological Patterns
    Pathophysiology
    Anatomical Pathophysiology: Axon Damage and Neurodegeneration
    Pathophysiology
    Anatomical Pathophysiology: Cortical Demyelination
    Pathophysiology
    Immunopathophysiology: Autoimmune Disease
    Pathophysiology
    Immunopathophysiology: T Cell Initiation of MS
    Current Therapies
    Overview: Current Therapies for MS
    Current Therapies
    Treatment of Acute Relapses: Severe Relapses:  Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (TPE)
    Current Therapies
    Hormonal Therapies
    Current Therapies
    Anti-Infective Agents
    Current Therapies
    Disease Modifying Therapy (DMT): Goals of Disease Modifying Therapy (DMT)
    Current Therapies
    Disease Modifying Therapy (DMT): Rationale for Early Treatment
    Current Therapies
    Disease Modifying Therapy (DMT): Disease Modifying Therapies (DMTs)  Summary
    Current Therapies
    Intensive Immune Suppression: Chemotherapeutic Agents
    Current Therapies
    Intensive Immune Suppression: Cell Therapy
    Current Therapies
    Treatment of Acute Relapses
    Emerging Hypotheses on Treatment
    Neurodegeneration: Cell Therapy
    Emerging Hypotheses on Treatment
    Neurodegeneration: Human Stem Cells
    Emerging Hypotheses on Treatment
    Neurodegeneration Concepts: Summary
    Emerging Hypotheses on Treatment
    Genetic Concepts: MS Genomics
    Emerging Hypotheses on Treatment
    Genetic Concepts: Interleukin Receptors
    Emerging Hypotheses on Treatment
    Genetic Concepts: Other Genes Potentially Involved in MS
    Emerging Hypotheses on Treatment
    Genetic Concepts: Chances for Success
    Emerging Hypotheses on Treatment
    Immunological Concepts: Emerging Hypotheses on Treatment
    Emerging Hypotheses on Treatment
    Immunological Concepts: Vaccines
    Emerging Hypotheses on Treatment
    Immunological Concepts: Oral Immune-Modulating Drugs
    Emerging Hypotheses on Treatment
    Immunological Concepts: Monoclonal Antibodies
    Emerging Hypotheses on Treatment
    Immunological Concepts: Summary
    Emerging Hypotheses on Treatment
    Neurodegeneration
    Emerging Hypotheses on Treatment
    Neurodegeneration: Indirect Neuroprotection
    Advancing Technologies
    Biomarkers: Disease Process-Specific Biomarkers
    Advancing Technologies
    Biomarkers: Inflammation Biomarkers
    Advancing Technologies
    Biomarkers: Neurodegenerative Biomarkers
    Advancing Technologies
    Biomarkers: Treatment Related Biomarkers
    Advancing Technologies
    Biomarkers: Conclusion
    Advancing Technologies
    Advanced Imaging Techniques Used in MS
    Advancing Technologies
    Advanced Imaging Techniques: Magnetization Transfer Imaging (MTI)
    Advancing Technologies
    Advanced Imaging Techniques: Diffusion-Weighted Imaging (DWI)
    Advancing Technologies
    Advanced Imaging Techniques: Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS)
    Advancing Technologies
    Advanced Imaging Techniques: Functional MRI (fMRI)
    Advancing Technologies
    Advanced Imaging Techniques: Ultra-High Field MRI
    Advancing Technologies
    Biomarkers Overview
    Signs and Symptoms
    Signs and Symptoms Overview: Impact on the Patient
Damage to Specific CNS Regions
Damage t...
    Pathophysiology
    Immunopathophysiology: Myelin-Reactive T Cells
Immunopathophysiology: T Cell Initiation of MS -...
    Advancing Technologies
    Biomarkers: Disease Process-Specific Biomarkers
Biomarkers: Inflammation Biomarkers
Biomar...
    BED Disease State
    Metabolic Syndrome and Metabolic Risk Factors
    Introduction: MRI Basics
    MRI Imaging
    Physical Principles of MRI
    Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR)
    Conventional MRI
    Overview
    Conventional MRI Techniques
    T2-Weighted MR Image
    Conventional MRI Techniques
    Gadolinium-Enhanced T1 MR Image
    Conventional MRI Techniques
    Fluid-Attenuated Inversion Recovery (FLAIR)
    Non-Conventional MRI: Diffusion-Weighted Imaging (DWI)
    Diffusion-Weighted MRI (DWI)
    Non-Conventional MRI: Magnetic Transfer Image/Ratio (MTI/MTR)
    Magnetic Transfer (MT) Technique
    Non-Conventional MRI: Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS)
    Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS)
    Non-Conventional MRI: Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS)
    MRS and Lesion Type
    Summary
    Summary: MRI Imaging
    Physical Principles of MRI
    Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR)
    Physical Principles of MRI
    Signal Intensity Determines MR Image
    Normal ARC Function
    Control of Energy Homeostasis
The Weight Control Circuit
Monoamines
Obesity
    Normal ARC Function
    Control of Energy Homeostasis
    Normal ARC Function
    The Weight Control Circuit
    Normal ARC Function
    Monoamines
    Normal ARC Function
    Obesity
    Introduction: Diagnosis and Prognosis of MS
    The Diagnosis of MS
    Physical Exam
    Physical Examination: Visual
    Welcome: MRI Basics
    Welcome: Brain Imaging
    Introduction to MRI Basics
    Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR): Relaxation
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR): Longitudinal Rel...
    Introduction to MRI Basics
    Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR): Relaxation
    Disease Overview: Multiple Sclerosis
    Clinical Presentation
    Etiology of Multiple Sclerosis
    Infectious Factors
    Disease Overview: Multiple Sclerosis
    Progression
Quality of Life (QOL)
    Disease Overview: Multiple Sclerosis
    Progression
    Disease Overview: Multiple Sclerosis
    Quality of Life (QOL)
    Epidemiology
    Multiple Sclerosis: Important Points
    Etiology of Multiple Sclerosis
    Cause of Multiple Sclerosis
Environmental Factors
    Etiology of Multiple Sclerosis
    Genetic Factors: MS Concordance
Genetic Factors: Major Histocompatibility Complex II (MHCII)
    Etiology of Multiple Sclerosis
    Genetic Factors: MS Concordance
Genetic Factors: Major Histocompatibility Complex II (MHCII)
    Etiology of Multiple Sclerosis
    Genetic Factors: MS Concordance
    Etiology of Multiple Sclerosis
    Genetic Factors: Major Histocompatibility Complex II (MHCII)
    Etiology of Multiple Sclerosis
    Genetic Factors: Complex Interactions
    Etiology of Multiple Sclerosis
    Role of the Immune System
    Epidemiology
    Multiple Sclerosis: Important Points
Age of Onset
Sex Distribution
Geographical and R...
    Etiology of Multiple Sclerosis
    Cause of Multiple Sclerosis
    Etiology of Multiple Sclerosis
    Environmental Factors
    Epidemiology
    Age of Onset
    Epidemiology
    Sex Distribution
    Epidemiology
    Geographical and Racial Distribution
    Epidemiology
    Mortality
    Summary: History of Multiple Sclerosis
    Multiple Sclerosis: Summary
    Introduction: The Nervous System
    Welcome to the Nervous System
    The Nervous System
    The Central Nervous System (CNS)
The CNS: Brain
    The Nervous System
    The Central Nervous System (CNS)
    The Nervous System
    The CNS: Brain
    The Nervous System
    The Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
    Neurons: Structure
    What is the difference between a neuron and a nerve?
    Neurons: Action Potential
    Action Potential
Action Potential: Role of Calcium Ions and Neurotransmitters
    Neurons: Action Potential
    Action Potential
    Neurons: Action Potential
    Action Potential: Role of Calcium Ions and Neurotransmitters
    Myelin
    Myelin
    Myelinated Neurons
    Tracts
Axonal Transection
    Myelinated Neurons
    Tracts
    Myelinated Neurons
    Axonal Transection
    Myelination
    What is Myelination?
Microglia
Glial Cells
    Myelination
    What is Myelination?
    Myelination
    Microglia
    Myelination
    Glial Cells
    Myelination
    Astrocytes
Oligodendrocytes
Myelin in the Peripheral Nervous System
Neurotrophins
    Myelination
    Astrocytes
    Myelination
    Oligodendrocytes
    Myelination
    Myelin in the Peripheral Nervous System
    Myelination
    Neurotrophins
    Myelination
    Beneficial Effects of Inflammation
Remission and Restoration of Nerve Impulses
    Myelination
    Beneficial Effects of Inflammation
    Myelination
    Remission and Restoration of Nerve Impulses
    The Blood-Brain Barrier
    MS Disease Process
    Summary: The Nervous System
    The Nervous System: Summary
    Introduction: MRI Basics
    MRI Imaging
    Pathogenesis and Clinical Symptomology MS: Introduction
    Pathology of MS
    Introduction: MRI Basics
    MRI System Components
    Pathogenesis and Clinical Symptomology MS: Introduction
    Pathology-Anatomic
    Pathogenesis and Clinical Symptomology MS: Introduction
    Plaques - Histology
    Pathogenesis and Clinical Symptomology MS: Introduction
    Axon Damage and Neurodegeneration
    Pathogenesis and Clinical Symptomology MS: Introduction
    Summary of Pathophysiology of MS
    Animal Models of MS
    Animal Models of MS
    Animal Models of MS
    TMEV Infection Model
    Animal Models of MS
    Cuprizone Mouse Model
    Signs and Symptoms
    Impact on the Patient
    Signs and Symptoms
    Damage to Specific CNS Regions
    Signs and Symptoms
    Patient Reports
    Classification
    Relapses
    Classification
    Symptom Worsening
    Classification of MS
    Classification: Summary
    Summary: Pathogenesis and Clinical Symptomology MS
    Pathophysiology of MS
    Patient History
    Presenting Symptoms in MS Patients
    Physical Exam
    Physical Examination: Somatosensory
    Diagnostic Testing: MRI
    Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
    Diagnostic Testing: MRI
    MRI Parameters
    Diagnostic Testing: MRI
    Gadolinium (Gd) Contrast Agents
Positive MRI
    Diagnostic Testing: MRI
    Gadolinium (Gd) Contrast Agents
    Diagnostic Testing: MRI
    Positive MRI
    Diagnostic Testing: Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)
    Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)
CSF Findings in MS
    Diagnostic Testing: Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)
    Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)
    Diagnostic Testing: Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)
    CSF Findings in MS
    Diagnostic Testing: Evoked Potentials
    Evoked Potentials (EPs)
    Diagnostic Criteria
    The Poster Criteria for MS Diagnosis
    Diagnostic Criteria
    McDonald Diagnostic Criteria for MS
    Diagnostic Criteria
    2010 Update to McDonald Diagnostic Criteria
    Diagnostic Criteria
    Different Classification Criteria
    Clinical Scoring Systems and Prognosis
    The Prognosis Is Variable
Clinical Course
    Differential Diagnosis
    Differential Diagnosis
    Differential Diagnosis
    Differential Diagnosis: Other Diseases that Share Some MS Features
    Clinical Scoring Systems and Prognosis
    The Prognosis Is Variable
    Clinical Scoring Systems and Prognosis
    Clinical Course
    Clinical Scoring Systems and Prognosis
    EDSS Limitations
    Clinical Scoring Systems and Prognosis
    Cognitive Dysfunction Assessment
    Prognostic Factors
    Initial Disease Course
    Prognostic Factors
    Symptoms at Onset
Recovery from First Attack
First Interattack Interval
Summary of Pr...
    Prognostic Factors
    Symptoms at Onset
    Prognostic Factors
    Recovery from First Attack
    Prognostic Factors
    First Interattack Interval
    Prognostic Factors
    Summary of Prognostic Factors
    Prognostic Factors
    Predicting the Course of MS
Infections
Stress
Elevated Body Temperature
Mortalit...
    Prognostic Factors
    Predicting the Course of MS
    Prognostic Factors
    Infections
    Prognostic Factors
    Stress
    Prognostic Factors
    Elevated Body Temperature
    Prognostic Factors
    Mortality and MS
    Prognostic Factors
    Pregnancy
    Biomarkers
    The Need for Biomarkers
Characteristics of an Ideal Biomarker
    Biomarkers
    The Need for Biomarkers
    Biomarkers
    Characteristics of an Ideal Biomarker
    Biomarkers
    Definition of a Biomarker
    Biomarkers
    Examples of Current Biomarkers
Candidate Biomarkers
    Biomarkers
    Examples of Current Biomarkers
    Biomarkers
    Candidate Biomarkers
    Biomarkers
    Candidate Biomarkers by Disease Stage
    Introduction to MRI Basics
    Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR): Longitudinal Relaxation
    Introduction to MRI Basics
    MRI Imaging Goals and Requirements
Image in Any Plane
    Introduction to MRI Basics
    MRI Imaging Goals and Requirements
    Introduction to MRI Basics
    MRI Imaging
    Introduction to MRI Basics
    Image in Any Plane
    Introduction to MRI Basics
    Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR): Introduction
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR): Nuclear Magnet...
    Introduction to MRI Basics
    Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR): Introduction
    Introduction to MRI Basics
    Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR): Nuclear Magnetism and Magnetic Field
    Introduction to MRI Basics
    Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR): Nuclear Spin
    Introduction to MRI Basics
    Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR): Protons and Energy States
    Introduction to MRI Basics
    Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR): Magnetization
    Introduction to MRI Basics
    Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR): Transverse Relaxation
    Physical Principles of MRI
    MRI System Components
MRI Magnetic Field Strength
    Physical Principles of MRI
    MRI System Components
    Physical Principles of MRI
    MRI Magnetic Field Strength
    Conventional MRI: Basic T1 and T2 MR Images
    Conventional MRI: Overview
    Conventional MRI: Basic T1 and T2 MR Images
    Conventional MRI: Overview
Signal Intensity Determines MR Image
Contrast on the MR Image
    Conventional MRI: Basic T1 and T2 MR Images
    Signal Intensity Determines MR Image
    Conventional MRI: Basic T1 and T2 MR Images
    Contrast on the MR Image
    Conventional MRI: Basic T1 and T2 MR Images
    T1-Weighted MR Image: Image Acquisition
    Conventional MRI: Basic T1 and T2 MR Images
    T1-Weighted MR Image: Image Characteristics
Natural History of a New Lesion
Natural Histor...
    Conventional MRI: Basic T1 and T2 MR Images
    T1-Weighted MR Image: Image Characteristics
    Conventional MRI: Basic T1 and T2 MR Images
    Natural History of a New Lesion
    Conventional MRI: Basic T1 and T2 MR Images
    Natural History of Lesions
    Conventional MRI: Basic T1 and T2 MR Images
    T1-Weighted MR Image: Image Characteristics (Acute vs. Chronic Black Holes)
    Conventional MRI: Basic T1 and T2 MR Images
    Gadolinium-Enhanced MR Image
    Conventional MRI: Basic T1 and T2 MR Images
    T2-Weighted MR Image: Image Acquisition
    Conventional MRI: Basic T1 and T2 MR Images
    T2 Weighted MR Image: Image Characteristics
    Conventional MRI: Basic T1 and T2 MR Images
    Fluid Attenuated Inversion Recovery (FLAIR)
Fluid Attenuated Inversion Recovery (FLAIR): Disadv...
    Conventional MRI: Basic T1 and T2 MR Images
    Fluid Attenuated Inversion Recovery (FLAIR)
    Conventional MRI: Basic T1 and T2 MR Images
    Fluid Attenuated Inversion Recovery (FLAIR): Disadvantages
    Non-Conventional MRI - Chronic T1-Weighted MRI
    Non-Conventional MRI
Chronic T1-Weighted MRI
    Non-Conventional MRI - Chronic T1-Weighted MRI
    Non-Conventional MRI
    Non-Conventional MRI - Chronic T1-Weighted MRI
    Chronic T1-Weighted MRI
    Non-Conventional MRI - Diffusion-Weighted Imaging (DWI)
    Diffusion-Weighted MRI (DWI)
Diffusion-Weighted MRI (DWI): Image Acquisition
Diffusion-Wei...
    Non-Conventional MRI - Diffusion-Weighted Imaging (DWI)
    Diffusion-Weighted MRI (DWI)
    Non-Conventional MRI - Diffusion-Weighted Imaging (DWI)
    Diffusion-Weighted MRI (DWI): Image Acquisition
    Non-Conventional MRI - Diffusion-Weighted Imaging (DWI)
    Diffusion-Weighted MRI (DWI): Image Characteristics
    Non-Conventional MRI - Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS)
    Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS)
    Non-Conventional MRI - Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS)
    Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS): Image Characteristics
Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (M...
    Non-Conventional MRI - Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS)
    Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS): Image Characteristics
    Non-Conventional MRI - Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS)
    Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS): Image Acquisition
    Non-Conventional MRI - Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS)
    MRS Limitations
    Non-Conventional MRI - Magnetic Transfer Image/Ratio (MTI/MTR)
    Magnetic Transfer Technique
Magnetic Transfer Technique: Image Characteristics
    Non-Conventional MRI - Magnetic Transfer Image/Ratio (MTI/MTR)
    Magnetic Transfer Technique
    Non-Conventional MRI - Magnetic Transfer Image/Ratio (MTI/MTR)
    Magnetic Transfer Technique: Image Characteristics
    Non-Conventional MRI - Brain Volume Assessment (Volumetric MRI)
    Brain Volume Assessment
Brain Volume Assessment: Challenges
Brain Volume Assessment: Impro...
    Non-Conventional MRI - Brain Volume Assessment (Volumetric MRI)
    Brain Volume Assessment
    Non-Conventional MRI - Brain Volume Assessment (Volumetric MRI)
    Brain Volume Assessment: Challenges
    Non-Conventional MRI - Brain Volume Assessment (Volumetric MRI)
    Brain Volume Assessment: Improvement in Registration
    Summary: MRI Basics
    Summary: MRI Basics
    Welcome: Oral Therapies
    Pharmacokinetics
    Introduction to PK
    Drug Concentration at Target Site
Different Types of Drug Molecules
Pharmacokinetics vs. P...
    Introduction to PK
    Drug Concentration at Target Site
    Introduction to PK
    Different Types of Drug Molecules
    Introduction to PK
    Pharmacokinetics vs. Pharmacodynamics
    Introduction to PK
    Pharmacokinetics: Patient Characteristics
    Pharmacokinetics: Absorption
    ADME
What is Drug Absorption?
Factors that Affect Absorption
Factors that Affect Abso...
    Pharmacokinetics: Absorption
    ADME
    Pharmacokinetics: Absorption
    What is Drug Absorption?
    Pharmacokinetics: Absorption
    Factors that Affect Absorption
Factors that Affect Absorption: Drug Properties
Factors tha...
    Pharmacokinetics: Absorption
    Factors that Affect Absorption
    Pharmacokinetics: Absorption
    Factors that Affect Absorption: Drug Properties
    Pharmacokinetics: Absorption
    Factors that Affect Absorption: Formulation
    Pharmacokinetics: Absorption
    Factors that Affect Absorption: Route of Administration
    Pharmacokinetics: Absorption
    Bioavailability
    Pharmacokinetics: Absorption
    Low Bioavailability
    Pharmacokinetics: Absorption
    Assessment of Bioavailability
    Pharmacokinetics: Distribution
    Distribution
Volume of Distribution: Vd Uses
Volume of Distribution: Plasma Protein Bindin...
    Pharmacokinetics: Distribution
    Distribution
    Pharmacokinetics: Distribution
    Volume of Distribution: Vd Uses
Volume of Distribution: Plasma Protein Binding
Volume of D...
    Pharmacokinetics: Distribution
    Volume of Distribution: Vd Uses
    Pharmacokinetics: Distribution
    Volume of Distribution: Plasma Protein Binding
    Pharmacokinetics: Distribution
    Volume of Distribution: Blood Brain Barrier Considerations
    Pharmacokinetics: Metabolism
    Drug Clearance (Elimination)
Plasma Half Life (t¼)
Prodrugs and Active Metabolites
...
    Pharmacokinetics: Metabolism
    Drug Clearance (Elimination)
    Pharmacokinetics: Metabolism
    Plasma Half Life (t¼)
    Pharmacokinetics: Metabolism
    Prodrugs and Active Metabolites
    Pharmacokinetics: Metabolism
    Phase 1 and 2 Metabolism
    Pharmacokinetics: Excretion
    Excretion and Clearance
Renal Elimination
    Pharmacokinetics: Excretion
    Excretion and Clearance
    Pharmacokinetics: Excretion
    Renal Elimination
    Monitoring
    Compliance Toxicities
Patient Compliance
Toxicity
    Monitoring
    Compliance Toxicities
    Monitoring
    Patient Compliance
    Monitoring
    Toxicity
    Monitoring
    Other Laboratory Values: CBC, RBC, WCB, Platelets
    Monitoring
    Other Laboratory Values: Hepatic Function and Inflammation
    Summary: Oral Therapies
    Summary: Oral Therapies
    Welcome
    Welcome to the Patient Experience
    Symptoms: Diagnosis
    Lesions Visible on MRI
    Engagement: Management
    Diagnosis: Engagement
    Engagement: Management
    Mortality
Quality of Life (QOL)
Sources of Information and Assistance: Non-profit Organiza...
    Engagement: Management
    Mortality
    Engagement: Management
    Quality of Life (QOL)
    Engagement: Management
    Sources of Information and Assistance: Non-profit Organizations
Sources of Information and Assi...
    Engagement: Management
    Sources of Information and Assistance: Non-profit Organizations
    Engagement: Management
    Sources of Information and Assistance: Pharmaceutical Companies
    Engagement: Management
    Paying for therapy: Cost
Paying for Therapy: Insurance
    Engagement: Management
    Paying for therapy: Cost
    Engagement: Management
    Paying for Therapy: Insurance
    Hypothetical Case
    Hypothetical Case
    Multiple Sclerosis
    MS Pathophysiology
    Assessment of Bioavailability
    AUC, Cmax, Tmax, Plasma Half-Life, Clearance
    Hepatic Impairment
    Liver Disease
    Warnings and Precautions: Bone Marrow Effects
    Complete Blood Count (CBC)
    Use in Pregnancy
    Classification of Drugs
    Clinical Studies
    Relapsing-Remitting MS (RRMS), Secondary-Progressive MS (SPMS)
    Welcome
    Welcome
    Brain Volume Assessment (Volumetric MRI)
    Brain Volume Assessment
    Conventional MRI
    T1-Weighted MR Image
    Conventional MRI Techniques
    Gd-Enhanced T1 and the Natural History of a New Lesion
    Introduction
    Introduction
    Treatment Strategies
    Disease-Modifying Therapies
    Treatment Strategies
    Immunosuppression vs. Immunomodulating
    Approved Parenteral Treatments for Multiple Sclerosis
    Approved Parenteral Therapies for RRMS
    Approved Parenteral Treatments for Multiple Sclerosis
    Approved Parenteral Therapies for RRMS: Avonex
    Approved Parenteral Treatments for Multiple Sclerosis
    Approved Parenteral Therapies for RRMS: Betaseron
    Approved Parenteral Treatments for Multiple Sclerosis
    Approved Parenteral Therapies for RRMS: Extavia
    Approved Parenteral Treatments for Multiple Sclerosis
    Approved Parenteral Therapies for RRMS: Natalizumab (Tysabri, IV)
    Approved Parenteral Treatments for Multiple Sclerosis
    Additional Therapeutic Approaches
    Approved Oral Treatments for Multiple Sclerosis
    Approved Oral Treatments for Multiple Sclerosis
    Approved Oral Treatments for Multiple Sclerosis
    Approved Oral Treatments for Multiple Sclerosis: Gilenya
    Approved Oral Treatments for Multiple Sclerosis
    Approved Oral Treatments for Multiple Sclerosis: Aubagio
    Approved Oral Treatments for Multiple Sclerosis
    Approved Oral Treatments for Multiple Sclerosis: Tecfidera
    Intensive Immune Suppression
    Intensive Immune Suppression for Non-Responders
    Symptomatic Therapies
    Treatment of Acute Relapses
    Symptomatic Therapies
    Severe Relapses
    Symptomatic Therapies
    Symptomatic Therapies
    Summary
    Summary: Goals of Disease Modifying Therapy (DMT)
    Introduction: Opioids and Pain Management
    Introduction: Opioids and Pain Management
    Learning Objectives
    Learning Objectives
    Types of Pain
    Types of Pain
    Nociceptive versus Neuropathic Pain
    Nociceptive versus Neuropathic Pain
    Nociceptive versus Neuropathic Pain
    Neuropathic Pain
    Acute versus Chronic Pain
    Acute versus Chronic Pain and Pain Pathways
    Opioids and Opioid Receptors
    Opioids and Opioid Receptors: Opioid Peptides
    Opioids and Opioid Receptors
    Opioids and Opioid Receptors: G-Protein Coupled Receptors
    Opioids and Opioid Receptors
    Opioids and Opioid Receptors Classes and Subtypes
    Opioids and Opioid Receptors
    Opioids and Opioid Receptors
    Mechanism of Action
    Mechanism of Action
    Effects of Opioids
    Effects of Opioids
    Clinical Use of Opioids and Pain Classification and Current Guidelines
    Clinical Use of Opioids and Pain Classification and Current Guidelines
    Clinical Use of Opioids
    Clinical Use of Opioids
    Specific Compounds
    Naturally Occurring Opioids
    Clinical Use of Opioids
    Specific Compounds: Heroin
    Clinical Use of Opioids
    Semisynthetic Specific Compounds
    Clinical Use of Opioids
    Specific Synthetic Compounds
    Summary: Opioids and Pain Management
    Summary: Opioids and Pain Management
    Introduction: Opioid Dependence and Addiction
    Opioid Dependence and Addiction
    Introduction: Opioid Dependence and Addiction
    Learning Objectives: Opioid Dependence and Addiction
    Epidemiology
    Illicit Drug Use
    Epidemiology
    Epidemiology
    Epidemiology
    Opioid-Related Emergency Room Visits
    Epidemiology
    Risk Factors
    Epidemiology
    Emotional, Financial, and Social Costs
    Epidemiology
    Complications
    Diagnosis and Primary Prevention
    Diagnosis and Primary Prevention
    Diagnosis and Primary Prevention
    Diagnostic Components and Patient History
    Epidemiology
    Epidemiology
    Diagnosis and Primary Prevention
    Diagnostic Components and Clinical Examination
    Diagnosis and Primary Prevention
    Primary Prevention
    Diagnosis and Primary Prevention
    Primary Prevention and Patients with Chronic Pain
    Neurobiology of Addiction and Withdrawal
    Neurobiology of Addiction and Withdrawal
    Neurobiology of Addiction and Withdrawal
    Neurobiology of Reward
    Neurobiology of Addiction and Withdrawal
    Addiction, Tolerance, and Withdrawal
    Neurobiology of Addiction and Withdrawal
    RADARS System
    Strategies of Abuse-Deterrent Opioids
    Strategies of Abuse-Deterrent Opioids
    Strategies of Abuse-Deterrent Opioids
    Potential for Abuse
    Strategies of Abuse - Deterrent Opioids
    Strategies of Abuse-Deterrence
    Strategies of Abuse-Deterrent Opioids
    Strategies of Abuse-Deterrent Opioids
    Strategies of Abuse-Deterrent Opioids
    Current Status and Challenges
    Summary: Opioid Dependence and Addiction
    Summary: Opioid Dependence and Addiction
    BED Disease State
    Diagnostic Criteria,  Disease Onset, and Clinical Course
    Binge Eating Disorder (BED) Disease State
    Binge Eating Disorder (BED) Disease State
    Opioid Addiction Treatment
    Opioid Addiction Treatment
    Opioid Addiction Treatment
    Learning Objectives
    Problem Recognition
    Problem Recognition
    Problem Recognition
    Transtheoretical Model
    Problem Recognition
    Assessment Tools
    Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000
    Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000
    Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000
    DEA Controlled Substance Schedules
    Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000
    Criteria and Physician Qualification
    Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000
    Waiver Qualification
    Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000
    Patient Limits on Treatment
    Treatment Goals and Strategies
    Treatment Goals and Strategies
    Treatment Goals and Strategies
    Abstinence and Medication-Assisted Treatment
    Treatment Goals and Strategies
    Phases of Treatment
    Treaters and Payers
    Treaters and Payers
    Treaters and Payers
    Physician Categories
    Treaters and Payers
    Patient Categories
    Treaters and Payers
    Treatment Settings
    Treaters and Payers
    Distribution of Medication
    Treatment Options
    Treatment Options
    Treatment Options
    Psychosocial Interventions
    Treatment Options
    Non-Pharmaceutical Options
    Treatment Options
    Pharmaceuticals
    Treatment Options
    Specific Agents
    Treatment Options
    Specific Agents: Buprenorphine
    Treatment Options
    Characteristics of Methadone vs. Buprenorphine/Naloxone
    Unmet Need and Discontinuation
    Unmet Need and Discontinuation
    Unmet Need and Discontinuation
    Treatment Challenges and Patient Concerns
    Summary: Opioid Addiction Treatment
    Summary: Opioid Addiction Treatment
    Unmet Needs
    Unmet Needs
    BED Disease State
    Diagnostic Criteria
    BED Disease State
    Disease Onset and Clinical Course
    BED Disease State
    Clinical Features and Complications Associated with Eating Disorders
    BED Disease State
    Metabolic Syndrome Components: Dyslipidemia, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes
    BED Disease State
    Potential Complications
    Epidemiology
    Incidence and Prevalence
    Epidemiology
    Demographics
    Diagnosis
    Diagnosing BED
    Diagnosis
    Diagnosing BED: Challenges
    Diagnosis
    Diagnosing BED: BES, EDE, EDDS
    Diagnosis
    Differential Diagnosis and Common Comorbidities: Eating Disorders
    Diagnosis
    Differential Diagnosis and Common Comorbidities: Psychiatric Disorders
    Summary: Binge Eating Disorder (BED) Disease State
    Summary: Binge Eating Disorder (BED) Disease State
    Treatment Goals and Guidelines
    American Psychiatric Association (APA) Practice Guidelines
    Non-Pharmacologic Treatments
    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Guided Self-Help CBT (CBTgsh)
    Biological Basis of Binge Eating Disorder
    Biological Basis of Binge Eating Disorder
    Biology of Eating Behaviors
    Biology of Eating Behaviors
    Biology of Eating Behaviors
    Hunger and Energy Homeostasis
    Biology of Eating Behaviors
    Hormonal Control of Energy Homeostasis: Orexigenic and Anorexigenic
    Biology of Eating Behaviors
    Hormonal Control of Energy Homeostasis: Leptin
    Biology of Eating Behaviors
    Neuronal Control of Energy Homeostasis
    Biology of Eating Behaviors
    The Reward Circuit and Appetite Regulation
    BED Pathophysiology
    BED Pathophysiology
    BED Pathophysiology
    Impulsivity and Emotional Dysregulation
    BED Pathophysiology
    Dopamine Dysregulation and the Yale Food Addiction Scale
    BED Pathophysiology
    Dopamine Dysregulation: Genetic Factors
    BED Pathophysiology
    Mu-Opioid Signaling Dysfunction
    Currently Approved Therapies: Tysabri
    Currently Approved Therapies: Tysabri
    Biological Basis of Binge Eating Disorder
    Summary of Biological Basis of Binge Eating Disorder
    Current Treatment of Binge Eating Disorder (BED)
    Treatment Goals and Guidelines
    Treatment Goals and Guidelines
    Treatment Goals
    Non-Pharmacologic Treatments
    Non-Pharmacologic Treatments
    Non-Pharmacologic Treatments
    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Assessment of Body Shape and Weight
    Non-Pharmacologic Treatments
    Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
    Non-Pharmacologic Treatments
    Integrative Response Therapy (IRT)
    Non-Pharmacologic Treatments
    Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
    Pharmacologic Treatments
    Pharmacologic Treatments
    Pharmacologic Treatments
    Antidepressants
    Pharmacologic Treatments
    Anti-Obesity Agents
    Pharmacologic Treatments
    Rapid Response and Treatment Success
    Unmet Needs
    Disease Burden
    Unmet Needs
    Areas of Future Research
    Competitive Landscape
    Products Under Investigation
    Competitive Landscape
    Stimulants: Lisdexamfetamine/SPD489
    Competitive Landscape
    Stimulants: Methylphenidate
    Competitive Landscape
    Baclofen
    Competitive Landscape
    Zonisamide
    Competitive Landscape
    Ghrelin Modulation
    Current Treatment of Binge Eating Disorder (BED)
    Summary: Current Treatment of Binge Eating Disorder (BED)
    MS Therapies
    MS Therapies
    Multiple Sclerosis
    Learning Objectives
    Currently Approved Therapies: Interferon Beta
    Currently Approved Therapies: Interferon Beta (IFN beta)
    Currently Approved Therapies: Tysabri
    Pivotal Trials
    Currently Approved Therapies: Gilenya
    Gilenya
    Currently Approved Therapies: Novantrone
    Aubagio
    Currently Approved Therapies: Tecfidera
    Pivotal Trials CONFIRM (Study 2 in PI)
    Currently Approved Therapies: Tecfidera
    Tecfidera Safety (as compiled for PI)
    Summary of Approved Therapies
    Proposed Mechanism of Action Summary
    Summary of Approved Therapies
    Efficacy of Approved Multiple Sclerosis Therapies
    Emerging Therapies
    Emerging Therapies
    Emerging Therapies
    Emerging Therapies Overview
    Emerging Therapies
    Emerging Therapies: Alemtuzumab
    Emerging Therapies
    Emerging Therapies: Ocrelizumab
    Emerging Therapies
    Emerging Therapies: Peginterferon beta-1a
    Emerging Therapies
    NU100
    Signs and Symptoms
    Patient Reports
    Screening Instruments
    Screening Pregnant Women
    Screening Instruments
    Selecting a Delivery Method
    Screening Instruments
    AUDIT and AUDIT-C for General Screening
    Screening Instruments
    Define Typical Alcoholic Beverage
    Screening Instruments
    AUDIT Screen Use Guidelines
    Screening Instruments
    Personnel, Settings and Groups Considered Appropriate for a Screening Programme Using the AUDIT
    Screening Instruments
    Center for Disease Control Guidelines (CDC)
    Risk Factors
    Who's at Risk for Having Children with FASD?
    Screening Instruments
    Screening Pregnant Women
Selecting a Delivery Method
AUDIT and AUDIT-C for General Screeni...
    Screening Instruments
    Screening Instruments
    Risk Factors
    Risk Factors Based on Study Population
    Overcoming Barriers
    Barriers to Identifying Women at Risk
    Overcoming Barriers
    Barriers to Identifying Women at Risk
Overcoming Barriers to Risk Assessment
Acceptance of...
    Overcoming Barriers
    Overcoming Barriers to Risk Assessment
    Overcoming Barriers
    Acceptance of Routine Screening
    Risk Factors
    Alcohol Use Among Women of Childbearing Age
    Risk Factors
    Who's at Risk for Having Children with FASD?
Risk Factors Based on Study Population
In...
    Risk Factors
    Alcoholism
    Risk Factors
    High Risk Patients
    Screening Instruments
    Choosing a Screening Instrument
    Screening Instruments
    Target Drinkers
    Screening Instruments
    Explain Purpose of AUDIT Screening
    Screening Instruments
    AUDIT Screening Instrument
    Screening Instruments
    Scoring and Interpretation
    Screening Instruments
    Screening Success
    Reimbursement
    Billing for Preventive Services
Preventive Medicine
Billing for Using a Risk Assessment In...
    Reimbursement
    Billing for Preventive Services
    Reimbursement
    Preventive Medicine
    Fetal Alcohol Spectrum
    Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) Alcohol Effects
    Fetal Alcohol Spectrum
    Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
    Team Roles
    Staff Participation
    Reporting
    Program Efficacy: Alcohol Screening
Program Efficacy: Prevention of Alcohol Exposed Pregnancies
    Reporting
    Program Efficacy: Alcohol Screening
    Fetal Alcohol Spectrum
    Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders are Preventable
    Fetal Alcohol Spectrum
    Damage Due to Alcohol Exposure
    Reporting
    Program Efficacy: Prevention of Alcohol Exposed Pregnancies
    Legal Issues
    Legal Issues
    Reimbursement
    Billing for Using a Risk Assessment Instrument
    Reimbursement
    Medicaid Reimbursement for Alcohol Screening and Brief Intervention
    Summary: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
    Summary: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
    Fetal Alcohol Spectrum
    Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) Alcohol Effects
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
Fetal...
    Fetal Alcohol Spectrum
    Alcohol as Teratogen
    Fetal Alcohol Spectrum
    Alcohol Consumption During Pregnancy
    Fetal Alcohol Spectrum
    Economic Costs of FAS
    GABA Receptor Drugs
    Mechanism of Action
  
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