The Blurred Line Between RRMS and SPMS: Can Novel Tools Bring SPMS Diagnosis Into Focus?
This program will include a discussion of data that were presented in abstract form. These data should be considered preliminary until published in a peer-reviewed journal.
MS Subtypes and Clinical Course
Detecting Disease Activity
Characteristic Signs and Symptoms of SPMS
Detecting Progression to SPMS
Challenges in Detecting and Measuring Progression
Treatments and Indications for SPMS
Recent RCTs in SPMS
Defining Endpoints When Measuring Progression
Biomarkers in Use or Development in MS: Identifying or Predicting Progression
Focal Cord and Brain Lesions in RRMS and SPMS
Neurofilament Light Chain as a Marker of Progression
A Tool to Define SPMS: Lorscheider Tool
Clinical History for Detecting Progression
Web-Based MS Progression Discussion Tool
MS Progression Discussion Tool: Clinical Information to Input, Parts 1 and 2
MS Progression Discussion Tool: Clinical Information to Input, Parts 1, 2, and 3
Development Process for the Tool: Ability to Differentiate Between RRMS and SPMS
Using the Tool: Next Steps
Case 1: 45-Year-Old Policeman With Clear Signs of SPMS
Case 1: Quality of Life and Emotional State
Case 2: A 35-Year-Old Teacher
Case 2: Quality of Life and Emotional State
MS Progression Discussion Tool: Page 1, Patient and Disease Characteristics
Page 2, Signs and Symptoms
Page 3, Impact of Symptoms
MS Progression Discussion Tool: Page 4, Results
Practical Application of the Tool: Future Perspectives
Additional Considerations: Patient Feedback
Comparison With Other Tools in SPMS
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