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    Neurology Primer: The Nervous System

    Multiple Sclerosis

    Lysosomal Storage Disorders: Fabry Disease

    Lysosomal Storage Disorders: Hunter Syndrome

    Neurology Primer: Neuronal Circuits and Signaling

    Multiple Sclerosis: Diagnosis and Prognosis

    Schizophrenia: Treatments

    Stroke

    Schizophrenia

    Major Depressive Disorder: Treatment

    Major Depressive Disorder

    Neurology: Parkinson's Disease

    Neurology: Pain Process

    Neurology: Migraines

    Multiple Sclerosis: Patient Experience

    Rheumatoid Arthritis: Clinical Presentation and Assessment

    Alzheimer's Disease: Diagnostic Criteria

    Alzheimer's Disease: Therapeutic Approaches

    Multiple Sclerosis: History

    Multiple Sclerosis: Gaining Knowledge on Immunology

    Neurology: Lower Back Pain

    Binge Eating Disorder: Current Treatment

    Atherosclerosis: Pathophysiology

    Oncology: Multiple Myeloma

    Multiple Sclerosis: Treatments and Strategies

    Immunology: Therapeutic Immunology

    Lupus: Treatments

    Psoriasis: Biologics

    Anticoagulation: Health Economics and Outcomes Research

    Multiple Sclerosis: Pathogenesis and Clinical Symptomology

    Cardiovascular: Atrial Fibrillation Pathophysiology

    Stroke: State

    Cardiovascular: Atrial Fibrillation

    Lupus: Clinical Presentation

    Diabetes: Pathology of Complications

    Immunology: Autoimmune Disorders and Hypersensitivity

    Lysosomal Storage Disorders: Sanfilippo Syndrome

    Lysosomal Storage Disorders: Gaucher Disease

    Lysosomal Storage Disorders: Metachromatic Leukodystrophy

    Hepatology: Anatomy and Physiology of Liver and Overview of Liver Diseases

    Alzheimer's Disease: Epidemiology of Dementia

    Multiple Sclerosis: Treatment Strategies

    Genetics: Non-Mendelian

    Anticoagulation: Thienopyridines

    Anticoagulation: Treatments I

    Immunology: Immune System Pathology

    Alzheimer's Disease: Pathology

    Alzheimer's Disease: Treatment

    Alzheimer's Disease: Biomarkers

    Chronic Pain: Pathophysiology of Modulation

    Insomnia: GABA Mechanism of Action

    Chronic Pain: Overview

    Stroke: Annotated Studies

    Alzheimer's Disease: Pharmacoeconomic Impact

    Binge Eating Disorder

    Multiple Sclerosis: MRI Overview

    Obesity: Drug Effects

    Multiple Sclerosis: MRI Basics

    Multiple Sclerosis: Nervous System

    Multiple Sclerosis: Oral Therapies

    Multiple Sclerosis: Pharmacokinetics

    Opioids: Pain Management

    Opioids: Dependence and Addiction

    Opioids: Addiction Treatment

    Binge Eating Disorder: Biological Basis

    Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: Screening

    Insomnia: GABA Receptor Drugs

  • Microlearning Topics

  • 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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