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CME

Current and Emerging Approaches to B-Cell-Targeted Therapies for Multiple Sclerosis

  • Authors: Jiwon Oh, MD, PhD, FRCPC
  • CME Released: 4/20/2023
  • Valid for credit through: 4/20/2024, 11:59 PM EST
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  • Credits Available

    Physicians - maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

    You Are Eligible For

    • Letter of Completion

Target Audience and Goal Statement

This activity is intended for neurologists, primary care physicians, obstetrician/gynecologists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other clinicians involved in the care of patients with MS.

The goal of this activity is for learners to increase their awareness of the involvement of B cells in the pathophysiology of Multiple Sclerosis and clinical data on B-cell-targeted disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) in MS.

Upon completion of this activity, participants will:

  • Have increased knowledge regarding the
    • Role of B cells in the pathophysiology of MS
    • Clinical data on DMTs targeting B cells for the management of MS


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Faculty

  • Jiwon Oh, MD, PhD, FRCPC

    Medical Director
    Multiple Sclerosis Program
    Waugh Family Chair in MS Research
    Staff Neurologist
    St. Michael's Hospital
    Scientist
    Keenan Research Centre of the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute
    Associate Professor
    Division of Neurology
    University of Toronto
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    Disclosures

    Jiwon Oh, MD, PhD, FRCPC, has the following relevant financial relationships:
    Consultant or advisor for: Biogen-Idec; Bristol Myers Squibb Company; EMD Serono, Inc.; Novartis; Roche; Sanofi Genzyme
    Speaker or member of speakers bureau for: Biogen-Idec; EMD Serono, Inc.; Novartis; Roche; Sanofi Genzyme
    Research funding from: Biogen-Idec; EMD Serono, Inc.; Roche

Editor

  • Lisette Arnaud-Hevi, PhD

    Senior Medical Education Director, Medscape, LLC

    Disclosures

    Lisette Arnaud-Hevi, PhD, has no relevant financial relationships.

Compliance Reviewer

  • Leigh Schmidt, MSN, RN, CNE, CHCP

    Associate Director, Accreditation and Compliance, Medscape, LLC

    Disclosures

    Leigh Schmidt, MSN, RN, CNE, CHCP, has no relevant financial relationships.

Peer Reviewer

This activity has been peer reviewed and the reviewer has no relevant financial relationships.


Accreditation Statements

Developed in collaboration with the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) and Medscape Education.

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    For Physicians

  • Medscape, LLC designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ . Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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CME

Current and Emerging Approaches to B-Cell-Targeted Therapies for Multiple Sclerosis

Authors: Jiwon Oh, MD, PhD, FRCPCFaculty and Disclosures

CME Released: 4/20/2023

Valid for credit through: 4/20/2024, 11:59 PM EST

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