More MS news articles for July 2001

What's New in MS?

Clinical Trials and Research Update

Thursday, July 26, 2001
5:30-6:30 p.m. PT (8:30-9:30 p.m. ET)

Learn more about what's going on in clinical trials and research in multiple sclerosis. Join us in discussing these important questions and more:

Why is early and aggressive therapy so important in MS?

How effective are the ABC therapies in treating primary progressive MS and secondary progressive MS?

What are new treatments for spasticity, memory loss and fatigue?

How effective are stem cell transplants?

How do you get involved in a phase III research study?

Remember: You'll have the opportunity to get your specific questions addressed by our notable panel of experts during the live program. Submit your questions in advance.

Hear from these experts:

Dr. John Whitaker
Professor and chairman, department of neurology, University of Alabama
Recipient of the NIH Javits Award, 1987-1994

Dr. Anthony Reder
Associate Professor, Department of Neurology and The Committees on Neurobiology and Immunology at the University of Chicago

Host:

Rick Turner
Medical broadcaster

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