Identifier |
20130211_nanos_neuroopthaltreatmentsympos_03 |
Title |
Treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica |
Creator |
Jeffrey L. Bennett, MD |
Affiliation |
Denver, CO |
Subject |
Neuromyelitis Optica; Optic Neuritis; Plasma Exchange; Aquaporin-4; Complement-Mediated Cytotoxicity |
Description |
Neuromyelitis optica (NMO) is an inflammatory disorder of the central nervous system (CNS) that primarily affects the optic nerves and spinal cord. Recent research has indicated that NMO is a distinct disorder form multiple sclerosis, where CNS injury is driven by an autoimmune antibody response against aquaporin-4 (AQP4) localized on astrocyte foot processes. Due to significant risk for permanent neurologic impairment, rapid diagnosis and appropriate therapy are essential. This presentation will examine current treatment paradigms in NMO and address novel directions for future therapy. |
Date |
2013-02-11 |
Language |
eng |
Format |
application/pdf |
Type |
Text |
Source |
2013 North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society Annual Meeting |
Relation is Part of |
NANOS 2013: Treatment in Neuro-Ophthalmology - Thats Hot! |
Collection |
Neuro-Ophthalmology Virtual Education Library: NANOS Annual Meeting Collection: https://novel.utah.edu/collection/nanos-annual-meeting-collection/ |
Publisher |
North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society |
Holding Institution |
Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library, University of Utah |
Rights Management |
Copyright 2013. For further information regarding the rights to this collection, please visit: https://NOVEL.utah.edu/about/copyright |
ARK |
ark:/87278/s6n61t2p |
Context URL |
The NANOS Annual Meeting Neuro-Ophthalmology Collection: https://novel.utah.edu/collection/NAM/toc/ |
Setname |
ehsl_novel_nam |
ID |
183360 |
Reference URL |
https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s6n61t2p |