20130211_nanos_neuroopthaltreatmentsympos_03-2

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Identifier 20130211_nanos_neuroopthaltreatmentsympos_03-2
Title 20130211_nanos_neuroopthaltreatmentsympos_03-2
Creator Jeffrey L. Bennett, MD, PhD
Affiliation University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, 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
Language eng
Format video/mp4
Type Image/MovingImage
Source 2013 North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society Annual Meeting
Collection Neuro-ophthalmology Virtual Education Library: NOVEL http://NOVEL.utah.edu
Publisher Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library, University of Utah
Holding Institution North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Association. NANOS Executive Office 5841 Cedar Lake Road, Suite 204, Minneapolis, MN 55416
ARK ark:/87278/s6cc46hf
Context URL The NANOS Annual Meeting Neuro-Ophthalmology Collection: https://novel.utah.edu/collection/NAM/toc/
Setname ehsl_novel_nam
ID 184407
Reference URL https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s6cc46hf
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