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E-learning | Beyond EDSS: How to monitor disease progression in multiple sclerosis (Accredited by EACCME®)

E-learning | Beyond EDSS: How to monitor disease progression in multiple sclerosis (Accredited by EACCME®)

Discover how to monitor disease progression in Multiple Sclerosis beyond the traditional EDSS scale, with expert insights into clinical assessments, emerging biomarkers, imaging techniques, and patient-reported outcomes.

Disease progression in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) can occur even in the absence of relapses, making early detection essential. But how can healthcare professionals identify subtle signs of progression that traditional assessment tools may miss?

This e-learning explores a multimodal approach to monitoring MS progression, combining functional tests, advanced imaging, biomarkers, and patient-reported outcomes to support earlier detection and more personalised patient management.

What does this e-learning include?

  • Expert insights into smouldering MS and the limitations of EDSS.
  • Practical guidance on functional assessments, imaging, and emerging biomarkers.
  • Strategies for integrating patient-reported outcomes into clinical practice.
  • A real-world case study illustrating subtle disease progression.
  • A final assessment and EACCME® Certificate upon successful completion.

Experts: Bart Van Wijmeersch, Carlo Pozzilli and Celia Oreja-Guevara
Reviewer: Tjalf Ziemssen
Accreditation: EACCME®
Duration: Approximately 1 hour
Access: Free for healthcare professionals


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  • Directors

    Paradigms Foundation
  • Author(s)

    Bart Van Wijmeersch, Carlo Pozzilli and Celia Oreja-Guevara and Tjalf Ziemssen
  • Country

    Belgium, Italy, Spain and Germany
  • Release Date

    October 30, 2026
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Subscribing to ParadigMS’s e-platform gives you access to up-to-date information and valuable learning materials on multiple sclerosis and NMO, along with expert insights and the latest innovations in the field. It’s an essential resource for staying informed and enhancing your knowledge in MS care.

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