Prof. Patrick Vermersch, from the University of Lille, delivered a compelling presentation at the Pre-MENACTRIMS Symposium, addressing the challenges of Managing Multiple Sclerosis in Individuals Aged 55 and Above. His session explored the impact of aging on MS progression, treatment responses, and practical management strategies for this growing patient demographic.“Managing Multiple Sclerosis in Individuals Aged 55 and Above“.
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At the Pre-MENACTRIMS Symposium hosted by the ParadigMS Foundation, Prof. Celia Oreja-Guevara from Hospital Clínico San Carlos in Madrid presented an insightful lecture on Pregnancy and Multiple Sclerosis: Safety Aspects and Treatment Modalities. Her session focused on managing MS in women of reproductive age, addressing family planning, pregnancy, postpartum care, and the use of disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) in this population.“Pregnancy and Multiple Sclerosis: Safety Aspects and Treatment Modalities“.
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As part of the Pre-MENACTRIMS Symposium hosted by ParadigMS Foundation, Professor Saeed Bohlega, Chairman of the Scientific Committee for MENACTRIMS, delivered a comprehensive lecture on the Epidemiology of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The presentation provided a detailed overview of the increasing prevalence of MS in the region and explored key factors influencing these trends.“Epidemiology of Multiple Sclerosis in the MENA region”.
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Prof. Saeed Bohlega
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Key TakeawaysGenerics, biosimilars, and NBCDs are designed to provide cost-effective alternatives to originator drugs. However, they require rigorous regulatory processes to ensure comparable efficacy and safety.
Generics typically do not need clinical trials, while biosimilars must demonstrate similarity in structure, efficacy, and safety to the originator drug.
Studies show that biosimilars and generics are effective in managing multiple sclerosis (MS), with comparable safety and patient satisfaction. For example, follow-on therapies like fingolimod and biosimilar rituximab show similar...
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Nikolaos Grigoriadis
Professor of Neurology at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Dr Nikolaos Grigoriadis graduated from the Faculty of Medicine of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He did his PhD thesis and residency in Neurology in the same institution. He has been specialized in clinical and experimental Neuroimmunology and CNS immunopathology in a number of research centers and institutions abroad.
He is now Professor of Neurology at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and Head of the of the B’ Dept of Neurology, AHEPA University Hospital, the MS Centre and...
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Magd Zakaria
Head of the Multiple Sclerosis Unit at the Ain Shams Specialized University Hospital.
Magd Zakaria obtained his medical degree from the Medical School of Ain Shams University in 1980 where he graduated with honors. He completed his residency and obtained his Master’s Degree in Neuropsychiatry at the Neuropsychiatric Department of Ain Shams University in 1984. Prof. Zakaria became Assistant Lecturer in 1989 and thereafter obtaining his MD degree in Neurology in 1989. Prof. Zakaria became Assistant Professor of Neurology in 1994 and Professor of Neurology since 1999 until...
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