Integrating Real-World Evidence into Treatment Plans for Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (Expired)
Faculty: Robert T. Naismith, MD, MPH and Carrie M. Hersh, DO, MSc Grant Support: Genentech and Sanofi Genzyme
Joint Providers: Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and Enquiring Minds, LLC
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Using real-world evidence, tailor treatment plans for 3 patients diagnosed with relapsing multiple sclerosis, each of whom may be experiencing new symptoms, breakthrough disease, disease progression, comorbid conditions, or highly active disease.
Dolly
Dolly is a 32-year-old woman who developed optic neuritis in her right eye. Upon neurologic examination, it is noted that Dolly has 20/30 vision in her right eye, a mild central scotoma with color desaturation, and afferent pupillary defect.
Mateo
Mateo is a 30-year-old Hispanic gentleman who presented with left-sided optic neuritis in 2015 after having partially recovered following a course of intravenous methylprednisolone (IVMP) at a dose of 1000 mg for 5 days.
Joanne
Joanne is a 50-year-old woman who presented last year with transverse myelitis (TM), which manifested as leg weakness, numbness, and pain, as well as loss of balance and urinary symptoms.