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Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP) is a rare, autoimmune neurological disorder in which peripheral nerve demyelination typically results in weakness, impaired limb sensation, fatigue and pain.1–4 CIDP may adversely affect activities of daily living, with a substantial impact on functional ability and psychological well-being.2–6 Primary treatment goals are reducing symptoms, improving functional status and maintaining long-term remission.7 The […]

Edwin B George, AAN 2018 – Multiple system atrophy (MSA) management

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Published Online: May 9th 2018

Edwin George (Wayne State University, MI) discusses the limitations of current therapeutic options for multiple system atrophy (MSA), and what have been the most promising recent advances toward management of the condition.

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1. What are the limitations of current therapeutic options in MSA? (0:11)
2. What have been the most promising recent advances in the treatment of MSA? (3:15)

Speaker disclosure: Edwin George is a pro bono advisor on Defeat MSA’s scientific and medical board. He also delivers disease awareness talks for Lundbeck Pharmaceuticals.

Filmed at the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Annual Meeting 2018, Los Angeles, CA, US, April 2018.

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