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Presentations
Update on the management of multiple sclerosis in 2009 Dr. Liesly Lee
From: Saturday, November 21, 2009
Synopsis: A presentation by Dr. Liesly Lee at the MS Society of Canada, Toronto Chapter's
Annual General Meeting. Dr. Lee's topic is "Update on the management of multiple sclerosis 2009."
Planning for Future Care Karen Henderson
From: Saturday, November 29, 2008
Synopsis: Planning for the future can be daunting for anyone but factor in a chronic condition like MS and overwhelming feelings can abound. Karen Henderson, a well-known educator, speaker, writer, media commentator, publisher and consultant in the field of long-term care speaks to the issues you need to know when planning for your future or that of a loved one. Listen to the presentation here. (mp3)
(Please note:This recording ends abruptly as the question period begins.) What's New in MS? Dr. Paul O'Connor, National Scientific & Clinical Advisor, MS Society of Canada.
From: October 25, 2008, Annual General Meeting
Synopsis: Dr. O'Connor addresses the ten myths of MS and talks about what is going on in the field of MS research and treatment now. Listen to the presentation here. (mp3)
The Challenges of Living with MS Fatigue Lynn McEwan, RN, MScN, TCNP, CNN(c), MSCN
From April 19, 2008, Education Session
Synopsis: Lynn speaks about the reasons for MS fatigue and how to address this very common symptom.
Please note: Speaker
notes can be e-mailed to you for this presentation. Please contact Angela (416-967-3034) to request them. Listen to the presentation here. (mp3)
File Length: 1:20
An Introduction to MS Aprile Royal, Assistant Vice-President Medical Information and Education, MS Society of Canada
From April 2, 2008, Newly Diagnosed Presentation
Synopsis: Aprile gives a basic overview of MS types, treatments, research and more. Lecture notes with sound are available here. (Flash) Please note: Use the Forward button (>>) to advance each slide to the next. If you have problems with this format, the lecture notes and audio presentation are available separately below. Lecture notes only here. (PDF) Audio Presentation only here. (mp3)
Coping with MS: The Psychological Aspects Written By Dr. Linda Gruson, BSc, MA, PhD.
Read by Angela Rodriguez
From April 9, 2008, Newly Diagnosed Presentation
Synopsis: Linda Gruson talks about mood and how a person with MS can keep their spirits up while living with the illness. Listen to the presentation here. (mp3)
Paradigm Shift: Comprehensive Understanding of MS Dr. George Kraft
From November 10, 2007, Annual General Meeting
Synopsis: Renowned MS expert Dr. Kraft talks about MS therapies and improving one's plasticity. Listen to Dr. George Kraft's presentation here. (mp3) File length: 1:56
Alternative and Complementary Therapies Dr. J.E. Paulseth
From November 2006, Annual General Meeting
Synopsis: Dr. Paulseth gives a comprehensive overview of therapies that don't fit the traditional medical model. Review the lecture notes here. (PDF)
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