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In memoriam: Barry GW Arnason, MD, FAAN
The  MS+ community has lost its 'grandfather.' Barry GW Arnason, MD, FAAN. He is generally regarded as one of (if not, the) founder of [...]
Abstracts for CMSC 2023 Annual Meeting reflect multidisciplinary multiple sclerosis research
Abstracts for CMSC 2023 Annual Meeting Reflect Latest Multidisciplinary Multiple Sclerosis Research The 37th Annual Meeting of the [...]
CMSC 2023 Annual Meeting program offers cutting-edge science & clinical skill updates
CMSC 2023 Annual Meeting Program Offers Cutting-Edge Science and Clinical Skill Updates for MS Care Professionals CMSC (Consortium of [...]
NeurologyLive® and CMSC announce Giants of Multiple Sclerosis® 2023 class of inductees
CRANBURY, N.J., April 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NeurologyLive® and the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) are pleased [...]
CMSC announces new initiatives to address disparities and inequality in multiple sclerosis care
DEI Statement will be Released at the CMSC Annual Meeting, May 31–June 3 in Aurora, CO HACKENSACK, NEW JERSEY, USA, May 26, [...]
CMSC 2023 Annual Meeting offers latest updates in multiple sclerosis diagnosis, treatment & research
HACKENSACK, NJ, USA, April 11, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ -- The Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) (www.mscare.org), the leading [...]
In memoriam Dr. Jack S. Burks
In Memoriam Jack S. Burks, MD Dr. Burks, or Jack as he liked to be known, was a founder of the CMSC.  He was a visionary; a consummate [...]
In memory of Dr. George Kraft
I have a sad message to share with members of the CMSC and visitors to our website.  Dr. George Kraft, a strong advocate for MS patients [...]
In memoriam Peter Wade, MD
Peter B. Wade, M.D., 65, of Farmington, beloved husband of Joyce M. (Hanrahan) Wade passed away at St. Francis Hospital on Sunday March 27, [...]
NeurologyLive® announces the inaugural Giants of Multiple Sclerosis™ Program
NeurologyLive® Announces the Inaugural Giants of Multiple Sclerosis™ Program The first annual award program will honor [...]
NeurologyLive® & the CMSC launches MS Cure Connections® Video Series
A diverse panel including an expert neurologist, a psychologist, a patient, and a care partner discuss the patient's journey with [...]
NeurologyLive® and CMSC partner to present two expert-driven webcast programs
NeurologyLive®, a multimedia platform dedicated to providing health care professionals who treat neurological diseases with direct access [...]
WHO and AMA statement
"The Trump administration's official withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO) puts the health of our country at grave risk. As [...]
A position statement in 2020: a year of turmoil
Dear Members of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC): The leadership of the Board of Governors of the CMSC has crafted [...]
In memoriam Susan E. Bennett, PT, DPT, EdD, NCS, MSCS
Sue Bennett with June Halper POSTPONEMENT   Due to continued concerns regarding COVID, only a limited amount of people are able to [...]
In memoriam: Elaine Whitaker
Elaine Whitaker died unexpectedly and peacefully on March 31, 2020. Dr. Whitaker was born in Oklahoma City, OK, and grew up in Little Rock, [...]
Coronavirus and multiple sclerosis reporting database announced by CMSC & NMSS
(Hackensack, NJ, April 2020) --The Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society have [...]
Coronavirus and multiple sclerosis reporting database
COViMS (COVID-19 Infections in MS & Related Diseases) is a joint effort of the Consortium of MS Centers (CMSC) and the National MS [...]
CMSC Annual Meeting, May 27-30, 2020 in Orlando, FL announces cancellation
(Hackensack, NJ, March 2020) --The Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) Annual Meeting scheduled for May 27-30, 2020 in [...]
CMSC update on COVID-19: NMSS National Medical Advisory Committee recommendations
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are following the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19), which causes a respiratory [...]
Multiple sclerosis and COVID-19 registry
Dear Colleagues and Clients:  We know you are interested in what happens to people with MS and related diseases who develop [...]
CMSC update on the Annual Meeting and COVID-19
As part of our commitment to ensuring healthy lives and promote well-being, we are providing you a list of resources related to coronavirus [...]
CMSC announces four winners of Pilot Research Awards for 2019
The Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) named four scientists the winners of its Pilot Research Award for 2019, given to [...]
In Memoriam: Alan Mandel
Our dear friend and colleague Alan Mandel passed away early Monday morning, November 4, 2019. He fought hard in his battle against PML and [...]
Janet Brown obituary
Janet Brown ( December 30, 1964 - September 08, 2019 ) Ms. Janet Marie Brown, MSN, FNP-BC, MSCN, age 54, of Murfreesboro, TN [...]
CMSC opens weeklong mental health program to help mentor and train multiple sclerosis specialists
The Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC), working with the Foundation of the CMSC (FCMSC) and EMD Serono, launched a [...]
CMSC, multiple sclerosis non-profits and Polar Products recognizes over twenty years of progress
The quality of life benefits of cooling garments for people who suffer from heat intolerance is now recognized as never before thanks to [...]
June Halper outlines the biggest management challenges in multiple sclerosis
The biggest clinical challenges that we have in treating multiple sclerosis are 2-fold, explained June Halper, MSN, APN-C, MSCN, FAAN, [...]
In memoriam: Dr. Conomy, a founder and former Executive Director of the CMSC
John “Jack” Paul Conomy died peacefully on June 9, 2019 at his home in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. A proud Cleveland native, Jack [...]
In memoriam of Dr. Lael Stone
Lael Stone, age 59, Died peacefully on February 4, 2019, at the Maltz Hospice House, Beachwood, Ohio, surrounded by her family. She was [...]
Our condolences to the family of Nicola “Nicki” Ward-Abel, RGN, BSc (Hons), MSCN
It is with a heavy heart that IOMSN announces the passing of Nicola "Nicki" Ward-Abel. Nicki was a founding member of IOMSN via our UK [...]
TREAT-MS
Dr. Scott Newsome and Dr. Ellen Mowry are pleased to announce the launch of their TREAT-MS trial at Hopkins. They will be activating and [...]
Press Release – CMSC receives Interprofessional Continuing Education Joint Accreditation
CMSC Receives Interprofessional Continuing Education Joint Accreditation for the Healthcare Team CMSC Ranked as a Top Tier MS Education [...]
National Multiple Sclerosis Society endorses multiple sclerosis “NARCRMS” data registry
NEW YORK, Dec. 4, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is proud to announce its endorsement of [...]
Patients tell their stories in Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers’ online videos
Maryland special education teacher Ingrid Hanson says that since she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis five years ago, she’s [...]
International Journal of Multiple Sclerosis Care wins 2017 APEX Award
The International Journal of MS Care has received an Award of Excellence in the APEX 2017 Awards for Publication Excellence [...]
Consortium announces new multiple sclerosis Physician Assistant special interest group
The Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) will form a new Physician Assistant Special Interest Group to provide physician [...]
CMSC revises recommendations for Gadolinium use in MRIs
Editor’s note: Patient columnist Laura Kolaczkowski attended the 31st annual Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers conference in New [...]
CMSC 2017 Annual Meeting – Ocrevus, progressive multiple sclerosis and other research highlights
The recent annual meeting of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) brought researchers and healthcare professionals to New [...]
Acne therapy reduces rate of multiple sclerosis progression, Canadian study reports
A common acne medicine called minocycline can reduce the rate of multiple sclerosis progression in patients who are at early stages of [...]
CMSC 2017 Annual Meeting – caregivers of multiple sclerosis patients say the disease exhausts physically & emotionally
Most people who care for multiple sclerosis (MS) patients are happy to be caregivers, but they admit that their own emotional and physical [...]
CMSC 2017 Annual Meeting – Ocrevus lowers multiple sclerosis relapse rates even further in extension study
Multiple sclerosis patients who benefited from Ocrevus (ocrelizumab) in two Phase 3 clinical trials continued to benefit when they [...]
CMSC 2017 Annual Meeting – physical activity halts depression in young multiple sclerosis patients, Canadian study shows
Young multiple sclerosis (MS) patients who engage in physical activity can relieve symptoms of depression, concludes a Canadian study [...]
CMSC 2017 Annual Meeting – Celgene’s investigational therapy Ozanimod safe, effective in treating RMS
Long-term treatment for up to 12o weeks, with the investigational drug Ozanimod (RPC-1063), found to be effective and safe in patients [...]
CMSC 2017 Annual Meeting – Rituxan-treated multiple sclerosis patients three times more likely to have improved brain scans
Multiple sclerosis patients who start Rituxan (rituximab) treatment are three times more likely to have unchanged or improved brain-scan [...]
CMSC 2017 Annual Meeting – Cladribine reduced annual multiple sclerosis relapse rate by 55% to 57%, trials show
Cladribine tablets reduced relapsing multiple sclerosis patients’ annual relapse rate by 55 to 57 percent, depending on the dose, [...]
CMSC 2017 Annual Meeting – review suggests certain multiple sclerosis patient groups may discontinue DMTs
Older patients with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS) as well as older relapsing patients whose MS has been inactive after [...]
CMSC 2017 Annual Meeting – Tysabri improves mental outlook for patients with secondary progressive MS
Long-term therapy with Tysabri (natalizumab) significantly improved the mental state of people with secondary progressive multiple [...]
CMSC 2017 Annual Meeting – feeling of social stigma makes depression in multiple sclerosis more likely, study reports
People with multiple sclerosis (MS) who feel stigmatized because of their condition are more likely to have depression, research presented [...]
CMSC 2017 Annual Meeting – multiple sclerosis patients should contribute to outcome measure development, study argues
Patients must help develop new outcome measures of multiple sclerosis (MS), since they and healthcare providers may have differing [...]
CMSC 2017 Annual Meeting – multiple sclerosis mobile apps link clinicians and patients, improving disease management
The use of multiple sclerosis (MS) mobile apps by patients and their clinicians encourages shared decision-making and helps patients [...]
CMSC 2017 Annual Meeting – relapse after first Lemtrada course no indication of poor long-term outcome
Multiple sclerosis (MS) patients who experienced a relapse between their first and second rounds of Lemtrada (alemtuzumab) had good [...]
CMSC 2017 Annual Meeting – single session of ball-throwing exercise improves balance control in multiple sclerosis
Patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) regain part of their balance control after a single training session of [...]
CMSC 2017 Annual Meeting – Genentech starts site to connect multiple sclerosis patients and caregivers with resources
Genentech has rolled out a website to connect multiple sclerosis (MS) patients and caregivers with resources that can help [...]
CMSC 2017 Annual Meeting – all about teamwork in multiple sclerosis
NEW ORLEANS — The Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) annual meetings always aim to offer a multidisciplinary educational [...]
CMSC 2017 Annual Meeting – experts to focus on multiple sclerosis patient care at CMSC Annual Meeting in New Orleans
The 31st Annual Meeting of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) will take place May 24-27 at the Ernest N. Morial [...]
In memoriam – Dr. William Sheremata
  William A. Sheremata, M.D., emeritus professor of neurology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, passed away [...]
Stress and MS: Webinar from IOMSN helps manage daily stress
When you live with multiple sclerosis, stress is unavoidable. Your first experience with the stress of MS is when you’re diagnosed. As [...]
LiveWiseMS – a new online resource for people with multiple sclerosis
There’s a new kid in town by the name of LiveWiseMS. Partnering with the International Organization of MS Nurses (IOMSN), LiveWiseMS has [...]
Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers calls for abstracts for CMSC 2017 Annual Meeting
The Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) is inviting researchers and healthcare professionals to submit abstracts to be [...]
United Spinal Association offering range of materials at exhibit booth at CMSC 2016 Annual Meeting
The United Spinal Association, a nonprofit focused on improving the quality of life for people with spinal cord injuries and disorders [...]
In memoriam – Dr. Omar Khan
Omar Khan, M.D., chair of the Wayne State University Department of Neurology, died Aug. 13. Dr. Khan joined the Department of Neurology [...]
Multiple sclerosis rehabilitation specialist, Susan Bennett, receives CMSC Lifetime Achievement Award
The Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) has awarded Susan E. Bennett one of its highest honors, the Lifetime Achievement [...]
CMSC 2016 Annual Meeting – Clay Walker’s concert at the CMSC 30th anniversary celebration
Clay Walker is a very well know name and face, not only because of his music career but also for being a very eager advocate for multiple [...]
CMSC 2016 Annual Meeting – Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s exclusive interview with Mark Freedman
This year, Multiple Sclerosis News Today will offer expanded coverage of the 2016 Annual Meeting of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis [...]
CMSC 2016 Annual Meeting – Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s exclusive interview with Summer Kernan
In an MS News Today exclusive interview with June Halper, the CEO of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC), Halper saw [...]
Nine CMSC 2016 Annual Meeting exclusive interviews you can’t miss
This year, Multiple Sclerosis News Today offered expanded coverage of the 2016 Annual Meeting of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis [...]
CMSC 2016 Annual Meeting – metabolism in multiple sclerosis and the role of mitochondrial dysfunction
One June 3, a workshop titled “Metabolism in MS and Related Conditions” was presented at the 2016 Annual Meeting of the Consortium of [...]
CMSC 2016 Annual Meeting – tai chi shown to improve balance and strength in multiple sclerosis patients
Researchers at Texas Woman’s University identified tai chi as a beneficial therapy for multiple sclerosis (MS) patients with impaired [...]
CMSC 2016 Annual Meeting – multiple sclerosis rehab clinical practice guideline help patients achieve excellent results
Two case reports from the Sheltering Arms Physical Rehabilitation Centers presented at the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers [...]
CMSC 2016 Annual Meeting – multiple sclerosis patients’ speech limitations and difficulty in swallowing may be measured
Researchers from Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital found that patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) who complain of speech limitations [...]
CMSC 2016 Annual Meeting – aging multiple sclerosis patients experience greater physical dysfunction
The population of older people with multiple sclerosis (MS) is larger than ever and likely to continue growing, but the combination of old [...]
CMSC 2016 Annual Meeting – physical training with assistive devices improves mobility for multiple sclerosis patients
The use of assistive devices is ineffective for multiple sclerosis (MS) patients, a study recently presented at the Consortium of Multiple [...]
CMSC 2016 Annual Meeting – Fingolimod (Gilenya) offers consistent health benefits in RRMS patients
Researchers at the Swedish Neuroscience Institute in Washington and Novartis Pharma revealed that Gilenya (fingolimod) induced a [...]
CMSC 2016 Annual Meeting – multiple sclerosis mice show reduced disease severity after treatment with vegetable compound
Research from Indiana University School of Medicine showed that D3T – a compound that triggers copying of antioxidant genes and [...]
CMSC 2016 Annual Meeting – multiple sclerosis patients, physical therapists have distinct decision-making processes
Understanding and combining decision-making processes of both patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) and physical therapists to improve [...]
CMSC 2016 Annual Meeting – home DVD-guided exercise may help older multiple sclerosis patients
Positive results from a home-based exercise intervention designed to target flexibility, toning, and balance for older adults with multiple [...]
CMSC 2016 Annual Meeting – multiple sclerosis duration and disability level variously impacts arm function
Most research in multiple sclerosis (MS) has focused on the impact of the disease on the lower extremities. To balance this, researchers [...]
CMSC 2016 Annual Meeting – multiple sclerosis and yoga: author and instructor says ancient discipline can help patients
Mindy Eisenberg is the author of the book “Adaptive Yoga Moves Any Body” and Multiple Sclerosis News Today had the chance to hear [...]
CMSC 2016 Annual Meeting – Ocrevus (Ocrelizumab) in PPMS prevented disability progression
Data recently presented at the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) 2016 Annual Meeting showed that Roche/Genentech’s [...]
CMSC 2016 Annual Meeting – Genentech’s Ocrelizumab a promising therapy for primary progressive multiple sclerosis
Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, was founded more than 35 years ago and has been focused on a variety of research fields, including [...]
CMSC 2016 Annual Meeting – RRMS patients’ five-year clinical outcome improved – find out how
Results from a Phase 2 clinical trial showed that five-year clinical outcomes of patients with highly active relapsing-remitting multiple [...]
CMSC 2016 Annual Meeting – strive study confirms Tysabri safety in early relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis
Results from the STRIVE study support the safety of natalizumab (Tysabri) as a therapy for multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. The study, [...]
CMSC 2016 Annual Meeting – RRMS patients on Alemtuzumab (Lemtrada) show slowed disability progression
A study of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) patients who had one or more relapses on earlier treatment, showed [...]
CMSC 2016 Annual Meeting – delayed-release Dimethyl Fumarate benefits newly diagnosed multiple sclerosis patients
Newly diagnosed patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) show significant improvements when treated with delayed-release [...]
CMSC 2016 Annual Meeting – stem cell transplants – an exciting multiple sclerosis therapy development
Stem cell treatment of MS, which came under the spotlight at last week’s 16th Annual Meeting of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis [...]
CMSC 2016 Annual Meeting – multiple sclerosis patients of African descent may fare better on Alemtuzumab (Lemtrada)
A study, recently presented at the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) 2016 Annual Meeting in National Harbor, Md., showed MS [...]
CMSC 2016 Annual Meeting – multiple sclerosis care should include fatigue, sleep quality and inattentiveness assessment
Mayis Al Dughmi, of the Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science at the University of Kansas Medical Center, recently presented her [...]
CMSC 2016 Annual Meeting – multiple sclerosis research highlights what improves with clinical care
Melissa A. Colbeck, an investigator at the Occupational Therapy, Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, Canada, studied how different [...]
CMSC 2016 Annual Meeting– assessing/treating psychiatric disorders in multiple sclerosis patients may improve prognosis
Assessing and treating psychiatric disorders in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) may improve their quality of life and disease [...]
CMSC 2016 Annual Meeting – hispanic multiple sclerosis patients featured in film to promote health, self-care
The “Comprehensive Care in MS and Symptom Management” session at the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) 2016 Annual [...]
CMSC 2016 Annual Meeting – fatigue in multiple sclerosis might be handled with interactive self-management resource
Multiple sclerosis (MS) patients using an interactive, self-guided fatigue management resource, developed by researchers from [...]
CMSC 2016 Annual Meeting – multiple sclerosis patients at higher risk for loneliness, study shows
Researchers who looked at manifestations of loneliness found that the burden of loneliness is much higher in multiple sclerosis (MS) [...]
CMSC 2016 Annual Meeting – exclusive interview with Dr. Rosalind Kalb on multiple sclerosis care and family involvement
Dr. Rosalind Kalb, vice president of the Professional Resource Center at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in New York City, [...]
CMSC 2016 Annual Meeting – study aims to improve multiple sclerosis care by considering patients’ perspectives
One of the highlights at the “Comprehensive Care in MS and Symptom Management” session of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers [...]
CMSC 2016 Annual Meeting – women with multiple sclerosis have significant depression, fatigue, decline in cognitive function
Researchers at the University of Arizona studied the psychosocial symptoms felt by a group of female patients with multiple sclerosis [...]
CMSC 2016 Annual Meeting – new screening tool for swallowing difficulties in multiple sclerosis evaluated
Identifying multiple sclerosis (MS) patients who suffer from dysphagia — swallowing difficulties — early on allows the prevention of [...]
CMSC 2016 Annual Meeting – sexual dysfunction in hispanic multiple sclerosis patients exists with other issues, study
Sexual dysfunction correlates with depression and bladder dysfunction in Hispanic patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), according [...]
CMSC 2016 Annual Meeting – medical affairs vice president at EMD Serono discusses multiple sclerosis drug rebif, Multiple Sclerosis LifeLines
EMD Serono, the U.S. and Canadian subsidiary and biopharmaceutical business of Merck KGaA, focuses exclusively on specialty care. With [...]
CMSC 2016 Annual Meeting – lifestyle factors and unconventional medicine in multiple sclerosis care
A symposium focused on lifestyle factors and unconventional medicine as part of the clinical care provided to patients with multiple [...]
CMSC 2016 Annual Meeting – Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s exclusive interview with June Halper
As the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) celebrates its 30th anniversary, Multiple Sclerosis News Today talked with its [...]
CMSC 2016 Annual Meeting – multiple sclerosis expert Fred Lublin discusses relevance of multiple sclerosis relapses
Dr. Fred Lublin, a renowned multiple sclerosis (MS) expert at Mount Sinai Medical Center, helped launch the Consortium of Multiple [...]
CMSC 2016 Annual Meeting – Patricia Coyle, a multiple sclerosis expert, talks about Vitamin D, fatigue & other issues
The Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) 2016 Annual Meeting began today, June 1. Multiple Sclerosis News Today is providing [...]
CMSC 2016 Annual Meeting – Multiple Sclerosis News Today to provide on-site coverage of annual meeting
Multiple Sclerosis News Today will provide extended on-site coverage of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) 2016 Annual [...]
4 reasons for multiple sclerosis patients to keep track of the CMSC 2016 Annual Meeting
1. CMSC Annual Meeting Aims to Improve MS Patients’ Lives The annual meeting of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers is a [...]
CMSC congratulates Kessler Foundation for this prestigious recognition
We are extremely pleased to tell you that Kessler Foundation has been ranked #5 on a list of the “50 Best Workplaces for Recent College [...]
CMSC 2016 Annual Meeting final program
Here is the Annual Meeting of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers’ final program and schedule. In addition, here is the [...]
Dr. Ellen Mowry, in Interview, talks of clinical studies for Vitamin D & multiple sclerosis
With an interest multiple sclerosis (MS) before even starting college, Dr. Ellen Mowry has spent her entire research career investigating [...]
Scientific abstracts for the CMSC 2016 Annual Meeting
The poster sessions of the Scientific Abstracts of the Annual Meeting of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers: will be June 2, [...]
High glutamate levels in brain seen to drive multiple sclerosis progression
Patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) have increased levels of the neurotransmitter glutamate in their brains, lowering the levels of [...]
CMSC 2016 Annual Meeting agenda
Here’s this year’s latest agenda and schedule for the Annual Meeting of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis [...]
CMSC 2016 Annual Meeting goals and highlights
According to the Annual Meeting of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers, this year’s meeting wants to issue multiple sclerosis [...]
CMSC 2016 Annual Meeting – multiple sclerosis experts agree on benefits of Vitamin D supplements
A roundtable discussion, provided as a webinar activity organized by the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) in advance of [...]
CMSC 2016 Annual Meeting – Dr. Fred Lublin opening lecture on multiple sclerosis relapses and impact on patient outcome
The Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) 2016 Annual Meeting will open with the John F. Kurtzke Memorial Lecture, “Do [...]
CMSC 2016 Annual Meeting – an interview with June Halper, the Consortium’s CEO and a multiple sclerosis Nurse Practitioner
When the 2016 annual meeting of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) opens June 1, marking the organization’s 30th [...]
In memoriam – Toni Chiara
In Memoriam The administration and leadership of the CMSC and IOMSRT are saddened to report that our PT colleague, Toni Chiara, passed [...]
In memoriam – Dr. Rossman
In Memoriam The Board of Governors and the administrative office of the CMSC are saddened to learn of the passing  of Dr. Howard [...]
John F. Kurtzke, MD, remembered
It is with profound sadness that the Administration and the Board of Governors of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers report the [...]
CMSC issues position statement on Aaccess to medications to treat symptoms of multiple sclerosis
Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers Issues Position Statement on Access to Medications to Treat Symptoms of MS (Hackensack, NJ, [...]
Multiple Sclerosis Coalition announces new board President
Multiple Sclerosis Coalition Announces New Board President Lisa Taylor Skutnik elected to lead coalition of MS nonprofits Cherry [...]
The latest in multiple sclerosis care & research to be presented at educational conference for healthcare professionals
Registration is Open for the CMSC Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, Indiana (Hackensack, NJ, December 2014). The Consortium of Multiple [...]
CMSC announces a virtual support group for multiple sclerosis patients
CMSC Announces A Virtual Support Group for Multiple Sclerosis Patients New Digital MS Self-Management Tool Available on [...]
Optimizing multiple sclerosis management – new CME/CE courses for healthcare professionals
Optimizing Multiple Sclerosis Management: New CME/CE Regional Courses for Healthcare Professionals (Hackensack, NJ, October 2014)— The [...]
CMSC announces new President & board members
CMSC Announces New President & Board Members Top MS Organization for Healthcare Professionals Installs Multi-Disciplinary [...]
AIMS presents the latest on multiple sclerosis treatments
AIMS Presents the Latest on Multiple Sclerosis Treatments Educational Programs for Healthcare Professionals Includes Live Events & [...]
Psychology continuing education credit offered at multiple sclerosis conference
Psychology Continuing Education Credit Offered At Multiple Sclerosis Conference (Hackensack, NJ, April 2014)—The leading conference [...]
Record attendance at the cooperative meeting of CMSC & ACTRIMS
Record Attendance at the Cooperative Meeting of CMSC & ACTRIMS Leading MS Conference Attracts Top Healthcare [...]
Official reports from the 2014 cooperative meeting of CMSC & ACTRIMS – 5/31/2014
CMSC DAILY DIGEST: Official Reports from the 2014 Cooperative Meeting of CMSC and ACTRIMS Saturday, May 31, 2014 Photos of the [...]
Workforce of the Future spotlighted at multiple sclerosis conference
Workforce of the Future Spotlighted at MS Conference Foundation of CMSC Presents Record Number of Scholars and Awardees (Hackensack, [...]
Official reports from the 2014 cooperative meeting of CMSC & ACTRIMS – 5/30/2014
CMSC DAILY DIGEST: Official Reports from the 2014 Cooperative Meeting of CMSC and ACTRIMS Friday, May 30, 2014 Photos of the [...]
Official reports from the 2014 cooperative meeting of CMSC & ACTRIMS – 5/29/2014
CMSC DAILY DIGEST: Official Reports from the 2014 Cooperative Meeting of CMSC and ACTRIMS Thursday, May 29, 2014 Photos of the [...]
EMD Serono data at CMSC & ACTRIMS Annual Meeting reinforces proven efficacy of rebif
EMD Serono Data at CMSC & ACTRIMS Annual Meeting Reinforces Proven Efficacy of Rebif® (interferon beta-1a) and Demonstrates Continued [...]
Media alert — grow your multiple sclerosis knowledge
Contact: Annie Scully, 201-310-9252, annie.scully@mscare.org MEDIA ALERT Grow Your MS [...]
Acorda Therapeutics to showcase online multiple sclerosis resources at 2014 CMSC/ACTRIMS meeting
Acorda Therapeutics to Showcase Online Multiple Sclerosis Resources at 2014 CMSC/ACTRIMS Meeting 05/27/2014 The award-winning [...]
Leading multiple sclerosis conference offers continuing education credit for pharmacists
Leading Multiple Sclerosis Conference Offers Continuing Education Credit For Pharmacists The Cooperative Meeting of CMSC & ACTRIMS [...]
Top multiple sclerosis experts headline conference focused on comprehensive approach to care
Top Multiple Sclerosis Experts Headline Conference Focused on Comprehensive Approach to Care Leading Neurologists, Immunologists, and [...]
New continuing education program helps distinguish between primary care needs & multiple sclerosis symptoms
New Continuing Education Program Helps Practitioners Distinguish Between Primary Care Needs & Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms Top Health [...]
CMSC launches new mental health special interest group (MS-MHP)
To join the MS/MHP Group, please click on the following: http://www.mscare.org/members/group.asp?id=110327. You need to login [...]

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