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19th State of the Art Symposium – January 28th, 2017

The 19th State of the Art Symposium«Symptomatic Treatment in Multiple Sclerosis – From Drugs to Rehabilitation»

Dear colleagues,

On behalf of the Swiss Multiple Sclerosis Society and its Scientific Advisory Board it is our pleasure to invite you to the 19th State of the Art Symposium. Multiple Sclerosis (MS) presents as a very heterogeneous disease considering its underlying mechanisms and therefore its clinical presentation and its response to treatment.

The plenary morning session of the 19th State of the Art Symposium entitled «Symptomatic Treatment in Multiple Sclerosis – From Drugs to Rehabilitation» is dedicated to the discussion of state of the art treatment options for the respective clinical symptoms associated with MS.

Five experts in the field have accepted our invitation and will address individual topics in symptomatic treatments in MS. Jürg Kesselring will discuss 30 years of theory versus practical experience in neurorehabilitation in MS. Jürgen Pannek will introduce current treatment and rehabilitation options for neuro-urological symptoms while Pasquale Calabrese will provide an overview on the most pertinent cognitive and psychiatric symptoms that may appear in the course of MS. Next, Claude Vaney will summarize current knowledge on the efficacy of cannabinoids for the treatment of pain and spasticity in MS. Regula Steinlin Egli will then discuss if rehabilitation should preferably start before the onset of visible impairments. The morning session will conclude with our traditional update on current treatment options for MS by Ludwig Kappos.

The afternoon session, with two sets of two parallel workshops, will address specific topics relevant to the daily practice. The speakers will introduce «New Topics in Neurorehabilitation» (Workshop A), discuss treatment options in the context of «Fatigue» (Workshop B), debate «New Treatment Options for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms» (Workshop C) and explain how to assess and improve «Gait Disorders in MS» (Workshop D).

Updated information about the Symposium can be found on www.ms-state-of-the-art.ch

In the name of the organisers and speakers, we sincerely hope that the programme meets your interest and that you will be able to attend and actively take part in the discussions.

We wish you an interesting Symposium.

Prof. Dr. Britta Engelhardt Patricia MoninPresident of the Director of theScientific Advisory Board Swiss MS-Society

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General Information

VenueKKL Luzern, Europaplatz 1, CH-6005 Lucerne www.kkl-luzern.ch

Programme CommitteeBritta Engelhardt, Bern; Adam Czaplinski, Zurich; Tobias Derfuss, Basel; Christian Kamm, Lucerne; Patrice Lalive, Geneva; Nadja Münzel, Nottwil; Jürgen Pannek, Nottwil; Myriam Schluep, Lausanne; Chiara Zecca, Lugano

OrganisationSwiss Multiple Sclerosis Society and its Scientific Advisory Board

Contact Swiss Multiple Sclerosis Society, Josefstrasse 129, CH-8031 Zü[email protected], www.ms-state-of-the-art.ch

CreditsThe Swiss Neurological Society will award 5 credit points. The Swiss Society of General Internal Medicine (SGAIM/SSMIG/SSGIM) will award 4.5 credit points.

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Swiss Multiple Sclerosis Society Josefstrasse 129 / 8031 Zürich multiplesklerose.ch / 043 444 43 [email protected]

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A special thanks to our sponsorsThe Symposium is kindly supported by: Almirall AG, Bayer Health Care, Biogen Switzerland AG, Merck (Schweiz) AG, BGP Products GmbH - Mylan EPD, Novartis Pharma Schweiz AG, Roche Pharma (Schweiz) AG, Sanofi Genzyme and TEVA Pharma AG.

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Contacts

Programme Committee and Chairpersons

Speakers (Lectures)

Prof. Adam Czaplinski, ZurichNeurocenter Bellevue

Prof. Tobias Derfuss, BaselUniversity Hospital BaselDepartment of Neurology

Prof. Britta Engelhardt, BernUniversity of BernTheodor Kocher Institute

PD Dr. Christian Kamm, LucerneNeurology and Neurorehabilitation CenterLuzerner Kantonsspital

Prof. Patrice Lalive, GenevaGeneva University HospitalService of Neurology

Nadja Münzel, NottwilParaHelp AG

Prof. Jürgen Pannek, NottwilSwiss Paraplegic CentreNeuro-Urology

PD Dr. Myriam Schluep, LausanneLausanne University HospitalService of Neurology

Dr. Chiara Zecca, LuganoNeurocenter of Southern SwitzerlandCivic Hospital of Lugano

Prof. Pasquale Calabrese, Basel University of BaselFaculty of Psychology

Prof. Ludwig Kappos, BaselUniversity Hospital BaselDepartment of Neurology

Prof. Jürg Kesselring, Valens Clinics of ValensDepartment of Neurology & Neurorehabilitation

Prof. Jürgen Pannek, Nottwil Swiss Paraplegic CentreNeuro-Urology

Regula Steinlin Egli, Basel University of BaselAdvanced Studies

Dr. Claude Vaney, Crans MontanaBerner Klinik MontanaNeurology

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Speakers (Workshops)

Dr. Lutz Achtnichts, Aarau Cantonal Hospital AarauDepartment of Neurology

Dr. Gilles Allali, Geneva Geneva University Hospitals University of GenevaDepartment of Clinical Neurosciences

Dr. Jens Bansi, ValensClinics of ValensClinical Sports therapy

Dr. Ulrik Dalgas, Aarhus (DK)Aarhus University Department of Public Health

Dr. Gianna Riccitelli, Lugano Civic Hospital of LuganoNeurocenter of Southern Switzerland

Prof. Brigitte Schurch, Lausanne Lausanne University HospitalNeurourology Unit, NeuropsychologyNeurorehabilitation Service

Dr. Tim Vanbellingen, LucerneNeurology and Neurorehabilitation CenterLuzerner Kantonsspital

Dr. Nikolaus Veit-RubinLausanne University HospitalDepartment of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

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Programme Saturday, January 28th, 2017

Session 1: Prof. Britta Engelhardt, Bern PD Dr. Christian Kamm, Lucerne

Session 2: Dr. Chiara Zecca, Lugano Prof. Jürgen Pannek, Nottwil

Welcome with Coffee and Gipfeli

Dr. Christoph Lotter, ZurichWelcome from the Swiss MS-Society

Prof. Jürg Kesselring, ValensNeurorehabilitation in MS – Trying to melt & shapeTheory & Practice over 30 Years

Prof. Jürgen Pannek, NottwilNeuro-urology – Summary of current Treatment & RehabOptions for PwMS

Prof. Pasquale Calabrese, BaselNeuropsychiatric Aspects of Multiple Sclerosis - an Update

Coffee Break

Dr. Claude Vaney, Crans MontanaCannabinoids for Pain and Spasticity in MS

Regula Steinlin Egli, BaselRehabilitation – Does it only start with visible Impairment?

Prof. Ludwig Kappos, BaselUpdate on New Treatments

Lunch

Workshops A and B

Coffee Break

Workshops C and D

Farewell Apero

Chairpersons

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Due to the variety of symptoms and functional deficits Multiple Sclerosis (MS) can lead to a broad range of functional impairments and handicap. Even with newer immune-modulating therapies, the course remains progressive. The symptoms themselves (e.g. fatigue, bladder and bowel problems, cognitive and affective disturbances, motor and visual problems), loss of independence and restricted participation in social activities are responsible for the progressive decline of quality of life. The main objective of a comprehensive rehabilitation program is to ease the burden of disease by improving self-performance and independence. Restoration of function is not the key effect of rehabilitation in MS. As rehabilitation measures have only limited direct influence on the ongoing disease process and progression of the disease, compensation of functional deficits, adaptation and reconditioning together with other non-specific effects (management of specific symptoms and impairments, emotional coping, self-estimation) are more important in the long-term. Recent studies in MS patients show, that despite the ongoing progression of the disease process, rehabilitation is effective by improving personal activities and participation in social activities leading to better quality of life. After comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation, improvement overlasts the treatment period for several months. Quality of life is correlated more with disability and handicap rather than with functional deficits and progression of the disease.For 30 years we have tried to improve treatment options for persons with MS in a multidisciplinary, comprehen-sive way and to so study the impact of neurorehabilitation on disability in unselected patient groups. Assessments are always oriented at the ICF model (the MS-core sets were developed in Valens). The Extended Barthel Index (EBI) is determined at the beginning and at the end of the stay in all patients admitted to our Centre. The EBI is a reliable, valid and easy to use disability scale consisting of 16 items, which can be rated from 0-4 points each. On average a significant gain in EBI/week of 1.1 (SD 1.7) can be demonstrated, as a rule of thumb walking distance can be at least doubled during a 3-weeks inpatient rehabilitation treatment. Reorganisation of the brain plays a major role in functional recovery after brain lesions. This reorganisation is enhanced by active task-specific training as performed by a multimodal rehabilitative programme. Pathophysiological mechanisms relevant to therapeutic applications are always studied in parallel, e.g. the role of endothelin in MS (Haufschild et al), primary vascular dysregulation in MS (Koniezka et al), or the influence of physical training of immunological parameters (Bansi et al).

Prof. Jürg KesselringDepartment of Neurology & Neurorehabilitation, Rehabilitation Centre,Valens, Switzerland

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Prof. Jürg Kesselring

Neurorehabilitation in Multiple Sclerosis – Trying to melt & shape Theory & Practice over 30 Years

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1. Fachinformation Sativex® www.swissmedicinfo.ch 2. Novotna A et al, A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, enriched-design of Nabiximols (Sativex®), as add-on therapy, in subjects with refractory spasticity caused by multiple sclerosis. Eur J Neurol 2011; 18 (9): 1122–313. Coghe G et al, Walking improvements with Nabiximols in patients with multiple sclerosis, J Neurol 2015; 262 (11): 2472–7

Gekürzte Fachinformation Sativex® Z: 1 Sprühstoss à 100 µl enthält 2,7 mg Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) und 2,5 mg Cannabidiol (CBD). I: Symptomatische Behandlung von Patienten mit mittelschwerer bis schwerer Spastik aufgrund von Multipler Sklerose. Die Anwendung von Sativex® ausserhalb der zugelassenen Indikation bedarf einer Bewilligung des Bundesamtes für Gesundheit (BAG). D: Bis zu 12 Sprühstösse pro Tag. Dosisfindung abhängig vom Schweregrad der Symptomatik und in Absprache mit behandelndem Arzt. KI: Überempfindlichkeit gegenüber Cannabisextrakten oder einen der Hilfsstoffe gemäß Zusammensetzung; Suizidalität oder Suizidgedanken; bekannte oder vermutete (Familien-)Anamnese von Schizophrenie oder anderen Psychosen und erheblichen psychiatrischen Störungen; schwere Persönlichkeitsstörung oder andere erhebliche psychiatrischen Störung, mit Ausnahme von Depressionen in Verbindung mit Multipler Sklerose; Stillzeit. VM: Anwendung einer zuverlässigen Verhütungsmethode während der Anwendung und 3 Monate darüber hinaus (Männer und Frauen bzw. deren Partner); nicht anwenden während Schwangerschaft; nicht empfohlen bei Kindern und Jugendlichen unter 18 Jahren sowie schweren Herz-Kreislauf-Erkrankungen; häufig Schwindelanfälle insbesondere zu Beginn der Behandlung, erhöhtes Sturzrisiko; klinische Überwachung bei Beeinträchtigung der Leber- oder Nierenfunktion; Vorsicht bei Anamnese von Epilepsie, rezidivierenden Krampfanfällen sowie Suchtmittelmissbrauch. Warnhinweise: additive Wirkung mit Muskelrelaxantien möglich; psychiatrische Symptome; bei Desorientierung (oder Verwirrung), Halluzinationen, Wahnvorstellungen, vorübergehenden psychotischen Reaktionen sowie Suizidgedanken sollte Behandlung mit Sativex® umgehend abgebrochen werden mit sorgfältiger Überwachung bis zum vollständigen Nachlassen der Symptome; Reaktionen an der Anwendungsstelle; Screeningtests auf Drogenmissbrauch liefern positive Befunde; Auslandsreisen (Rechtsstatus von Sativex® länderspezifisch unterschiedlich). IA: Anwendung zu den Mahlzeiten erhöht THC-Cmax- und THC-AUC-Werte um das 1,6 bzw. 2,8-fache, CBD-Cmax- bzw. CBD-AUC-Werte um das 3,3- bzw. 5,1-fache. Gleichzeitige Behandlung mit CYP3A4-Inhibitoren (z.B. Ketoconazol, Ritonavir, Clarithromycin) erhöhte THC-Cmax- bzw. THC-AUC-Werte um das 1,2- bzw. 1,8-fache, CBD-Cmax- bzw. CBD-AUC-Werte um das 2- bzw. 2-fache. Gleichzeitige Behandlung mit CYP3A4-Induktoren (z.B. Rifampicin, Carbamazepin, Johanniskraut) reduzierte THC-Cmax- bzw. THC-AUC-Werte um 40 % bzw. 20 %, Hauptmetaboliten um 85 % bzw. 87 % und CBD um 50 % bzw. 60 %. Laut in-vitro-Daten inhibitorische Wirkung von CBD auf p-Glykoprotein im Darm nicht ausgeschlossen. Vorsicht deshalb bei gleichzeitiger Behandlung mit Digoxin und anderen Arzneimitteln, die als Substrate für p-Glykoprotein dienen. Vorsicht bei Hypnotika, Sedativa und Arzneimitteln mit potentiell sedierender Wirkung (additiver Effekt hinsichtlich Sedierung und Muskelrelaxation möglich). Interaktionen mit Alkohol möglich (Beeinträchtigung von Koordination, Konzentration und Reaktionsfähigkeit). Schwangerschaft: Keine ausreichenden Daten zum Einfluss von Sativex® auf menschliche Reproduktion. Während der Therapie und 3 Monate darüber hinaus müssen Frauen im gebärfähigen Alter und zeugungsfähige Männer (bzw. deren Partner) eine zuverlässige Verhütungsmethode anwenden. Sativex® sollte nicht während der Schwangerschaft verwendet werden. Während der Stillzeit ist Sativex® kontraindiziert. UW: Sehr häufig: Müdigkeit (12 %), Schwindelanfälle (25 %). Häufig (1–10 %): Anorexia (inklusive verminderter Appetit), erhöhter Appetit, Depressionen, Desorientierung, Dissoziation, euphorische Stimmung, Amnesie, Gleichgewichtsstörungen, Aufmerksamkeitsstörungen, Dysarthrie, Dysgeusie, Lethargie, Gedächtnisstörungen, Schläfrigkeit, Verschwommenes Sehen, Vertigo, Verstopfung, Diarrhoe, Mundtrockenheit, Glossodynie, Mundschleimhautaphten, Nausea, Unbehagen und Schmerzen in der Mundhöhle, Erbrechen, Schmerzen an der Anwendungsstelle, Asthenie, Unbehagen, Trunkenheitsgefühl, Malaise, Sturz. UW < 1 %: siehe www.swissmedicinfo.ch. P: Packungen zu 3 Sprayflaschen à 10 ml [A+]. Zulassungsinhaberin: Almirall AG, Alte Winterthurerstr. 14, 8304 Wallisellen. Ausführliche Informationen siehe www.swissmedicinfo.ch. Stand der Information Dez 2015.

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Sativex®, das 1. zugelassene Oromukosalspray zur Therapie von MS-induzierter Spastik1

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Virtually every patient with MS suffers from neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (NLUTD). NLUTD may lead to bothersome symptoms, e.g. urinary tract infections, incontinence or urinary retention. Most important, however, NLUTD is associated with secondary renal damage. The risk for renal damage correlates with the type of NLUTD, but not with the clinical symptoms. Therefore, adequate classification of NLUTD and assessment of the risk factors for renal damage is essential. Based on the type of NLUTD and the associated risk, treatment can either be based on symptoms alone (low risk) or on symptoms and urodynamic findings (high risk). In patients with detrusor overactivity and/or urgency/frequency, antimuscarinic drug treatment or external electrostimulation/biofeedback are first line treatment options for those patients not able to perform bladder training. Minimally invasive therapies, like onabotulinum toxin injections or sacral neuromodulation, may be considered if first line treatment fails.Treatment of residual urine depends on the underlying pathophysiology and may include pelvic floor reeduca-tion, drug treatment, or sacral neuromodulation. If these options are not successful, intermittent catheterization may become necessary. This technique is preferable to indwelling catheters, not only due to secondary complications of indwelling catheters, but also due to patients’ preference and quality of life. If an indwelling catheter is inevitable, suprapubic catheters are less prone to complications than transurethral catheters.Urinary tract infections are frequent in patients with NLUTD, with a substantial morbidity. Although no successful prophylaxis according to the standards of evidence-based medicine exists, several regimes exists that may be useful in clinical practice.Sexual dysfunction plays an important role for the quality of life in MS patients. Today, several medical and non-medical treatment options for erectile dysfunction exist, whereas premature ejaculation, loss of libido and loss of genital sensation persist to be challenges for the treating physician.As the course of MS is different in each patient, a life-long, individualized, interdisciplinary approach is mandatory to alleviate the long term neuro-urologic consequences of MS.

Prof. Jürgen PannekNeuro-Urology, Swiss Paraplegic Centre, Nottwil, Switzerland

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Neuro-urology – Summary of current Treatment & Rehab Options for PwMS

Prof. Jürgen Pannek

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* gegenüber verspätetem Behandlungsbeginn bezüglich Übergang zur CDMS, jährliche Schubrate und Pasat-3 Total Score.1. Ludwig Kappos, MD, et al. for the BENEFIT Study Group. The 11-year long-term follow-up study from the randomized BENEFIT CIS trial. Neurology; Published Ahead of Print on August 10, 2016 as 10.1212/WNL.0000000000003078.

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Neuropsychiatric Aspects of Multiple Sclerosis - an UpdateMultiple sclerosis (MS) is one of the most common chronic neurologic conditions affecting young and middle aged adults. Twice as many women as men are affected. While in former times MS was regarded as a solely inflammatory, demyelinating disease primarily affecting central nervous system white matter, more recent imaging studies have shown that the damage also extends to gray matter leading to degeneration and atrophy. Clinically, MS appears with a variety of symptoms, including sensory-motor as well as cognitive and psychiatric difficulties. Though mental symptoms garnered little clinical interest, it has become increasingly evident that cognitive as well as psychiatric symptoms may prevail and are occasionally the first presentation of MS. Due to this plethora of symptoms MS has a serious impact on several clinical dimensions: neurological function, cognition, emotions, and fatigue. While neurological impairment, cognitive deficits, and fatigue have been gradually recognized to be part of MS patients’ functional handicap and deterioration of quality of life, the impact of some neuropsychiatric disturbances is still underestimated. Nevertheless, neuropsychiatric comorbidity secondary to MS is becoming an important issue in the MS medical care and therapeutic efforts strongly depend on these dimensions. Moreover, the chronicity of the disease, the individual psychosocial situations and premorbid characteristics, together with the brain impairment itself influence neuropsychiatric symptoms in MS and interact one with another. Hence, it does not surprise that subjective quality of life in MS depends of all these dimensions. This lecture will give an overview on the most pertinent cognitive and psychiatric symptoms that may appear in the course of MS and will also indicate some brain-behavior-relationships underlying neuropsychiatric pathology.

Prof. Pasquale CalabreseDivision of molecular and cognitive Neuroscience, Neuropsychology and Behavioral Neurology Unit, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland

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Cannabinoids for Pain and Spasticity in MSMedical cannabis refers to the use of cannabis in medical therapy to help reduce symptoms in chronically ill patients. It has proved effective in the management of chronic pain, muscular cramps and spasticity in patients with multiple sclerosis, nerve or spinal cord damage or Tourette's. In cancer and AIDS patients, cannabis can reduce nausea and vomiting and stimulate appetite and weight gain.Since immunomodulatory treatments cannot prevent the chronic progress of the disability, a key concern in the long-term care of MS sufferers is to improve their quality of life by alleviating symptoms. Here, painful muscle spasms constitute a special challenge. A worthwhile option for treating these is the cannabis extract nabiximols (Sativex®) which is marketed as a mouth spray. The alcohol cannabis extract contains the cannabis plant's two most important cannabinoids, delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), in a 1:1 ratio. Whereas THC has muscle relaxant and psychoactive effects, amongst others, CBD has no psychoactive properties, but has analgesic, antispasmodic, neuroprotective and anxiolytic effects. This mixture has proved its worth, as CBD is able to weaken the psychoactive and addictive potential of THC. In addition to accompanying physiotherapy, in most cases muscle relaxants are ini tially used to treat spasticity. However, a side effect of these is muscular weakness, which can affect the ability to walk or stand. This side effect is seen less with nabiximols and cannabinoids. Where the drug therapy recommended as initial treatment does not adequately improve spasticity, Sativex® can be used as an add-on therapy. In the Guidelines published by the American Academy of Neurology, besides the antispastic and analgesic properties of cannabinoids, their calming effect on an over-active bladder is also mentioned. However, there was no evidence of THC reducing MS-related tremor. Unfortunately, the neuroprotective potential of cannabinoids often described in animal experiments, could not be transferred to humans.The probability of developing dependence is estimated to be low. All the same, nabiximols is a narcotic and is accordingly subject to prescription requirements. In patients suffering from substance abuse, the indications should be evaluated with particular care. Suicidal tendencies, pregnancy and the presence of psychiatric disorders are contraindications for nabiximols.Cognitive impairment can occur, and driving ability, especially immediately after administration and at the start of therapy, can be restricted. Patients must be informed of the possibility of the reduced ability to drive and of any impairment of their ability to work.

Dr. Claude VaneyNeurological Rehabilitation and MS Centre, Montana, Switzerland

Dr. Claude Vaney was the Medical Director of the Neurological Rehabilitation and MS Centre in Montana, Switzerland. He is a member of the Scientific Advisory Board of the Swiss MS-Society and has been involved in research projects and publications on the subject of medical use of cannabis for MS patients.

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1. PRISMS Study Group. Randomised double-blind placebo-controlled study of interferon beta-1a in relapsing/remitting multiple sclerosis. PRISMS (Prevention of Relapses and Disability by Interferon beta-1a Subcutaneously in Multiple Sclerosis) Study Group. Lancet. 1998 Nov 7;352(9139):1498-504. 2. PRISMS Study Group. PRISMS-4: Long-term efficacy of interferon-beta-1a in relapsing MS. Neurology. 2001 Jun 26;56(12):1628-36. 3. Kappos L et al. Long-term subcutaneous interferon beta-1a therapy in patients with relapsing-remitting MS. Neurology. 2006 Sep 26;67(6):944-53. 4. Kappos L et al. Factors influencing long-term outcomes in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis: PRISMS-15. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 2015 Nov;86(11):1202-7. 5. Schwid S et Panitch HS. Full results of the Evidence of Interferon Dose-Response-European North American Comparative Efficacy (EVIDENCE) study: a multicenter, randomized, assessor-blinded comparison of low-dose weekly versus high-dose, high-frequency interferon beta-1a for relapsing multiple sclerosis. Clin Ther. 2007 Sep;29(9):2031-48. 6. Rebif® CH Fachinformation, Stand der Information: September 2015. 7. SPECTRIMS Study Group. Randomized controlled trial of interferon- beta-1a in secondary progressive MS: Clinical results. Neurology. 2001 Jun 12;56(11):1496-504. 8. Veugelers P et al. Disease progression among multiple sclerosis patients before and during a disease-modifying drug program: a longitudinal population-based evaluation. Mult Scler. 2009 Nov;15(11):1286-94. 9. De Stefano N et al. Efficacy and safety of subcutaneous interferon ß-1a in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis: further outcomes from the IMPROVE study. J Neurol Sci. 2012 Jan 15;312(1-2):97-101. 10. De Stefano N et al. Efficacy of subcutaneous interferon ß-1a on MRI outcomes in a randomised controlled trial of patients with clinically isolated syndromes. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 14 Jun;85(6):647-53. 11. Uitdehaag BM et al. The changing face of multiple sclerosis clinical trial populations, Curr Med Res Opin. 2011 Aug;27(8):1529-37. 12. Kurtzke JF. Rating neurologic impairment in multiple sclerosis: an expanded disability status scale (EDSS), Neurology. 1983 Nov;33(11):1444-52.

Rebif®/Rebif® multidose/Rebif® RebiDose Interferonum beta-1a ADNrI: Patienten mit einem ersten klinischen, auf Multiple Sklerose (MS) hinweisenden neurologischen Ereignis bei Ausschluss anderer Diagnosen und glz. hohem Risiko für das Auftreten einer schubförmigen MS. Schubförmige MS. D: i.Allg. 44 µg, dreimal pro Woche subkutan. KI: Behandlungsbeginn während der Schwangerschaft, Überempfindlichkeit gegen einen Inhaltsstoff, schwerwiegende Depressionen und/oder Suizidgedanken. V: Thrombotische Mikroangiopathie, Depressive Störungen, Krampfleiden, nicht adäquat therapierte Epilepsie, Angina pectoris, kongestive Herzinsuffizienz, Arrhythmie, schwere Hypersensitivitätsreaktionen, Hautläsionen an Injektionsstelle, schwere Nieren-/Leberinsuffizienz, schwerwiegende Leberfunktionsstörungen, Nephrotisches Syndrom, akute Myelosuppression, Alkoholmissbrauch. Regelmässige Kontrolle der Leberenzyme, grosses, resp. Differentialblutbild, ggf. Schilddrüsenfunktionstest. IA: Medikamente mit enger therapeutischer Breite und/oder Metabolisierung über CYP P450 wie Antiepileptika oder Antidepressiva. Häufigste UAW: Grippeähnliche Symptome, Entzündungen, Hautreaktionen und Schmerzen an der Injektionsstelle, Kopfschmerzen, Myalgie, Arthralgie, Müdigkeit, Rigor, Fieber, Anstieg der Leberfunktionswerte, Pruritus, Ausschläge, Urtikaria, Alopezie, Neutropenie, Lymphopenie, Leukopenie, Thrombozytopenie, Anämie, Durchfall, Erbrechen, Übelkeit, Depression, Schlaflosigkeit, Dyspnoe. P: Rebif 8.8 µg/0.2 ml und 22 µg/0.5 ml Fertigspritzen: 6+6 (Startpackung***); 22 µg/0.5 ml oder 44 µg/0.5 ml Fertigspritzen: je 12***. Rebif multidose Patronen zu 66 µg/1.5 ml oder 132 µg/1.5 ml: je 4***. Rebif RebiDose 8.8 µg/0.2 ml und 22 µg/0.5 ml Fertigpens: 6+6 (Startpackung***); 22 µg/0.5 ml oder 44 µg/0.5 ml Fertigpens: je 12***. [B] (*** = kassenzulässig). Für detaillierte Informationen siehe www.swissmedicinfo.ch. JAN16 CH/REB/1116/0021

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Rehabilitation – Does it only start with visible Impairment?Frequently, physiotherapy is only prescribed when impairments are already visible. What is the reason for this? Is it due to a failure to perceive all the facets of physiotherapy?Patients with a chronic disease often show an inactive lifestyle. There is a significant correlation between self-efficacy expectations (SEE) and inactive lifestyle. The reason for a lack of SEE in MS patients is a lack of information about the frequency, nature and execution of physical activities which are possible despite multiple sclerosis (MS).Therefore, an important goal in early physiotherapy is to prevent this information deficit. Based on the possibilities and ideas of each patient, an effective physical training is discussed so that even subtle symptoms do not become a risk factor.Another important goal in early physiotherapy is the establishment of self-management, which has been shown to be very important in the therapy of MS. This includes patient-tailored home-based exercises. Since motivation to perform the exercises strongly depends on the perceived efficacy, individual choice of exercises as well as excellent instruction in home-based exercises is paramount. «The earlier the better!» also applies here.It takes a lot of experience and expertise on the part of the physiotherapist to give excellent physiotherapeu-tic advice and to select specific home-based exercises. Since 2012 we have been conducting a Certificate of Advanced Studies program at the University of Basel leading to the qualification «MS therapist». Participants acquire an in-depth knowledge of evidence-based examination and treatment of MS patients.To facilitate the search for therapists, a Swiss-wide list with physiotherapists specifically qualified to treat MS patients is maintained by the expert group Physiotherapy for Patients with MS (Fachgruppe Physiotherapie bei MS) on their website www.fpms.ch

Regula Steinlin Egli, BSc in PhysiotherapyUniversity Basel, Advanced Studies, Basel, SwitzerlandPhysiotherapie Langmatten, Binningen, Switzerland

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FACHKURZINFORMATION GLATIRAMYL, INJEKTIONSLÖSUNG Z: Glatirameracetat. I/A: Glatiramyl ist indiziert zur Behandlung von Patienten mit einem ersten klinischen auf eine Multiple Sklerose (MS) hinweisenden neurologischen Ereignis («Clinically isolated Syndrom», CIS), bei denen ein hohes Risiko für die Entwicklung einer klinisch defi nitiven MS besteht. Glatiramyl ist indiziert zur Reduktion der Schubfrequenz sowie zur Verlangsamung des Fortschreitens von Behinderungsgrad, Intensität und Schwere der Krankheit bei Patienten mit schubförmiger MS und einem Score von ≤5 auf der EDSS. Bei Patienten unter 18 Jahren bzw. über 50 Jahren wurde die Wirksamkeit nicht untersucht. D/A: Beginn und Wiederaufnahme der Behandlung mit Glatiramyl müssen unter Aufsicht eines Neurologen oder Arztes mit Erfahrung auf dem Gebiet der MS-Behandlung durchgeführt werden. Bei der ersten Selbstinjektion und den darauf folgenden 30 Minuten müssen die Patienten von einer Fachperson beaufsichtigt werden. Erw: Die empfohlene Dosierung von Glatiramyl bei der Behandlung einer schubweise verlaufenden MS ist die subkutane Verabreichung von 20mg Glatiramyl täglich. Eine Langzeitbehandlung wird empfohlen; sie sollte nur auf Empfehlung des behandelnden Arztes abgebrochen werden. Die subkutane Injektion kann an Oberarmen, Abdomen, Gesäss/Hüfte und Oberschenkeln vorgenommen werden. Bei Kindern unter 12 Jahren sollte Glatiramyl nicht verabreicht werden. KI: Bekannte Hypersensibilität gegenüber Glatirameracetat oder Mannitol; Schwangerschaft. W/V: Glatiramyl soll weder intravenös noch intramuskulär verabreicht werden. Bei niereninsuffi zienten Patienten sollte während der Behandlung mit Glatiramyl die Nierenfunktion regelmässig kontrolliert werden. IA: Glatiramyl kann die Verteilung stark plasmaproteinbindender Moleküle beeinfl ussen, deshalb soll die gleichzeitige Verschreibung solcher Präparate unter strikter Aufsicht vorgenommen werden. UW: Am häufi gsten lokal: Erythem, Schmerz, Quaddelbildung, Pruritus, Ödem, Entzündung und Überempfi ndlichkeit. Sehr häufi g: Infektion, Infl uenza, Angst, Depression, Kopfschmerzen, Vasodilatation, Dyspnoe, Übelkeit, Rash, Arthralgien, Rückenschmerzen, Asthenie, Brustschmerzen. L: Glatiramyl Fertigspritzen müssen vor Licht geschützt in der Originalverpackung im Kühlschrank zwischen 2 °C und 8 °C gelagert werden. P: Glatiramyl Inj Lös 28 Fertigspritzen (20mg/ml). Liste B;kassenzulässig. Ausführliche Informationen, insbesondere zu Dosierung/Anwendung, Kontraindikationen, Warnhinweisen/Vorsichtsmassnahmen, Interaktionen, Schwangerschaft/Stillzeit und unerwünschten Wirkungen, siehe Fachinformation unter www.swissmedicinfo.ch. Zulassungsinhaberin: BGP Products GmbH, Neuhofstrasse 23, 6341 Baar, Tel. 041 768 48 48 / V 1.0

VERSION ABRÉGÉE DE L’INFORMATION DESTINÉE AUX PROFESSIONNELS DE GLATIRAMYL, SOLUTION INJECTABLEC: Acétate de glatiramère. I/P: Glatiramyl est indiqué pour le traitement des patients présentant un premier symptôme clinique neurologique («clinically isolated syndrome», CIS) pouvant indiquer une sclérose en plaques (SEP), et qui ont un risque élevé de développer SEP clinique défi nitive. Glatiramyl est indiqué pour réduire la fréquence des poussées et pour ralentir la progression du handicap ainsi que l’intensité et la sévérité de la maladie chez les patients présentant une SEP rémittente avec un score ≤5 sur l’EDSS. L’effi cacité n’a pas été démontrée en dehors du groupe d’âge de 18 à 50 ans. P/M: L’instauration et la reprise du traitement par Glatiramyl doivent être réalisées sous le contrôle d’un neurologue ou d’un médecin possédant une expérience dans le traitement de la SEP. La première auto-injection doit être réalisée sous la surveillance, pendant au moins 30 minutes, d’un professionnel de la santé. Adultes: La posologie recommandée de Glatiramyl dans le traitement de la SEP évoluant par poussées est une administration quotidienne de 20mg de Glatiramyl en injection sous-cutanée. Un traitement à long terme est conseillé; il ne devrait être arrêté que sur recommandation du médecin traitant. Les sites d’injection sous-cutanée incluent les bras, l’abdomen, les fesses/hanches et les cuisses. Glatiramyl ne doit pas être administré aux enfants de moins de 12 ans. CI: Chez les patients avec antécédents d’hypersensibilité à l’acétate de glatiramère ou au mannitol; grossesse. M/P: Glatiramyl ne doit pas être administré par voie intraveineuse ou intramusculaire. Chez les patients avec insuffi sance rénale, il faut contrôler régulièrement la fonction rénale durant le traitement par Glatiramyl. IA: Glatiramyl peut affecter la capacité de la distribution des molécules se liant fortement aux protéines plasmatiques, pour cette raison la coprescription de telles substances doit se faire sous stricte surveillance. EI: Réactions locales les plus fréquentes: érythème, douleur, apparition de plaques prurigineuses, prurit, œdème, infl ammation et augmentation de la sensibilité. Très fréquents: infections, infl uenza, angoisse, dépression, céphalées, vasodilatation, dyspnée, nausée, rash, arthralgies, douleurs dorsales, asthénie, douleurs thoraciques. RP: Les seringues Glatiramyl prêtes à l’emploi doivent être conservées à l’abri de la lumière dans leur emballage original au réfrigérateur entre 2°C et 8°C. P: Glatiramyl sol inj, 28 ser prêtes (20mg/ml). Liste B; admis aux caisses. Pour des informations plus détaillées, en particulier concernant la posologie/le mode d’emploi, les contre-indications, les mises en garde/précautions, les interactions, grossesse/allaitement et les effets indésirables, veuillez consulter l’information professionnelle sur www.swissmedicinfo.ch. Titulaire de l’autorisation: BGP Products GmbH, Neuhofstrasse 23, 6341 Baar, Tél. 041 768 48 48 / V 1.0

1 GATE: Klinische Studie zur Bewertung der Gleichwertigkeit von Glatiramyl und Glatirameracetat (Teva) / étude clinique destinée à l’évaluation de l’équivalence entre Glatiramyl et l’acétate de glatiramère (Teva). Cohen J et al. JAMA Neurol. 2015;72(12):1433-1441 / 2 Glatiramyl ist indiziert zur Behandlung von Patienten mit einem ersten klinischen auf eine Multiple Sklerose (MS) hinweisenden neurologischen Ereignis («Clinically isolated Syndrom», CIS), bei denen ein hohes Risiko für die Entwicklung einer klinisch defi nitiven Multiple Sklerose besteht. Glatiramyl ist indiziert zur Reduktion der Schubfrequenz sowie zur Verlangsamung des Fortschreitens von Behinderungsgrad, Intensität und Schwere der Krankheit bei Patienten mit schubförmiger MS und einem Score von ≤5 auf der EDSS / Glatiramyl est indiqué pour le traitement des patients présentant un premier symptôme clinique neurologique pouvant indiquer une sclérose en plaques (syndrome cliniquement isolé, SCI) et qui affichent un risque élevé de développer une SEP clinique définitive. Glatiramyl est indiqué pour réduire la fréquence des poussées et ralentir la progression du degré d’incapacité ainsi que l’intensité et la sévérité de la maladie chez des patients présentant une SEP rémittente caractérisée par un score EDSS ≤5. / * über bestehende Homecare Anbieter oder eine andere Fachperson / par des prestataires existants de soins à domicile ou par un autre professionnel de santé / ** Stand Oktober 2016, Ex-Factorypreis, je 1 Packung à 28 Stk., vs. Glatirameracetat (Teva) / Mise à jour: octobre 2016, prix départ usine, par boîte de 28 pcs, vs acétate de glatiramère (Teva)

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Update on New Treatments

Prof. Ludwig KapposUniversity Hospital Basel, Department of Neurology, Basel, Switzerland

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«Grosse Momente erlebe ich jeden Tag.»2,3#

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* GILENYA® ist zur Behandlung von Patienten mit schubförmig remittierend verlaufender Multipler Sklerose (MS) zur Reduzierung der Schubhäufigkeit und zur Verzögerung des Fortschreitens der Behinderung indiziert. # Bei der abgebildeten Person handelt es sich um keine Multiple Sklerose-Patientin, sondern um ein Model. Das Zitat ist fiktiv.

1 Bundesamt für Gesundheit BAG. Spezialitätenliste. Verfügbar unter: www.spezialitaetenliste.ch/Showpreparations.aspx, zuletzt eingesehen: 23. Mai 2016. 2 Ziemssen T et al. 36 month PANGAEA: A 5-year non-interventional study of safety, efficacy and pharmacoeconomic data for fingolimod patients in daily clinical practice. Oral poster presentation, 31st CONGRESS OF THE EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR TREATMENT AND RESEARCH IN MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS, October 7–10, 2015, Barcelona, Spain, Poster 593. 3 Fox E et al. Outcomes of switching directly to oral fingolimod from injectable therapies: Results of the randomized, open-label, multicenter, Evaluate Patient OutComes (EPOC) study in relapsing multiple sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders 2014;3: 607–619.

Z: Kapseln zu 0.5 mg Fingolimod. I: Behandlung von Patienten mit schubförmig remittierend verlaufender multipler Sklerose (MS) zur Reduzierung der Schubhäufigkeit und zur Verzögerung des Fortschreitens der Behinderung. D: 0.5 mg 1x täglich oral • Überwachung nach Erstgabe von Gilenya • Spezielle Pat.-Gruppen: s. www.swissmedicinfo.ch KI: Myokardinfarkt, instabile Angina pectoris, Schlaganfall/TIA, akut dekompensierte Herzinsuffizienz, Herzinsuffizienz NYHA-Klasse III/IV • Schwere Herzrhythmusstörungen • AV-Block 2. Grades vom Typ Mobitz II oder ein AV-Block 3. Grades oder Sick-Sinus-Syndrom, sofern nicht Schrittmacher-versorgt • QTc-Intervall ≥500 ms bei Baseline • Bestehendes Immundefizienzsyndrom • Erhöhtes Risiko für opportunistische Infektionen • Schwere aktive Infektionen oder aktive chronische Infektionen • Aktive maligne Erkrankungen • Mittlere und schwere Leberinsuffizienz/Leberzirrhose (entsprechend Child-Pugh-Klasse B und C) • Bestehendes Makulaödem • Kinder und Jugendliche • Schwangerschaft und Stillzeit • Überempfindlichkeit gegenüber Fingolimod oder einem der Hilfsstoffe. VM: Überwachung nachErstgabe von Gilenya: Bei allen Patienten: 6-stündige Überwachung auf Symptome einer Bradykardie sowie auf atrioventrikuläre Überleitungsstörungen; kardiale Überwachungsmassnahmen: stündliche Messungen Puls und Blutdruck, 12-Kanal-EKG vor Behandlungsbeginn und nach Überwachung, Möglichkeit einer kardiologischen Notfallbehandlung, kontinuierliche (Echtzeit-) EKG-Überwachung empfohlen. Bei Auftreten von symptomatischen Bradyarrhythmien in den ersten 6 Stunden: Überwachung bis zum vollständigen Abklingen der Symptome. Wenn Herzfrequenz 6 Stunden nach Ersteinnahme den niedrigsten Wert erreicht: kardiales Monitoring bis zur Erholung der Herzfrequenz (mind. jedoch um 2 Stunden verlängern). Wenn im EKG 6 Stunden nach der 1. Dosis Herzfrequenz <45 Schläge/Min, persistierender neuer AV-Block 2. Grades oder höhergradiger AV-Block, QTc Intervall ≥500 ms oder wenn ein AV-Block 3. Grades zu jedwedem Zeitpunkt auftritt: Verlängerung des kardialen Monitorings mind. über Nacht. Falls nach der 1. Dosisgabe medikamentöse Behandlung aufgrund von Bradyarrhythmien notwendig ist: Beobachtung über Nacht in einer med. Einrichtung und bei der 2. Dosis gleiche Überwachungsstrategie wie nach der 1. Dosis. Für bestimmte Pat.-Gruppen Gilenya nur dann erwägen, wenn der erwartete Nutzen die potentiellen Risiken überwiegt. Patienten unter Betablockern, Calciumkanalblockern und anderen Substanzen die die Herzfrequenz reduzieren: Generell von einer Behandlung mit Gilenya absehen • Bei Patienten mit signifikanter QTc-Verlängerung vor Behandlungsbeginn oder zusätzlichen Risikofaktoren für das Auftreten einer QT-Verlängerung: vor Behandlungsbeginn eine/n Kardiologen/in konsultieren und geeignetes kardiales Monitoring festlegen. • Regelmässige Blutbildkontrollen: Aktuelles, grosses Blutbild (inkl. Differentialblutbild) vor Einleitung der Behandlung, in Monat 3 und danach regelmässig (mind. jährlich), sowie bei Anzeichen einer Infektion. Bei Gesamtlymphozytenzahl <0.1x109/l Behandlung pausieren. Bei Gesamtlymphozytenzahl <0.2x109/l Differentialblutbild mind. alle 3 Monate. Bei schweren aktiven Infektionen oder aktiven chronischen Infektionen mit Behandlung abwarten. Bei Infektionen während der Therapie geeignete diagnost. und therapeut. Massnahmen, v.a. bei Viren der Herpesgruppe. Gleichzeitige Anwendung einer antineoplastischen, immunsupprimierenden oder immunmodulierenden Therapie vermeiden, Behandlung mit Corticosteroiden nach klinischem Ermessen. Seit Markteinführung wurden Fälle progressiver multifokaler Leukenzephalopathie (PML) dokumentiert. Auf Symptome bzw. MRT-Befunde achten, die auf PML hindeuten. Bei Verdacht auf PML Behandlung unterbrechen, bis PML ausgeschlossen werden kann. Seit Markteinführung sind einzelne Fälle von Kryptokokkeninfektionen einschliesslich Kryptokokkenmeningitis berichtet worden. Patienten mit Verdacht auf eine Kryptokokkenmeningitis sollten umgehend diagnostisch beurteilt werden. Wird eine Kryptokokkenmeningitis diagnostiziert, ist eine geeignete Behandlung einzuleiten. • Anwendung von attenuierten Lebendimpfstoffen vermeiden. Varizella-Zoster-Virus Antikörperbestimmung und Impfung von antikörpernegativen Patienten • Augenärztliche Untersuchung vor Beginn und nach 3 bis 4 monatiger Therapie. Visusuntersuchungen alle 6 Monate. Regelmässige ophthalmologische Untersuchungen bei Patienten mit Diabetes mellitus, Uveitis und Makulaödem • Bestimmung der Leberwerte vor Beginn und 1, 3, 6, 9 und 12 Monate nach Beginn der Therapie, im weiteren Verlauf periodisch. Bei wiederholtem Nachweis von >5x Transaminasenerhöhung: Gilenya absetzen bis sich Werte normalisiert haben. Vermeiden von zusätzlicher Einnahme von lebertox. Substanzen, nicht behandeln bei Leberzirrhose, Leberinsuffizienz, und bei Hepatitis B Infektionen • Blutdruck regelmässig kontrollieren • Bei Verdacht auf posteriores reversibles Enzephalopathie Syndrom Gilenya absetzen • Pulmonologische Untersuchung bei symptomatischen Patienten • Basalzellkarzinome traten unter der Behandlung mit Gilenya auf. Eine regelmässige dermatologische Überwachung ist empfohlen. • Bei der Umstellung von anderen immunsuppressiven oder immunmodulierenden Therapien auf Gilenya ist Vorsicht geboten. Bei Natalizumab und Teriflunomid Halbwertszeit berücksichtigen. Umstellung von Alemtuzumab nicht empfohlen • Überwachung auf Infektionen bis zu 2 Monate nach Absetzen der Therapie fortsetzen • Weitere Einzelheiten s. www.swissmedicinfo.ch. IA: Antineoplastische, immunsuppressive oder immunmodulierende Therapien (inkl. Kortikosteroide) • Umstellung von lang wirkenden Immuntherapeutika (Natalizumab, Teriflunomid oder Mitoxantron) • Attenuierte Lebendimpfstoffe und andere Impfstoffe • Betablocker, Calciumkanalblocker mit verlangsamender Wirkung auf die Herzfrequenz oder andere Substanzen, die die Herzfrequenz verlangsamen können • Ketoconazol • Carbamazepin. Weitere Einzelheiten s. www.swissmedicinfo.ch UW: Sehr häufig: Grippale Virusinfektionen, Sinusitis, Kopfschmerzen, Durchfall, Rückenschmerzen, erhöhte Leberenzyme, Husten • Häufig: Bronchitis, Herpes Zoster, Tinea Versicolor, Basalzellkarzinom, Bradykardie, atrioventrikuläre Blocks, Schwindel, Migräne, Asthenie, Ekzem, Pruritus, erhöhte Bluttriglyzeride, Atemnot, Verschwommensehen, Hypertonie, Leukopenie, Lymphopenie • Gelegentlich: Pneumonie, Makulaödem • Selten und sehr selten s. www.swissmedicinfo.ch. P: Kapseln zu 0.5 mg: 28* und 98*. Verkaufskategorie: B. *Kassenzulässig. Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter www.swissmedicinfo.ch. April 2016 V9. Novartis Pharma Schweiz AG, Risch; Adresse: Suurstoffi 14, 6343 Rotkreuz, Tel. 041 763 71 11.

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Clinical Case ManagementThese workshops focus on aspects relevant to the daily management of MS patients.

Workshop A: «New Topics in Neurorehabilitation»Dr. Jens Bansi, Valens and Dr. Tim Vanbellingen, Lucerne– Getting the dosage right - the relevance of adequate training intensities during neurorehabilitation in PwMS – Impacts of cardio-respiratory fitness on cognition, fatigue and immune functions in PwMS – Upper limb standardized assessments and evidence based interventions– Effects of upper limb training on cortical and sub-cortical networks Workshop B: «Fatigue – Definition, Assessment and Treatment Options»Dr. Lutz Achtnichts, Aarau and Dr. Gianna Riccitelli, Lugano– Definition of Fatigue in MS– Assessment of Fatigue in MS– Treatment options for Fatigue in MS

Coffee Break Workshop C: «New Treatment Options for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms» Dr. Nikolaus Veit-Rubin, Lausanne and Prof. Brigitte Schurch, Lausanne– Review of the current treatment options for MS patients who suffer from LUTS– Exploration the new treatments options– Discussion of new research ideas

Workshop D: «Gait Disorders in MS»Dr. Gilles Allali, Geneva and Dr. Ulrik Dalgas, Aarhus– Early walking impairments in MS– Walking and cognition– Walking measures and predictors in MS– How to improve walking in MS

Farewell Apero

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«New Topics in Neurorehabilitation»Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic and heteroge-neous disease associated with long-term disability, negatively influencing quality of life of a patient. Disease-modifying pharmacological therapies may decrease activity and progression of the disease, and symptomatic pharmacological treatments may reduce many complaints. However, MS patients mostly still suffer from several neurological deficits in the course of their disease. Therefore, specific comprehensive non-pharmacological rehabilitation interventions are needed to reduce disability to obtain better independence in activities of daily living, resulting in an optimal quality of life. For optimal targeted rehabilitation standardized assessments and evidence based interventions are needed. Several upper limb assessments have been developed so far, covering different objective behavioral assessments, specific patient recorded outcome measurements, and more sophisticated measures such as iPad based measurements. Task oriented upper limb treatment has shown effects on white matter structures in the brain suggesting some neuroplasticity effects of motor training.

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Background – Exercise has become an efficient strategy within rehabilitative programs and is part of a goal-orientated multidisciplinary approach to improve disability and participation in PwMS. The primary aims of rehabilitation are therefore to increase levels of activity and participation leading to increase independence of the participants. Evidence shows that exercise training in PwMS has the poten-tial to target and improve many components outlined in the ICF model. New approaches focus acute high – intensive intervals (HIIT) and progressive exercise bouts that significantly impact cardiorespiratory fit-ness and lead to induction of neuroplasticity and the recovery of motor and cognitive functions.

Methods – This workshop addresses the following issues: (a) The role of exercise and training intensities during multidisciplinary neurorehabilitation with PwMS and their impacts on cardiorespiratory fitness on cognition, fatigue and immune functions; (b) Discusses new approaches (High-intensity intervals) and the resulting relevance for standardized endur-ance and resistance training programs during reha-bilitation in PwMS; (c) Identifies the main triggers to quantify exercise intensities during rehabilitation.

Dr. Jens Bansi Dr. Tim Vanbellingen

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Results – Compared to other training modalities, endurance training is well studied and has become an efficient strategy in rehabilitation of PwMS improving cognition, fatigue and health-related quality of life. The most common form is usage of a cycle ergometer but aquatic-exercise and yoga have also been studied. The main goal of resistance training is the general improvement of force compo-nents using different resistors. An individual-suited resistance training program impacts maximal force, corestability, arm, leg and trunk muscles of PwMS. Practical experiences of the Rehabilitation Center Valens concerning MS-specific endurance and progressive resistance training are presented. Case presentations (videos) highlight the area of exercise therapy in clinical practice with MS.

Conclusions – The role of rehabilitation with exer-cise serving as a central component in the process of reactivating PwMS. Evidence shows that exer-cise training in PwMS has the potential to target and improve many components outlined in the ICF model. The reviewed effects of exercise for PwMS have demonstrated for improvements of aerobic and functional capacities, fatigue and muscle weakness.

Dr. Jens BansiClinical Sports Therapy, Clinics of Valens,Rehabilitation Centre, Valens, Switzerland

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Fatigue is one of the most common and debilitating symptoms experienced by persons with multiple sclerosis (MS). It may already be present at early stages and is often the cause for psychosocial and occupational problems. Symptoms of fatigue have been associated with worsening of neurological disability and other cognitive-behavioral symptoms. Importantly, fatigue has been identified as a factor contributing to risk of employment cessation over time in persons with MS.Fatigue is a multidimensional symptom with complex origins. The exact cause of fatigue in MS is unclear, although it likely involves neurodegen-erative disease processes, as well as decondition-ing caused by physical inactivity. This complexity makes the management of fatigue difficult, and not surprisingly, therapies for fatigue management have often been ineffective. Fatigue can be defined as either a subjective lack of physical and/or mental energy that is experienced by the individual or caregiver to interfere with usual or desired activi-ties, or as a performance decrement.Fatigue may have physical, mental, and probably psychological causes. However, insight in its pathophysiology is very limited or dated, and there is no unifying concept of its nature and its determi-nants until now.

Workshop B

«Fatigue – Definition, Assessment and Treatment Options»

Even its definition remains controversial among clinicians and researchers since most questionnaires and studies rely on subjective evaluation, i.e., patient self-report. Thus, progress continues to be hampered by unsolved questions related to terminology and assessment.In this workshop, we will provide a critical point of view of MS-related fatigue to ameliorate the com-prehension and the management of the symptom.

Dr. Lutz AchtnichtsCantonal Hospital Aarau, Department of Neurology, Aarau, Switzerland

Dr. Gianna RiccitelliCivic Hospital of Lugano, Neurocenter of Southern Switzerland, Lugano, Switzerland

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Lower urinary tract dysfunctions are frequent in patients with multiple sclerosis and interfere greatly with the quality of life of these patients. The most commonly reported symptoms are those involving the storage phase, whereas detrusor over activi-ty is the most observed urodynamic abnormality. Management of lower urinary tract symptoms in multiple sclerosis patients requires a multidiscipli-nary approach. Anti-muscarinic agents are the first line treatment for storage symptoms. In case of inefficiency or poor tolerance to the anti-muscarin-ics, a range of other approaches, such as injections of botulinum toxin A into the detrusor, tibial nerve stimulation and sacral neuromodulation can be offered with varying levels of evidence. Intermit-tent catheterization is the preferred management option for incomplete bladder emptying and urinary retention. In case of inefficient conservative man-agement, surgical option could be offered but only after careful selection of the patients. As multiple sclerosis has a progressive course, LUT’ symptoms in multiple sclerosis patient require regular, long-term follow-up monitoring.

Review of the current treatment options for MS patients who suffer from LUTS

Workshop C

«New Treatment Options for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms»

Background: Overactive bladder (OAB) is a chronic condition affecting lower urinary tract function that has a significant negative impact on quality of life. The prevalence of OAB increases with age and is expected to reach 546 million in 2018. Objective: Evaluation of the Blue Wind implantable tibial nerve stimulation system performance and safety in refractory OAB subjects. Design, Setting, and Participants Intervention: The study was a 6-month multi-center prospective intervention study. Eligible subjects underwent a staged procedure consisting of stimulation compatibility evaluation, system im-plantation, system activation, home treatment and follow-up. Outcome measurements and statistical analysis: Both objective and subjective outcome measures were assessed. Voiding diary parameters included voids/day, volume voided /day, urgency degree, leaking episodes/day, pads used/day, leak severity and clinical success defined as a ≥ 50% reduction in the number of leaks/day or number of voids/day or number of episodes with degree of urgency > 2 or a return to < 8 voids/day. Subjective assessment was based on OAB-q including HRQL and symptom severity score. Safety was evaluated by adverse event (AE) analysis.

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Dr. Nikolaus Veit-Rubin Prof. Brigitte Schurch

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Results and limitations: Of 34 implanted subjects, 70.6% experienced clinical success after 6 months. All urge incontinence (UI) symptoms (leaks/day, leak severity and pad changes/day) decreased significantly over time; 27.6% of UI subjects became 'dry' (100% improvement). All urgency frequency (UF) symptoms (voids/day, degree of urgency, volume/void, pads changed) improved significantly during treatment relative to baseline in the UF group. Clinical improvement was also supported by statistical significant improvements in all quality of life aspects (concern, coping, sleep, and social) and in symptom severity scores. Conclusi-ons: The BlueWind RENOVA™ implantable tibial nerve stimulator is a safe, minimally invasive system with a lower risk profile than the alternative techniques and affords OAB patients significant objective and subjective improvements.

Dr. Nikolaus Veit-RubinLausanne University Hospital,Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology,Lausanne, Switzerland

Prof. Brigitte SchurchLausanne University Hospital, Neuro-urology Unit, Neuropsychology and Neurorehabilitation Service, Lausanne, Switzerland

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AKTIV LEBEN. GESTERN. HEUTE. MORGEN.

COPAXONE® Z: Glatirameracetat. I: Behandlung von Patienten mit CIS sowie zur Reduktion der Schubfrequenz und zur Verlangsamung des Fortschreitens von Behinderungsgrad, Intensität und Schwere der Krankheit bei remittierenden Formen der MS mit einem Score von ≤5 auf der EDSS. D: Injektion s.c. an wechselnden Injektionsstellen, 20 mg täglich. KI: Hypersensibilität gegenüber Inhaltsstoffen, Schwangerschaft. IA: Überempfindlichkeitsreaktionen, Nierenfunktion niereninsuffizienter Patienten regelmässig überprüfen. UAW: Schwindel, Depression, Angst, erhöhter Muskeltonus, Palpitationen, Vasodilatation, Dyspnoe, Nausea, Obstipation, Diarrhoe, Rash, Schwitzen, Arthralgien, Reaktionen an der Injektionsstelle, Kopfschmerzen, Asthenie, Schmerzen, Thoraxschmerzen, grippeähnliche Symptome, Rückenschmerzen. ATC: L03AX13 P: COPAXONE® 28 Fertigspritzen (20mg/ml) [B], Kassenzulässig. Weiterführende Informationen siehe Arzneimittelinformation www.swissmedicinfo.ch. Teva Pharma AG, Kirschgartenstrasse 14, 4010 Basel, www.tevapharma.ch.

Referenz: 1. Boster AL et al. Glatiramer acetate: long-term safety and efficacy in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. Expert Rev Neurother. 2015 Jun;15(6):575-86.

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Workshop D

«Gait Disorders in MS»

Gait disorders are reported in more than 85% of multi-ple sclerosis (MS) patients and more than one third do not retain the ability to walk 20 years after the diagno-sis. Gait impairment is associated with the severity of deficiency in different neurological systems, including pyramidal syndrome, motor and sensory functions, deficit in coordination or gait changes related with impaired executive function. Locomotor disability in advanced stages of MS is well known and easily identified; however subtle gait changes appear also in the earliest stages and could be missed by the clinical bedside evaluation, including the EDSS. These early gait changes seem to be more related with impaired ex-ecutive function. In another way, cognitive impairment is common in MS, with a prevalence rates ranging from 43% to 70% at earlier and later stages of the disease. All these factors contribute to the instability of gait. Recently, dual-task paradigms are used by clinicians to highlight the involvement of the cognitive function and more precisely executive functions in subtle gait changes. Some specific markers, like stride time varia-bility, are considered as a good parameters to evaluate executive control of gait. With this paradigm and using quantitative gait assessment tools, very early gait deficit could be detected in patients with MS even

Interaction between gait and cognition in multiple sclerosis, as a biomarker of disease progression and treatment assessment

when gait is clinically normal. Dual-task related gait changes could represent a new marker of MS deficit and maybe an interesting prognostic factor of the MS evolution. Another way to assess the relationship between gait and cognitive function is to study motor imagery of gait. Motor imagery (MI) is a mental representation of body movement with-out actual execution. Using the Timed «Up & Go» test (TUG) – which measures the time needed to rise from a chair, walk 3 meters, turn around and return to a seated position – we recently adapted an imagined version (iTUG) to assess gait control. TUG and iTUG, that represent a rapid clinical assessment for clinician, were correlated with cognitive and motor functions in MS. So, the aim of this presentation is to review the subtle interaction between gait and cognition in MS patients (including those with low disability) and how it can be used as a biomarker of disease progression and treatment assessment.

Ambulatory dysfunction is a common and well-rec-ognized feature of multiple sclerosis (MS) with MS patients perceiving walking as the most valued bodily function independent of disease duration. In persons

Impact, assessment and treatment of walking impairments in persons with multiple sclerosis

Dr. Ulrik Dalgas Dr. Gilles Allali

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with MS (PwMS) walking capacity relates to depend-ence of assistive devices in activities of daily living, reduced health-related quality of life and long-term patient-reported impact of the disease, and com-pared to healthy persons many PwMS walk slower in short and long walking tests at both maximal and self-selected walking speed. Walking impairments manifest already at early disease stages, and can be shown already at low expanded disability status scores (EDSS). Over the last decade, an increasing focus has been put on the psychometric properties (validity, reliability and responsiveness) as well as the interpretation (clinical meaningful effect) of the most widely used walking outcomes, which will be high-lighted during the presentation. Finally, a number of physical, technological and medical interventions

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aiming at improving walking have been investigated. Some of the most promising interventions are exer-cise therapy and Fampridine treatment, which will be further outlined during the presentation.

Dr. Gilles AllaliDepartment of Clinical Neurosciences, Geneva University Hospitals and University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland

Dr. Ulrik DalgasAarhus University, Department of Public Health, Section of Sport Science, Aarhus, Denmark

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We thank you for your participation and wish you a safe journey home.

See you next year at the 20th State of the Art Symposium,Saturday, January 27th, 2018.

Best regardsSwiss Multiple Sclerosis Society

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