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Multiple sclerosis and the cerebral venous system
At the Charing Cross Symposium on Monday 6 April, Paolo Zamboni (pictured), University of Ferrara, Italy, will present the rationale behind and promising preliminary results of an endovascular technique for the treatmentof multiple sclerosis. According to Zamboni, a topographic correspondence between multiple sclerosis plaques and the cerebral venous system has been demonstrated, and in histological studies characteristic signs of impaired venous drainage – such as perivenous iron deposits and fibrin cuffs – are evident.

Zamboni notes an abnormal cerebral venous outflow in 86% of multiple sclerosis sufferers participating in this study associated with the azygous vein. The authors performed 77 balloon angioplasty procedures to treat identified venous obstructive lesions under local anesthesia. Patients who underwent this procedure were followed up by means of a validated clinical test for investigating the motility of upper and lower extremities as well as cognitive function (the multiple sclerosis functional composite), then expanded disability status scale, Expanded Standard Disability Status Scale,and a recognised quality of life questionnaire (MSQoL-54), in addition to clinical and magnetic resonance imaging assessment. The venous patency and its relationship with the clinical course was also evaluated.

I'll pay the 80 pounds

Dear Sharon,

We expect the talks to be available online by the end of this month. The charge has yet to be determined but in 2008 the cost was £75. I have made a note to contact you again when the talks are online.

Kind regards,
Chris Timmins
Conference Director
BIBA Medical Ltd
44 Burlington Road
London SW6 4NX
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7736 8788
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7736 8283
www.cxsymposium.com

thank you for the Forum interest in CCSVI. The origin of such a new window
open on MS is get back of 8-9 years, or more. We are preparing, thanks to
the generousity of Hilarescere Foundation, a web site in order to spread
information among people. The address could be www.hilarescere.org, there
will be links publications materials info etc available for everybody.
Everybody will download info at the time in which it may become public.
Again thank you very much for your interest,
Regards,
Paolo Zamboni, MD PhD

I had more interest in getting the video before going to Stanford and mentioned to Marie that I would purchase when it became available. Now that I have been tested and treated - I think I can wait until Sept 8th.

His lecture spot was only 15 minutes long...

I would.

Just realised though its a physical dvd that has to be mailed to the US etc.

Probably not much quicker than waiting for the public presentation.