MGA has compiled a list of videos from our Education Symposiums from 1999 to 2017 which are available for you to borrow upon request.
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| TITLE | AUTHOR | YEAR | BRIEF DESCRIPTION | MEDIA AVAILABLE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Sosin Education Symposium/Annual Meeting – The Benefits of Healthy Eating and Physical Activity in Myasthenia Gravis (Diet is a Four Letter Word) |
Kay Connelly, The Ohio State University B.S. 1985 (Diagnosed Seronegative MG 2003) |
2017 | DVD (2) | |
| 2016 Sosin Education Symposium/Annual Meeting | Dr. Amit Sachdev, MD, MS | 2016 | DVD | |
| 2015 Sosin Education Symposium/Annual Meeting | Dr. Stephen G. Tepastte, MD | 2015 | DVD | |
| 2014 Sosin Education Symposium/Annual Meeting – Perspective on MG/confidence of being able to live a normal life with the disease |
Dr. Daniel Menkes, M.D., Chair of Neurology, Beaumont Health System |
2014 | DVD | |
| 2013 Sosin Education Symposium/Annual Meeting | Noel Rose, M.D., PhD Center for Autoimmune Disease Research Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Johns Hopkins University |
2013 | DVD | |
| 2012 Sosin Education Symposium/Annual Meeting – IVIg Intravenous Immunoglobulins |
Dr. David Simpson, D.O., F.A.C.N. Garth Groman, AxelaCare Health Solutions |
2013 | DVD | |
| 2011 Sosin Education Symposium/Annual Meeting – Panel Discussion |
Suzanne Croll, RN Judy Lewis, ACSW |
2011 | DVD | |
| 2010 Sosin Education Symposium/Annual Meeting | Dr. Henry Kaminski, MD | 2010 | DVD | |
| 2009 Sosin Education Symposium/Annual Meeting | Dr. James W. Teener | 2009 | Very good presentation. Update on all treatments. | VCR/DVD |
| 2008 Sosin Education Symposium/Annual Meeting | Taylor Bleibtrey, MGA Secretary | 2008 | DVD (2) | |
| 2007 MGA Holiday Party – San Marion Club | 2007 | DVD | ||
| 2005 MGFA Annual Meeting – MG 101 – Aging Well with Chronic Disorder – Taking Control of MG |
Louise E. O’Donnell, NP Marianne E. Miller, BSN, MSN Dallas A. Forshew, RN BSN |
2005 | Good video for new patients. A lot of helpful hints. Good explanations of how MG works. All 3 speakers easy to understand | VCR |
| 2005 MGFA Annual Meeting – M/SAB Update – How Research Fellowships are Selected – Panel Discussion |
James F. “Chip” Howard, Jr., MD Robert P. Lisak, MD Dallas A Forshew, RN, BSN, Moderator |
2005 | VCR | |
| 2004 MGFA Annual Meeting – M/SAB Update – Why is Myasthenia Gravis Research Important> |
James F. “Chip” Howard, Jr., MD Vanda Lennon, MD, PhD |
2004 | VCR | |
| 2004 MGFA Annual Meeting – Alternative Therapies – Knowledge Is Your Key: Understanding Your Insurance |
Dallas Forshew, RN, BSN Kim Jones |
2004 | On complementary medicine, on MG specific until last five minutes, but slide presentation is readable. On medical insurance coverage and pending Medicare changes, mostly out-of-date. |
VCR |
| 2004 MGA Annual Meeting | Dr. William Atchison | 2004 | VCR (2 Copies) | |
| 2003 MGFA Annual Meeting – Tape #3 – Exacerbation of MG: the Causes, Treatment & Prevention of Crisis – Current Research |
Devon I. Rubin, MD Robert L. Ruff, MD, PhD |
2003 | VCR | |
| 2003 MGFA Annual Meeting – Tape #2 – Thymus-Associated Malignancy & Systemic Disease – Subtypes of MG & Treatment |
Pamela Chavis, MD Michael T. Pulley, MD, PhD |
2003 | VCR | |
| 2003 MGFA Annual Meeting – Tape #1 – Legal Issues of Disabilities – Choosing a Health Insurance Plan |
Eric L. Bolves, Esq. Francis J. Ford |
2003 | VCR (2 Copies) | |
| 2003 Annual Education Symposium – Surgical Aspects of Thymectomy – How you diagnose MG & Treatment |
2003 | VCR (3 Copies) | ||
| 2002-2003 Annual Meetings – Myasthenia Gravis Research Directions (2000 Annual Meeting) – Subtypes of MG & Treatment (2003 Annual Meeting) – Current Research (2003 Annual Meeting) |
Mark Agius, MD Michael T. Pulley, MD, PhD Robert L. Ruff, MD, PhD |
2002-2003 | VCR | |
| 2002 Myasthenia Gravis – As recorded 9/8/02 – Tape #1 | Dr. Steven Tepaste Dr. Ed Blaylock Dr. Ron Henderson Dr. Stephen Huberty |
2002 | This is the most complete version of the 2002 Presentations. Of these four presenters, Dr. Blaylock (the researcher) is the only one without MG. See Item 2, more of this slide presentation is contained on this tape. On philanthropy and author of book “Attacking Myasthenia Gravis” Encourages charitable contributions for Phase 1 Trials of Dr. Blaylock’s vaccines. A Belgium businessman who’s company (uraVac) is prepared to begin Phase 1 Trials, when he gets funding. Explains the 3-Phase process in layman’s terms. Q&A period where all four presenters are panelists, answering questions (unheard on the tape) from the audience. | VCR (2 Copies) |
| 2002 Myasthenia Gravis – As recorded 9//8/02 – Tape #2 | 2002 | No Description – May be continuance of Tape #1 | VCR (2 Copies) | |
| 2002 MGFA Annual Meeting – Tape #2 – Humor and Wellness – A.C.C.E.S.S. Program – Patient Care |
Robyn Spearot, MS & Sybil Montgomery, PhD Penni Potter, Esq. Tina Vassar, RN, MSN, CS |
2002 | VCR | |
| 2002 MGFA Annual Meeting – Tape #1 – Myasthenia Gravis Research Directions – A basic course for MG patients, friends & family – Why is medical research Important |
Mark Agius, MD Stephen G. Tepastte, MD Anne M. Williams, PhD |
2002 | VCR | |
| 2001 MGFA Annual Meeting – #2 – IVIg Therapy – Managing Your Life With Myasthenia Gravis – Barriers to Therapeutic Communication in Patient/ Practitioner |
Dallas Forshew Marcia Lorimer Teresa L. Novak |
2001 | VCR | |
| 2001 MGFA Annual Meeting – #2 – Humor and Wellness – A.C.C.E.S.S. Program – Patient Care |
Robyn Spearot, MS & Sybil Montgomery, PhD Penni Potter, Esq. Tina Vassar, RN, MSN, CS |
2001 | VCR | |
| 2001 MGFA Annual Meeting – #1 – MG Research Directions – What Patients Need to Take Care of Themselves – Current Research in Myasthenia Gravis |
Mark Agius MD Dr. Henry Kaminski Dr. Robert Ruff |
2001 | VCR | |
| 2001 MGFA Annual Meeting – #1 – MG Research Directions – A Basic Course for MG patients, friends and family – Why is Medical Research Important |
Mark Agius MD Stephen G. Tepastte, MD Anne M. Williams, PhD |
2001 | VCR | |
| 2000 – 2nd Annual Sosin Award Dinner – DIA Celebration (As Recorded 9/23/2000) |
Unknown | 2000 | VCR (2 Copies) | |
| 1999 MGFA Annual Meeting – Treatment Options for MG |
Alan Zacharias, MD | 1999 | Very good. Doesn’t have latest treatment (cellcept). Prednisone, Imuran, Cyclosporine, Cyclohosphemide, IVIG, TPE (plasma exchange), surgery (thymectomy). Excellent presentation of these options. | VCR (3 Copies) |
| 1999 MGFA Annual Meeting – Suzanne Rogers at the Awards Banquet |
Unknown | 1999 | VCR | |
| 1999 MGFA Annual Meeting – Ocular MG |
Robert Spector MD | 1999 | Technical presentation – good. | VCR |
| 1999 MGFA Annual Meeting – Are All Thymectomies Equal? |
Alfred Jaretzki, III, MD | 1999 | VCR (2 Copies) |