Mitigating Multiple Sclerosis: Taking a Deep Dive Into Emerging BTK Inhibitors

Mitigating Multiple Sclerosis: Taking a Deep Dive Into Emerging BTK Inhibitors is organized by Integrity Continuing Education Inc..

Release date: April 8, 2024
Expiration date: April 8, 2025

Description:
Every 5 minutes, someone is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), according to the Multiple Sclerosis International Federation’s Atlas of MS. Along with 85% of other newly diagnosed patients with MS, they will be diagnosed with relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS), one of the four MS subtypes.

In 2024, five emerging Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitors are undergoing late-phase clinical investigation for MS, but most clinicians are likely unaware of their place in the development pipeline and the clinical data regarding their use in MS. This Deep Dive activity into recently published or released data about BTK inhibitors in MS will convey critical information to neurologists and other clinicians about this innovative approach to MS management.

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:

• Identify the role of BTK as a therapeutic target in the immunopathogenesis of MS
• Explain the mechanism of action of BTK inhibitors when used for MS
• Outline ideas for incorporating BTK inhibitors (when FDA approved) into therapeutic options for MS based on new and emerging efficacy and safety findings from clinical trials