Winthrop-University Hospital's Perspective in Health Series will present a free lecture, "Multiple Sclerosis: New Treatments on the Horizon," on Tuesday, April 19, 2005, at 7:00 PM. Held at Winthrop's Community Outreach Center at 101 Mineola Boulevard at the corner of Second Street in Mineola, the lecture will provide an overview of MS, its symptoms, the diagnostic process and the latest information on treatments.

Malcolm Gottesman, MD, Chief of the Division of Neurology and Director of the MS Treatment Center at Winthrop, will discuss the use of the MRI, as well as the newly introduced medication Tysabri, a monoclonal antibody that has been withdrawn from the market by the FDA. Sharon Urevich, RN, FNP, will discuss the management of MS symptoms. A question and answer period will follow the lecture.

Attendees are asked to arrive at 6:45 PM and to park in the rear of the building. Admission is free, but seating is limited. Reservations are required. To reserve your space, call (516) 663-8300.

Perspectives in Health is a free community health education program coordinated by the Nurse Specialist Group at Winthrop, part of the Institute for Family Care. For further information on other programs at Winthrop, call 1-866-WINTHROP.