Abstract No.

8:00 am

Registration opens

8:30

Poster viewing

P1-P11

9:15

Introduction

9:35

MS Prevalence is Higher in Christian than in Moslem Arabs and Druze in Israel
A. Miller MD.

1

9:55

The Incidence and Prevalence of Multiple Sclerosis in Saskatoon,Saskatchewan, 1970-2003
W. Hader

2

10:15

The influence of cognitive dysfunction on health-related quality of life in multiple sclerosis
J. Benito-León

3

10:35

Break

11:05

Exposure to Pesticides and Risk of Parkinson's Disease: A Case-control Study
R. Frigerio

4

11:25

Welding and Risk of Parkinson’s Disease (PD)
S M Goldman

5

11:45

Business Meeting

12:15

Lunch

12:45

Poster viewing

P1-P11

1:15

Keynote Address-
Methodological Issues in Epidemiologic Studies of Cognitive Impairment and Dementia
Kristine Yaffee, MD

2:15

Plasma folate, plasma homocysteine, and risk of mild Cognitive Impairment or Dementia.
Steven D. Edland

6

2:35

Effects Of Early CVD Risk Factors On Change In Cognitive Function Later In Life
Paul J. Nietert

7

2:55

ALS and soccer: a methodological approach
Adriano Chiò

8

3:15

Final Comments and Adjournment