Advances in™ Diagnosis, Multidisciplinary Management, and Optimal Treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

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Overview / Abstract:

Target Audience
This online educational activity is directed toward neurologists, internists, and other health care professionals involved in the treatment of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), such as primary care providers, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.

Program Overview
This online educational activity is designed to provide expert interpretation of new and emerging data on the management of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). It provides an overview of the complex disease etiology and pathophysiology of ALS, discusses the clinical presentation and diagnostic evaluation in this setting, emphasizes the importance of multidisciplinary care, and evaluates the efficacy and safety of therapies recommended for symptom control and of agents that may modify the disease course of ALS. This activity is presented in a multimedia format that includes a series of video interviews with a clinical expert integrated into text-based elements and an interactive clinical case.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, you should be better able to:

Analyze the underlying pathophysiology of ALS and the barriers to accurate and early diagnosis
Utilize interdisciplinary strategies to manage the systemic burden for patients with ALS
Identify challenges and opportunities in using shared decision-making and supporting patient adherence
Discuss the efficacy and safety of disease-targeting and supportive therapies for patients with ALS

Expiration

Feb 25, 2022

Discipline(s)

Physician CME

Format

Online

Credits / Hours

1.0

Accreditation

ACCME

Presenters / Authors / Faculty

Jinsy A. Andrews, MD, MSC
Director of Neuromuscular Clinical Trials
Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Associate Professor of Neurology
Columbia University Irving Medical Center
New York, NY

Sponsors / Supporters / Grant Providers

This activity is supported by an educational grant from Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc.

Keywords / Search Terms

Relias LLC Relias LLC, freeCME, ALS, Neurology, Parkinson's & Movement Disorders, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis Free CE CME

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