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The Role of the Emergency Room Physician in the Diagnosis and Management of Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder

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Overview / Abstract:

Target Audience
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of US-based neurologists, neuroophthalmologists, and emergency physicians who treat patients with NMOSD.

Program Overview
Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) is a rare, lifelong and debilitating autoimmune disease of the central nervous system (CNS), characterized by inflammation in the optic nerve and spinal cord. This program will focus on recognizing the symptoms and signs of NMOSD, reviewing best practices for early diagnosis of the disease, and discussing the novel mechanisms of action of new and emerging treatments for NMOSD and clinical trial data on their safety and efficacy profiles.

Learning Objectives
After completing the CME activity, learners should be better able to:

Discuss best practices for the early diagnosis of NMOSD including differential diagnosis and AQP4-IgG testing
Describe the dysfunctional immunologic factors, such as IL-6, and pathways of clinical importance for NMOSD therapy
Review the novel mechanisms of action of emerging treatments for NMOSD and clinical trial data on their safety and efficacy profiles
Recognize the signs and symptoms of NMOSD in patients that present in emergency settings

Expiration

Jul 02, 2021

Discipline(s)

Nursing CNE, Physician CME

Format

Online

Credits / Hours

1.0

Accreditation

ACCME, ANCC

Presenters / Authors / Faculty

Dean Wingerchuk, MD, MSc, FRCP(C)
Professor and Chair
Department of Neurology
Mayo Clinic
Phoenix/Scottsdale, AZ

Sponsors / Supporters / Grant Providers

Roche Group

Keywords / Search Terms

Relias LLC Neurology, Relias LLC, Emergency Medicine Free CE CME

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