The New Era of Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder: Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment

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Overview / Abstract:

Target Audience

The target learning audience for this initiative is neurologists, nurses, nurse practitioners, PAs, pharmacists, and other members of the healthcare team essential to the diagnosis and management of patients with NMOSD.

Statement of Need/Program Overview

This activity reviews evidence-based recommendations, challenges, and advances in the diagnosis and treatment of NMO spectrum disorder.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:

Define symptoms of NMOSD and common diseases that mimic NMOSD
Summarize consensus diagnostic criteria for NMOSD
Review diagnostic testing methods for NMOSD
Employ team-based approaches to the early and accurate diagnosis of NMOSD
Review novel treatment options for NMOSD
Apply evidence-based approaches to personalizing treatment for patients with NMOSD

Expiration

Jul 31, 2021

Discipline(s)

Nursing CNE, Pharmacy CPE, Physician CME

Format

Online

Credits / Hours

1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

Accreditation

ACCME

Presenters / Authors / Faculty

Faculty

Brian G. Weinshenker, MD, FRCP(C)
Brian G. Weinshenker, MD, FRCP(C)
Consultant, Department of Neurology
Professor of Neurology, College of Medicine
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN

Marcelo Matiello, MD
Marcelo Matiello, MD
Assistant Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School
Director, Massachusetts General Hospital Neurology Inpatient Services
Director, Massachusetts General Hospital Routine and Urgent Teleneurology Program
Associate Director, Neuromyelitis Optica Clinic and Research Unit
Boston, MA

Sponsors / Supporters / Grant Providers

Alexion Pharmaceuticals and Genentech.

Keywords / Search Terms

Relias LLC FREE CME., Relias LLC., Neuromyelitis Free CE CME

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