Overview / Abstract: |
Target Audience This activity is intended for neurologists; primary care, internal medicine, and pediatric clinicians; psychiatrists; nurse practitioners; physician assistants; physical therapists; physiatrists; social workers; genetics counsellors; pharmacists; and other HCPs who recognize, diagnose and treat patients with neurologic diseases. Estimated Time to Complete This activity consists of 5 sessions which should take approximately 5 hours to complete. Learning Objectives At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to: LEMS: Enhancing Diagnostic Accuracy and Access to Therapy to Improve Muscle Function Describe the clinical symptoms of LEMS, the correlation with small cell lung cancer, and the importance of early recognition and testing to confirm a diagnosis Describe the correlation between an enhanced understanding of the pathophysiology of myasthenia gravis and emerging confirmatory diagnostic serologic tests Identify patient characteristics and symptoms that suggest a diagnosis of ALS so appropriate testing can be performed to rule out mimicking conditions and confirm a diagnosis Describe the link between genetic mutations, the onset of symptoms, and the importance of early recognition and diagnosis of SMA to prevent irreversible loss of nerve function and ensure early access to effective and potentially curative treatment Recognize the subtle signs and symptoms of Rett syndrome to confirm diagnosis early in the disease course |
Expiration |
Apr 01, 2022 |
Discipline(s) |
Physician CME |
Format |
Online |
Credits / Hours |
1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ |
Accreditation |
ACCME |
Presenters / Authors / Faculty |
Faculty Ericka P. Greene, MD Amanda C. Peltier, MD, MS Terry D. Heiman-Patterson, MD Julie A. Parsons, MD David N. Lieberman, MD, PhD |
Sponsors / Supporters / Grant Providers |
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc., Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Biogen, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, and Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc. |
Keywords / Search Terms |
Relias LLC Relias LLC., FreeCME.,Neuromuscular Disorders Free CE CME |