Description: This program aims to provide an overview of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), discuss therapies approved for use in MS, and explore the latest development of Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitors. Additionally, current literature and guideline recommendations will be utilized to provide the audience with pharmacological strategies for managing symptoms common in this patient population.

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Recording: CE- Strength in Numbers_ Current and Upcoming Treatment Options in Multiple Sclerosis-20240318_130011-Meeting Recording.mp4

Speaker(s):  Kelly O’Connell, PharmD, PGY1 Pharmacy Resident – Aurora BayCare Medical Center

Objectives: ​​

  • Recall the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and the different types of Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Identify current and approved therapies for the treatment of MS
  • Evaluate the role of upcoming Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitors for MS
  • Recommend pharmacological strategies for managing symptoms of MS given a patient case
 
Target Audience:​ Advocate Pharmacists, Physicians, Nurses, and other interested healthcare professionals
 
Disclosure:​ The planner(s) and speaker(s) have indicated that there are no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible companies to disclose. 
Session date: 
03/18/2024 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm CDT
Location: 
Virtual via Teams
United States
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    Aurora Health Care is accredited by the Wisconsin Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Aurora Health Care designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.00 Attendance
    Attendance Credit
    • 1.00 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Continuing Nursing Education (CE)
    Aurora Health Care is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Wisconsin Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. 1.00 contact hours have been awarded to this activity by the Wisconsin Nursing Association. To receive contact hours, participants must attend the entire activity.
  • 1.00 Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE)
    Aurora Health Care Department of Pharmacy Services is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

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