2014 Annual Meeting | 5MS.005 - Integrative Management of Multiple Sclerosis

Date Wednesday 04/30/14

Time 06:30 AM - 08:00 AM Add To Calendar

Session Format This program will be presented both in-person and online

On Demand This program is not expected to be available in the meeting's On Demand product.

Event Type Morning Seminar

Director(s) Barbara S. Giesser, MD, FAAN

Topic(s)

Learning Objectives Participants should be able to: recognize and manage cognitive impairment in persons with MS; recognize, diagnose, and develop a basic therapeutic plan for the management of the most commonly encountered sleep disorders in the MS population, including hypersomia, insomnia, and motor disturbances of sleep; and list potential benefits of exercise for persons with MS and suggest an appropriate exercise regimen.

CME Available No CME available

Recommended Audience Trainee, General Neurologist, Specialist Neurologist, Non-neurologist

Teaching Styles Case-based, Didactic

Event Timeline
06:30 AM - 06:35 AM		Introduction Barbara S. Giesser, MD, FAAN
06:35 AM - 07:05 AM		Diagnosis and Management of Cognitive Dysfunction Ralph H. Benedict, PhD
07:05 AM - 07:25 AM		Exercise as a Treatment for Persons with MS Barbara S. Giesser, MD, FAAN
07:25 AM - 07:55 AM		Sleep Disorders in Persons with MS Alon Y. Avidan, MD, MPH, FAAN
07:55 AM - 08:00 AM		Questions and Answers

Faculty Disclosures
Barbara S. Giesser, MD, FAAN	Dr. Giesser has received publishing royalties from a publication relating to health care. Dr. Giesser has a non-compensated relationship as a advisory committee member with National MS Society that is relevant to AAN interests or activities.
Alon Y. Avidan, MD, MPH, FAAN	Dr. Avidan has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving as a Consultant for Eisai. Dr. Avidan has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving as a Consultant for Avadel. Dr. Avidan has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for Harmony. Dr. Avidan has received personal compensation in the range of $0-$499 for serving as a Consultant for Merck. Dr. Avidan has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving on a Speakers Bureau for Eisai. Dr. Avidan has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving on a Speakers Bureau for Harmony. Dr. Avidan has received publishing royalties from a publication relating to health care.
Ralph H. Benedict, PhD	Dr. Benedict has received personal compensation in the range of $10,000-$49,999 for serving as a Consultant for Novartis. Dr. Benedict has received personal compensation in the range of $50,000-$99,999 for serving as a Consultant for Roche. Dr. Benedict has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving as a Consultant for Sanofi. Dr. Benedict has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving as a Consultant for Biogen. Dr. Benedict has received personal compensation in the range of $10,000-$49,999 for serving as a Consultant for Bristol Meyers Squibb. Dr. Benedict has received personal compensation in the range of $50,000-$99,999 for serving on a Scientific Advisory or Data Safety Monitoring board for Roche. Dr. Benedict has received personal compensation in the range of $10,000-$49,999 for serving on a Speakers Bureau for Biogen. Dr. Benedict has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving on a Speakers Bureau for Brystal Mier Squibb. Dr. Benedict has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving on a Speakers Bureau for EMD Serono. The institution of Dr. Benedict has received research support from Genzyme. The institution of Dr. Benedict has received research support from Biogen. The institution of Dr. Benedict has received research support from Bristol Myer Squib. Dr. Benedict has received intellectual property interests from a discovery or technology relating to health care.