Multiple Sclerosis: Diagnosing, Treating, and Managing Symptoms

Multiple Sclerosis: Diagnosing, Treating, and Managing Symptoms. Was first presented at the Kansas Association of Osteopathic Medicine Annual Conference 2023. This program now made available on-demand, follows Jennifer Chester, APRN-MSCN and Jeffrey Kaplan, MD as they expand on Multiple Sclerosis, diagnostic criteria, as well as how to manage and treat patients with MS.

Learning Objectives:

1. List the diagnostic criteria for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
2. Discuss disease modifying therapies and their mechanism of actions.
3. Describe common symptoms of MS and Appropriate treatment strategies.

Accreditation Statement:

KAOM is an accredited sponsor by the American Osteopathic Association for osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. KAOM designates this program for a maximum of 1 AOA Category 1-A CME credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the physician’s participation. 

KAOM Grievance Policy:

KAOM strives to provide medical education programs that fulfill the needs of the attendees. Comments, questions, or complaints should be submitted in writing to Kemper Tell, Executive Director at P.O. Box 4368 Topeka, KS 66604 or kemper@kansasdo.org. 

Faculty Disclosure Declaration:

Jennifer Chester, APRN-MSCN has disclosed a Speakers’ Bureau affiliation with Biogen, EMD Serono, Abbvie, Biohaven.

Jeffrey Kaplan, MD has disclosed a Speakers’ Bureau affiliation with Biogen; Bristol Myers Squibb; Genentech; Genzyme; Horizon; Janssen; Mallinckrodt; Novartis; Teva; and EMD Serono.