John Ravits, MD, FAAN - Hope Is on the Horizon for Patients With ALS: Overcoming Diagnostic Difficulties and Exploring Novel Emerging Therapeutic Approaches

Go online to PeerView.com/ZXV860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. In this activity, an expert discusses the importance of early detection and diagnosis of ALS, advances in genetic testing and biomarker development, and current and emerging therapeutic approaches for patients with ALS, as well as the benefits of employing a multidisciplinary approach in managing patients with ALS. Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Identify common genes and cellular processes implicated in ALS pathogenesis; Apply established criteria to detect and diagnose patients with ALS early in the disease course; Assess key data sets on contemporary and emerging evidence-based treatment options to manage symptoms and improve the quality of life of patients with ALS; and Employ a multidisciplinary team-based approach to optimize the management of ALS based on the individual needs and preferences of each patient.