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Diagnosis and Treatment of Bulbar Symptoms in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis CME DisclosuresRelease Date: June 19, 2008; Valid for credit through June 19, 2009 |
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Learning Objectives Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: - Describe the clinical features of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
- Identify the most common bulbar symptoms in patients with ALS
- Review the effects of upper and lower motor neuron degeneration in ALS on voice and
speech
- List communication aids for managing speech and swallowing impairments in patients with ALS
- Describe options for managing salivary flow and drooling in patients with ALS
Authors and Disclosures Peter Kühnlein, MD
Disclosure: Peter Kühnlein, MD, has disclosed no relevant financial
relationships. Hans-Jürgen Gdynia, MD
Disclosure: Hans-Jürgen Gdynia, MD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships. Anne-Dorte Sperfeld, MD
Disclosure: Anne-Dorte Sperfeld, MD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships. Beate Lindner-Pfleghar
Disclosure: Beate Lindner-Pfleghar
has disclosed no relevant financial relationships. Albert Christian Ludolph, MD
Disclosure: Albert Christian Ludolph, MD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships. Mario Prosiegel, MD
Disclosure: Mario Prosiegel, MD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships. Axel Riecker, MD
Disclosure: Axel Riecker, MD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships. Désirée Lie, MD, MSEd
Disclosure: Désirée Lie, MD, MSEd, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships. Heather Wood
Disclosure: Heather Wood has disclosed no relevant financial relationships. |
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Medscape, LLC designates this educational activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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