Outdoor Adventure Programs for Persons with Multiple Sclerosis

CME/CNE Information Activity Available Online: To access the article, post-test, and evaluation online, go to https://www.highmarksce.com/mscare. Target Audience: The target audience for this activity is physicians, physician assistants, nursing professionals, rehabilitation professionals, mental health care clinicians, and other health care providers involved in the management of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Learning Objectives: 1) Describe the potential benefits of outdoor adventure programs as well as the similarities and differences between outdoor adventure programs and established nonpharmacologic treatments for mood, function, and quality of life in MS. 2) Describe future directions for research on outdoor adventure programs tailored to individuals with MS. Accreditation Statement: In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) and Delaware Media Group. The CMSC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Physician Credit: The CMSC designates this journal-based activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nurse Credit: The CMSC designates this enduring material for 0.75 contact hour (none in the area of pharmacology). Disclosures: Francois Bethoux, MD, Editor in Chief of the International Journal of MS Care (IJMSC), has served as Physician Planner for this activity. He has disclosed relationships with Springer Publishing (royalty), Qr8 (receipt of intellectual property rights/patent holder), Biogen (receipt of intellectual property rights/patent holder, speakers’ bureau), GW Pharmaceuticals (consulting fee), MedRhythms (consulting fee, contracted research), Genentech (consulting fee), Helius Medical Technologies (consulting fee), Osmotica (consulting fee), Ipsen (consulting fee), and Adamas Pharmaceuticals (contracted research). Laurie Scudder, DNP, NP, has served as Reviewer for this activity. She has disclosed no relevant financial relationships. Tracy E. Herring, PhD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships. Lindsey M. Knowles, PhD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships. Kevin N. Alschuler, PhD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships. The peer reviewers for IJMSC have disclosed no relevant financial relationships. The staff at IJMSC, CMSC, and Delaware Media Group who are in a position to influence content have disclosed no relevant financial relationships. Note: Financial relationships may have changed in the interval between listing these disclosures and publication of the article. Method of Participation: Release Date: August 1, 2021 Valid for Credit Through: August 1, 2022 In order to receive CME/CNE credit, participants must: 1) Review the continuing education information, including learning objectives and author disclosures.2) Study the educational content.3) Complete the post-test and evaluation, which are available at https://www.highmarksce.com/mscare. Statements of Credit are awarded upon successful completion of the evaluation and the post-test with a passing score of >70%. The post-test may be retaken if necessary. There is no fee to participate in this activity. Disclosure of Unlabeled Use: This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not approved by the FDA. The CMSC and Delaware Media Group do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the CMSC or Delaware Media Group. Disclaimer: Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any medications, diagnostic procedures, or treatments discussed in this publication should not be used by clinicians or other health care professionals without first evaluating their patients’ conditions, considering possible contraindications or risks, reviewing any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparing any therapeutic approach with the recommendations of other authorities.

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Variables Associated with Self-reported Language Impairment in Multiple Sclerosis

International Journal of MS Care ◽

10.7224/1537-2073.2020-096 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 23 (2) ◽

pp. 85-92

Author(s):

Sarah El-Wahsh ◽

Rob Heard ◽

Hans Bogaardt ◽

Fiona Kumfor ◽

Kirrie J. Ballard

Keyword(s):

Multiple Sclerosis ◽

Health Care ◽

Health Care Providers ◽

Educational Activity ◽

Care Providers ◽

Test And Evaluation ◽

Start Up ◽

Post Test ◽

Financial Relationships ◽

Media Group

CME/CNE Information Activity Available Online: To access the article, post-test, and evaluation online, go to https://www.highmarksce.com/mscare. Target Audience: The target audience for this activity is physicians, physician assistants, nursing professionals, speech pathologists, and other health care providers involved in the management of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Learning Objectives: 1) Identify several variables that may place a person with MS at risk of language symptoms. 2) Describe the role of frontline health care providers in management of language and communication symptoms in patients with MS. Accreditation Statement: In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) and Delaware Media Group. The CMSC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Physician Credit: The CMSC designates this journal-based activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nurse Credit: The CMSC designates this enduring material for 0.75 contact hour (none in the area of pharmacology). Disclosures: Francois Bethoux, MD, Editor in Chief of the International Journal of MS Care (IJMSC), has served as Physician Planner for this activity. He has disclosed relationships with Springer Publishing (royalty), Qr8 (receipt of intellectual property rights/patent holder), Biogen (receipt of intellectual property rights/patent holder, speakers’ bureau), GW Biosciences (consulting fee), MedRhythms (consulting fee, contracted research), Genentech (consulting fee), Helius Medical Technologies (consulting fee), Osmotica (consulting fee), and Adamas Pharmaceuticals (contracted research). Laurie Scudder, DNP, NP, has served as Reviewer for this activity. She has disclosed no relevant financial relationships. Sarah El-Wahsh, BAppSc (Sp Path) (Hons 1), has disclosed no relevant financial relationships. Rob Heard, PhD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships. Hans Bogaardt, PhD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships. Fiona Kumfor, PhD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships. Kirrie J. Ballard, PhD, has disclosed founding a start-up unrelated to the topic of this article; to date, the start-up designs apps for delivering speech therapy to children with developmental speech disorders. The peer reviewers for IJMSC have disclosed no relevant financial relationships. The staff at IJMSC, CMSC, and Delaware Media Group who are in a position to influence content have disclosed no relevant financial relationships. Note: Financial relationships may have changed in the interval between listing these disclosures and publication of the article. Method of Participation: Release Date: April 1, 2021 Valid for Credit Through: April 1, 2022 In order to receive CME/CNE credit, participants must: 1) Review the continuing education information, including learning objectives and author disclosures.2) Study the educational content.3) Complete the post-test and evaluation, which are available at https://www.highmarksce.com/mscare. Statements of Credit are awarded upon successful completion of the evaluation and the post-test with a passing score of >70%. The post-test may be retaken if necessary. There is no fee to participate in this activity. Disclosure of Unlabeled Use: This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not approved by the FDA. The CMSC and Delaware Media Group do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the CMSC or Delaware Media Group. Disclaimer: Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any medications, diagnostic procedures, or treatments discussed in this publication should not be used by clinicians or other health care professionals without first evaluating their patients’ conditions, considering possible contraindications or risks, reviewing any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparing any therapeutic approach with the recommendations of other authorities.

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Identifying Barriers to and Facilitators of Health Service Access Encountered by Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis

International Journal of MS Care ◽

10.7224/1537-2073.2020-026 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 23 (1) ◽

pp. 37-44

Author(s):

Chantel D. Mayo ◽

Negar Farzam-kia ◽

Setareh Ghahari

Keyword(s):

Multiple Sclerosis ◽

Health Care ◽

Intellectual Property Rights ◽

Learning Objectives ◽

Educational Activity ◽

Patent Holder ◽

Test And Evaluation ◽

Post Test ◽

Financial Relationships ◽

Media Group

CME/CNE Information Activity Available Online: To access the article, post-test, and evaluation online, go to https://www.highmarksce.com/mscare. Target Audience: The target audience for this activity is physicians, physician assistants, nursing professionals, mental health practitioners, rehabilitation therapists, and other health care providers involved in the management of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Learning Objectives: 1) Identify several specific barriers and facilitators encountered by people with MS when attempting to access health care services, which the learner should consider in their clinical practice. Accreditation Statement: In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) and Delaware Media Group. The CMSC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Physician Credit: The CMSC designates this journal-based activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nurse Credit: The CMSC designates this enduring material for 0.75 contact hour (0.0 in the area of pharmacology). Disclosures: Francois Bethoux, MD, Editor in Chief of the International Journal of MS Care (IJMSC), has served as Physician Planner for this activity. He has disclosed relationships with Springer Publishing (royalty), Qr8 (receipt of intellectual property rights/patent holder), Biogen (receipt of intellectual property rights/patent holder, speakers’ bureau), GW Pharma (consulting fee), MedRhythms (consulting fee, contracted research), Genentech (consulting fee), Helius (consulting fee), and Adamas Pharmaceuticals (contracted research). Laurie Scudder, DNP, NP, has served as Reviewer for this activity. She has disclosed no relevant financial relationships. Chantel D. Mayo, MSc, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships. Negar Farzam-kia, BSc, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships. Setareh Ghahari, PhD, OT Reg (Ont), has disclosed no relevant financial relationships. The peer reviewer for IJMSC has disclosed no relevant financial relationships. The staff at IJMSC, CMSC, and Delaware Media Group who are in a position to influence content have disclosed no relevant financial relationships. Note: Financial relationships may have changed in the interval between listing these disclosures and publication of the article. Method of Participation: Release Date: February 1, 2021 Valid for Credit Through: February 1, 2022 In order to receive CME/CNE credit, participants must: 1) Review the continuing education information, including learning objectives and author disclosures.2) Study the educational content.3) Complete the post-test and evaluation, which are available at https://www.highmarksce.com/mscare. Statements of Credit are awarded upon successful completion of the evaluation and the post-test with a passing score of >70%. The post-test may be retaken if necessary. There is no fee to participate in this activity. Disclosure of Unlabeled Use: This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not approved by the FDA. The CMSC and Delaware Media Group do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the CMSC or Delaware Media Group. Disclaimer: Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any medications, diagnostic procedures, or treatments discussed in this publication should not be used by clinicians or other health care professionals without first evaluating their patients’ conditions, considering possible contraindications or risks, reviewing any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparing any therapeutic approach with the recommendations of other authorities.

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Effectiveness of Fatigue Management Interventions in Reducing Severity and Impact of Fatigue in People with Progressive Multiple Sclerosis

International Journal of MS Care ◽

10.7224/1537-2073.2018-019 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

pp. 35-46 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Scott Rooney ◽

Fiona Moffat ◽

Les Wood ◽

Lorna Paul

Keyword(s):

Multiple Sclerosis ◽

Health Care ◽

Target Audience ◽

Pharmacy Education ◽

Educational Activity ◽

Care Providers ◽

Accreditation Council ◽

Post Test ◽

Financial Relationships ◽

Media Group

CME/CNE Information Activity Available Online: To access the article, post-test, and evaluation online, go to http://www.cmscscholar.org. Target Audience: The target audience for this activity is physicians, physician assistants, nursing professionals, and other health care providers involved in the management of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Learning Objectives: Accreditation Statement: In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) and Delaware Media Group. The CMSC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Physician Credit The CMSC designates this journal-based activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nurse Credit The CMSC designates this enduring material for 1.0 contact hour (none in the area of pharmacology). Disclosures: Editor in Chief of the International Journal of MS Care (IJMSC), has served as Physician Planner for this activity. He has disclosed relationships with Springer Publishing (royalty), Biogen (speakers' bureau), and Adamas Pharmaceuticals (contracted research).Francois Bethoux, MD, has served as reviewer for this activity. She has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.Laurie Scudder, DNP, NP, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.Scott Rooney, BSc (Hons), has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.Fiona Moffat, PhD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.Les Wood, PhD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.Lorna Paul, PhD, The peer reviewers for IJMSC have disclosed no relevant financial relationships. The staff at IJMSC, CMSC, and Delaware Media Group who are in a position to influence content have disclosed no relevant financial relationships. Note: Financial relationships for some authors may have changed in the interval between listing these disclosures and publication of the article. Method of Participation: Release Date: February 1, 2019 Valid for Credit Through: February 1, 2020 In order to receive CME/CNE credit, participants must: Statements of Credit are awarded upon successful completion of the post-test with a passing score of >70% and the evaluation. There is no fee to participate in this activity. Disclosure of Unlabeled Use: This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not approved by the FDA. CMSC and Delaware Media Group do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of CMSC or Delaware Media Group. Disclaimer: Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any medications, diagnostic procedures, or treatments discussed in this publication should not be used by clinicians or other health-care professionals without first evaluating their patients' conditions, considering possible contraindications or risks, reviewing any applicable manufacturer's product information, and comparing any therapeutic approach with the recommendations of other authorities.

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Prevalence of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in People with Multiple Sclerosis

International Journal of MS Care ◽

10.7224/1537-2073.2019-030 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 22 (2) ◽

pp. 91-99 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Hawra B. Al Dandan ◽

Susan Coote ◽

Doreen McClurg

Keyword(s):

Multiple Sclerosis ◽

Learning Objectives ◽

Educational Activity ◽

Patent Holder ◽

Test And Evaluation ◽

Urinary Tract Symptoms ◽

Post Test ◽

Lower Urinary ◽

Financial Relationships ◽

Media Group

CME/CNE Information Activity Available Online: To access the article, post-test, and evaluation online, go to http://www.cmscscholar.org. Target Audience: The target audience for this activity is physicians, physician assistants, nursing professionals, and other health care providers involved in the management of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Learning Objectives: 1) Describe the most prevalent lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTSs) and LUTS types in the general MS population according to International Continence Society (ICS) classification. 2) Identify limitations in the current evidence base and recommendations for conducting significant future studies. Accreditation Statement: In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) and Delaware Media Group. The CMSC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Physician Credit: The CMSC designates this journal-based activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nurse Credit: The CMSC designates this enduring material for 1.5 contact hours (none in the area of pharmacology). Disclosures: Francois Bethoux, MD, Editor in Chief of the International Journal of MS Care (IJMSC), has served as Physician Planner for this activity. He has disclosed relationships with Springer Publishing (royalty), Qr8 (receipt of intellectual property rights/patent holder), Biogen (receipt of intellectual property rights/patent holder, speakers’ bureau), GW Pharma (consulting fee), and Adamas Pharmaceuticals (contracted research). Laurie Scudder, DNP, NP, has served as Reviewer for this activity. She has disclosed no relevant financial relationships. Hawra B. Al Dandan, PT, M App Mngt (Health), has disclosed no relevant financial relationships. Susan Coote, PT, PhD, has disclosed a relationship with Novartis (fees for non-CME/CE services received directly from a commercial interest [contractor to deliver telerehabilitation as part of patient support program]). Doreen McClurg, PT, PhD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships. The peer reviewers for IJMSC have disclosed no relevant financial relationships. The staff at IJMSC, CMSC, and Delaware Media Group who are in a position to influence content have disclosed no relevant financial relationships. Note: Financial relationships may have changed in the interval between listing these disclosures and publication of the article. Method of Participation: Release Date: April 1, 2020 Valid for Credit Through: April 1, 2021 In order to receive CME/CNE credit, participants must: 1) Review the continuing education information, including learning objectives and author disclosures. 2) Study the educational content. 3) Complete the post-test and evaluation, which are available at http://www.cmscscholar.org Statements of Credit are awarded upon successful completion of the post-test with a passing score of >70% and the evaluation. There is no fee to participate in this activity. Disclosure of Unlabeled Use: This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not approved by the FDA. CMSC and Delaware Media Group do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of CMSC or Delaware Media Group. Disclaimer: Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any medications, diagnostic procedures, or treatments discussed in this publication should not be used by clinicians or other health-care professionals without first evaluating their patients’ conditions, considering possible contraindications or risks, reviewing any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparing any therapeutic approach with the recommendations of other authorities.

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Perspectives About Time Frames in Stem Cell Research for Multiple Sclerosis

International Journal of MS Care ◽

10.7224/1537-2073.2018-102 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 21 (4) ◽

pp. 185-193

Author(s):

Shelly Benjaminy ◽

Cody Lo ◽

Andrew Schepmyer ◽

Anthony Traboulsee ◽

Judy Illes

Keyword(s):

Multiple Sclerosis ◽

Health Care ◽

Target Audience ◽

Pharmacy Education ◽

Educational Activity ◽

Care Providers ◽

Accreditation Council ◽

Post Test ◽

Financial Relationships ◽

Media Group

CME/CNE Information Activity Available Online: To access the article, post-test, and evaluation online, go to http://www.cmscscholar.org. Target Audience: The target audience for this activity is physicians, physician assistants, nursing professionals, and other health care providers involved in the management of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Learning Objectives: Accreditation Statement: In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) and Delaware Media Group. The CMSC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Physician Credit The CMSC designates this journal-based activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nurse Credit The CMSC designates this enduring material for 1.0 contact hour (none in the area of pharmacology). Disclosures: Editor in Chief of the International Journal of MS Care (IJMSC), has served as physician planner for this activity. He has disclosed relationships with Springer Publishing (royalty); Qr8 (receipt of intellectual property rights/patent holder); Abide Therapeutics, GW Pharma (consulting fee); Biogen (speakers' bureau); and Adamas Pharmaceuticals (contracted research).Francois Bethoux, MD, has served as reviewer for this activity. She has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.Laurie Scudder, DNP, NP, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.Shelly Benjaminy, PhD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.Cody Lo, BSc, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.Andrew Schepmyer, MD, has disclosed relationships with Biogen, Teva, Roche, Merck/EMD Serono, Sanofi Genzyme, Chugai (consulting fee); Sanofi Genzyme (speakers' bureau); and Chugai, Roche, Sanofi Genzyme (contracted research [principal investigator]).Anthony Traboulsee, MD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.Judy Illes, CM, PhD, The peer reviewer for IJMSC has disclosed no relevant financial relationships. The staff at IJMSC, CMSC, and Delaware Media Group who are in a position to influence content have disclosed no relevant financial relationships. Note: Financial relationships for some authors may have changed in the interval between listing these disclosures and publication of the article. Method of Participation: Release Date: August 1, 2019 Valid for Credit Through: August 1, 2020 In order to receive CME/CNE credit, participants must: Statements of Credit are awarded upon successful completion of the post-test with a passing score of >70% and the evaluation. There is no fee to participate in this activity. Disclosure of Unlabeled Use: This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not approved by the FDA. CMSC and Delaware Media Group do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of CMSC or Delaware Media Group. Disclaimer: Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any medications, diagnostic procedures, or treatments discussed in this publication should not be used by clinicians or other health-care professionals without first evaluating their patients' conditions, considering possible contraindications or risks, reviewing any applicable manufacturer's product information, and comparing any therapeutic approach with the recommendations of other authorities.

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Effects of Functional Electrical Stimulation Cycling on Fatigue and Quality of Life in People with Multiple Sclerosis Who Are Nonambulatory

International Journal of MS Care ◽

10.7224/1537-2073.2019-101 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 22 (4) ◽

pp. 193-200

Author(s):

Deborah Backus ◽

Marina Moldavskiy ◽

W. Mark Sweatman

Keyword(s):

Multiple Sclerosis ◽

Continuing Education ◽

Intellectual Property Rights ◽

Learning Objectives ◽

Educational Activity ◽

Patent Holder ◽

Test And Evaluation ◽

Post Test ◽

Financial Relationships ◽

Media Group

CME/CNE Information Activity Available Online: To access the article, post-test, and evaluation online, go to http://www.cmscscholar.org. Target Audience: The target audience for this activity is physicians, physician assistants, nursing professionals, rehabilitation professionals, and other health care providers involved in the management of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Learning Objectives: 1) Discuss the rationale for functional electrical stimulation (FES) cycling for people with MS who are nonambulatory and use a wheelchair for mobility. 2) Describe an FES protocol that is safe and potentially effective for people with MS who are nonambulatory. Accreditation Statement: In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) and Delaware Media Group. The CMSC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Physician Credit: The CMSC designates this journal-based activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nurse Credit: The CMSC designates this enduring material for 1.0 contact hour (none in the area of pharmacology). Disclosures: Francois Bethoux, MD, Editor in Chief of the International Journal of MS Care (IJMSC), has served as Physician Planner for this activity. He has disclosed relationships with Springer Publishing (royalty), Qr8 (receipt of intellectual property rights/patent holder), Biogen (receipt of intellectual property rights/patent holder, speakers’ bureau), GW Pharma (consulting fee), MedRhythms (consulting fee, contracted research), and Adamas Pharmaceuticals (contracted research). Laurie Scudder, DNP, NP, has served as Reviewer for this activity. She has disclosed no relevant financial relationships. Deborah Backus, PT, PhD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships. Marina Moldavskiy, BS, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships. W. Mark Sweatman, PhD, MBA, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships. The peer reviewers for IJMSC have disclosed no relevant financial relationships. The staff at IJMSC, CMSC, and Delaware Media Group who are in a position to influence content have disclosed no relevant financial relationships. Note: Financial relationships may have changed in the interval between listing these disclosures and publication of the article. Method of Participation: Release Date: August 1, 2020 Valid for Credit Through: August 1, 2021 In order to receive CME/CNE credit, participants must: 1) Review the continuing education information, including learning objectives and author disclosures.2) Study the educational content.3) Complete the post-test and evaluation, which are available at http://www.cmscscholar.org Statements of Credit are awarded upon successful completion of the post-test with a passing score of >70% and the evaluation. There is no fee to participate in this activity. Disclosure of Unlabeled Use: This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not approved by the FDA. The CMSC and Delaware Media Group do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the CMSC or Delaware Media Group. Disclaimer: Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any medications, diagnostic procedures, or treatments discussed in this publication should not be used by clinicians or other health care professionals without first evaluating their patients’ conditions, considering possible contraindications or risks, reviewing any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparing any therapeutic approach with the recommendations of other authorities.

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NARCOMS and Other Registries in Multiple Sclerosis

International Journal of MS Care ◽

10.7224/1537-2073.2020-133 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 23 (6) ◽

pp. 276-284

Author(s):

Ruth Ann Marrie ◽

Gary R. Cutter ◽

Robert J. Fox ◽

Timothy Vollmer ◽

Tuula Tyry ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Multiple Sclerosis ◽

Continuing Education ◽

Intellectual Property Rights ◽

Learning Objectives ◽

Educational Activity ◽

Patent Holder ◽

Test And Evaluation ◽

Post Test ◽

Financial Relationships ◽

Media Group

CE Information Activity Available Online: To access the article, post-test, and evaluation online, go to https://www.highmarksce.com/mscare. Target Audience: The target audience for this activity is physicians, physician assistants, nursing professionals, and other health care providers involved in the management of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Learning Objectives: 1) Describe what constitutes a registry. 2) Discuss the difference(s) between clinician-driven and patient-driven registries, including potential advantages of patient-driven registries. Accreditation Statement: In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) and Delaware Media Group. The CMSC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Physician Credit: The CMSC designates this journal-based activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nurse Credit: The CMSC designates this enduring material for 1.0 contact hour of nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) (none in the area of pharmacology). Disclosures: Francois Bethoux, MD, Editor in Chief of the International Journal of MS Care (IJMSC), has served as Physician Planner for this activity. He has disclosed relationships with Springer Publishing (royalty); Qr8 (receipt of intellectual property rights/patent holder); Biogen (receipt of intellectual property rights/patent holder, speakers’ bureau); MedRhythms (consulting fee, contracted research); GW Pharmaceuticals, Genentech, Helius Medical Technologies, Osmotica, Ipsen (consulting fee); and Adamas Pharmaceuticals (contracted research). Ruth Ann Marrie, MD, PhD, has disclosed being a co-investigator on a study funded by Biogen and Roche. Gary R. Cutter, PhD, has disclosed serving on the data/safety monitoring committees for AstraZeneca, Avexis Pharmaceuticals, BioLineRx, BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics, Bristol Myers Squibb/Celgene, CSL Behring, Galmed, Green Valley Pharma, Mapi Pharmaceuticals, Merck, Merck/Pfizer, Mitsubishi Tanabe, OPKO Biologics, Neurim, Novartis, Orphazyme, Sanofi, Reata, Teva, Viela Bio, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (Protocol Review Committee), and the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (Obstetric-Fetal Pharmacology Research Unit Oversight Committee); serving on consulting/advisory boards for Alexion, Antisense Therapeutics, Biodelivery Sciences International, Biogen, Clinical Trial Solutions LLC, Genzyme, Genentech, GW Pharmaceuticals, Immunic, Klein Buendel, MedImmune/Viela Bio, MedDay, Merck/Serono, Neurogenesis Ltd, Novartis, Osmotica, Perception Neuroscience, Protolix Biotherapeutics, Recursion/Cerexis Pharmaceuticals, Regeneron, Reckover Pharmaceuticals, Roche, SAB Biotherapeutics, and TG Therapeutics; and being president of Pythagoras, Inc, a private consulting company. Robert J. Fox, MD, MSc, has disclosed receiving consulting fees from AB Science, Biogen, Celgene, EMD Serono, Genentech, Genzyme, Immunic, Janssen, Novartis, Sanofi, and TG Therapeutics; research funding from Biogen, Novartis, and Sanofi; and royalties from Demos Publishing. Timothy Vollmer, MD, has disclosed receiving compensation for lectures and consultancy from Biogen, Genentech/Roche, Viela Bio, Celgene, EMD Serono, and Novartis; and research support from Rocky Mountain Multiple Sclerosis Center, Celgene, Biogen, Anokion, Genentech, F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd, GW Pharmaceuticals, and TG Therapeutics Inc. Tuula Tyry, PhD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships. Amber Salter, PhD, has disclosed serving as a statistical editor for Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging. The staff at IJMSC, CMSC, and Delaware Media Group who are in a position to influence content have disclosed no relevant financial relationships. Laurie Scudder, DNP, NP, Continuing Education Director CMSC, has served as Reviewer for this activity. She has disclosed no relevant financial relationships. One peer reviewer for IJMSC has disclosed relationships with Alexion (consulting fee, speakers’ bureau); Biogen, Bristol Myers Squibb, EMD Serono, Genentech (consulting fee, speakers’ bureau, contracted research); Celgene, Novartis, Sanofi Genzyme (consulting fee, contracted research); Viela Bio (consulting fee); National MS Society, PCORI, Atara Biotherapeutics, Roche (contracted research); and Taro Pharmaceuticals, AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, Inovio, GlaxoSmithKline, Viatris, Gilead, Altimmune Inc, CytoDyn Inc (ownership interest [common stocks]). The other peer reviewer has disclosed relationships with Celgene (speakers’ bureau, contracted research); and Merck, EMD Serono, Roche, AbbVie (contracted research). Note: Financial relationships may have changed in the interval between listing these disclosures and publication of the article. Method of Participation: Release Date: December 1, 2021 Valid for Credit Through: December 1, 2022 In order to receive CME/NCPD/CPE credit, participants must: 1) Review the continuing education information, including learning objectives and author disclosures.2) Study the educational content.3) Complete the post-test and evaluation, which are available at https://www.highmarksce.com/mscare. Statements of Credit are awarded upon successful completion of the evaluation and the post-test with a passing score of >70%. The post-test may be retaken if necessary. There is no fee to participate in this activity. Disclosure of Unlabeled Use: This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not approved by the FDA. The CMSC and Delaware Media Group do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the CMSC or Delaware Media Group. Disclaimer: Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any medications, diagnostic procedures, or treatments discussed in this publication should not be used by clinicians or other health care professionals without first evaluating their patients’ conditions, considering possible contraindications or risks, reviewing any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparing any therapeutic approach with the recommendations of other authorities.

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Experience of Identity Change in People Who Reported a Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis

International Journal of MS Care ◽

10.7224/1537-2073.2018-069 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 21 (5) ◽

pp. 235-242 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Alexander B. Barker ◽

Kathryn Smale ◽

Nigel Hunt ◽

Nadina B. Lincoln ◽

Roshan das Nair

Keyword(s):

Multiple Sclerosis ◽

Health Care ◽

Target Audience ◽

Pharmacy Education ◽

Educational Activity ◽

Care Providers ◽

Accreditation Council ◽

Post Test ◽

Financial Relationships ◽

Media Group

CME/CNE Information Activity Available Online: To access the article, post-test, and evaluation online, go to http://www.cmscscholar.org. Target Audience: The target audience for this activity is physicians, physician assistants, nursing professionals, and other health care providers involved in the management of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Learning Objectives: Accreditation Statement: In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) and Delaware Media Group. The CMSC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Physician Credit The CMSC designates this journal-based activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nurse Credit The CMSC designates this enduring material for 1.0 contact hour (none in the area of pharmacology). Disclosures: Editor in Chief of the International Journal of MS Care (IJMSC), has served as physician planner for this activity. He has disclosed relationships with Springer Publishing (royalty); Qr8 (receipt of intellectual property rights/patent holder); Abide Therapeutics, GW Pharma (consulting fee); Biogen (speakers' bureau); and Adamas Pharmaceuticals (contracted research).Francois Bethoux, MD, has served as reviewer for this activity. She has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.Laurie Scudder, DNP, NP, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.Alexander B. Barker, PhD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.Kathryn Smale, PhD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.Nigel Hunt, PhD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.Nadina B. Lincoln, PhD, has disclosed a relationship with Biogen and Novartis (speakers' bureau).Roshan das Nair, PhD, The peer reviewers for IJMSC have disclosed no relevant financial relationships. The staff at IJMSC, CMSC, and Delaware Media Group who are in a position to influence content have disclosed no relevant financial relationships. Note: Financial relationships for some authors may have changed in the interval between listing these disclosures and publication of the article. Method of Participation: Release Date: October 1, 2019 Valid for Credit Through: October 1, 2020 In order to receive CME/CNE credit, participants must: Statements of Credit are awarded upon successful completion of the post-test with a passing score of >70% and the evaluation. There is no fee to participate in this activity. Disclosure of Unlabeled Use: This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not approved by the FDA. CMSC and Delaware Media Group do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of CMSC or Delaware Media Group. Disclaimer: Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any medications, diagnostic procedures, or treatments discussed in this publication should not be used by clinicians or other health-care professionals without first evaluating their patients' conditions, considering possible contraindications or risks, reviewing any applicable manufacturer's product information, and comparing any therapeutic approach with the recommendations of other authorities.

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Toward Digital Self-monitoring of Multiple Sclerosis

International Journal of MS Care ◽

10.7224/1537-2073.2018-083 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 21 (6) ◽

pp. 282-291 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Karine Wendrich ◽

Pim van Oirschot ◽

Marijn Bart Martens ◽

Marco Heerings ◽

Peter Joseph Jongen ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Multiple Sclerosis ◽

Health Care ◽

Target Audience ◽

Pharmacy Education ◽

Educational Activity ◽

Care Providers ◽

Accreditation Council ◽

Post Test ◽

Financial Relationships ◽

Media Group

CME/CNE Information Activity Available Online: To access the article, post-test, and evaluation online, go to http://www.cmscscholar.org. Target Audience: The target audience for this activity is physicians, physician assistants, nursing professionals, and other health care providers involved in the management of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Learning Objectives: Accreditation Statement: In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) and Delaware Media Group. The CMSC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Physician Credit The CMSC designates this journal-based activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nurse Credit The CMSC designates this enduring material for 0.75 contact hour (none in the area of pharmacology). Disclosures: Editor in Chief of the International Journal of MS Care (IJMSC), has served as physician planner for this activity. He has disclosed relationships with Springer Publishing (royalty); Qr8 (receipt of intellectual property rights/patent holder); Abide Therapeutics, GW Pharma (consulting fee); Biogen (speakers' bureau); and Adamas Pharmaceuticals (contracted research).Francois Bethoux, MD, has served as reviewer for this activity. She has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.Laurie Scudder, DNP, NP, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.Karine Wendrich, MSc, has disclosed a relationship with Orikami/MS sherpa BV (salary).Pim van Oirschot, MSc, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.Marijn Bart Martens, PhD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.Marco Heerings, MANP, has disclosed relationships with Bayer (educational/consultancy activities) and MS sherpa BV (consulting fee).Peter Joseph Jongen, PhD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.Lotte Krabbenborg, PhD, One peer reviewer has disclosed relationships with Genentech (consulting fee, contracted research) and Novartis (contracted research). The other peer reviewers for IJMSC have disclosed no relevant financial relationships. The staff at IJMSC, CMSC, and Delaware Media Group who are in a position to influence content have disclosed no relevant financial relationships. Note: Financial relationships for some authors may have changed in the interval between listing these disclosures and publication of the article. Method of Participation: Release Date: December 1, 2019 Valid for Credit Through: December 1, 2020 In order to receive CME/CNE credit, participants must: Statements of Credit are awarded upon successful completion of the post-test with a passing score of >70% and the evaluation. Disclosure of Unlabeled Use: This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not approved by the FDA. CMSC and Delaware Media Group do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of CMSC or Delaware Media Group. Disclaimer: Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any medications, diagnostic procedures, or treatments discussed in this publication should not be used by clinicians or other health-care professionals without first evaluating their patients' conditions, considering possible contraindications or risks, reviewing any applicable manufacturer's product information, and comparing any therapeutic approach with the recommendations of other authorities.

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Perspectives of People with Multiple Sclerosis About Helminth Immunotherapy

International Journal of MS Care ◽

10.7224/1537-2073.2019-044 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 22 (1) ◽

pp. 43-51

Author(s):

Sarah J. Donkers ◽

Megan C. Kirkland ◽

Marc Charabati ◽

Lisa C. Osborne

Keyword(s):

Multiple Sclerosis ◽

Health Care ◽

Intellectual Property ◽

Property Rights ◽

Intellectual Property Rights ◽

Educational Activity ◽

Patent Holder ◽

Post Test ◽

Financial Relationships ◽

Media Group

CME/CNE Information To access the article, post-test, and evaluation online, go to http://www.cmscscholar.org.Activity Available Online: The target audience for this activity is physicians, physician assistants, nursing professionals, and other health care providers involved in the management of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS).Target Audience: Learning Objectives: Accreditation Statement: In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) and Delaware Media Group. The CMSC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. The CMSC designates this journal-based activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.Physician Credit: The CMSC designates this enduring material for 1.0 contact hour (none in the area of pharmacology).Nurse Credit: Editor in Chief of the International Journal of MS Care (IJMSC), has served as Physician Planner for this activity. He has disclosed relationships with Springer Publishing (royalty), Qr8 (receipt of intellectual property rights/patent holder), Biogen (receipt of intellectual property rights/patent holder, speakers' bureau), GW Pharma (consulting fee), and Adamas Pharmaceuticals (contracted research). Laurie Scudder, DNP, NP, has served as Reviewer for this activity. She has disclosed no relevant financial relationships. Sarah J. Donkers, PT, PhD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships. Megan C. Kirkland, MSc, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships. Marc Charabati, BSc, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships. Lisa C. Osborne, PhD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships. The peer reviewer for IJMSC has disclosed no relevant financial relationships. The staff at IJMSC, CMSC, and Delaware Media Group who are in a position to influence content have disclosed no relevant financial relationships. Note: Financial relationships for some authors may have changed in the interval between listing these disclosures and publication of the article.Disclosures: Francois Bethoux, MD, Method of Participation: Release Date: February 1, 2020 Valid for Credit Through: February 1, 2021 In order to receive CME/CNE credit, participants must: Statements of Credit are awarded upon successful completion of the post-test with a passing score of >70% and the evaluation. There is no fee to participate in this activity. This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not approved by the FDA. CMSC and Delaware Media Group do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of CMSC or Delaware Media Group.Disclosure of Unlabeled Use: Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any medications, diagnostic procedures, or treatments discussed in this publication should not be used by clinicians or other health-care professionals without first evaluating their patients' conditions, considering possible contraindications or risks, reviewing any applicable manufacturer's product information, and comparing any therapeutic approach with the recommendations of other authorities.Disclaimer:

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