Vital Strategies in Narcolepsy: Improving Outcomes in Individuals Living With Excessive Daytime Sleepiness and Cataplexy

Case Study: Management of Narcolepsy

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Overview
The 7 episodes in this program will help you understand how to identify early signs and symptoms of narcolepsy to achieve a timely diagnosis and to then effectively manage this condition. Our experts focus on a well-rounded diagnostic and management approach to address not only the physical but also psychosocial aspects of narcolepsy.
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships
In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence, Global Learning Collaborative (GLC) requires that individuals in a position to control the content of an educational activity disclose all relevant financial relationships with any ineligible company. GLC mitigates all conflicts of interest to ensure independence, objectivity, balance, and scientific rigor in all its educational programs.
Clete A. Kushida, MD, PhD
Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Division Chief, Medical Director, Sleep Medicine
Stanford University School of Medicine
Stanford, CA
Dr. Kushida has reported the following relevant financial relationships or relationships with ineligible companies of any amount during the past 24 months:
Consulting Fees: XWPharma
Research: Avadel Pharmaceuticals
Michael J. Thorpy, MD
Director, Sleep‐Wake Disorders Center
Montefiore Medical Center
Professor of Neurology
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Bronx, NY
Dr. Thorpy has reported the following relevant financial relationships or relationships with ineligible companies of any amount during the past 24 months:
Consulting/Advisory Board: Alkermes, Avadel Pharmaceuticals, Axsome, Balance Therapeutics, Eisai Pharmaceuticals, Harmony Biosciences, LLC, Idorsia Pharmaceuticals, Jazz Pharmaceuticals, NLS Pharmaceutics, Suven Life Sciences Ltd., Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd, XWPharma
Reviewers/Content Planners/Authors:
- Cindy Davidson has nothing to disclose.
- Alison Kole has nothing to disclose.
- Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP, has nothing to disclose.
- Prerna Poojary has nothing to disclose.
Learning Objectives
After participating in this educational activity, participants should be better able to:
- Improve the accuracy and timing of diagnosing narcolepsy
- Identify key questions and insights for improving the patient-provider relationship and shared decision-making in the management of narcolepsy
- Develop an evidence-based, comprehensive treatment plan for the management of excessive daytime sleepiness and cataplexy due to narcolepsy
Target Audience
This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of sleep specialists, neurologists, and pulmonologists as well as all other physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, and healthcare providers involved in managing patients with narcolepsy.
Accreditation and Credit Designation Statements
In support of improving patient care, Global Learning Collaborative (GLC) 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
Global Learning Collaborative (GLC) designates this MinuteCE activity for a maximum of .75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Global Learning Collaborative (GLC) designates this activity for .75 nursing contact hour. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Global Learning Collaborative (GLC) has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for .75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until July 31, 2025. PAs should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Global Learning Collaborative (GLC) designates this activity for .75 contact hours/0.075 CEUs of pharmacy contact hours.

The Universal Activity Number for this program is JA0006235-0000-24-086-H01-P. This learning activity is knowledge-based. Your CE credits will be electronically submitted to the NABP upon successful completion of the activity. Pharmacists with questions can contact NABP customer service (custserv@nabp.net).
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Commercial Support
This activity is supported by independent educational grants from Avadel CNS Pharmaceuticals, LLC and Harmony Biosciences, LLC.
Disclaimer
The views and opinions expressed in this educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of GLC, Prova Education, and TotalCME, LLC. This presentation is not intended to define an exclusive course of patient management; the participant should use his/her clinical judgment, knowledge, experience, and diagnostic skills in applying or adopting for professional use any of the information provided herein. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patients’ conditions and contraindications or dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities. Links to other sites may be provided as additional sources of information. Once you elect to access a site outside of Prova Education and TotalCME, LLC, you are subject to the terms and conditions of use, including copyright and licensing restriction, of that site.
Reproduction Prohibited
Reproduction of this material is not permitted without written permission from the copyright owner.
System Requirements
- Supported Browsers (2 most recent versions):
- Google Chrome for Windows, Mac OS, iOS, and Android
  Apple Safari for Mac OS and iOS
  Mozilla Firefox for Windows, Mac OS, iOS, and Android
  Microsoft Edge for Windows
- Recommended Internet Speed: 5Mbps+
Publication Dates
Release Date: 07/31/2024
Expiration Date: 07/31/2025