Half of children who develop narcolepsy do so before age 16. However, the majority do not get diagnosed in childhood. In fact, many children are misdiagnosed and, as a result, are medically treated for conditions they do not have. Join Drs. Thorpy and Morse as they delineate the differences between adult and pediatric narcolepsy and offer strategies to optimize treatment adherence and outcomes in children.
Pediatric Narcolepsy: Addressing the Challenges in Its Recognition, Diagnosis, and Management
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Host:
Michael J. Thorpy, MD
Director, Sleep‐Wake Disorders Center
Montefiore Medical Center
Professor of Neurology
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Bronx, NYDr. Thorpy has reported the following relevant financial relationships or relationships with ineligible companies of any amount during the past 24 months:
Consultant/Advisory Board: Alkermes, Axsome, Balance Therapeutics, Eisai Pharmaceuticals, Flamel/Avadel, Harmony Biosciences, LLC, Idorsia Pharmaceuticals, Jazz Pharmaceuticals, NLS Pharmaceuticals, Suven Life Sciences Ltd., Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd, XWPharmaFaculty:
Anne Marie Morse, DO
Director, Child Neurology and Pediatric
Sleep Medicine, Geisinger Medical Center
Janet Weis Children’s Hospital
Danville, PADr. Morse has reported the following relevant financial relationships or relationships with ineligible companies of any amount during the past 24 months:
Consulting Fees: Alkermes, Avadel Pharmaceuticals, Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Harm Reduction Therapeutics, Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.
Research: Geisinger Health Plan, Jazz Pharmaceuticals, NIH, UCB,
Other: DAMM Good Sleep, LLCReviewers/Content Planners/Authors:
- Jennifer Brutsche has nothing to disclose.
- Cindy Davidson has nothing to disclose.
- Barry Fiedel, PhD, has nothing to disclose.
- Andrea Mathis has nothing to disclose.
- Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP, has nothing to disclose.
- Tim Person has nothing to disclose.
- Robert Schneider has nothing to disclose.
Learning Objectives
After participating in this educational activity, participants should be better able to:
- Delineate key differences among the clinical manifestations of narcolepsy symptoms in children versus adults
- Define the physical, psychological, and social comorbidities associated with pediatric narcolepsy
- Define the benefits and risks of current and evolving pharmacologic therapies that can optimize treatment outcomes for pediatric narcolepsy
Target Audience
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of the practicing sleep medicine specialist and pediatric neurologist.
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Global Learning Collaborative (GLC) designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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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 .25 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until January 29, 2025. PAs should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from Avadel CNS Pharmaceuticals, LLC.
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