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Management of Narcolepsy and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
in Obstructive Sleep Apnea:
Keys to Successful Outcomes

          Monday, June 5, 2017

         Sheraton Boston Hotel
         Connected to Convention Center
         39 Dalton Street
         Boston, Massachusetts

         Registration & Dinner: 6:15 pm - 6:45 pm
         Symposium:  6:45 pm - 8:45 pm

Registration for this program is now closed.

 
Faculty:  Richard Bogan, MD (Chair);   Lisa Collins, RRT, RPSGT, RCP; Suresh Kotegal, MBBS; Atul Malhotra, MD; Patrick Strollo Jr., MD
Program Overview:

In this program, experts will describe best practices for diagnosing and treating narcolepsy in children and adults, the burden of excessive daytime sleepiness in narcolepsy and OSA, and emerging evidence with agents in development. A special roundtable session will explore commonly encountered barriers and identify potential solutions.

Educational Objectives: 
Upon completion of this program, attendees should be able to:

  • Identify key elements for diagnosis of narcolepsy and describe current and emerging treatment strategies in adult patients.
  • Discuss best practices in the diagnosis of narcolepsy in pediatric patients.
  • Describe the burden and causes of excessive daytime sleepiness in OSA patients, and summarize best practices in management.
  • Indicate approaches to overcoming commonly encountered barriers to successful management of narcolepsy and EDS in OSA.
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    Target Audience:  This educational activity is intended for physicians, sleep technologists, and other healthcare professionals involved in the management of sleep disorders.

    Accreditation & Credit Designation Statements:
    Voxmedia LLC is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Voxmedia LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. The American Association of Sleep Technologists designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2.0 AAST Continuing Education Credits. Individuals should claim only those credits that he/she actually earned in the educational activity. Nurse practitioners may participate in this educational activity and earn a certificate of completion as AANP accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ through its reciprocity agreements. The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

    Educational Grant: Voxmedia gratefully acknowledges the educational grant provided by Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc.