Our guest author is Ellen M. Mowry, MD, MCR, Associate Professor of Neurology and Epidemiology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

After participating in this activity, the participant will demonstrate the ability to:

• Describe the role of obesity, vitamin D status, and sodium intake in multiple sclerosis.
• Discuss the impact of rehabilitative and physical activity enhancement on neurologic function and aspects of wellness in people with multiple sclerosis.
• Describe the impact of treating urinary dysfunction on the health-related quality of life in people with MS. .

This discussion, offered as a downloadable audio file and companion transcript, covers the important topic of MS lifestyle modification in the format of case-study scenarios for the clinical practice. This program is a follow up to the Volume 1, Issue 3 eMultipleSclerosis Review newsletter—New Insights into Lifestyle Modification..

Unlabeled/Unapproved Uses
Dr. Mowry has indicated that she will make references to vitamin D supplementation, which is not directly indicated as an MS therapy.

	MEET THE AUTHOR
			Ellen M. Mowry, MD, MCR Associate Professor of Neurology and Epidemiology Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Baltimore, Maryland

Guest Faculty Disclosure
Dr. Mowry has disclosed that she has received research grant support from Biogen and free medication for clinical trials for Teva.

Arun Venkatesan, MD, PhD
Associate Professor of Neurology
Director, Johns Hopkins Encephalitis Center
Associate Program Director, Neurology Residency
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Baltimore, Maryland

Scott Douglas Newsome, DO
Scott Douglas Newsome, DO
Assistant Professor of Neurology
Director, Neurology Outpatient Services
Director, Neurology Infusion Center
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Baltimore, Maryland

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CREDIT DESIGNATIONS
Podcast: The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity

All rights reserved - The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Copyright 2015.

This activity was developed in collaboration with DKBmed.