Speaker Series
Upcoming Speaker Session
ALS – Dysregulation of Gut Microbiota and Bowel Problems
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to:
- Describe the underlying pathophysiology of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and its associated clinical signs and symptoms.
- Review the epidemiology of ALS, including known environmental exposures and risk factors.
- Explain the role of gut microbiota dysregulation and neuron-toxic molecules in ALS disease progression.
- Identify common gastrointestinal symptoms and bowel dysfunction observed in individuals with ALS.
- Discuss evidence-informed strategies for the assessment and management of constipation in patients with ALS.
Reserve Your Spot Today!
Join us for this expert-led ON24 event to gain clinically relevant insights into the gut–brain connection in ALS and its implications for patient care.
[On Demand] Educational Speaker Program
Note: Continuing education (CE) credits are no longer available on recorded programs.
Dry Mouth Caused by Radiation and What We Can Do About It
This session is presented by Aryavarta Kumar, MD, PhD, a board certified radiation oncologist practicing in Cleveland Ohio. In this session, Dr. Kumar, discusses dry mouth caused by radiation and what we can do.
Objectives:
- Define Xerostomia (dry mouth)
- Review Radiation for Head and Neck Cancer
- Discuss Why Head and Neck Radiation Causes Xerostomia and Other Side Effects
- Review Treatment Options for Xerostomia
Parkinson’s Disease (PD) & Its Effects on the GI Tract
This session is presented by David Turk, MD, a practicing physician and clinical assistant professor. In this session, Dr. Turk discusses Parkinson’s Disease and its effects on the GI Tract.
Objectives:
- Parkinson’s Disease Signs & Symptoms
- Parkinson’s Disease Causes
- Prevalence of Parkinson’s Disease
- Prodromal Symptoms
- How Parkinson’s Disease Affects the GI Tract
- Constipation & Parkinson’s Disease
- Complications of Chronic Constipation in Parkinson’s Disease
- Management of Constipation in Parkinson’s Disease
- Dehydration in Parkinson’s Disease
- Bowel Care Program
Sjögren’s Disease and Xerostomia
This session is presented by Wesley Mizutani, MD, Rheumatologist, lead Rheumatologist for Optum Medical Group California & Department Chairman for over 30 years in a group practice setting. In this session, Dr. Mizutani discusses Sjögren’s Syndrome symptoms, causes, and treatment.
Objectives:
- Symptoms and Causes of Xerostomia
- Who does Xerostomia Affect
- Sjögren’s Syndrome (SS) – Primary (pSS) and Secondary (sSS)
- Effects of Xerostomia on Sleep in Sjögren’s
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) & Primary Sjögren’s Syndrome (pSS)
- Prevalence, Risk & Xerostomia in OSA
- Xerostomia Questionnaire
Management of Pain and Wound Care in the Patient with a Spinal Cord Injury
In this session, presenter, Ruth Iliuta, APRN, CNS-BC, CWON and guest, Ryan Gebauer, will discuss pain pathophysiology after spinal cord injury, pressure injury development and wound treatment.
Objectives:
- Identify the Types of Pain Pathophysiology Occurring after Spinal Cord Injury
- Understand the Pathophysiology Occurring after Spinal Cord Injury that Affects Pressure Injury Development
- Apply Basic and Advanced Wound Treatment Modalities to Prevent and or Treat Wound Infection
Prevention & Treatment of Radiation Dermatitis in Breast Cancer
This session will be presented by Lior Braunstein, MD, a board-certified radiation oncologist and scientist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, specializing in treating localized or metastatic breast cancer. In this session, Dr. Braunstein will be discussing how to prevent and treat Radiation Dermatitis in breast cancer patients.
Objectives:
- Recognize the Types of Breast Radiation
- Identify Radiation Dermatitis and Prevention
- Understand Symptomatic Dermatitis Management
- Understand Long Term Outcomes of Radiation Dermatitis
Managing Wound Pain During Dressing Changes
In this session, Ruth Illiuta, APRN, CNS BC, CWCN, COCN discusses managing wound pain through the use of ALOCANE® Plus.
Objectives:
- Understand the Types of Wound-Related Pain and Abnormal Pain Response
- Identify Assessment Methods to Understand the Patient’s Pain
- Recognize the Emotional Component and Its Effect on the Perception of Pain
- Evaluate treatment strategies to Reduce Pain During Cleansing, Applying or Removing Dressings
