[Webinar] ALS – Dysregulation of Gut Microbiota and Bowel Problems

Gastrointestinal and bowel complications associated with ALS are often underrecognized in routine care. Healthcare professionals are invited to join Quest Healthcare and Dr. Jonathan D. Myers, MD for an expert-led clinical webinar. The content is designed to support interdisciplinary clinical decision-making and improve patient-centered outcomes.

What You’ll Learn

Join Jonathan D. Myers, MD, as he explores and discusses the importance of dysregulation of gut microbiota and bowel problems in ALS patients. During this session, he will go into detail about:

• 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.

Enhance Patient Outcomes: Dysregulation of Gut Microbiota and Bowel Problems: Attend Our Webinar

Reserve your spot and join us! Register now.

Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM PT / 12:00 PM ET

This program is intended for healthcare professionals involved in the care of individuals with ALS, including physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, rehabilitation clinicians (OT, PT, SLP), dietitians, and other allied health professionals with an interest in neuromuscular disease, gastrointestinal function, and symptom management.

About the Speaker

Jonathan D. Myers, MD, is a board-certified physiatrist specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. He graduated from the University of Iowa College of Medicine in 2005 and completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago in 2009. Currently serving as the Medical Director of Rehabilitation Services at St. Luke’s Magic Valley Medical Center, he treats outpatients in the clinic and inpatients at the Gwen Neilsen Anderson Rehabilitation Center. Dr. Myers’ clinical focus includes spasticity management, spinal cord injury, stroke, traumatic brain injury, amputation and limb deficiencies, and cerebral palsy. As a spinal cord injury survivor, he leverages his personal experience to connect with his patients.

Continue Your Team’s Education: Request an In-Service for Your Facility

Are you interested in learning more about this topic, among others, and educating those within your healthcare facility? Request a virtual 20-30 minute Educational In-Service for your team today, and we’ll even have lunch delivered to your office!

Disclaimer: The material contained is for reference purposes only. Quest Healthcare, A Division of Quest Products, LLC, does not assume responsibility for patient care. Consult a physician prior to use. Copyright Quest Healthcare, A Division of Quest Products, LLC.