PM&R Journal Club

Topics: Innovations in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Advances in the Diagnosis, Treatment, and Care of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis 

Speakers: Billy J. Evan IV, MD

Topics: Optimizing PRP Composition: The Role of Leukocytes in Clinical Outcomes

Speakers: William O'Neill, MD

Date: Wednesday,  June 10, 2026
Time: 7:00 – 8:00 am
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Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

1. Summarize the area in which ALS identification and tracking has evolved.
2. Identify the areas in which PM&R has advances in regards to ALS management.
3. Determine what areas of PM&R ALS management need further improvement and advancement.
4. Evaluate the current evidence regarding the role leukocyte composition in platelet-rich-plasma and its influence on clinical outcomes across musculoskeletal pathologies.
5. Appraise the methodology of head-to-head randomized controlled trials comparing PRP formulations.
6. Identify key knowledge gaps in PRP optimizations as future directions for clinical research in regenerative medicine.

Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Statement
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ATTENDANCE / CREDIT
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TRANSCRIPT
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