Overview
The Neurology Update Symposium provides an evidence-based review on recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of common neurological disorders. The program covers the latest guidelines, clinical strategies and recent advances, including new approaches for diagnosis and expanded options for treatment. Topics include endovascular therapy for acute stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, common neurological emergencies, sleep disorders,
progressive multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, neuromuscular disorders, epilepsy during pregnancy, neuro-oncology and neuro-ethics.
We encourage speakers to focus on clinically meaningful information and to use a case based approach. Our
educational format includes didactic lectures and case presentations with discussion and time for Q & A.
Course Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
1. Summarize diagnostic and treatment advances in endovascular therapies for acute stroke, Parkinson’ disease,
neuro-oncology and neuromuscular disorders.
2. Identify common neurological emergencies and best practices for diagnosis and management.
3. Summarize the clinical approach to excessive sleepiness and diagnostic and treatment considerations in
neurological sleep disorders.
4. Discuss the new treatment trials for Alzheimer’s Disease that represent improvements based on our
understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying the disorder.
5. Discuss the role of neuropsychological testing in screening for common neurological disorders.
6. Discuss the management of epilepsy during pregnancy and in patients with progressive multiple sclerosis
7. Recognize some ethical implications of aspects of neurological care.
progressive multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, neuromuscular disorders, epilepsy during pregnancy, neuro-oncology and neuro-ethics.
We encourage speakers to focus on clinically meaningful information and to use a case based approach. Our
educational format includes didactic lectures and case presentations with discussion and time for Q & A.
Course Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
1. Summarize diagnostic and treatment advances in endovascular therapies for acute stroke, Parkinson’ disease,
neuro-oncology and neuromuscular disorders.
2. Identify common neurological emergencies and best practices for diagnosis and management.
3. Summarize the clinical approach to excessive sleepiness and diagnostic and treatment considerations in
neurological sleep disorders.
4. Discuss the new treatment trials for Alzheimer’s Disease that represent improvements based on our
understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying the disorder.
5. Discuss the role of neuropsychological testing in screening for common neurological disorders.
6. Discuss the management of epilepsy during pregnancy and in patients with progressive multiple sclerosis
7. Recognize some ethical implications of aspects of neurological care.
Accreditation and Credits
Accreditation: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of The Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation: The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CNE: This activity has been approved for CNE-The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Nursing is an approved provider of continuing education by the Texas Nurses Association- Approver, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This activity provides 7.5 contact hours on Nursing continuing education.
Target Audience: We will be providing a full day CME accredited program for neurologists, internists, family practitioners, nurse practitioners, nurses and other allied healthcare providers who diagnosis and treat people with neurological diseases and disorders.
Educational Format: Includes lectures, case presentations with discussion and Q & A. Speakers are encouraged to focus on clinically meaningful information and to use a case based approach.
Designation: The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CNE: This activity has been approved for CNE-The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Nursing is an approved provider of continuing education by the Texas Nurses Association- Approver, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This activity provides 7.5 contact hours on Nursing continuing education.
Target Audience: We will be providing a full day CME accredited program for neurologists, internists, family practitioners, nurse practitioners, nurses and other allied healthcare providers who diagnosis and treat people with neurological diseases and disorders.
Educational Format: Includes lectures, case presentations with discussion and Q & A. Speakers are encouraged to focus on clinically meaningful information and to use a case based approach.
