Brain Summit 2020 Virtual Symposium: Current Trends in Neurology (RP2010B)

October 31, 2020

PURPOSE AND CONTENT

This CME activity, aimed at neuroscience professionals - including physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses and therapists – will explore latest advances and current trends in neurology and neurotherapeutics.  Presentations will address the most current information which may be consolidated for physicians and other healthcare professionals in advancing proper diagnosis and best treatment modalities.

Target Audience

Physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, physical therapists, allied health professionals, and other health care professionals who specialize in implementing the latest in neurotherapeutics as they care for neurology patients.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants shall be able to:

  • Examine MOG antibody mediated disease and current treatment approaches
  • Explore the rationale and procedure behind MRgFUS, and recognize appropriate candidates which may be referred for this procedure
  • Define the diversity of mechanisms leading to POTS and more patient-specific therapies at different points in their natural history
  • Discuss the benefits of utilizing magnetoencephalography in the pre surgical evaluation of patients with epilepsy
  • Employ advanced treatment strategies for migraine prophylaxis and abortion
  • Identify new imaging techniques and treatment options has led to changes in current diagnosis and management of intracranial cerebral atherosclerosis
  • Investigate current clinical trials in neurology at UTSW that involve treatment options available for patient participation and biomarker studies to better understand disease pathophysiology
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 5.25 AMA
  • 5.25 Attendance
Course opens: 
08/07/2020
Course expires: 
10/31/2021
Event starts: 
10/31/2020 - 7:45am CDT
Event ends: 
10/31/2020 - 1:45pm CDT
Cost:
$50.00
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AGENDA

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7:15 am                Exhibits

7:45 – 7:50           Introduction and Announcements – Dr. Jaya Trivedi

7:50 – 8:00           Welcome Address –  Dr. Elan Louis. Professor and Chair, Department of Neurology

Session I

8 – 830                 (MOGAD) Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease & Treatment Approaches – Dr. Lauren Tardo

830 – 900             Update on Dystonia – Dr. Jeff Waugh

900 – 915             Q&A

Session II

915 – 945             (POTS) Postural Tachycardia Syndrome – Dr. Meredith Bryarly, Elizabeth Waldie, PT

945 – 1015           (MEG) Magnetoencephalography in Drug Resistant Epilepsy – Dr. Sasha Alick

1015 – 1030         Q&A

Session III

1030 – 1100         Migraine Therapeutics Update – Dr. Deborah Friedman

1100 – 1130         Medical & Surgical Treatment of Intracranial Cerebral Atherosclerosis – Dr. Mark Johnson

1130 – 1140         Q&A

1140 – 1210         Break & Exhibits

Session IV

1210 – 1230          Clinical Trials Forum – Dr. Steven Vernino, Dr. Benjamin Greenberg

1230 – 100             Telehealth in Neurology – Alan Kramer, Dr. Jaya Trivedi

100 – 130               Neurological Complications of COVID-19 – Dr. James Cutrell

130 - 145               Q&A      

145 pm                  Closing Remarks/Adjourn

                                Exhibits until 2:15pm

Virtual Event - UT Southwestern
Dallas, TX
United States

COURSE DIRECTORS

Jaya Trivedi, MD
Professor
Department of Neurology

Steven Vernino, MD, PhD
Professor
Department of Neurology 

 

ADDITIONAL SPEAKERS AND  MODERATORS

Sasha Alick, MD
Assistant Professor
Department of Neurology

Meredith Bryarly, MD
Assistant Professor
Department of Neurology 

James Cutrell, MD
Professor
Department of Internal Medicine

James Cutrell, MD
Professor
Department of Internal Medicine

Meng (Mona) Cheung, RN
Advanced Practice RN - Epilepsy
Department of Neurology

Mazen Elkurd, DO
Instructor
Department of Neurology

Deborah Friedman, MD
Professor
Departments of Neurology and Ophthalmology

Benjamin Greenberg, MD
Professor
Departments of Neurology and Pediatrics

Mark Johnson, MD
Professor
Department of Neurology

Alan Kramer
Assistant Vice President
Health Systems - Emerging Strategies

Lauren Tardo, MD
Instructor
Department of Neurology

Elizabeth Waldie, PT
Physical Therapist
University Hospitals - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Jeffrey Waugh, MD, PhD
Professor
Department of Neurology

 

Accreditation

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center designates this continuing education activity for a maximum of 5.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center certifies that non-physicians will receive an attendance certificate stating that they participated in the activity that was designated for a maximum of 5.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

 

Available Credit

  • 5.25 AMA
  • 5.25 Attendance

We gratefully acknowledge our Exhibitors for The Brain Summit 2020 Virtual Symposium

Please click on company name below to visit a “Virtual Exhibit Booth”
Times: 
7:15 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.
11:40 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.
1:45 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Viela Bio

Acadia Pharmaceuticals

Lilly USA

Alexion Pharmaceuticals

Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC

Allergan

Greenwich Biosciences

EMD Serono

Price

Cost:
$50.00
Please login or create an account to take this course.

Registration

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  1. "Login" to your existing account or create an account in EthosCE, online learning management system, by selecting the "create an account" link.
  2. Once logged in, return to this course page, select the designated fee and click the "add to cart" button.
  3. In the following "checkout" pages you will verify and process your payment.
  4. After registration is completed, a confirmation will be sent by email.

 

Refund Policy

A $25 handling fee will be deducted from all cancellation refunds.  Refund requests may be emailed to cmeregistrations@utsouthwestern.edu and must by October 17, 2020. No refund will be made thereafter.  Registrations are non-transferable.

Required Hardware/software

Operating system

  • Windows 7 - Windows 10
  • Mac OS X 10.9 (Mavericks) - macOS Catalina (10.15)
  • Linux
  • Google Chrome OS
  • Android OS 5 (Lollipop) - Android 9 (Pie)
  • iOS 10 - iOS 12
  • Windows Phone 8+, Windows 8RT+

Web browser

  • Google Chrome (most recent 2 versions)
  • Mozilla Firefox (most recent 2 versions

Internet connection

  • Computer: 1 Mbps or better (broadband recommended)
  • Mobile device: 3G or better (WiFi recommended for VoIP audio)

Software

  • GoToWebinar desktop app
  • GoToWebinar mobile app
  • JavaScript enabled

Hardware

  • Microphone and speakers (USB headset recommended)

Mobile device

  • iPhone 4S or later
  • iPad 2 or later
  • Android OS 5 (Lollipop) - Android 9 (Pie)