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1st Annual
Neurology for the
Medical Practitioner
Conference
University Club • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Course Directors
For registration, contact: https://ccehs.upmc.com/home.jsf
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
University Club
Friday, May 15, 2015
Neurology for the Medical
Practitioner Conference
UPMC
200 Lothrop St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Lawrence R. Wechsler, MD
Henry B. Higman Professor and Chair
Department of Neurology,
University of Pittsburgh
Vice President, UPMC Telemedicine
John J. Doyle, MD
Chief, Division of General Neurology
Director, Residency Training
Department of Neurology
University of Pittsburgh
Sponsored by the UPMC Department of
Neurology and the University of Pittsburgh
School of Medicine Center for Continuing
Education in the Health Sciences
UPMC Department of Neurology
Overview
This course will provide up-to-date information about neurologic disorders
commonly encountered by the medical practitioner. The schedule provides
liberal time for questions and discussion.
During the lunch hour, faculty members will be present at tables placed
at the perimeter of the room. Faculty will be available to answer questions
concerning abnormal findings on neuro-radiological examinations, epilepsy,
stroke, diabetic and other neuropathies, dizziness, and most other topics
addressed during our conference. We are doing this to ensure that our
audience can have abundant time for questions and discussion.
Objectives
At the conclusion of the program, those who have attended should be
able to understand:
> Secondary stroke prevention and strategies for dealing with asymptomatic
carotid stenosis
> The latest information about the evaluation and treatment of headache
> The new definition of epilepsy and how this might affect reporting for driving
> Encephalopathy with an emphasis on drug-induced encephalopathies
> The initial approach to the patient with Parkinsonian syndromes and
understand how to manage constipation and other dysautonomias in
Parkinsonism
> How to diagnose and treat tremor
> The initial approach to the patient with concussion
> The evaluation of the patient presenting with dementing type of illnesses
and understand how to manage behavioral abnormalities such as agitation
and insomnia
> The spectrum of diabetic neuropathy and the evaluation of other neuropathies
> The spectrum of statin myopathy
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for internists, family practitioners, neurologists, physician
assistants, nurse practitioners, and other interested health care providers.
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Continuing Education Credit
Schedule
The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation
Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical
education for physicians. 7:00 am
Registration and Continental Breakfast
7:50 am
Welcome
Lawrence R. Wechsler, MD
8:00 am
Topics about Headache
• New Abortive and Prevention Strategies
• Red Flags Suggesting Symptomatic Headache
• Management of the Migraine Patient Who Slips Out of Control
Robert Kaniecki, MD
8:35 am
Concussion
Micky Collins, PhD
9:00 am
Question and Answer Session
Robert Kaniecki, MD and Micky Collins, PhD
9:20 am
Break
9:30 am
Topics in Epilepsy
• Management of the Patient with a First Seizure
• New Definition of Epilepsy and Consequences for Driving
• EEG in Evaluation of Change in Mental Status
Anto Bagic´, MD, PhD and Gena Ghearing, MD
9:55 am
Change in Mental Status
• Drug-Induced Encephalopathies
• Encephalopathy – Approaches/Differential
Neil A. Busis, MD
The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this live activity for
a maximum of 6.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only
the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Other health care professionals are awarded 0.6 continuing education units
(CEU’s) which are equal to 6.5 contact hours.
Meeting Location
University Club
123 University Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Parking
The closest parking lot is the Soldiers and Sailors Parking Garage (underground)
at 4390 Bigelow Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.
Special Needs
Participation by all individuals is encouraged. Advance notification of any
special needs will help us provide better service. Please notify us of your
needs at least two weeks in advance of the program by calling Patrick Conway
at (412) 692-4619.
Meals
Continental breakfast and lunch will be served.
10:20 am Question and Answer Session
Neil A. Busis, MD; Anto Bagic´, MD, PhD and Gena Ghearing, MD
The University of Pittsburgh is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution.
10:40 am Topics in Movement Disorders
• Parkinson’s Disease Initial Clinical and Diagnostic Evaluation
•M
anagement of Constipation and Other Dysautonomias in
Parkinson’s Disease
• Diagnosis and Treatment of Tremor
J. Timothy Greenamyre, MD, PhD and Edward A. Burton, MD, DPhil, FRCP
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Schedule continued from Page 5
Course Directors
11:15 am
The Spectrum of Statin Myopathy
David Lacomis, MD
11:35 am
Question and Answer Session
J. Timothy Greenamyre, MD, PhD; Edward A. Burton, MD, DPhil, FRCP
and David Lacomis, MD
Noon
Lunch and Consultation with Faculty
1:00 pm
Topics in Stroke
• Secondary Stroke Prevention
• Management of Cervical Carotid Stenosis: Symptomatic
and Asymptomatic
Lawrence R. Wechsler, MD and Tudor Jovin, MD
1:35 pm
Evaluation of the Dizzy Patient
Joseph M. Furman, MD, PhD
2:00 pm
Question and Answer Session
Lawrence R. Wechsler, MD, Tudor Jovin, MD and
Joseph M. Furman, MD, PhD
2:20 pm
Break
2:40 pm
Topics in Dementia
• Obligatory Workup
• Treatment of Behavior Disorders and Agitation
in the Demented Patient
Oscar Lopez, MD and Eric McDade, DO
3:10 pm
Topics in Neuropathy
• The Spectrum of Diabetic Neuropathy
• Initial Evaluation of Suspected Neuropathy
John Doyle, MD and Saša Živkovic´, MD, PhD
3:40 pm
Question and Answer Session
Oscar Lopez, MD; Eric McDade, DO; John Doyle, MD,
and Saša Živkovic´, MD, PhD
4:00 pm Closing Remarks / Conference Adjournment
John Doyle, MD
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Micky Collins, PhD
Executive and Clinical Director
UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion
Program
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Lawrence R. Wechsler, MD
Henry B. Higman Professor and Chair,
Department of Neurology
Vice President, UPMC Telemedicine
Joseph M. Furman, MD, PhD
Chief, Division of Balance Disorders
Professor, Departments of
Otolaryngology and Neurology
John J. Doyle, MD
Chief, Division of General Neurology
Director, Residency Training,
Department of Neurology
Gena Ghearing, MD
Assistant Professor, Epilepsy Division,
Department of Neurology
Planning Committee
Lawrence Wechsler, MD, John Doyle,
MD, Robert Kaniecki, MD, David
Lacomis, MD, Neil Busis, MD, James
Dewar, MD, and Patrick Conway,
Executive Administrator
J. Timothy Greenamyre, MD, PhD
Love Family Professor & Vice-Chair of
Neurology
Director, Pittsburgh Institute for
Neurodegenerative Diseases
Chief, Movement Disorders,
Department of Neurology
Local Faculty
Marion A. Hughes, MD
Clinical Director of Neuroradiology
Assistant Professor, Department
of Radiology
Anto Bagic´, MD, PhD
Chief, Epilepsy Division
Director, University of Pittsburgh
Comprehensive Epilepsy Center
(UPCEC)
Director, UPMC MEG Epilepsy Program
Chief Scientific Advisor, MEG Research
Immediate Past President, American
Clinical MEG Society (ACMEGS)
Associate Professor, Department
of Neurology
Tudor Jovin, MD
Associate Professor
Director, UPMC Stroke Institute
Director, UPMC Center for
Neuroendovascular Therapy
President, Society of Vascular and
Interventional Neurology (SVIN)
Department of Neurology and
Neurosurgery
Edward A. Burton, MD, DPhil, FRCP
Movement Disorders Division and PIND
Associate Professor, Department
of Neurology
Neil A. Busis, MD
Chief, Neurology UPMC Shadyside
Clinical Professor, Department
of Neurology
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Local Faculty continued from Page 7
Registration Information
Robert Kaniecki, MD
Chief, Headache Division
Director, The Headache Center
Assistant Professor, Department
of Neurology
Eric McDade, DO
Cognitive and Behavioral
Neurology Division
Assistant Professor, Department
of Neurology
David Lacomis, MD
Chief, Neuromuscular Diseases Division
Professor, Departments of Neurology
and Pathology
Saša Živkovic´, MD, PhD
Neuromuscular Diseases Division
Associate Professor, Department
of Neurology
Oscar Lopez, MD
Chief, Cognitive and Behavioral
Neurology Division
Professor, Department of Neurology
Online Registration is accepted until May 14, 2015. After this date, registration
must be on site.
Registering online is the quickest and easiest way to reserve your space at
CCEHS conferences.
> Visit our online registration at
https://ccehs.upmc.com/liveFormalCourses.jsf
> Click on Upcoming Events
> Scroll to Neurology for the Medical Practitioner Conference section
on the web page
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> Click the Registration button and enter all requested information
Course Directors and Local Faculty are affiliated
with the University of Pittsburgh School of
Medicine and/or UPMC, and reside in the
Pittsburgh, PA area unless otherwise identified.
> After registering, an electronic confirmation will be sent to the email address
you provided us when you registered.
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All individuals in a position to control the
content of this education activity are required to
disclose all relevant financial relationships with
any proprietary entity producing, marketing,
re-selling, or distributing health care goods or
services, used on, or consumed by, patients.
Paper Registration by Fax or Mail
If you are unable to register online and require the use of a paper registration
form, see contact information below. UPMC employees whose registration fee
will be remitted via journal transfer should request the paper registration form.
A confirmation letter will be faxed, mailed, or emailed if registration is completed
through the mail, fax, or email by the registration deadline. If you register online,
you will receive an immediate email confirmation message. Please note: Registra
tion is not complete until you receive this confirmation. If you do not receive this letter
within 5-7 days of registration, please contact Patrick Conway at (412) 692-4619.
You must bring this confirmation with you to the conference.
Cancellation — All cancellations must be in writing and sent to us via US
mail, email or fax. Tuition cancellations postmarked or date stamped before
May 1, 2015 will be completely refunded. After May 1, 2015, a $25 administrative
fee will be assessed. No refunds will be made after May 11, 2015. Cancellation
requests can be made to:
Patrick Conway, Executive Administrator
Department of Neurology
3471 5th Avenue
Kaufmann Medical Building – Suite 802
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Email: [email protected] • Telephone: (412) 692-4619
Fax: (412) 692-4526
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Registration Fees
$150 Physicians and researchers
$ 75 Nurses and other health care professionals
Registration includes:
> Continuing education credit
> Registration and course material
> Continental breakfast, refreshments, and lunch
For additional information contact:
Patrick Conway, Executive Administrator
Department of Neurology
3471 5th Avenue
Kaufmann Medical Building – Suite 802
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Email: [email protected] • Telephone: (412) 692-4619
Fax: (412) 692-4526
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