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NEUROLOGY FOR NON-NEUROLOGISTS 2018

Oakstone Specialty Review

Designed to help clinicians diagnose and treat neurological symptoms and problems, this comprehensive update covers topics in clinical neurology that non-neurologists see in their daily practice. Ideal for MOC.

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Explore the Field of Clinical Neurology

This CME program delves into topics in clinical neurology that non-neurologists commonly face in their daily practice. Lectures delivered by acknowledged experts will enhance and improve your ability to take a neurological history, perform a neurological exam, and recognize and treat neurological problems. Neurology for Non-Neurologists will also help you know when it’s appropriate to order imaging and laboratory tests, or to recommend referrals.

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Neurology for Non-Neurologists Topics

1

Taking a Neurological History – Martin A. Samuels, MD

2

The Mental Status Examination – Aaron P. Nelson, PhD, ABPP

3

The Neurological Examination Cranial Nerves, Motor, Sensory, Coordination, and Reflexes – Martin A. Samuels, MD

1

Approach to the Patient with Dizziness – Gregory T. Whitman, MD

2

Treatment of Dizziness – Gregory T. Whitman, MD

3

Approach to the Patient with Spells – Louis R. Caplan, MD

4

Fatigue – Thomas D. Sabin, MD

5

Migraine and Other Headache Syndromes – Rebecca C. Burch, MD

6

Headache as a Symptom of Systemic Disease – Rebecca C. Burch, MD

7

Neck and Arm Pain – Shamik Bhattacharyya, MD

8

Low Back and Leg Pain – Shamik Bhattacharyya, MD

9

Spinal Cord Neurology- Shamik Bhattacharyya, MD

10

Approach to the Problem of Chronic Pain – Victor Wang, MD

1

Epilepsy – Tracey A. Milligan, MD, MS, FAAN

2

Seizures as a Symptom of Systemic Disease – Tracey A. Milligan, MD, MS, FAAN

1

Visual Disturbances – Sashank Prasad, MD

2

Eye Movement, Lid, and Pupil Abnormalities – Robert M. Mallery, MD

1

Parkinsonism – Chizoba Umeh, MD

2

Tremor – Albert Hung, MD, PhD

3

Hypokinetic Movement Disorders (Other than Parkinson Disease) – Edison K. Miyawaki, MD

4

Hyperkinetic Movement Disorders – Edison K. Miyawaki, MD

1

Prevention of Stroke – Steven K. Feske, MD

2

Impact of Social Networks in Stroke – Amar Dhand, MD, DPhil

3

Treatment of Acute Stroke – Galen V. Henderson, MD

1

Primary Brain Tumors – Lakshmi Nayak, MD

2

Neurological Aspects of Systemic Cancer – Eudocia Quant Lee, MD, MPH

1

Encephalitis – Jennifer L. Lyons, MD

2

Meningitis – Jennifer L. Lyons, MD

3

HIV Neurology – Nagagopal Venna, MD

1

Neuropathies – Mohammad Kian Salajegheh, MD

2

Muscle and Neuromuscular Junction Disorders – Mohammad Kian Salajegheh, MD

3

Motor Neuron Diseases – Nazem Atassi, MD, MMSc

1

Multiple Sclerosis – James M. Stankiewicz, MD

2

Autoimmune Neurology – Henrikas Vaitkevicius, MD

1

Evaluation of Cognitive Impairment – Kirk R. Daffner, MD, FAAN

2

Alzheimer Disease – Reisa A. Sperling, MD

3

Delirium and Confusion – Joshua P. Klein, MD, PhD

4

Neuropsychiatry – John F. Sullivan, MD

1

Principles of Neuroimaging – Joshua P. Klein, MD, PhD

1

Neuro-Rheumatology – Shamik Bhattacharyya, MD

2

The Neurology of Acid-Base Disturbances – Martin A. Samuels, MD

3

Neurocardiology – Martin A. Samuels, MD

4

Neurohematology – Martin A. Samuels, MD

1

Insomnia – Milena K. Pavlova, MD

2

Excessive Sleepiness – Milena K. Pavlova, MD

3

Sleep Problems in Neurological Diseases – Milena K. Pavlova, MD

1

Traumatic Brain Injury and Concussion – William J. Mullally, MD

2

Metabolic Encephalopathy – Martin A. Samuels, MD

3

Coma and Brain Death – Martin A. Samuels, MD

4

The Neurology of Alcohol – Michael E. Charness, MD

5

Neurotoxicology: Central Nervous System Toxins – Michael Ganetsky, MD, FACEP, FACMT

6

Neurotoxicology: Peripheral Nervous System Toxins – Michael Ganetsky, MD, FACEP, FACMT

1

Neurorehabilitation – Sabrina Paganoni, MD, PhD

2

Autonomic Neurology – Peter Novak, MD, PhD

3

Women’s Neurology – Mary Angela O’Neal, MD

4

Palliative Neurology – Kate Brizzi, MD

5

Neurology in Global Context – Aaron L. Berkowitz, MD, PhD

6

What My Mistakes Taught Me – Martin A. Samuels, MD

Learning Objectives

After viewing this program, participants should be able to:

– Recognize and name the most common neurological signs and symptoms, for example, fatigue, tremor, dizziness

– Differentiate between common neurological conditions and those conditions that are more serious in order to determine optimal care

– Perform a thorough neurological examination and take a complete history

– Apply the American Academy of Neurology guidelines for the management of common neurological disorders

– Assess relevant treatment options and apply them as appropriate

– Analyze appropriate and cost-effective imaging and laboratory studies and their indications and contraindications when evaluating a patient

– Predict and manage patient expectations regarding prognosis and rehabilitation

– Identify methods, support, and resources for patient self-management for those patients with chronic neurological conditions, for example multiple sclerosis, Parkinson disease

– Identify the social networks of interpersonal connections that influence positive outcomes in post-stroke patients

Intended Audience

The activity was designed for internists, family physicians, emergency physicians, psychiatrists, physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians, obstetricians/gynecologists (who act as primary care physicians), adolescent medicine physicians, geriatricians, resident and fellows in the above specialties and nurse practitioners and physician assistants in the above specialties.

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Updated for Rerelease: June 30, 2018

Date Credits Expire: June 30, 2021

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