Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Pittsburgh, PA Permit No. 3834 FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2015 1st Annual Neurology for the Medical Practitioner Conference University Club Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Course Directors Lawrence R. Wechsler, MD Henry B. Higman Professor and Chair, University of Pittsburgh Vice President, UPMC Telemedicine UPMC 200 Lothrop St. Neurology for the Medical Practitioner Conference Friday, May 15, 2015 University Club Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania For registration, contact: https://ccehs.upmc.com/home.jsf John J. Doyle, MD Chief, Division of General Neurology Director, Residency Training 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
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. 3
Continuing Education Credit The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 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 Parking The closest parking lot is the Soldiers and Sailors Parking Garage (underground) at 4390 Bigelow Boulevard,. 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. The University of Pittsburgh is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution. Schedule 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 9:20 am Break Robert Kaniecki, MD and Micky Collins, PhD 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 Bagić, MD, PhD and Gena Ghearing, MD 9:55 am Change in Mental Status Drug-Induced Encephalopathies Encephalopathy Approaches/Differential Neil A. Busis, MD 10:20 am Question and Answer Session Neil A. Busis, MD; Anto Bagić, MD, PhD and Gena Ghearing, MD 10:40 am Topics in Movement Disorders Parkinson s Disease Initial Clinical and Diagnostic Evaluation Management 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 4 5 continued on Page 6
Schedule continued from Page 5 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 Živković, MD, PhD 3:40 pm Question and Answer Session Oscar Lopez, MD; Eric McDade, DO; John Doyle, MD, and Saša Živković, MD, PhD 4:00 pm Closing Remarks / Conference Adjournment John Doyle, MD Course Directors Lawrence R. Wechsler, MD Henry B. Higman Professor and Chair, Vice President, UPMC Telemedicine John J. Doyle, MD Chief, Division of General Neurology Director, Residency Training, 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 Local Faculty Anto Bagić, 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 Edward A. Burton, MD, DPhil, FRCP Movement Disorders Division and PIND Associate Professor, Department Neil A. Busis, MD Chief, Neurology UPMC Shadyside Clinical Professor, Department Micky Collins, PhD Executive and Clinical Director UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Joseph M. Furman, MD, PhD Chief, Division of Balance Disorders Professor, Departments of Otolaryngology and Neurology Gena Ghearing, MD Assistant Professor, Epilepsy Division, J. Timothy Greenamyre, MD, PhD Love Family Professor & Vice-Chair of Neurology Director, Pittsburgh Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases Chief, Movement Disorders, Marion A. Hughes, MD Clinical Director of Neuroradiology Assistant Professor, Department of Radiology Tudor Jovin, MD Associate Professor Director, UPMC Stroke Institute Director, UPMC Center for Neuroendovascular Therapy President, Society of Vascular and Interventional Neurology (SVIN) and Neurosurgery continued on Page 8 6 7
Local Faculty continued from Page 7 Robert Kaniecki, MD Chief, Headache Division Director, The Headache Center Assistant Professor, Department David Lacomis, MD Chief, Neuromuscular Diseases Division Professor, Departments and Pathology Oscar Lopez, MD Chief, Cognitive and Behavioral Neurology Division Professor, 8 Eric McDade, DO Cognitive and Behavioral Neurology Division Assistant Professor, Department Saša Živković, MD, PhD Neuromuscular Diseases Division Associate Professor, Department 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. 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. Registration Information 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 > Click the Registration button and enter all requested information > After registering, an electronic confirmation will be sent to the email address you provided us when you registered. 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: Registration 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 3471 5th Avenue Kaufmann Medical Building Suite 802 Email: conwaypj@upmc.edu Telephone: (412) 692-4619 Fax: (412) 692-4526 9
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 3471 5th Avenue Kaufmann Medical Building Suite 802 Email: conwaypj@upmc.edu Telephone: (412) 692-4619 Fax: (412) 692-4526 Visit the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences Web Site Our Internet address is: https://ccehs.upmc.com The UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences invites you to visit our web location. Receive information on CME programs, earn CME credits on the Internet, and access information about our formal courses and much more. Discover who we are and how you can contact us. Please visit our web location often to get updated information on upcoming programs. 10