Saturday, October 17, 2015
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Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center
6633 Travis Street
Houston, Texas, 77030
Tel: 713-313-4000
Sponsored by
The International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
Course Description
Parkinson's Disease and Other Movement Disorders: A Practical Approach will provide an overview of movement disorders and practical approaches for the evaluation and management of common movement disorders.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the spectrum of movement disorders, both hypo- and hyperkinetic
- Describe the differential diagnosis of PD
- Discuss new breakthroughs in our understanding of PD and other movement disorders
- Pathophysiology
- Identify the benefits, limitations, and complications of currently available pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment and surgery for movement disorders
- Discuss treatment of non-motor symptoms in PD
Recommended Audience
This course is recommended for internists, family practitioners and advanced practice providers (nurse practitioners and physician assistants) caring for patients with hypo- and/or hyperkinetic movement disorders.
Course Details
Course Faculty
- Lawrence Elmer, M.D., M.Ed., FRCPC (Course Director)
- Janis Miyasaki, M.D., Ph.D. (Course Director)
- Richard Dewey, M.D.
- Joseph Jankovic, M.D.
- Joohi Jimenez-Shahed, M.D.
- Irene Litvan, M.D.
- William Ondo, M.D.
Course Schedule
7:00 a.m.
Registration and Breakfast
8:00
Welcome and Introduction to Movement Disorders
Lawrence Elmer, M.D., Ph.D.
8:15
What is PD-Pathophysiology, Genetics, Neuropath, Epidemiology?
Janis Miyasaki, M.D., M.Ed., FRCPC
8:45
Clinical Features of PD and Diagnostic Testing
Richard Dewey
9:15
Secondary Causes of Parkinsonism: The Atypical Syndromes
Irene Litvan
9:45
Break
10:00
Treatment of Motor Symptoms in PD
Richard Dewey
10:30
Non-Motor Issues in PD: Sleep Disorders and Dysautonomia
William Ondo, M.D.
11:00
Non-Motor Issues in PD: Cognitive and Neurobehavioral
Lawrence Elmer, M.D., Ph.D.
11:30
Issues in Movement Disorders for Hospitalists
Janis Miyasaki, M.D., M.Ed., FRCPC
Noon
Lunch
12:45 p.m.
Tremor Disorders
Joseph Jankovic, M.D.
1:15
Tics, Myoclonus, Tardive and Other Drug-Induced Movement Disorders
Lawrence Elmer, M.D., Ph.D.
1:45
Dystonia and Botulinum Toxin Treatment
Joseph Jankovic, M.D.
2:15
Surgical Treatment of Movement Disorders
Joohi Jimenez-Shahed, M.D.
2:45
Break
3:00
Restless Legs Syndrome
William Ondo, M.D.
3:30
Choreas
Joohi Jimenez-Shahed, M.D.
4:00
Psychogenic Movement Disorders
Irene Litvan
4:30
Panel Discussion, Conclusion and Evaluations
5:00
Adjourn
CME Accreditation
The International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society designates this education activity for a maximum of 7.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
For More Information and to Register
www.movementdisorders.org/MDS/Education/Upcoming-Courses.htm
E-mail: education@movementdisorders.org
Phone: 414-276-2145