Target Audience

The CNSA Annual Meeting is designed to provide practicing neurologists with the most up-to-date information for the diagnosis and management of the patient with neurologic conditions. Each section is built around a specific clinical topic and presented by experts who provide practical information for evaluating and treating patients with neurological conditions.

This meeting is designed primarily for practicing neurologists. Other health care providers that can benefit from this meeting include residents, fellows, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, neurosurgeons, psychiatrists, social workers, doctors of pharmacy and neuropsychologists who work in patient care may benefit.

Learning Objectives

After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:

• Describe clinical updates relative to stroke prevention and management of cerebrovascular disease.
• Identify the etiologies, treatment and outcomes of pediatric hemorrhage stroke.
• Discuss emerging neuroinfectious diseases and potential impact on patient care.
• Explain new medications and strategies for treating epilepsy and seizure disorders.
• Outline clinical approaches for diagnosing and treating ataxias.
• Define patient-centric approaches for treating Parkinson’s disease.
• Discuss strategies for diagnosis and management of functional movement disorders.
• Describe advances in treatment for immune-mediated neuropathies and acquired inflammatory myopathies.
• Discuss strategies for managing and treating dementias.
• Identify symptoms, signs and solutions for spontaneous intracranial hypotension.
• Outline approaches for symptom management of brain tumor patients.