Oakstone CME Neurology for Non-Neurologists

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Expert CME Review of Neurological Conditions

Neurology for Non-Neurologists is an updated collection of concise 30- to 45-minute video CME lectures presented by faculty who excel in their clinical and teaching expertise. It covers all clinical neurology subspecialties and includes 70 lectures on the common and uncommon neurological problems encountered in the non-neurologist’s practice.

This online continuing medical education program will improve your ability to positively impact the care of patients with neurological symptoms and help bring about the best possible outcomes. Along with lectures discussing innovations, disparities, and inclusivity of neurological care, highlighted topics include:

• Holistic care of the Parkinson’s patient
• Stroke recovery
• CGRP inhibitors and migraine treatment
• Electrolyte disorders
• Neuro-palliative care
• TBI diagnosis and treatment
• and more…

Topics Covered

Patient Complaints

Numbness and Spells – Martin A. Samuels, MD, MACP, FAAN, FANA, FRCP, DSci (hon)

Approach to the Dizzy Patient – Martin A. Samuels, MD, MACP, FAAN, FANA, FRCP, DSci (hon)

Treating the Dizzy Patient – Martin A. Samuels, MD

Tremors – Christopher D. Stephen, MB ChB, MRCP(UK), SM

Gait Disorders – Martin A. Samuels, MD, MACP, FAAN, FANA, FRCP, DSci (hon)

Cognitive Concerns – Haythum O. Tayeb, MD

Behavioral Neurology

Neuropsychological Evaluation – Christina Wong, PhD, ABPP-CN

Behavioral Abnormalities – Scott McGinnis, MD

New Treatments for Dementia – Gad A. Marshall, MD

Delirium and Confusion – Sophia Ryan, MD

Disorders of Attention and Executive Function – Kirk R. Daffner, MD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder – Patricia M. McGuire, MD

Epilepsy and Seizures

Epilepsy – Manisha Holmes, MD, FAES

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

How to Choose the Initial Antiseizure Medication – Jong Woo Lee, MD, PhD

Non-Pharmacological Treatment of Epilepsy – Ellen J. Bubrick, MD, FAES

Functional Neurological Disorder: Working Across Disciplines to Improve Patient Outcomes – Barbara A. Dworetzky, MD

Explaining the Basic Principles of Electroencephalography – Rani Sarkis, MD

Movement Disorders

Hypokinetic Movement Disorders – Edison K. Miyawaki, MD

Hyperkinetic Movement Disorders – Edison K. Miyawaki, MD

Parkinsonism – Christopher D. Stephen, MB ChB, MRCP (UK), SM

Holistic Care of the Patient with Parkinson’s Disease – Fabio Danisi, MD

Non-Pharmacological Treatment of Movement Disorders – Michael T. Hayes, MD

Nerve and Muscle Disorders

Basic Principles of Electromyography (EMG) – Joome Suh, MD

Neuropathy – What You Should Know – Christopher Doughty, MD

Myopathy – What You Should Know – Christopher Doughty, MD

Stroke

Primary and Secondary Prevention of Stroke – Chaitanya Medicherla, MD

Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke – Gurmeen Kaur, MD

Hemorrhagic Strokes – Chaitanya Medicherla, MD

Recovery After a Stroke – David J. Lin, MD, PhD

Neurological Infections

Meningitis – Sarah Parauda, MD

Encephalitis – Michael Wilson, MD, MAS

HIV Neurology – Kathryn B. Holyrod, MD

Neuro-Ophthalmology

Window to the Brain – A Review of Neuro-Ophthalmology – Sashank Prasad, MD

Eye Movement Disturbances – Robert M. Mallery, MD

Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis – What You Need to Know About the Disease and Diagnosis – Stephanie Gandelman, MD

Multiple Sclerosis Treatment – Stephanie Gandelman, MD

Neuro-Oncology

Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma – An Update on Diagnosis and Management – Lakshmi Nayak, MD

Diagnosis and Management of Primary Brain Tumors – L. Nicolas Gonzalez Castro, MD, PhD

Neurological Problems in Systemic Cancer – Eudocia Quant Lee, MD, MPH

Metastases to the Nervous System – Jose Ricardo McFaline Figueroa, MD, PhD

Pain

Managing Chronic Pain – Nitin K. Sekhri, MD

Interventional Pain Management – Nitin K. Sekhri, MD

Integrative Methods for Treating Headache and Pain – Carolyn A. Bernstein, MD, FAHS

Neck and Arm Pain – Shamik Bhattacharyya, MD

Low Back Pain – Shamik Bhattacharyya, MD

Primary Headaches – Brian E. McGeeney, MD, MPH, MBA

Headache as a Symptom of Systemic Disease – Brian E. McGeeney, MD, MPH, MBA

The Role of CGRP Inhibitors and Other Advances in the Treatment of Migraine – Jin Li, MD, PhD

Sleep Disturbances

Recognizing and Diagnosing Sleep Disorders – Milena Pavlova, MD

Treatment of Sleep Disorders – Milena Pavlova, MD

Special Topics

Principles of Neuro-Imaging – Joshua P. Klein, MD, PhD, FANA, FASN, FAAN

Incidental Findings on Brain MRI – What to Do Next? – Joshua P. Klein, MD, PhD, FANA, FASN, FAAN

Principles of Hospital Neurology – Carolin Dohle, MD

The Neurology of Alcohol – Michael E. Charness, MD

Neurological Complications of Substance Use Disorder – Jon Rosenberg, MD

Electrolyte Disorders and the Brain – Jon Rosenberg, MD

Autoimmune Disorders in Neurology – Shamik Bhattacharyya, MD

Coma – Stephan Mayer, MD

Neuro-Palliative Care – Mara Lugassy, MD

Concussion – Claus Reinsberger, MD, PhD

Advances in TBI Diagnosis and Treatment – Interdisciplinary Approach – Tatyana Gitlevich, MD

Contemporary Issues in Women’s Neurology – Mary Angela O’Neal, MD

Neurologic Care and Inclusivity – Addressing the Unique Needs of LGBTQ+ Patients – Roshni Abee Patel, MD, MS

Spinal Cord Disorders – Shamik Bhattacharyya, MD

Principles of the Use of Autonomic Testing in Neurology – Peter Novak, MD, PhD

Neuropsychiatric Complications of COVID-19 – Stephan Ferrando, MD

From Awareness to Action – Reducing Disparities in Neurologic Care – Mill Etienne, MD, MPH, FAAN, FANA, FAES

Looking Forward – Innovations in Treatment of Neurologic Diseases – Fawaz A. Al-Mufti, MD

Learning Objectives

At the completion of this course, you should be able to:

• Explain the principles surrounding the localization and differential diagnosis in behavioral abnormalities
• Recognize the persistence of ADHD symptoms and functional impairment across the lifespan
• Differentiate between primary Parkinsonian disorders and secondary Parkinsonism
• Summarize when to start and when to stop antiepileptic drug therapy
• Outline the approach to a patient with a suspected neuropathy
• List the common causes of ischemic stroke
• Describe the neurological complications of metastases to the nervous system and their management
• Define integrative medicine
• Distinguish between primary headache and secondary headache
• Summarize the screening for obstructive sleep apnea
• Define sex-specific neurologic disease concerns
• List the four types of dizziness

Target 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.

Additional credit info

Oakstone Publishing is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation

American Medical Association (AMA)

Oakstone Publishing designates this enduring material for a maximium of 36.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 36.5 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

Date of Original Release: January 31, 2025
Date Credits Expire: January 30, 2028
Estimated Time to Complete: 36.5 hours to complete the activity

CME credit is awarded upon successful completion of a course evaluation and post-test.