On Demand: Yale Epilepsy Virtual Cme Series: a Monthly Live Case-based Webinar
On Demand: Yale Epilepsy Virtual Cme Series: a Monthly Live Case-based Webinar is organized by Yale School of Medicine Continuing Medical Education (CME).
Description:
Epilepsy and seizures affect almost 3 million Americans of all ages. Tremendous advances have been made in epilepsy treatment over the years, including new pharmacological approaches, surgery, neurostimulation, dietary modification and other nonpharmacological treatments. Despite these advances, a large proportion of patients continue to have seizures, possibly partially due to the gap between established therapies and recommended treatments and the actual care patients receive. This series will provide participants with the tools to stay up to date on new advances in the treatment of epilepsy and related disorders, and will increase participants’ awareness of emerging diagnostic and therapeutic options.
Objectives Topics:
• Apply new knowledge of emerging pharmacological treatments for epilepsy
• Manage epilepsy in women who are pregnant or considering pregnancy
• Discuss the role of the neurologist in the treatment of psychogenic nonepileptic attacks
• Discuss the surgical treatment options for patients with epilepsy, including neurostimulation, laser ablation and resection
• Discuss options for seizure safety, including rescue therapy, wearable devices and alarms
• Demonstrate understanding of neuroimaging in epilepsy, including new approaches