Managing Epilepsy: Many Routes on the Journey to Full Control

Managing Epilepsy: Many Routes on the Journey to Full Control is organized by Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and would be held on Sep 23, 2017 at Vivian and Seymour Milstein Family Heart Center, New York, United States of America.

The target audience for this medical event for Neurologists. This CME Conference has been approved with a maximum of 5.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.

Course Description :
Epilepsy care continues to evolve, requiring frequent updates of the newest information regarding treatment options. Three novel AEDs have been approved in the past five years, and there is important information regarding optimal use of older agents. Use of generic agents is increasing by insurer mandates; there are recent studies guiding the safe use of these. Newer, less invasive surgical techniques make it easier for many patients to be evaluated for epilepsy surgery, and laser ablation for appropriate patients has comparable efficacy to traditional resection with much faster recovery times. Knowledge regarding psychiatric problems and treatment in patients with epilepsy is also evolving.

This program will comprised of didactic lectures and question and answer sessions. At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be better able to:
• Describe the properties of newer AEDs.
• Practice appropriate referrals for epilepsy surgery.
• Explain the properties of antidepressants and antianxiety agents.

Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.