Parkinson's
Disease: Advances in Research and Management
A
Free CME Dinner Meeting
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
6:15 PM
– Registration
6:30 PM –
Dinner and Lecture
Gracie's
Resaurant
194 Washington Street
Providence, RI 02903
Phone: 401-272-7811
Program Overview
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most
common neurodegenerative disorder, and its
burden is increasing as populations are aging. Recent
advances in PD research include
improved understanding of the pathophysiology of the
disease, new insights into its preclinical manifestations,
advances in treatment strategies, and continued exploration
of the role of functional imaging techniques and other
biomarkers of disease. This live, 2-hour dinner program
will consist of two 45-minute presentations, followed
by a 30-minute question and answer session. Topics
to be discussed include the current understanding
of the pathophysiology of PD, its preclinical manifestations,
and nonmotor symptoms such as cognitive impairment
and depression. Also, some of the latest data from
clinical trials of disease-modifying therapies for
PD will be presented. All participants will receive
an activity workbook containing a copy of the presentation
slides.
Featured
Faculty
David S. Russell, MD, PhD
Associate Clinical Research Director
Institute for Neurodegenerative Disorders and Yale
University School of Medicine
New Haven, Connecticut
Joseph H. Friedman, MD
Diector, Parkinson’s Disease and Movement
Disorders Center
NeuroHealth
Clinical Professor, Alpert School of Medicine
Brown University
Providence, Rhode Island
Target
Audience
The target audience for this activity
is neurologists and other clinicians who are actively
involved in the management of patients with PD.
Educational
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the participants should
be able to:
- Explain the current understanding
of the pathophysiology of PD
- Identify preclinical manifestations
of PD
- Discuss recent advances in neuroimaging
and their clinical implications
in the diagnosis and treatment of PD
- Evaluate the latest data from
clinical trials of disease-modifying
therapies for PD
- Summarize evidence regarding
the management of nonmotor
symptoms associated with PD
Accreditation
Statement
The Center for Medical Knowledge, LLC (CMK), is accredited
by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical
Education to provide continuing medical education
for physicians.
Credit
Statement
CMK designates this educational activity for a maximum
of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with
the extent of their participation in the activity.
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