September 2024

NEUROSCIENCES

AN UPDATE ON THE DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF MOVEMENT DISORDERS


​Saturday, March 8, 2025
7:15 am – 3:00 pm

Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital
25 Winfield Rd
Winfield, Illinois
 
Sponsored by Northwestern Medicine and the Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
 
Course Directors: Puneet Opal, MD, PhD, and Tanya Simuni, MD
 
This program will provide the latest advances in the field of neurodegenerative diseases related to diagnosis, treatment and management. While the emphasis will be on Parkinson’s disease, the most common neurodegenerative movement disorder, other diseases will be discussed, including ataxias, Huntington’s disease, multiple system atrophy, progressive supranuclear palsy, Lewy body dementia, tics and dystonia.
 
The meeting format will encourage discussion among the audience and interaction with the speakers. There will be didactic lectures and an interactive working lunch.  
 
Program Objectives
After attending this educational activity, participants should be able to:
  • Discuss and apply diagnostic criteria for Parkinson’s disease (PD).
  • Identify both motor and nonmotor symptoms of PD.
  • Identify and appropriately recommend treatment options for early and advanced PD.
  • Explain how to diagnosis and manage atypical diagnoses such as multiple system atrophy, progressive supranuclear palsy, Lewy body dementia, tics and dystonia.
  • Discuss updates about genetics as it pertains to the diagnosis of PD. 
  • Discuss some of the latest advancements in research, specifically around biomarkers, as well as therapeutics.
  • List surgical options for management of movement disorders.
  • Identify the environmental factors that put those at risk for developing PD.
  • Diagnose, manage and identify when to consult specialists for patients with Huntington’s disease.
  • Consult allied healthcare professionals appropriately in the management of patients with PD and other movement disorders.
  • Identify the therapeutic benefits of exercise and outreach activities for patients with PD.
 
Audience
The content of the program is appropriate for healthcare professionals who detect, diagnose, manage and treat Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders, including physicians, nurses, geneticists, physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech therapists.
 
American Board of Surgery Continuous Certification Program
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirements of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.  
 
ABS CME credits will be submitted to the boards within three months of the conclusion of the activity.
 
Accreditation Statement
The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 
 
Credit Designation Statement
The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 7 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 
Occupational Therapists
This course has been approved for continuing education hours for occupational therapy practitioners by the Illinois Occupational Therapy Association. CE Hours Awarded: 7 Maximum.
 
Physical Therapists
The Illinois Chapter Continuing Education Committee has certified that this course meets the criteria for approval of Continuing Education offerings established by The Illinois Physical Therapy Association. CE Hours Awarded: 7 Maximum.
 
This course content is not intended for use by participants outside the scope of their license or regulation.
 
For more information, please contact [email protected]

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