Advances in Neurosurgery and Neurosciences 2021

Add to Calendar Advances in Neurosurgery and Neurosciences 2021 10/6/2021 3:30:00 PM 10/6/2021 6:30:00 PM America/Chicago For More Details: https://northwestern.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?EID=87239 Description: This conference will inform providers of the latest advances and guidelines in topical issues in neurosurgery, including advances in treatment of epilepsy, brain and spine tumors, functional and movement disorders, deep brain stimulation, spinal endoscopy and disc replacements, chronic pain, and the increasing contribution of advanced practice providers in management of neurosurgical patients. Virtual Via Zoom false MM/DD/YYYY


Date & Location
Wednesday, October 6, 2021, 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM, Virtual Via Zoom

Target Audience
Specialties - Emergency Medicine, Family Practice, General Practice, Geriatric Medicine, Hospitalist, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing, Oncology, Orthopedic Surgery, Pain Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehab, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant

Overview
This conference will inform providers of the latest advances and guidelines in topical issues in neurosurgery, including advances in treatment of epilepsy, brain and spine tumors, functional and movement disorders, deep brain stimulation, spinal endoscopy and disc replacements, chronic pain, and the increasing contribution of advanced practice providers in management of neurosurgical patients.

Objectives
  1. Identify which patients with epilepsy can benefit from surgical intervention and when.
  2. Assess the role of awake surgery in obtaining greater extent of resection, reduce unwarranted deficits, expedite discharges and reduce costs.
  3. Evaluate how newer technologies (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) improve outcomes for awake surgery.
  4. Evaluate latest advances in minimally invasive endoscopic spine surgery.
  5. Discuss the indications, advantages and limitations of deep brain stimulation.
  6. Review the role of Advanced Practice Providers in management of neurosurgical in-patients.

Registration

Registration is required by Wednesday, October 5th. Register at: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kXE5LZ5HSeCQo8RKu4eu_g 


Accreditation

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 live activity for a maximum of 2.5AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.


Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (2.50 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (2.50 hours)