2017 Annual Meeting | C115 - The Burden of Epilepsy: Managing Comorbidities and Quality of Life

Date Tuesday 04/25/17

Time 07:00 AM - 09:00 AM Add To Calendar

Session Format This program will be presented both in-person and online

On Demand This program is not expected to be available in the meeting's On Demand product.

Event Type Seminar

Director(s) Gregory D. Cascino, MD, FAAN

Topic(s)

Learning Objectives Participants should become familiar with the current recommendations for the evaluation and treatment of comorbid conditions that occur in people with epilepsy including language and cognitive disorders, behavioral problems, depression, and complications of treatment. Clinical pearls to screen patients for significant mood disorders that may be associated with suicide will be provided. The risks, prevalence, and possible prevention of sudden unexplained death in epilepsy (SUDEP) will be presented.

CME Available 2.00 CME credits

Core Competencies Patient Care & Procedural Skills, Interpersonal and Communication Skills, Medical Knowledge, Practice-based Learning and Improvement

Recommended Audience Trainee, General Neurologist, Specialist Neurologist, Non-neurologist, Advanced Practice Provider

Teaching Styles Case-based, Didactic

Event Timeline
07:00 AM - 07:20 AM	Luncheon	Introduction Gregory D. Cascino, MD, FAAN
07:20 AM - 07:50 AM		Adverse Effects of Antiepileptic Drug Medication
07:50 AM - 08:20 AM		Cognitive and Psychiatric Issues Associated with Seizure Disorders Kimford J. Meador, MD, FAAN
08:20 AM - 08:50 AM		SUDEP and Medical Issues Related to Seizures Jeffrey R. Buchhalter, MD, FAAN
08:50 AM - 09:00 AM	Q&A	Questions and Answers Gregory D. Cascino, MD, FAAN

Faculty Disclosures
Jeffrey R. Buchhalter, MD, FAAN	Dr. Buchhalter has received personal compensation in the range of $50,000-$99,999 for serving as a Consultant for Epilepsy Foundation. Dr. Buchhalter has received personal compensation in the range of $10,000-$49,999 for serving as a Consultant for Epilepsy Study Consortium. Dr. Buchhalter has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for UCB. Dr. Buchhalter has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for Biocodex. Dr. Buchhalter has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving on a Scientific Advisory or Data Safety Monitoring board for UCB. Dr. Buchhalter has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving on a Scientific Advisory or Data Safety Monitoring board for Biocodex.
Gregory D. Cascino, MD, FAAN	Dr. Cascino has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving as an Editor, Associate Editor, or Editorial Advisory Board Member for International League Against Epilepsy . Dr. Cascino has received intellectual property interests from a discovery or technology relating to health care. Dr. Cascino has received publishing royalties from a publication relating to health care. Dr. Cascino has received publishing royalties from a publication relating to health care.
	No disclosure on file
Kimford J. Meador, MD, FAAN	The institution of Dr. Meador has received research support from NIH. The institution of Dr. Meador has received research support from Eisai. The institution of Dr. Meador has received research support from Medtronics. The institution of Dr. Meador has received research support from The Epilepsy Consortium.

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