2009 Annual Meeting | Controversies in Epilepsy

Date Saturday 04/25/09

Time 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM 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 Kick-Off Program

Director(s) Michael R. Sperling, MD, FAAN

Topic(s)

Learning Objectives Participants should be familiar with the predictors of seizure remission and relapse; the prognosis of various epilepsy syndromes; the effects of seizures on the brain and brain function; the outcome of epilepsy surgery; and concepts in epileptogenesis.

CME Available No CME available

Core Competencies Patient Care & Procedural Skills, Medical Knowledge

Program Level Advanced

Recommended Audience Practitioner, Fellow, Academician, Resident, Nurse

Event Timeline
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM		Reception
06:05 PM - 06:30 PM		Do Seizures Beget Seizures: Yes Gregory K. Bergey, MD, FAAN
06:30 PM - 07:00 PM		Do Seizures Beget Seizures: No W. A. Hauser, MD, FAAN
07:00 PM - 07:30 PM		Epilepsy is Refractory Once Two to Three Medications Have Failed: Yes Gregory D. Cascino, MD, FAAN
07:30 PM - 08:00 PM		Epilepsy is Refractory Once Two to Three Medications Have Failed: No William H. Theodore, MD, FAAN

Faculty Disclosures
William H. Theodore, MD, FAAN	Dr. Theodore has a non-compensated relationship as a Treasurer and vice president with American Epilepsy Society that is relevant to AAN interests or activities.
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.
W. A. Hauser, MD, FAAN	No disclosure on file
Gregory K. Bergey, MD, FAAN	Dr. Bergey has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as an Editor, Associate Editor, or Editorial Advisory Board Member for Neurotherapeutics.
Michael R. Sperling, MD, FAAN	Dr. Sperling has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for Neurelis. The institution of Dr. Sperling has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for Medtronic. Dr. Sperling has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving on a Speakers Bureau for UCB Pharma. Dr. Sperling has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving on a Speakers Bureau for Medscape. Dr. Sperling has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving on a Speakers Bureau for International Medical Press. Dr. Sperling has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving on a Speakers Bureau for Projects for Knowledge. The institution of Dr. Sperling has received research support from SK Life Science. The institution of Dr. Sperling has received research support from UCB Pharma . The institution of Dr. Sperling has received research support from Takeda. The institution of Dr. Sperling has received research support from Neurelis. The institution of Dr. Sperling has received research support from Engage Therapeutics . The institution of Dr. Sperling has received research support from Medtronic. The institution of Dr. Sperling has received research support from Cavion. The institution of Dr. Sperling has received research support from Xenon Pharma. The institution of Dr. Sperling has received research support from Cerevel. The institution of Dr. Sperling has received research support from National Institutes of Health . The institution of Dr. Sperling has received research support from DARPA. Dr. Sperling has received publishing royalties from a publication relating to health care. Dr. Sperling has received publishing royalties from a publication relating to health care. Dr. Sperling has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Vice President with Epilepsy Consortium .

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