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NeuroPanels: Neuromuscular Medicine Case Discussion

NeuroPanels: Neuromuscular Medicine Case Discussion
Course Description
Our host, José Posas, MD, FAAN, is joined by Panelists Kelly G. Gwathmey, MD and Yaacov Anziska, MD. They will take us through two cases. First, a probable case of focal CIDP. Then a case of proximal weakness, with 25-minutes for Q&A at the end.

Learning Objectives
As a result of this video the learner will be able to:
  • Review the diagnostic approach and work-up of chronic focal peripheral weakness.
  • Identify causes of proximal weakness due to peripheral nervous system disorders.
  • Review the diagnostic workup for a neuromuscular junction disorder, such as LEMS.
Date of Release
Tuesday, October 24th - 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM CT
Confidentiality of Data
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ACCREDITATION
The American Academy of Neurology Institute (AANI), a subsidiary of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
The American Academy of Neurology Institute (AANI) designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
UNLABELED USE DISCLOSURE
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Faculty & Disclosures

HOST

JOSE POSAS, III, MD
Attending Physician in Neurology
Neurology Residency Program Director, Ochsner Clinic Foundation
New Orleans, LA
*Dr. Posas has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving as a Consultant for Peerlink Medical. Dr. Posas has received personal compensation in the range of $10,000-$49,999 for serving as an Expert Witness for Elite Medical Experts.


PANELISTS & DISCLOSURES

Kelly G. Gwathmey, MD
Associate Professor of Neurology
Division Chief, Neuromuscular, Director, ALS Clinic
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
*Dr. Gwathmey has nothing to disclose.


Yaacov Anziska, MD
Associate Professor of Neurology Director
Muscular Dystrophy Association Clinic
SUNY-Downstate Health Sciences University
Brooklyn, NY
* Dr. Anziska has nothing to disclose.


MODERATORS

McKenzye DeHart-McCoyle, DO, PGY-4
Chief Resident in Neurology
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
* Dr. DeHart-McCoyle has nothing to disclose.


James Hiana, MD, PGY-4
Resident in Neurology
SUNY-Downstate Health Sciences University
Brooklyn, NY
* Dr. Hiana has nothing to disclose.


NeuroPanels Staff

Xiaoyu Sun
Associate Director, eLearning
Minneapolis, MN
*Ms. Sun has nothing to disclose.


Bobby Rook
Manager, eLearning
Minneapolis, MN
*Mr. Rook has nothing to disclose.


Zachary Cramer
eLearning Program Manager
Minneapolis, MN
*Mr. Cramer has nothing to disclose.

*Relationship Disclosure