Neurology for Non-Neurologists

Oakstone Specialty Review

Designed to help clinicians diagnose and treat neurological symptoms and problems, this comprehensive update covers topics in clinical neurology that non-neurologists see in their daily practice. Ideal for MOC.

Explore the Field of Clinical Neurology

This CME program delves into topics in clinical neurology that non-neurologists commonly face in their daily practice. Lectures delivered by acknowledged experts will enhance and improve your ability to take a neurological history, perform a neurological exam, and recognize and treat neurological problems. Neurology for Non-Neurologists will also help you know when it’s appropriate to order imaging and laboratory tests, or to recommend referrals.

Approach to the Patient

• Taking a Neurological History - Martin A. Samuels, MD

• The Mental Status Examination - Aaron P. Nelson, PhD, ABPP

• The Neurological Examination: Cranial Nerves, Motor, Sensory, Coordination, and Reflexes - Martin A. Samuels, MD

Sensory Complaints

• Approach to the Patient with Dizziness - Gregory T. Whitman, MD

• Treatment of Dizziness - Gregory T. Whitman, MD

• Approach to the Patient with Spells - Louis R. Caplan, MD

• Fatigue - Thomas D. Sabin, MD

• Migraine and Other Headache Syndromes - Rebecca C. Burch, MD

• Headache as a Symptom of Systemic Disease - Rebecca C. Burch, MD

• Neck and Arm Pain - Shamik Bhattacharyya, MD

• Low Back and Leg Pain - Shamik Bhattacharyya, MD

• Spinal Cord Neurology- Shamik Bhattacharyya, MD

• Approach to the Problem of Chronic Pain - Victor Wang, MD

Epilepsy

• Epilepsy - Tracey A. Milligan, MD, MS, FAAN

• Seizures as a Symptom of Systemic Disease - Tracey A. Milligan, MD, MS, FAAN

Neuro-Ophthalmology

• Visual Disturbances - Sashank Prasad, MD

• Eye Movement, Lid, and Pupil Abnormalities - Robert M. Mallery, MD

Movement Disorders

• Parkinsonism - Chizoba Umeh, MD

• Tremor - Albert Hung, MD, PhD

• Hypokinetic Movement Disorders (Other than Parkinson Disease) - Edison K. Miyawaki, MD

• Hyperkinetic Movement Disorders - Edison K. Miyawaki, MD

Stroke

• Prevention of Stroke - Steven K. Feske, MD

• Impact of Social Networks in Stroke - Amar Dhand, MD, DPhil

• Treatment of Acute Stroke - Galen V. Henderson, MD

Cancer Neurology

• Primary Brain Tumors - Lakshmi Nayak, MD

• Neurological Aspects of Systemic Cancer - Eudocia Quant Lee, MD, MPH

Neurological Infections

• Encephalitis - Jennifer L. Lyons, MD

• Meningitis - Jennifer L. Lyons, MD

• HIV Neurology - Nagagopal Venna, MD

Neuromuscular Disorders

• Neuropathies - Mohammad Kian Salajegheh, MD

• Muscle and Neuromuscular Junction Disorders - Mohammad Kian Salajegheh, MD

• Motor Neuron Diseases - Nazem Atassi, MD, MMSc

Multiple Sclerosis and Autoimmune Disorders

• Multiple Sclerosis - James M. Stankiewicz, MD

• Autoimmune Neurology - Henrikas Vaitkevicius, MD

Behavioral Neurology

• Evaluation of Cognitive Impairment - Kirk R. Daffner, MD, FAAN

• Alzheimer Disease - Reisa A. Sperling, MD

• Delirium and Confusion - Joshua P. Klein, MD, PhD

• Neuropsychiatry - John F. Sullivan, MD

Neuroimaging

• Principles of Neuroimaging - Joshua P. Klein, MD, PhD

Borderlands of Medicine and Neurology

• Neuro-Rheumatology - Shamik Bhattacharyya, MD

• The Neurology of Acid-Base Disturbances - Martin A. Samuels, MD

• Neurocardiology - Martin A. Samuels, MD

• Neurohematology - Martin A. Samuels, MD

Sleep Disorders

• Insomnia - Milena K. Pavlova, MD

• Excessive Sleepiness - Milena K. Pavlova, MD

• Sleep Problems in Neurological Diseases - Milena K. Pavlova, MD

Brain Injury and Toxins

• Traumatic Brain Injury and Concussion - William J. Mullally, MD

• Metabolic Encephalopathy - Martin A. Samuels, MD

• Coma and Brain Death - Martin A. Samuels, MD

• The Neurology of Alcohol - Michael E. Charness, MD

• Neurotoxicology: Central Nervous System Toxins - Michael Ganetsky, MD, FACEP, FACMT

• Neurotoxicology: Peripheral Nervous System Toxins - Michael Ganetsky, MD, FACEP, FACMT

Special Topics

• Neurorehabilitation - Sabrina Paganoni, MD, PhD

• Autonomic Neurology - Peter Novak, MD, PhD

• Women’s Neurology - Mary Angela O’Neal, MD

• Palliative Neurology - Kate Brizzi, MD

• Neurology in Global Context - Aaron L. Berkowitz, MD, PhD

• What My Mistakes Taught Me - Martin A. Samuels, MD

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

• Recognize and name the most common neurological signs and symptoms, for example, fatigue, tremor, dizziness
• Differentiate between common neurological conditions and those conditions that are more serious in order to determine optimal care
• Perform a thorough neurological examination and take a complete history
• Apply the American Academy of Neurology guidelines for the management of common neurological disorders
• Assess relevant treatment options and apply them as appropriate
• Analyze appropriate and cost-effective imaging and laboratory studies and their indications and contraindications when evaluating a patient
• Predict and manage patient expectations regarding prognosis and rehabilitation
• Identify methods, support, and resources for patient self-management for those patients with chronic neurological conditions, for example multiple sclerosis, Parkinson disease
• Identify the social networks of interpersonal connections that influence positive outcomes in post-stroke patients

Intended Audience

The activity was designed for internists, family physicians, emergency physicians, psychiatrists, physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians, obstetricians/gynecologists (who act as primary care physicians), adolescent medicine physicians, geriatricians, resident and fellows in the above specialties and nurse practitioners and physician assistants in the above specialties.