Title:2023 Neurology: Common Challenges in Primary Care – Day 4 (Non-Physician)

Faculty: Laurence J. Kinsella, M.D., F.A.A.N. and David E. Riley, M.D. 

Release Date: 7/1/2023 Expiration Date: 7/1/2026

Day 4    

Cobalamin (B-12) Deficiency and Other Neurologic Disorders of Gastrointestinal Function

Upon completion of this session, using evidence-based medicine, the participant should be able to: ^COMP

1. Define recent advances in B-12 deficiency, Post-Gastroplasty Neuropathy, and Copper deficiency.
2. Examine the changing clinical presentation of this illness.
3. Apply newer laboratory techniques to the diagnosis.
4. Apply an algorithm for the diagnosis and treatment of B-12 deficiency.

Concussion and Sports: A Guide for Primary Care

Upon completion of this session, using Cochrane EBM sources and guidelines from the 3rd International Symposium on Concussion in Sports, the participant should be able to: ^{EBM, GL , COMP}

1. Describe the pathophysiology and, using evidence-based medicine, review the emergency treatment of concussion.
2. Apply an evidence-based medicine approach to decisions regarding imaging after minor head trauma.
3. Demonstrate use of currently recommended management approaches for assessment, follow up, and return to play.

Parkinson’s Disease and Essential Tremor

Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: ^{COMP, GL}

1. Assess the clinical features of the syndrome of parkinsonism.
2. Evaluate other important typical features of Parkinson’s disease.
3. Select treatment options for management of Parkinson’s disease.
4. Distinguish among common types of tremors and devise a therapeutic plan for a patient with essential tremor using American Academy of Neurology evidence-based guidelines.

Psychogenic Neurologic Disorders

Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: ^COMP

1. Evaluate common neurologic manifestations of psychogenic disorders.
2. Direct the laboratory investigation of a patient with suspected psychogenic nonepileptic seizures.
3. Conduct an interview of a patient with a suspected psychogenic disorder.
4. Formulate a plan for management of a psychogenic illness.

Spasticity, Ataxia, and Gait Disorders

Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: ^COMP

1. Detect the major clinical features of spasticity.
2. Institute a diagnostic investigation of cervical spondylosis.
3. Assess ataxia and the other major clinical features of cerebellar dysfunction.
4. Evaluate different types of gait disorders.