Catch-up content
1Summary
Delve deeper into the fascinating world of Neurology with the second part of our highly informative series, focusing specifically on Movement Disorders. This teaching session meticulously explores various movement related disorders, their diagnosis, sophisticated treatment strategies, and recent revolutionary research. Ideal for all medical professionals, this course provides a unique opportunity to broaden your knowledge and enhance your patient-care expertise in Neurology. Critical for anyone dealing with patients exhibiting uncontrolled or abnormal movements. Don't miss out on this chance to elevate your understanding in this specific and vital area of medicine.
Learning objectives
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Identify and describe the different types of movement disorders including Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, and essential tremor, along with their pathophysiology.
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Understand the clinical presentation of various movement disorders and discuss the common signs and symptoms, differentiating between hyperkinetic and hypokinetic disorders.
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Explain the various diagnostic procedures, including neuroimaging and laboratory tests, used in diagnosing movement disorders and interpret their results.
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Outline and compare management and treatment options (pharmacological and non-pharmacological) for common movement disorders, focusing on their mechanisms of action, side effects, and usage.
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Develop competent communication skills to counsel patients and their families about the nature of their movement disorder, prognosis, treatment options and lifestyle changes.