Tuesday, January 30, 2024 | 8:00 - 10:00 AM
Main Lecture:
Developing Treatments for Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy
Dr. Irene Cortese, NINDS
Case Presentation:
Portable Ultra-Low Field MRI for Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy: Diagnostic & Monitoring Potential
Dr. Serhat Okar, NINDS
Date: January 30, 2024
Location: Lipsett Amphitheater / Zoom
Timeline:
8:00 a.m. - Coffee Service
8:30 a.m. - Case Presentation
9:00 a.m. - Main Lecture
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Activity Description: Through lecture, discussion and slide show this activity will focus on Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML)
Who Should Attend: This activity is intended for Neurologists, Neuroscientists, Neurosurgeons, Neuropsychologists, and Health Care Professionals.
Lecture Specific Educational Objectives:
After attending this activity the participant will demonstrate the ability to:
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Understand the effectiveness of portable ultra-low field MRI in diagnosing and monitoring progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, highlighting its potential for point-of-care imaging and clinical trials.
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Describe basic pathophysiology of JCV infection.
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Identify key clinical and imaging features of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) and apply current diagnostic criteria.
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List standard of care and experimental treatment approaches for PML and evaluate appropriate application to the clinical setting.
Accreditation Statement: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and polices of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is accredited by the ACME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation Statement: The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine designates this live activity for 1.5 credits per session for a maximum of 78 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Policy on Speaker and Provider Disclosure: It is the policy of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine that the speaker and provider globally disclose conflicts of interest. The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine OCME has established policies in place that will identify and resolve all conflicts of interest prior to this educational activity. Detailed disclosure will be made in the instructional materials.