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Industry Supported Session

Lunch 'n Learn: Managing Rare Diseases in Neurology: Diagnostic Challenges

Sunday, June 26, 2022
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM EST
Location:Av. Duluth

Audience:

Adult Neurologist, Neurosurgeon, Neurophysiologist, Resident, Fellow, Nurses with interest in topic

Learning Level:

Intermediate (Practicing Physician), Advanced (Special Interest, Higher Level Discussion)

Learning Format:

Audience response system, Case studies, Forum/panels, Lecture/plenary method, Question and answer sessions

CanMEDs Roles:

Medical Expert, Scholar, Communicator, Collaborator, Health Advocate, Professional

Description:

Late and misdiagnosis in rare diseases with neurological presentations are common and can significantly affect the patients’ outcome. Nowadays, as new therapeutic options are available for a variety of rare diseases, a timely and correct diagnosis is even more critical as early initiation can make a considerable difference in the disease progression and trajectory. Join our speakers to review real patient cases and differential diagnoses.

This program was developed by the CNSF and Alnylam and was planned to achieve scientific integrity, objectivity and balance. It is an unaccredited learning activity and not eligible for MOC credits.

*Ticket Required for the Industry Sponsored sessions

Learning Objectives:

  • Evaluate common symptoms of some rare diseases with neurological presentations
  • Recognize the prevalence of misdiagnoses in patients suffering from rare genetic diseases
  • Appreciate the importance of genetic testing to confirm a diagnosis

Presentations:

  • 12:30 PM – 12:35 PM EST
    Welcome and Introductions

    Faculty: Michelle Mezei

  • 12:35 PM – 12:55 PM EST
    Challenge #1: Polyneuropathy with Mild Autonomic Dysfunction

    Faculty: Priya Dhawan

  • 12:55 PM – 1:15 PM EST
    Challenge #2: Abdominal Pain, Nausea, Confusion, Weakness

    Faculty: Vera Bril

  • 1:15 PM – 1:35 PM EST
    Avoiding a Misdiagnosis with Genetic Testing in Rare Diseases

    Faculty: Gail Ouellette

  • 1:35 PM – 1:55 PM EST
    Panel Discussion and Q&A

    Faculty: Michelle Mezei

    Faculty: Priya Dhawan

    Faculty: Vera Bril

    Faculty: Gail Ouellette

  • 1:55 PM – 2:00 PM EST
    Evaluation & Wrap Up

    Faculty: Michelle Mezei