Topic: "Neurology Resident Research Grand Rounds"
Speakers: M. Majd Mardini, M.D., Nyle Almeida, M.D., Armando Soriano Ballivian, M.D., Quoc Bao Nguyen, M.D., Shivaansh Aggarwal, M.D., Soroush Kakawand, M.D.
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Learning Objectives:
Neurological Manifestations of Behcet’s Disease
M. Majd Mardini, M.D.
- Explain the basics of the pathophysiology of Behcet’s disease.
- Identify the relationship of geography with the prevalence and the clinical manifestations of Behcet’s disease.
- List the different neurological manifestations of Behcet’s disease.
- Describe the bases of treatment of neuro-Behcet’s
Bing-Neel Syndrome: Lymphoplasmacytic Invasion of the Central Nervous System
Nyle Almeida, M.D.
- List the risk factors of Bing-Neel Syndrome.
- Explain the pathophysiology of Bing-Neel Syndrome and how it relates to its neurological sequelae.
Sydenham’s Chorea
Armando Soriano Ballivian, M.D.
- Identify the signs and symptoms of Sydenham’s chorea, which is underrecognized in adult populations.
- Explain the pathophysiology of Sydenham’s chorea and the antibodies associated with the disease.
- List the treatment of Sydenham’s chorea.
- Briefly explore the recurrence of autoimmune pathology after group A β-hemolytic streptococcal infection in the basal ganglia.
Fibrocartilaginous Embolism
Quoc Bao Nguyen, M.D.
- Describe the pathophysiology and mechanism of fibrocartilaginous embolism (FCE).
- Recognize the key clinical features and common triggers associated with FCE.
Stiff-Person Syndrome
Shivaansh Aggarwal, M.D.
- List the diagnostic criteria of stiff-person syndrome (SPS).
- Identify the antibodies commonly associated with SPS and paraneoplastic SPS.
- List common treatment options available for SPS.
Fragile Bridges: Alcoholism, Malnutrition, and the Breakdown of the Pons
Soroush Kakawand, M.D.
- Identify risk factors in development of osmotic demyelination syndrome other than rapid correction of hyponatremia.
- Describe limitations of MRI in Diagnosis of osmotic demyelination syndrome.
CE Credits: 1