Epilepsy Therapies Symposium | Intractable Generalized Epilepsies: New Approaches to an Old Problem
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
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OVERVIEW:
Idiopathic (non-encephalopathic) generalized epilepsies are commonly regarded as responsive to medical therapies. However, once failure to standard therapies occurs, treatment of these cases may be difficult, with limited options.
This symposium will review approaches to treatment of refractory generalized epilepsies, including medical, surgical, and dietary therapies.
Learning Objectives:
Following participation in this activity, participants will be able to:
- Identify the magnitude of medically-refractory idiopathic generalized epilepsies
- Describe medical, surgical and dietary options for persons with medically-refractory idiopathic generalized epilepsies
- Describe when alternative therapies are best used
Program:
Co-Chairs: Dean Naritoku, MD, FAES, FAAN and Alicia Goldman, MD, PhD, FAES
Introduction: What is the Scope of Intractable Idiopathic Generalized Epilepsies? | Dean Naritoku, MD, FAES, FAAN
Factors that Determine Intractability for Generalized Epilepsies | Britta Wandschneider, MD, PhD
Medical Therapies for Drug-resistant Idiopathic Generalized Epilepsies | Dave Clarke, MBBS, FAES
Surgical Approaches to Intractable Idiopathic Generalized Epilepsies | Barbara Jobst, MD, PhD, FAES
Dietary Approaches to Intractable Generalized Epilepsies | Mackenzie Cervenka, MD
Panel Discussion | All Faculty
Education Credit:
2.0 Nursing Contact Hours
2.0 Pharmacy Contact Hours
2.0 CME
This educational activity is supported in part by education grants from: Eisai Inc.