Epilepsy and Psychiatric Disorders throughout Life

Information and registration

This Update & Review Course will provide state-of-the-art updates on epilepsy diagnosis, medical and surgical treatment, and the approach to its comorbidities. The program content is appropriate for practicing adult and pediatric neurologists as well as epileptologists, trainees/fellows, mid-level providers, and health care providers in charge of patients with epilepsy. The course features invited nationally and internationally renowned faculty.

Learning Objectives

After completing this activity, the participant will be able to:

• Describe major epileptic syndromes across the age spectrum
• Review differential diagnosis regarding events that can mimic epilepsy
• Review the pharmacology and action of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) and psychoactive drugs
• Describe surgical treatment options and procedures for patients with medically refractory epilepsy
• Understand the key criteria in the management of psychiatric or behavioral disorders in children with epilepsy and
• Discuss the key criteria in the management of psychiatric or behavioral disorders in adults with epilepsy

Target audience

The program content is appropriate for practicing adult and pediatric neurologists as well as epileptologists, trainees/fellows, mid-level providers, and health care providers in charge of patients with epilepsy.

Faculty

Members of the of the International League against Epilepsy and the Brazilian League against Epilepsy. The names are provisional and have to be confirmed after approval.

This Symposium will be sponsored by the International League Against Epilepsy and the Pharmaceutical Industry (ACHE Laboratory).