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FREE 3.0 CME and CNE Event: Recognizing and Treating Alzheimer's Disease: Moving Towards Early Diagnosis and Disease Management

Area: Greater Houston
Audience: Professional
Location: Royal Sonesta Houston
2222 West Loop South
Houston, TX
Meeting Room: Founders I & II
Date: 4/6/2016
Time: 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM

Expand Your Alzheimer???s Disease Care Knowledge and Register for the Alzheimer???s Meeting Today!

Join the Alzheimer's Association and Med Learning Group for a 3D case-based CME Dinner Meeting.

At the end of the evening, participants will be able to:
?? Describe the pathophysiology of AD and the roles of clinical assessment and biomarkers in the workup of cognitive impairment

?? Recognize the importance of early diagnosis, and identify challenges in obtaining an early and accurate diagnosis of AD versus other causes of cognitive impairment

?? Utilize diagnostic algorithms and tools to assist in the detection of cognitive impairment, and discuss their use in the clinic

?? Review current treatment approaches and investigational therapies for the early stages of AD, their mechanisms of action and clinical updates

?? Discuss the individualization of AD management based on stage, comorbidities, the presence and type of additional symptoms, and other patient-related factors

?? Develop strategies for improving communication with patients with early AD and their caregivers and for referring their families to local and national support structures




Register Now at the weblink below.



Website: Click Here for More Details
Contact Name: Dr. Julie Kutac
Email: jkutac@alz.org
Phone Number: 7133141306


 


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