The MakatiMed Section of Neurology held its Biannual Postgraduate Course entitled “Breakthrough Neurology for the Frontline Medical Practitioner”. The event was held on September 29 at the Casablanca Convention Center in Legazpi City, Albay.
More than 300 doctors, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals gathered to listen to MakatiMed’s panel of experts. Attendees were welcomed by Ricardo D. Isip, Jr., MD, President of the Albay Medical Society, and D. Darwin A. Dasig, MD, Section of Neurology Head and President of the Dementia Society of the Philippines. The Postgraduate Course featured two programs held simultaneously, one with sessions focused on physicians and the other program focused on nurses. (See list of topics and speakers) The physician-focused program was hosted by Perry N. Noble, MD, Vice-Chair, Department of Neurosciences, who also closed the sessions. The nurse-focused program was hosted by Nerissa Reyes, MD with a closing message delivered by Dr. Dasig.
DOCTORSVertigo And its Differential Diagnosis Winnie Sharon L. Lim-Khoo, MD Adult NeurologistChronic Neuropathic Pain Management Henry U. Lu, MD Past President, Pain Society of the PhilippinesSeizure and Syncope Katerina Tanya P. Gosiengfiao, MD Co-Chair, Committee on Scientific Affairs, Philippine League Against EpilepsyRed Flags for Headache Mari Fay M. San Diego, MD Adult NeurologistAlzheimer’s Disease, Vascular Dementia and Management D. Darwin A. Dasig, MD President, Dementia Society of the PhilippinesHIV Related Neurologic Complications Julie Anne Q. Espino, MD Adult NeurologistStroke: Updates and Management Raquel T. Mallari-Alvarez, MD Board of Trustees, Stroke Society of the PhilippinesThe Neuroresponse Team and rTPA Use in Acute Ischemic Stroke Treatment Cymbeline B. Perez-Santiago, MD Overall Chair, Postgraduate CommitteeParkinsons Disease Spectrum and Treatment Cid Czarina E. Diesta, MD Vice President and Secretary, Movement Disorder Society of the PhilippinesSleep Apnea And Its Cardiovascular Implications Rosalina P. Espiritu-Picar, MD President, Philippine Society of Sleep Medicine Board of Governors, Philippine Neurological AssociationClosing Ceremonies Message Perry N. Noble, MD Vice-Chair, Department of Neurosciences Master of Ceremonies Perry N. Noble, MD Vice-Chair, Department of Neurosciences
NURSESOverview of Common Neurologic Illnesses Encountered in the Emergency Room and in the Neuro ICU: Recognition is Crucial Anna Marie B. Sage-Nolido, MD Vice-Chair, Postgraduate CommitteeNeurologic Examination for Nurses Josefita A. Garcia, MD Adult NeurologistRed Flags: Nursing Care in the ER and Neuro ICU: Recognizing, Monitoring and Treating Common Neurological Emergencies with Emphasis on Seizures and Increased Intracranial Pressure Eleanor A. Go, MD Adult NeurologistAcute Stroke Care and the Neuroresponse Team Rogie Marie Ignacio-Alcantara, MD Adult NeurologistNursing Care and Scales for Neurologic Patients in Step-down and Chronic Care Units Cecille Mata, MD Adult NeurologistPain Assessment and Primer on Pain Medication Joel Janolino, MD Adult NeurologistBasic Neurologic Imaging Joyce Ann Macasaet, MD Adult Neurologist
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