2008 - 2009 videoconference calendar
| Date | Conference | Speaker |
December 16, 2008 |
Hepatitis C Material - group |
Lorenzo Rossaro, MD, FACP Professorand Chief Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology University of California, Davis Medical Center |
January 20, 2009 |
Updates on Dementia among Ethnically Diverse Patients |
Rita Hargrave, M.D. Staff Psychiatrist Department of Veterans Affairs |
February 17, 2009 |
Update on assessment and management of Alzheimer’s Disease The field of Alzheimer's diseae research is rapidly evolving. This presentation will provide an overview of recent scientific developments in Alzheimer's Disease research and their relevance for primary care clinicians. Topics that will be covered in this presentation include the role of vascular disease in the pathogenesis Alzheimer's disease, assesmsent and management of mild cognitive impairment, use of cognitive enhancers in persons with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias |
Charles DeCarli, M.D. Professor, Department of Neurology Director, UCD Alzheimer's Disease Center University of California, Davis Health System |
March 17, 2009 |
Identification and management of behavior issues in persons with dementia: Practical strategies for primary care Behavioral problems in persons with Alzheimer's disease often lead to poor clinical outcomes and increased suffering for patients and families. This presentation will provide an overview of the range of behavioral problems in pereson with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders, assessment of behavioral problems, non-pharmacological approaches to behavior management, pros and cons of medication use in treating behavioral problems. The emphasis will be on current treatment guidelines and practical approaches for the busy primary care clinician. |
Ladson Hinton, M.D. Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry Director, Education Core, UCD Alzheimer's Disease Center University of California, Davis Health System |
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Updated December 12, 2008

