Purpose

To provide education on the most current neurosurgical and neurological updates in diagnostics, management, treatment and care of patients.

Topic

Brain tumors.

Target Audience

Physicians, nurses, and other interested health professionals involved in the care of the patient with neurological disease.

Learning Objectives

1. Comprehend the classification, pathophysiology, and incidence of brain tumors.
2. Describe the general and focal signs/symptoms of brain tumors.
3. Differentiate treatment options: surgical, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and palliative care.

Speaker

Chris Karas, MD
Mercy Brain & Spine Center, Des Moines, Iowa

Disclosure

Speaker(s) will disclose to attendees the nature of any financial relationships they have with the commercial firms providing support as well as the commercial manufacturers of products and/or the providers of services discussed in their presentations. They will also disclose if any pharmaceuticals or medical procedures and devices discussed are investigational or unapproved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).