
Neurosurgery Grand Rounds
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
- Comprehend the classification, pathophysiology, and incidence of brain tumors.
- Describe the general and focal signs/symptoms of brain tumors.
- 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).
Continuing Education Credit
DO: Des Moines University Continuing Medical Education and the AOA Council on Continuing Medical Education approve this program for a maximum of 1.0 hours of AOA Category 2-A CME credit(s).
Available Credit
- 1.00 AOA Category 2A