DAY 3 - Sunday, 18 February 2024

Topic

Activity

Time

Learning objectives

Category

Speaker

Moderators :

     

Theme - Neuroinflammatory & Epilepsy

Proposed/New McDonald's Criteria for Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis

Scientific presentation

8am

The audience will learn how to diagnose multiple sclerosis at its different stages based on the most updated diagnostic guidelines

1

Prof. Basim Yamut

The New MENACTRIMS Guidelines for Treating Multiple Sclerosis

Scientific presentation

8.20am

The audience will learn how to manage and treat multiple sclerosis based on risk stratification and prognostic predictors

1

Prof. Basim Yamut

Update on Management of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding in Multiple Sclerosis

Scientific presentation

8.40am

The audience will learn how to manage pregnancy and breastfeeding in women with multiple sclerosis based on the most recent scientific data.

1

Prof. Basim Yamut

Neuromodulation in Epilepsy

Progress report presentation

9am

Apply strategies for the diagnosis and evaluation of patients with seizure disorders using EEG and neuroimaging technique.

1

Dr. Taoufik Alsaadi

Epilepsy from Diagnosis to Surgical Treatment

Scientific presentation

9.20am

  1. Treat patients with seizures and epilepsy using antiepileptic drug therapy.
  2. Identify individuals with surgically remediable epileptic syndromes who may be candidates for epilepsy surgery and realise when referral for surgery should be considered

1

Dr. Taoufik Alsaadi

Q & A

 

9.40am

     

COFFEE BREAK - 10am to 10.30am

Moderator :

     

Theme - Artificial Intelligence & Modern Neuroscience

AI in Healthcare: Where we were, and where we are going

Scientific presentation

10.30am

To understand the broad principles that underline AI and how this is applicable in healthcare, with a special consideration for ChatGPT and othet LLMs.

1

Dr. Amr Nimer Amr

Neurosurgery & AI: Towards more precision and efficiency in training

Informative report presentation

10.50am

To understand the utility of machine learning algorithms in neurosurgical training and precision

1

Dr. Amr Nimer Amr

The R-AI-DIOLOGY checklist: a practical checklist for evaluation of artificial intelligence tools in clinical neuroradiology

Scientific presentation

11.10am

  1. To discuss fundamental technical aspects of AI tools in clinical neuroradiology
  2. To understand fundamental regulatory aspects of those tools
  3. To discuss 10 key features for the evaluation of AI tools in clinical neuroradiology

1

Prof. Sven Haller

AI Tools to Optimise Workflow in Clinical Neuroradiology

Scientific presentation

11.30am

  1. To understand current typical applications of AI tools in clinical neuroradiology
  2. To define needs of neuroradiologist to optimise workflow of those tools
  3. To understand potentials and limitations of MR image enhancement tools - that may accelerate imaging workflow

1

Prof. Sven Haller

Artificial Intelligence and Modern Neuroscience

Keynote Presentation

11.50am

To show how AI impact the clinical workflow in neuroscience.

1

Dr. Cem Calli

Q & A

 

12.10pm

     

APPRECIATION CEREMONY & LUNCH BREAK - 12.20pm to 2.30pm

Moderators :

     

Theme - Stroke Management

Acute Stroke Management- Regional Experience -Saudi Arabia

Scientific Presentation

2.30pm

Audience will be updated with all the new information on acute stroke management, with recent studies and guidelines

1

Dr. Ali Alkhatami

An Association between Embolic Stroke of Unknown Source (ESUS) and the Heart.

Descriptive presentation

2.50pm

Review of new topic and novel risk factor

1

Dr. Saadat Kamran

Navigating Elevated Intracranial Pressure after Acute Stroke- Is Hyperosmolar Therapy the Answer

Lecture

3.10pm

  1. Understanding elevated ICP after stroke.
  2. Management of ICP elevation and herniation prevention. 3) The role of hyperosmolar therapy in ICP management

1

Dr. Salman Al-Jerdi

Quality and Patient Safety during Stroke Care

Informative report presentation

3.30pm

Audience will be educated about the different aspects of quality care and patient safety standards while managing acute stroke patients

1

Dr. Ali Alkhatami

Stroke Neuroradiology

Demostrative presentation

3.50pm

To demonstrate the upto date neuroimaging in stroke management

1

Dr. Cem Calli

Q & A

 

4.10pm

     

COFFEE BREAK - 4.15pm to 4.30pm

Moderators :

     

Theme - Functional Neurosurgery

Role of Revascularization in Management of Ischemic Brain Disease

Descriptive presentation

4.30pm

  1. Define ischemic brain disease and its various etiologies, including atherosclerosis, embolism, and thrombosis.
  2. Describe the impact of ischemia on brain tissue and the importance of prompt intervention.
  3. Discuss the principles behind revascularization, including restoration of blood flow and tissue perfusion.

1

Dr. Ali Ayyad

Neuromodulation for Pain Management

Scientific presentation

4.50pm

Emphasize the need for neuromodulation and a multidisciplinary collaboration among neurologists, neurosurgeons, interventional radiologists, and other specialists in the management of pain.

1

Dr. Mohammed Marouf

Surgical Treatment of Movement Disorder

Scientific presentation

5.10pm

  1. Identify the criteria and considerations that warrant surgical intervention for movement disorders.
  2. Discuss patient selection and the importance of thorough preoperative evaluations.

1

Dr. Mohammed Marouf

Surgical Management of Trigeminal Neuralgia

Case Analysis report

5.30pm

  1. Provide an overview of the surgical procedures involved in deep brain stimulation, including electrode placement and implantation of the pulse generator.
  2. Discuss the nuances of surgical techniques, such as frame-based and frameless stereotaxy.

1

Prof. Joachim Oertel

Q & A Closing remarks

 

5.50pm

     

END OF DAY 3 SESSIONS - 6pm​​