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exercise, and understanding the concept of slowing progression
of Parkinson’s disease. Intended for patients and caregivers.
14th International Congress on Parkinson’s Disease and
Movement Disorders: Update on Dystonia Webcast
This webcast, captured during the 14th International
Congress, June 14, 2010, covers the spectrum of dystonias,
providing insight into their diagnosis and treatment. The
course begins with the classification into primary and
secondary dystonias, followed by further examination into
genetic, heredodegenerative and paroxysmal dystonias. This
program has a special emphasis on the various phenotypes of
genetic forms of dystonia, including the recently discovered
forms associated with DYT6. Secondary dystonia is described
with detailed clinical syndromic associations.
Online Journal CME
Visit the Educational Resources page on the MDS website to
view a list of Movement Disorders Journal articles available
for CME credit. MDS is accredited by the Accreditation
Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide
certified continuing medical education for physicians. MDS
designates these educational activities for a maximum of
1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit each. Physicians should
only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their
participation in the activity. For further information, visit
www.movementdisorders.org/education/.
DVD-ROMs
As part of its educational mission to expand the availability
of educational content, MDS produces enduring materials of
selected programming. The following DVD-ROMs exemplify
MDS’ current offerings.
14th International Congress – Teaching Course DVD-ROM
MDS is pleased to offer the opportunity to order a DVD-
ROM of the Teaching Courses from the 14th International
Congress in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Each DVD-ROM
includes slides, audio and video of all eight teaching courses
and the accompanying syllabi. Teaching Course titles include:
• Neuroimaging techniques and applications
• Differential diagnosis of parkinsonism
• Genetics of movement disorders
• Music and movement disorders
• Pediatric movement disorders
• Neuropharmacology of Parkinson’s disease
• Update on tremor
This DVD-ROM can be ordered online at:
www.movementdisorders.org/congress/congress10/
teaching_courses/index.php/ or by e-mailing education@
movementdisorders.org for more information.
The webcast recording of the Teaching Course “Update
on dystonia” is available on the MDS website at no cost;
supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Ipsen, at
www.movementdisorders.org/education/cme_activities.php/.
New Therapies for Advanced Parkinson’s Disease—Course DVD
MDS is pleased to announce the availability of a DVD-ROM
featuring the entire MDS-produced course “New Therapies
for Advanced Parkinson’s Disease,” captured at Duke
University in Durham, NC, USA, in October 2010. The
DVD contains the following presentations:
• Current Treatments for Motor Complications in Advanced
Parkinson’s Disease
• Parkinson’s Disease: Future Medications for Fluctuations
and Dyskinesias
• Surgical Interventions
• Depression and Anxiety in Parkinson’s Disease
• Dementia in Parkinson’s Disease
• Psychosis in Parkinson’s Disease
• Sleep/Wake Disorders in Parkinson’s Disease
For information pertaining to the live course including
learning objectives and intended audience, please visit www.
movementdisorders.org/education/new_therapies/.
Please e-mail education@movementdisorders.org for further
information and to order a copy of the DVD.
15th International Congress Teaching Courses DVD-ROM
MDS is pleased to offer you the opportunity to pre-order
a DVD-ROM of the eight Teaching Courses presented
at the 15th International Congress in Toronto, Canada.
Each DVD-ROM includes slides, audio and video and the
accompanying syllabi. Teaching Course titles are:
• Update on myoclonus
• Non-motor features of Parkinson’s disease cognition
• Impulse control disorders (ICDs)
• From bench top to bedside: Current topics in translation
research in movement disorders
• Neurodegeneration: The role of environmental factors
• New Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale: MDS-UPDRS
• Chorea, athetosis, and ballism
• Update on gait disorders