MDS Curriculum Track: Current Perspectives on Pathophysiology of Tremor, Technologies for Tremor Assessment, and Unmet Needs in Tremor Research

Introduction

MDS Curriculum Track: Current Perspectives on Pathophysiology of Tremor, Technologies for Tremor Assessment, and Unmet Needs in Tremor Research

Level: Expert/Advanced

Course Format

Self-Guided

Release Date

April 01, 2024

Expiration Date

April 01, 2027

Program Description

The MDS Curriculum Track "Current Perspectives on Pathophysiology of Tremor, Technologies for Tremor Assessment, and Unmet Needs in Tremor Research" features 3 lectures, 1 teaching video, and 10 selected articles presented by global experts. This curriculum track provides the learner with an advanced review of the pathophysiological basis of tremor, novel technologies for tremor assessment, and tremor research.

Faculty

Features Courses, Lectures and Resources by:

MDS Journal/Review Article: Coherent Structural and Functional Network Changes after Thalamic Lesions in Essential Tremor
Emily D.R. Pohl et al.

MDS Journal/Review Article: Structural Correlates of the Sensorimotor Cerebellum in Parkinson's Disease and Essential Tremor
Alexander M. Lopez, MS et al.

MDS Journal/Review Article: Purkinje Cell Loss in Essential Tremor: Random Sampling Quantification and Nearest Neighbor Analysis
Matthew Choe, BA et al.

MDS Journal/Review Article: Dentate Nucleus Neuronal Density: A Postmortem Study of Essential Tremor Versus Control Brains
Whitney G. Hartstone, BA et al.

MDS Journal/Review Article: Parkinsonism in Essential Tremor Cases: A Clinicopathological Study - Were They Really Essential Tremor?
Eoin Mulroy, FRACP et al.

MDS 2021 Virtual Congress Lecture: Pathophysiology of Tremor
Ming-Kai Pan, MD, PhD

MDS Journal/Review Article: Excessive Cerebellar Oscillations in Essential Tremor: Insights Into Disease Mechanism and Treatment
Gerard Saranza MD, Alfonso Fasano MD, PhD

MDS 2023 International Congress Lecture: The Role of the Cerebellum
Sheng-Han Kuo, MD

MDS Journal/Review Article: The Signature of Primary Writing Tremor Is Dystonic

Anna Latorre MD, PhD et al.

MDS Journal/Review Article: The Role of the Cerebellum in Degenerative Ataxias and Essential Tremor: Insights From Noninvasive Modulation of Cerebellar Activity

Roderick P.P.W.M. Maas, MD et al.

MDS Journal/Review Video: How Do I Assess Tremor Using Novel Technology?
Katherine Longardner, MD et. al

MDS Journal/Review Article: Machine Learning in Tremor Analysis: Critique and Directions
Anwesan De et al.

MDS Journal/Review Article: Essential Pitfalls in "Essential" Tremor
Alberto J. Espay MD, MSc et al.

MDS Presidential Perspective: Essential Tremor: From the least known to the most controversial tremor variant
Günther Deuschl, MD, PhD

Curriculum Track Curated By:

MDS Curriculum Development Sub-Committee

Course Purpose

The primary purpose of this program is to provide advanced level content that provides the learner with information regarding the pathophysiology of tremor, novel assessment technology, and tremor research.

Learning Objectives

At the completion of this curriculum track, participants will be able to:

1. Describe the pathology of essential tremor and how it relates to tremor neurophysiology.

2. Outline neurophysiologic and neuroimaging studies that provide insight into the pathophysiological basis of tremor.

3. Address the use of novel technologies for tremor assessment.

4. Critically assess current research topics and gaps under investigation for tremor.

Intended Audience

This activity is intended for expert-level clinicians, researchers, and health professionals.

Hardware and Software Requirement

1. Active Internet connection (DSL or Cable). Dial-up connection will have constant buffering problem.
2. Compatible with Windows PC and MAC (256 MB of RAM or higher)
3. Activity is best viewed on Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome.
4. Adobe Flash Player 12.0 (or higher).
5. Adobe Reader to print certificate.
6. Allow ActiveX controls to run on your computer: If the yellow strip appears on the top of your web browser while running the Webcast, right click on it and select Allow blocked contents to run.
7. Turn the Pop-up blocker off: On the Tools menu, point to Pop-up Blocker, and then click Turn Off Pop-up Blocker

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