2009 Epilepsy Conference

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2009 Epilepsy Conference

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9:00 – 9:45 a.m.
Morning Keynote Address
Welcome Remarks,   Dr. Orrin Devinsky
Generics vs. Brand Names: Is There a Difference?   Dr. Blanca Vazquez
(Slideshow)
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Breakout Session A
Memory and Epilepsy,   Dr. William Barr
(Slideshow)
 Side Effects and SUDEP: The Rock and the Hard Place,   Dr. Orrin Devinsky
(Slideshow)
Management of Epilepsy in Pediatric Patients,   Dr. Josiane LaJoie
 (Slideshow)
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Breakout Session B
Cognitive Issues in Children with Epilepsy,   Dr. William MacAllister
(Slideshow)
Epilepsy and You: Across the Reproductive Years,   Dr. Blanca Vazquez
(Slideshow)
Managing Tuberous Sclerosis,   Dr. Josiane LaJoie, Dr. Vicky Holets Whittemore
(Slideshow 1)  (Slideshow 2)
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Breakout Session C
Behavioral Problems and Epilepsy,   Dr. Scott Hirsch
(Slideshow)
Education Entitlements & Accommodations: What Are My Rights?
Gary Mayerson, Esq.
(Slideshow)
Unlocking the Mystery of Epilepsy, Autism and Cancer – Update on TSC Research
Dr. Vicky Holets Whittemore
(Slideshow 1)  (Slideshow 2)
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Breakout Session D
The Adolescent Years: Psychotherapy for Families,   Dr. Chap Atwell
Am I a Candidate for Surgery?   Dr. Chad Carlson
(Slideshow)
The Parent’s Forum,   Dr. Daniel Miles, Peggy Guinnessey, CTRS and
the Parent’s Network
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Afternoon Panel
Where Are We Going? New Therapies in Epilepsy
Dr. Chad Carlson, Dr. Ruben Kuzniecky,
Dr. Siddhartha Nadkarni, Dr. Thomas Thesen
(Slideshow)
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