The MakatiMed Section of Neurology held its Biannual Postgraduate Course entitled “Breakthrough Neurology for the Frontline Medical Practitioner”. The event was held on September 29 at the Casablanca Convention Center in Legazpi City, Albay.
More than 300 doctors, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals gathered to listen to MakatiMed’s panel of experts.
Attendees were welcomed by Ricardo D. Isip, Jr., MD, President of the Albay Medical Society, and D. Darwin A. Dasig, MD, Section of Neurology Head and President of the Dementia Society of the Philippines.
The Postgraduate Course featured two programs held simultaneously, one with sessions focused on physicians and the other program focused on nurses. (See list of topics and speakers)
The physician-focused program was hosted by Perry N. Noble, MD, Vice-Chair, Department of Neurosciences, who also closed the sessions. The nurse-focused program was hosted by Nerissa Reyes, MD with a closing message delivered by Dr. Dasig.
| DOCTORS |
| Vertigo And its Differential Diagnosis Winnie Sharon L. Lim-Khoo, MD Adult Neurologist |
| Chronic Neuropathic Pain Management Henry U. Lu, MD Past President, Pain Society of the Philippines |
| Seizure and Syncope Katerina Tanya P. Gosiengfiao, MD Co-Chair, Committee on Scientific Affairs, Philippine League Against Epilepsy |
| Red Flags for Headache Mari Fay M. San Diego, MD Adult Neurologist |
| Alzheimer’s Disease, Vascular Dementia and Management D. Darwin A. Dasig, MD President, Dementia Society of the Philippines |
| HIV Related Neurologic Complications Julie Anne Q. Espino, MD Adult Neurologist |
| Stroke: Updates and Management Raquel T. Mallari-Alvarez, MD Board of Trustees, Stroke Society of the Philippines |
| The Neuroresponse Team and rTPA Use in Acute Ischemic Stroke Treatment Cymbeline B. Perez-Santiago, MD Overall Chair, Postgraduate Committee |
| Parkinsons Disease Spectrum and Treatment Cid Czarina E. Diesta, MD Vice President and Secretary, Movement Disorder Society of the Philippines |
| Sleep Apnea And Its Cardiovascular Implications Rosalina P. Espiritu-Picar, MD President, Philippine Society of Sleep Medicine Board of Governors, Philippine Neurological Association |
| Closing Ceremonies Message Perry N. Noble, MD Vice-Chair, Department of Neurosciences Master of Ceremonies Perry N. Noble, MD Vice-Chair, Department of Neurosciences |
| NURSES |
| Overview of Common Neurologic Illnesses Encountered in the Emergency Room and in the Neuro ICU: Recognition is Crucial Anna Marie B. Sage-Nolido, MD Vice-Chair, Postgraduate Committee |
| Neurologic Examination for Nurses Josefita A. Garcia, MD Adult Neurologist |
| Red Flags: Nursing Care in the ER and Neuro ICU: Recognizing, Monitoring and Treating Common Neurological Emergencies with Emphasis on Seizures and Increased Intracranial Pressure Eleanor A. Go, MD Adult Neurologist |
| Acute Stroke Care and the Neuroresponse Team Rogie Marie Ignacio-Alcantara, MD Adult Neurologist |
| Nursing Care and Scales for Neurologic Patients in Step-down and Chronic Care Units Cecille Mata, MD Adult Neurologist |
| Pain Assessment and Primer on Pain Medication Joel Janolino, MD Adult Neurologist |
| Basic Neurologic Imaging Joyce Ann Macasaet, MD Adult Neurologist |
