James R. Lupski, M.D., Ph.D. and David W. Stockton, M.D.
Dr. David W. Stockton has an undergraduate degree in electrical engineering, a masters in computer science and holds two U.S. patents in computer engineering. After receiving his M.D. from the University of Michigan, David completed his post-doctoral training at Michigan. A board certified internist, he is currently an assistant professor in medical genetics at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Stockton reports no commercial conflict of interest. In the last three years, Dr. Lupski has received grant/research support from WIH, MDA, FFB and Merck & Co., Inc.He has also served as a consultant for Athena Diagnostics. This presentation will include discussion of commercial products and services.
Estimated course time: 1 hour(s).
Albert Einstein College of Medicine – Montefiore Medical Center designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Albert Einstein College of Medicine-Montefiore Medical Center and InterMDnet. Albert Einstein College of Medicine – Montefiore Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Upon completion of this Cyberounds®, you should be able to:
Understand the impact of inherited peripheral neuropathies
Generate an appropriate differential diagnosis
Proceed with a diagnostic work-up to arrive at the definitive diagnosis.
