IHRF

Saturday, June 21, 2008

8:00-8:30 AM
Registration

8:30-8:40 AM
Welcome and Introduction
Amy Lois Tanne, Co-Founder, IHRF
Emanuel Tanne, M.D., Co-Founder, President, IHRF

8:40-9:10 AM
Cerebrospinal Fluid: The Incredible Voyage
Origin, Function and Outflow
Conrad Johanson Ph.D., Brown University Medical School

9:10-9:30 AM
Neural Hydrodynamic Disorders: Hydrocephalus, Intracranial
Hypertension and Chiari malformation
Relationships, Similarities and Differences
John McGregor M.D., Ohio State University

9:30-10:00 AM
Neurosurgical Shunts
•Part 1: To shunt or not to shunt?
Indications, Risks, Benefits and Outcomes
John McGregor M.D., Ohio State University

10:00-10:15 AM
Break

10:15-10:45 AM
Neurosurgical Shunts
•Part 2: Nuts and Bolts
Shunt Types and the Latest Designs
John McGregor M.D., Ohio State University

10:45-11:30 AM
Q & A Panel Discussion:
Morning speakers will be available to answer questions

11:30-12:30 PM
Lunch

12:30-1:00 PM
Current Theories on Causation of Intracranial Hypertension
and Present Research
Conrad Johanson, Ph.D., Brown University Medical School
1:00-1:10 PM Q&A

1:10-1:40 PM
What is Chronic Intracranial Hypertension?
Diagnosis of Primary (Idiopathic) and Secondary IH,
the Major and Minor Symptoms, and Other Findings
Steven Katz, M.D., Ohio State University
1:40 -1:50 PM Q&A

1:50-2:20 PM
Pediatric Intracranial Hypertension 102:
An Update
Mark Criden, M.D., University of Texas (Houston)
2:20-2:30 PM Q&A

2:30-2:45 PM
Break

2:45-3:15 PM
Medical Treatment:
Options and What Works
Steven Katz M.D., Ohio State University
3:15-3:25 PM Q&A

3:25-3:55 PM
Headaches Associated with Intracranial
Hypertension and Their Management
Leonard Hershkowitz, M.D., University of Texas (Houston)
3:55-4:05 PM Q&A

4:05-4:35 PM
Saving Sight: Optic Nerve Sheath Decompression
One Surgeon’s Personal Experience with 300 Procedures
Steven Katz M.D., Ohio State University

4:35-5:30 PM
Q & A Panel Discussion:
Morning and afternoon speakers
will be available to answer questions.

5:30-6:30 PM
Reception


Sunday, June 22, 2008

8:00-8:15 AM
Registration

8:15-8:25 AM
Announcements and Program Introduction
Emanuel Tanne, M.D., IHRF

8:25-8:45 AM
Making Research Happen:
the IH Registry Update
• Research Projects
• The Neuro-Imaging Library
• The NDRI-IHRF Rare Disease Alliance and Brain Donation Program
Emanuel Tanne, M.D., IHRF
8:45-8:55 AM Q&A

8:55-9:15 AM
Becoming an IH Ambassador
Raising IH Awareness in Your Community
Jessica Tanne,
Director, Communications & Development, IHRF
9:15-9:25 AM Q&A

9:25-9:55AM
Alphabet Soup: MRI, MRA, MRV, CT and Angio Defined
The Role of Neuro-Imaging and the Latest Developments
Simoneta, M.D., University of Texas (Houston)
9:55-10:05 AM Q&A

10:05-10:35AM
Weight Management and Bariatric Surgery :
Is it An Option for me?
• Types, Indication, Risks, Benefits and Outcomes
• The Texas Experience
Wilson, M.D., University of Texas (Houston)
10:35-10:45 AM Q&A

10:45-11:00 AM
Break

11:00-11:20 AM
New Research
•Part 1: Pressure Targets
Theory and Clinical Significance
Mark Criden, M.D., University of Texas (Houston)
11:20-11:30 AM Q&A

11:30-11:50 AM
New Research
•Part 2: Hyposmia (Decreased Sense of Smell)
and Intracranial Hypertension
Ophthalmology Resident., University of Texas (Houston)
Steven Katz, M.D., Ohio State University
Mark Criden, M.D., University of Texas (Houston)

11:50AM-12:45 PM
Q & A Panel Discussion:
Morning and afternoon speakers
will be available to answer questions.