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Chapter 1

Tremors Kick-off

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Chapter 2

Tremor evaluation

What’s the first step when a patient walks in with a tremor? This chapter covers the important history questions to ask and how to perform a focused tremor exam.
7 Lessons
22m 51s
Tremor evaluation intro
29s
Mastering tremor basics
3m 26s
Taking a detailed tremor history
5m
Examining hand tremors
5m 16s
Assessing leg tremors
3m 43s
Approaching head tremors
4m 57s
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Chapter 3

Tremor diagnosis

How do you go from “this patient has a tremor” to a working diagnosis? Learn how to analyze tremor characteristics and choose the right tests to zero in on the diagnosis.
5 Lessons
14m 10s
Tremor diagnosis intro
29s
Classifying tremor: upper extremities
5m 33s
Classifying tremor: lower extremities and head
4m 9s
Working up a patient
3m 59s
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Chapter 4

Drug-induced tremor

Could your patient’s tremor be caused by something in their medicine cabinet? Learn which medications commonly cause tremor and how to manage drug-induced tremor with confidence. 
5 Lessons
12m 51s
Drug-induced tremor intro
36s
Identifying drugs that cause tremor
5m 49s
Diagnosing drug-induced tremor
2m 54s
Treating drug-induced tremor
3m 32s
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Chapter 5

Essential tremor

This chapter dives into one of the most common tremor syndromes—essential tremor. Learn its key clinical features, how to confidently diagnose it, and appropriate treatment options.
7 Lessons
22m 50s
Essential tremor intro
42s
Introducing essential tremor
3m 53s
Diagnosing essential tremor
4m 42s
Describing non-pharmacological options
2m 30s
Managing patients with medications
5m 41s
Identifying candidates for advanced therapies
5m 22s
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Chapter 6

Dystonia

Dystonia can cause tremors that confuse even experienced clinicians. This chapter covers how to recognize the most common forms of focal dystonia and how to treat them effectively.
7 Lessons
15m 3s
Dystonia intro
34s
Introducing dystonia
1m 38s
Recognizing cervical dystonia
3m 28s
Identifying focal upper limb dystonia
3m 21s
Treating dystonia with medications
3m 33s
Selecting candidates for advanced therapies
2m 29s
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Chapter 7

Functional tremor

Diagnosing functional tremor requires clinical skill and thoughtful communication. Learn how to spot it, talk about it with empathy, and guide patients toward effective treatment.
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12m 49s
Functional tremor intro
36s
Introducing functional tremor
4m 10s
Diagnosing functional tremor
4m 53s
Treating functional tremor
3m 10s
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Chapter 8

Other tremors

What if your patient’s tremor isn’t one of the usual suspects? Learn how to identify rare but important conditions and the clinical clues that can lead you to the right diagnosis.
6 Lessons
16m 30s
Other tremors intro
39s
Introducing other tremor syndromes
1m 31s
Recognizing and managing Wilson's disease
6m 28s
Identifying and working up cerebellar tremor
3m 59s
Recognizing and treating orthostatic tremor
3m 53s
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Chapter 9

Tremors Mastery

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Kelvin L. Chou, MD
Co-director of both the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Division as well as the STIM (Surgical Therapies Improving Movement) program at the University of Michigan.
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This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of CME Consultants and Medmastery GmbH. CME Consultants is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CME Consultants designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 4.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.