Brian Meldrum, M.B.B. Chir., Ph.D.
Dr. Meldrum is Emeritus Professor of Experimental Neurology, GKT School of Biomedical Sciences, Guy's Campus, Kings College, London.
Within the past three years, Dr. Meldrum has been a consultant to Sanofi-Synthelabo.
This activity is made possible by an unrestricted educational grant from Forest Laboratories.
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:
Describe the roles of glutamate ionotropic receptors in epileptic discharges and the changes in glutamate receptor function in acquired epilepsy in animals and man
Describe the anticonvulsant effects in animal models of AMPA and NMDA receptor antagonists
Discuss the effects of selective glutamate metabotropic agents on seizure phenomena.
