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BHC 2026 SESSIONS
- TIME-CRITICAL NEUROLOGY: SAVING THE BRAIN IN THE FIRST HOUR
- HEADACHE & FACIAL PAIN IN THE CGRP ERA
- NEURODEGENERATION & BRAIN AGING
- NEUROIMMUNOLOGY & MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS: FROM ESCALATION TO EARLY AGGRESSION
- EPILEPSY: BEYOND SEIZURE CONTROL
- MOVEMENT DISORDERS: DRUGS, DEVICES & DECISION-MAKING
- NEUROLOGY FOR THE FAMILY PHYSICIAN: PRACTICAL DECISIONS IN PRIMARY CARE
- NEURO IMAGING & AI
- NEUROMUSCULAR & RARE NEUROLOGIC DISORDERS: FROM DIAGNOSIS TO TARGETED THERAPY
- PRECISION NEUROLOGY & PERSONALIZED BRAIN HEALTH
- WOMEN’S BRAIN HEALTH: HORMONES, MENTAL HEALTH & NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS
- PAEDIATRIC BRAIN HEALTH: DEVELOPMENT, BEHAVIOUR & EARLY INTERVENTION
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3 Days | 40+ Speakers | 10+ Sessions | Poster Presentations | Workshops | Networking
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TIME-CRITICAL NEUROLOGY: SAVING THE BRAIN IN THE FIRST HOUR
| AHA/ ASA Stroke Guidelines Update |
| Intracerebral Hemorrhage: Who Truly Benefits from Surgery? |
| Status Epilepticus 2025: An understanding to better management |
HEADACHE & FACIAL PAIN IN THE CGRP ERA
| Subarachnoid Hemorrhage |
| Migraine |
NEURODEGENERATION & BRAIN AGING
| Approach to the Patient with Cognitive Decline: A Practical Algorithm |
| Dementia Subtypes in Clinical Practice: Recognizing the Patterns |
| Language Disintegration as an Early Marker: Tracking Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer’s Disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) |
PRECISION NEUROLOGY & PERSONALISED BRAIN HEALTH
| Precision Genomics: Translating Genetic Insights into Lifestyle Action |
| Personalized Neuro-Rehabilitation After Brain Injury: A Multidisciplinary Approach |
NEUROIMMUNOLOGY & MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS: FROM ESCALATION TO EARLY AGGRESSION
| Family Planning in MS: Evidence, Ethics & Emerging Data |
EPILEPSY: BEYOND SEIZURE CONTROL
| Drug-Resistant Epilepsy: When to Escalate, When to Refer |
| Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures: Diagnosis Without Damage |
| New Anti-Seizure Medications |
MOVEMENT DISORDERS: DRUGS, DEVICES & DECISION-MAKING
| Parkinson’s Disease: Early Management in the Modern Era |
| Red Flags for Atypical Parkinsonism |
| Non-Motor Aspects of Parkinsons Disease |
CRANIAL NERVE DISORDERS & DYSPHAGIA
| Bells Palsy: From Knowledge to Evidence-based Practice |
| Dietary Management of Dysphasia in the Pediatric Setting |
NEUROLOGY FOR THE FAMILY PHYSICIAN: PRACTICAL DECISIONS IN PRIMARY CARE
| Headache Red Flags & When to Image |
| Dizziness Simplified: Peripheral vs Central |
| First Seizure: Immediate Management & Referral Pathway |
NEURO IMAGING & AI
| Stroke Imaging: What We Need to Know |
| Imaging in Neuroradiological Mental Health Disorders |
| Network Neuroscience and Neural Engineering |
NEUROMUSCULAR & RARE NEUROLOGIC DISORDERS: FROM DIAGNOSIS TO TARGETED THERAPY
| Approach to Peripheral Neuropathy: What Must not be Missed |
| Inflammatory Neuropathies: When to Escalate Beyond IVIG |
| Genetic Myopathies & Ataxias: When Does Genetic Testing Change Management? |
WOMEN’S BRAIN HEALTH
| Women & Substance-Abuse Disorder |
Sessions and Topics may change in the final agenda
3 Days | 40+ Speakers | 10+ Sessions | Poster Presentations | Workshops | Networking
SESSION DETAILS
1. Precision Neurology & Personalized Brain Health
How genetics, biomarkers and AI-driven insights are reshaping diagnosis and treatment in neurology.
2. Sleep, Circadian Rhythm & Cognitive Resilience
The neuroscience of sleep, impact on memory, mood, neurodegeneration and practical strategies for clinicians.
3. Neuroinflammation & the Gut–Brain Axis
Exploring how microbiome, immunity and systemic inflammation influence neurological and psychiatric outcomes.
4. Brain Longevity: Preventing Cognitive Decline Across the Lifespan
A more advanced follow-up to “Brain Health Fundamentals,” focusing on early biomarkers, intervention strategies and healthy ageing.
5. Innovations in Neurosurgery: Robotics, Imaging & Minimally Invasive Techniques
A technology-driven update for surgeons and general practitioners.
6. Trauma-Informed Care for Brain Injury & Psychological Wellbeing
An evolution of the multidisciplinary care session—integrating mental health, neuro-rehab and long-term support.
7. Women’s Brain Health: Hormones, Mental Health & Neurological Disorders
Addressing sex-specific risks, perimenopause/menopause effects, migraine, autoimmune disorders and mental wellbeing.
8. Digital Mental Health & Neurotechnology
Covering mental-health apps, remote monitoring, wearables, brain-computer interfaces and ethical concerns.
9. Movement Disorders: Early Diagnosis, Surgical Interventions & Supportive Care
A focused session for Parkinson’s, essential tremor, dystonia – could include updates on DBS (Deep Brain Stimulation).
10. Paediatric Brain Health: Development, Behaviour & Early Intervention
Building on the previous neuro-developmental session, but broader – covering learning disorders, behaviour, early red flags and supportive care pathways.
3-DAY AGENDA
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Session 1: TIME-CRITICAL NEUROLOGY: SAVING THE BRAIN IN THE FIRST HOUR
07:30
Registration & Refreshments
SESSION 1:
TIME-CRITICAL NEUROLOGY: SAVING THE BRAIN IN THE FIRST HOUR
Moderators: Dr. Adel Al Jishi
09:00
AHA/ ASA Stroke Guidelines Update
Dr. Hani Humaidan
09:20
Intracerebral Hemorrhage: Who Truly Benefits from Surgery?
Dr. Noora Al Musallam
09:40
Status Epilepticus 2025: An understanding to better management
Prof. Charles Oliver
10:00
Neuromuscular Emergencies: A Safe Approach
Dr. Elif Uygur
10:20
Q & A Session
10:30
Sponsor Promo: Satellite Symposium
10:50
Opening Ceremony
11:30
Prayer & Lunch Break
Session 2: HEADACHE & FACIAL PAIN IN THE CGRP ERA
SESSION 2:
HEADACHE & FACIAL PAIN IN THE CGRP ERA
Moderators: Dr. Adel Al Jishi
13:00
Migraine in 2025: What has Truly Changed?
13:20
Triptans vs Gepants vs CGRP mAbs: Comparative Effectiveness in Real Practice
13:40
Trigeminal Neuralgia & TACs: Practical Management Algorithms
14:00
Q & A Session
14:10
Sponsor Promo: Satellite Symposium
Session 3: NEURODEGENERATION & BRAIN AGING
SESSION 3:
NEURODEGENERATION & BRAIN AGING
Moderators: Dr.
14:30
Approach to the Patient with Cognitive Decline: A Practical Algorithm
14:50
Dementia Subtypes in Clinical Practice: Recognizing the Patterns
Dr. Farzana Alsayed
15:10
Language Disintegration as an Early Marker: Tracking Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer’s Disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
Dr. Chrysovalantis Fyndanis
15:30
Alzheimer’s Disease in 2025: From Biomarkers to Disease Modification or
Satellite Symposium
15:50
Q & A Session
16:00
Coffee Break
Session 4: PRECISION NEUROLOGY & PERSONALISED BRAIN HEALTH
SESSION 4:
PRECISION NEUROLOGY & PERSONALISED BRAIN HEALTH Dr. |
16:10
Precision Genomics: Translating Genetic Insights into Lifestyle Action
Dr. Cristina Skrypnyk
16:30
Personalized Neuro-Rehabilitation After Brain Injury: A Multidisciplinary Approach
Dr. Alaa Hassan
16:50
Q & A Session
16:55
Day 1 Wrap Up
SESSION 5: NEUROIMMUNOLOGY & MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS: FROM ESCALATION TO EARLY AGGRESSION
08:00
Refreshments
SESSION 5:
NEUROIMMUNOLOGY & MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS: FROM ESCALATION TO EARLY AGGRESSION
Moderators: Dr.
09:00
Early High-Efficacy vs Escalation Strategy in MS: Where Is the Balance?
Dr.
09:20
Managing MS Beyond Relapse Control: Fatigue, Spasticity & Cognition
or
Smoldering MS: Radiology Rebranding or Biological Reality?
Dr.
09:40
Family Planning in MS: Evidence, Ethics & Emerging Data
Dr. Namareq Al Jarki
10:20
Q & A Session
10:30
Sponsor Promo: Satellite Symposium
SESSION 6: EPILEPSY: BEYOND SEIZURE CONTROL
SESSION 6:
EPILEPSY: BEYOND SEIZURE CONTROL
Moderators: Dr. Adel Al Jishi
10:30
Drug-Resistant Epilepsy: When to Escalate, When to Refer
Dr. Mohammed Al Shahrani
10:50
Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures: Diagnosis Without Damage
Dr. Mohammad Asiri
11:10
New Anti-Seizure Medications
Dr. Mohamed Alkhaja
11:30
Q & A Session
11:40
Sponsor Promo: Satellite Symposium
12:00
Prayer & Lunch Break
SESSION 7: MOVEMENT DISORDERS: DRUGS, DEVICES & DECISION-MAKING
SESSION 7:
MOVEMENT DISORDERS: DRUGS, DEVICES & DECISION-MAKING
Moderators: Dr. Farzana Alsayed
13:30
Parkinson’s Disease: Early Management in the Modern Era
Dr. Omar Jorani
13:50
Red Flags for Atypical Parkinsonism
Dr. Omar Jorani
14:10
Non-Motor Aspects of Parkinsons Disease and/or Movement Disorders (Video Presentation)
Dr. Seed Bohlega
14:30
Botulinum Toxin in Dystonia & Spasticity: It’s All About Anatomy
or
Managing Dyskinesia: Beyond Dose Reduction
Dr. Sarika Patil
14:50
Q & A Session
15:00
Sponsor Promo: Satellite Symposium
SESSION 8: CRANIAL NERVE DISORDERS & DYSPHAGIA
SESSION 8:
CRANIAL NERVE DISORDERS & DYSPHAGIA
Moderators: Dr.
15:50
Bells Palsy: From Knowledge to Evidence-based Practice
Dr. Mohamed Rayes
15:40
Dietary Management of Dysphasia in the Pediatric Setting
Dr. Natacha Ajaka
16:00
Expanding the Neurodevelopmental Spectrum of Rare Xq23 Microdeletion Involving DCX and PAK3: A Pediatric Case
Ms. Dora Safar & Ms. Zahraa Attaa
10:20
Q & A Session
16:05
Day 2 Wrap Up and Coffee Break
WORKSHOPS FOR DOCTROS
16:15
Botox for spasticity
Dr. Jassim Al Hashel
16:15
EDSS
Dr. Hani Humaidan
16:15
NIHSS Masterclass
Dr.
WORKSHOPS FOR NURSES
16:15
Care of EVD
Dr.
16:15
NIHSS Algorithm
Dr. Namareq Al Jarki
SESSION 9: NEUROLOGY FOR THE FAMILY PHYSICIAN: PRACTICAL DECISIONS IN PRIMARY CARE
08:00
Refreshments
SESSION 9:
NEUROLOGY FOR THE FAMILY PHYSICIAN: PRACTICAL DECISIONS IN PRIMARY CARE
Moderators: Dr.
09:00
Headache Red Flags & When to Image
Dr. S Mohamed Alsaffar
09:20
Dizziness Simplified: Peripheral vs Central
Dr. Omar Jorani
09:40
Common Cervical & Lumbosacral Radiculopathies
Dr.
10:00
Entrapment Neuropathies of Upper & Lower Limbs
Dr.
10:20
First Seizure: Immediate Management & Referral Pathway
Dr. Danah Aljaafari
10:40
Q & A Session
10:50
Sponsor Promo: Satellite Symposium
SESSION 10: NEURO IMAGING & AI
SESSION 10:
NEURO IMAGING & AI
Moderators: Dr.
11:10
Stroke Imaging: What We Need to Know
Dr.
11:30
Imaging in Neuroradiological Mental Health Disorders
Dr. Bedoor Alomran
11:50
Network Neuroscience and Neural Engineering
Dr. Krishna Das
12:10
Q & A Session
12:20
Prayer & Lunch Break
SESSION 11: NEUROMUSCULAR & RARE NEUROLOGIC DISORDERS: FROM DIAGNOSIS TO TARGETED THERAPY
SESSION 11:
NEUROMUSCULAR & RARE NEUROLOGIC DISORDERS: FROM DIAGNOSIS TO TARGETED THERAPY
Moderators: Dr.
13:40
Approach to Peripheral Neuropathy: What Must not be Missed
Dr. Mohamed Falah
14:00
Inflammatory Neuropathies: When to Escalate Beyond IVIG
Dr. Mohamed Falah
14:20
Genetic Myopathies & Ataxias: When Does Genetic Testing Change Management?
or
Emerging Therapies in Rare Neuromuscular Disorders
Dr. Noor Abdulla Ghuloom
14:40
Q & A Session
14:50
Coffee Break
SESSION 12: WOMEN’S BRAIN HEALTH
SESSION 12:
WOMEN’S BRAIN HEALTH
Moderators: Dr.
15:05
Impact of Structured Family-Assisted Programs on Functional Recovery and Balance in Female Stroke Survivors in Bahrain
Impact of Family Care on Female Stroke Recovery in Bahrain
Dr.
15:25
Women & Substance-Abuse Disorder
Dr. Ihab Rakha
15:45
Q & A Session
15:55
Group Photo Session
16:10
Closing Remarks & End of Conference
Session 1
TIME-CRITICAL NEUROLOGY: SAVING THE BRAIN IN THE FIRST HOUR
