Thursday, 6 November 2025
EAN Teaching Day. Part I
Omega I Hall
| 8:00-9:00 | Registration/Coffee/Networking/Industry Exhibition |
| 9:00-9:30 | Welcome |
| 9:30-10:15 | Decoding Neuromuscular Diseases: A Modern Approach to Diagnosis. Prof. Antonio Toscano (IT) |
| 10:20-11:05 |
Challenges in
cerebellar ataxia molecular diagnostics. Prof. Henry Houlden (UK) |
| 11:05-11:20 | Coffee Break/Exhibition/Networking |
| 11:20–12:05 | Management of Transient Ischemic Attack. Ana Catarina Fonseca (PT) |
| 12:10-12:55 | Info on Grants/News for Neurologists in Training all over Europe, Janis Vetra (LV) |
11th Baltic School of Neurosonology. Part I
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Omega II Hall
Moderators: Gaļina Baltgaile (LV), Prof. Dalius Jatuzis (LT)
| 8:00-9:00 | Registration/Coffee/Networking/Industry Exhibition |
| 9:00-9:15 | Opening. Introduction |
| 9:15-9:45 | TCCS - imaging of intracranial vessels (tips and tricks - systematic approach). Stephan Schreiber (DE) |
| 9:50:10:20 | General overview of collateral flow as measured by transcranial ultrasound- possibilities during and after endovascular therapy. Assoc. Prof. Christine Kremer (SE) |
| 10:25:10:50 | Cerebral vasospasm.. Assoc. Prof. Maija Radzina (LV) |
| 10:55-11:25 | Role of TCD in diagnostics of paradoxical embolization in young stroke patients. Prof. Vaidas Martijosaitis (LT) |
| 11:30-11:55 | Prevalence of cerebrovascular risk factors among patients with stroke and TIA versus asymptomatic patients (from study of Latvian patient data). Galina Baltgaile (LV) |
| 12:00-12:30 | Transcranial Doppler in cerebral small vessel disease and cognitive impairment. Prof. Dalius Jatuzis (LT) |
| 12:35-13:00 | Urgent and emergent neurosonology in CNS infection. Jurgita Valaikiene (LT) |
13:00-14:00 Lunch/Exhibition/Networking
Hall
Poster Session I 5'+2''
HallModerators:
| 13:00-13:07 |
Case Report: Posttraumatic Bilateral Carotid Artery Dissection in a 24-Year-Old Woman. Liene Korsaka (LV)
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| 13:07-13:14 |
Cervical artery dissection as cause of acute stroke in Pauls Stradins University Hospital in 2024. Milad Gardniya (LV)
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EAN Teaching Day. Part II
Omega I Hall
| 14:00-15:00 | Interactive workshop. Neuromuscular disease today and tomorrow. Prof. Antonio Toscano (IT) |
| 15:10-16:10 | Interactive workshop. Movement disorder clinical cases. Prof. Henry Houlden (UK) |
| 16:20-17:20 | Interactive workshop. Approach to hyperacute stroke patient. Predictors of poor outcome. Ana Catarina Fonseca (PT) |
11th Baltic School of Neurosonology. Part II
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Omega II Hall
| 14:00-14:20 | Clinical case report. Ilga Kikule (LV) |
| 14:20-14:40 | Walking on a thin ice: cerebrovascular disorders detected by US in asymptomatic patients - case reports. Gaļina Baltgaile (LV) |
| 14:40-17:00 |
TCCD workshop. Moderators: Stephan J. Schreiber,
Assoc. Prof. Christine Kremer, Prof. Dalius Jatuzis, Galina Baltgaile |
| 17:00-17:20 | Discussion |
17:30 BALCONE2025 Opening & Welcome Reception
Radisson blu hotel Latvija Omega I Hall & Exhibition Hall
Friday, 7 November 2025
Cerebrovascular Disorders / Interventional Neuroradiology/ Vascular Neurosurgery
Omega I Hall
Moderators: Assoc. Prof. Evija Miglane (LV), Prof. Dalius Jatuzis (LT), Prof. Janika Kõrv (EE)
| 8:00-8:30 | Cryptogenic Stroke. Ana Catarina Fonseca (PT) |
| 8:30-8:50 | Management of acute ischemic stroke: beyond the guidelines. Prof. Dalius Jatuzis (LT) |
| 8:50-9:10 | From guidelines to bedside: implementing best practices in intracerebral hemorrhage. Prof. Janika Kõrv (EE) |
| 9:10-9:30 | Endovascular Management of Cervical artery Dissections. Assoc. Prof. Karlis Kupcs (LV) |
9:30-10:00 Coffee Break/Networking/Industry Exhibition
Hall
Poster Session II 5'+2'
Hall
Moderators: Gaļina Baltgaile (LV)
| 9:30-9:37 | Post-traumatic Horner syndrome following penetrating neck injury: a diagnostic challenge. Anastasija Solodjankina (LV) |
| 9:37-9:44 | Serum Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Levels Among Latvian Stroke Patients: A Retrospective Analysis from 2022 to 2024. Sintija Berjoza (LV) |
Poster Session III 5'+2'
Hall
Moderators: Madara Micule (LV)
| 9:30-9:37 | Chronic Smoker with Chronic Mystery: Years of Digital Gangrene Before the Diagnosis of Buerger’s disease. Anita Ilze Gulbe (LV) |
| 9:37-9:44 | Neurophysiological Connections Between Eating Disorders and Exam Anxiety in University Students: An EEG Study. Esra Sultan Demir (TR) |
Cerebrovascular Disorders / Interventional Neuroradiology/ Vascular Neurosurgery
Omega I Hall
Moderators: TBC
| 10:00-10:30 | Predictive Factors for Outcomes Following Mechanical Thrombectomy in Large Vessel Occlusion. Kristaps Jurjans (LV) |
| 10:30-10:50 | Stroke or Not? Radiological Challenges in Identifying Stroke Mimics and Chameleons. Asst. Prof. Arturs Balodis (LV) |
| 10:50-11:10 | Cerebral amyloid angiopathy. Aleksandra Ekkert (LT) |
| 11:10-11:30 | The PFO dilemma: navigating stroke etiology in the era of closure. Prof. Liisa Kõrv (EE) |
Sleep Medicine
Omega II Hall
Moderators: Madara Mičule (LV), Evelina Pajediene (LT), Katrin Pold (EE)
| 10:00-10:30 | Narcolepsy Update: New Pathophysiological Insights and Causal Treatment. Rolf Fronczek (NL) |
| 10:30-10:50 | Sleep disorders in the peripartum period. Katrin Pold (EE) |
| 10:50-11:10 | Sleep-wake rhythm disorders in stroke and possible interventions. Evelina Pajediene (LT) |
| 11:10-11:30 | REM sleep behavior disorder - essentials for a neurologist. Madara Mičule (LV), Sintija Strautmane (LV) |
11:30-12:00 Coffee Break/Networking/Industry Exhibition
Hall
Poster Session IV 5'+2'
Hall
Moderators:
| 11:30-11:37 | Sarcopenia Measurements for Predicting Favorable Clinical Outcome After Successful Acute Ischemic Stroke Thrombectomy. Asst. Prof. Arturs Balodis (LV) |
| 11:37-11:44 | The Future is MRI: Enhancing Acute Stroke Diagnostics with Advanced Imaging. Asst. Prof. Arturs Balodis (LV) |
Movement Disorders
Omega I Hall
Moderators: Ligita Smeltere (LV), Prof. Pille Taba (EE), Prof. Elena Moro (FR)
| 12:00–12:20 |
Novelties in diagnosing of movement disorders. Asst. Prof. Ruta Kaladyte Lokominiene |
| 12:20-12:50 | Pump/infusion therapies or DBS for PD patients - pro and contra - how to choose the appropriate patient and time. Prof. Elena Moro, President of EAN (FR) |
| 12:50-13:10 | Movement disorder emergencies in adults. Dace Ziemele (LV), Krista Lazdovska (LV) |
| 13:10–13:30 | PD drug availability in Germany and the Baltic states. Paula Abola (DE, LV) |
Epilepsy
Omega II Hall
Moderators: Asst. Prof. Elina Pucite (LV), Prof. Ruta Mameniskiene (LT), Aleksei Rakitin (EE)
| 12:00-12:20 | First epileptic seizure. Prof. Ruta Mameniškienė (LT) |
| 12:20-12:40 | Management of women with epilepsy. Aleksei Rakitin (EE) |
| 12:40-13:00 | Drug resistant epilepsy for general neurologists in community. Pauls Auce (UK) |
| 13:00-13:20 | Epilepsy surgery highlights. Basels Jakubs Vahbe (LV) |
| 13:20-13:30 | Discussion |
13:30-14:30 Lunch/Exhibition/Networking
Hall
Poster Session V 5'+2'
Hall
Moderators:
| 13:30-13:37 | Etiological Diagnosis of Cerebellar Ataxia: a retrospective Five-Year Single-Center Study in Latvia Krista Lazdovska (LV) |
| 13:37-13:44 | Associations Between Sleep and Non-Motor Symptoms in RBD-Screened Prodromal Parkinson’s Disease with Hyposmia or Orthostatic Hypotension. Erlandas Paulėkas (LV) |
| 13:44-13:51 | Initial Manifestations in Dystonia: A Symptom Profile Analysis of 52 Patients in Latvia. Abdulrahman Al-Dawoudi (LV) |
| 13:51-13:58 | Association of Motor Severity with Depressive Symptoms in Cervical Dystonia: An Observational Questionnaire-Based Study. Daniil Varlamov (LV) |
Poster Session VI 5'+2'
Hall
Moderators:
| 13:30-13:37 | Adherence to antiepileptic medical treatment in adult epilepsy patients. Giedre Gelziniene (LT) |
| 13:37-13:44 | The Effect of Invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation on Cognitive Function. Sanda Pudule (LV) |
| 13:44-13:51 | Sensory Recovery Following Nerve Hydrodissection with 5% Glucose Solution: A Case Report. Matiss Mezals (LV) |
| 13:51-13:58 | Prevalence of Antiganglioside and Myelin Protein Antibodies in Multiple Sclerosis Patients With and Without Polyneuropathy. Alīna Flintere-Finte (LV) |
13:50-14:30 Industry Symposium. Omega II Hall more info
Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias
Omega I Hall
Moderators: Ainars Stepens (LV), Zane Anna Litauniece
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14:30-15:00 |
The impact of stress modulation on early treatment of Alzheimer patients
and caregivers. Prof. Andreas Fellgiebel (DE)
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| 15:00-15:20 |
Persons with dementia: journey from risks factors till advanced symptoms. Prof. Jūratė Macijauskienė (LT) |
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15:20-15:40 |
From MRI Voxels to Values - the Promise and Pitfalls of Imaging - Based Cognitive Prediction. Nauris Zdanovskis (LV) |
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15:40-16:00 |
Implementing Anti -Amyloid Antibodies in a Resource - Limited Environment: Estonian Clinical Experience, Prof. Toomas Toomso (EE) |
Headache
Omega II Hall
Moderators: Linda Zvaune (LV), Prof. Kristina Ryliškiene (LT) , Assoc. prof. Mark Brashinsky (EE)
| 14:30-15:00 | Glymphatic system and primary headaches. Rolf Fronczek (NL) |
| 15:00-15:20 | Anti-CGRP treatment for migraine: when to start. Līga Mekša (LV) |
| 15:20-15:40 | Anti-CGRP treatment for migraine: when to switch. Assoc. prof. Mark Brashinsky (EE) |
| 15:40-16:00 | Anti-CGRP treatment for migraine: to stop or not to stop. Prof. Kristina Ryliškiene (LT) |
16:00-16:30 Coffee Break/Networking/Industry Exhibition
Hall
Industry Symposium
16:30-17:15 More info
Neurorehabilitation
Omega II Hall
Moderators: Illa Mihejeva (LV), Annelli Teder-Braschinsky (EE)
| 16:30-16:50 | Neurorehabilitation of Parkinson’s disease. Marika Briede, Evita Evelīna Rozensteine (LV) |
| 16:50-17:10 | Spasticity management in neurorehabilitation in Estonia, Annelli Teder-Braschinsky (EE) |
| 17:10-17:30 | Cognitive rehabilitation after brain injury. Sara Laxe (ES) |
| 17:30-17:50 | The importance of acute neurorehabilitation in a university clinic. The accreditation process of two programs on UEMS PRM level. Illa Mihejeva (LV) |
19:30 Gala Dinner
House of the Blackheads, Old Town
Saturday, 8 November 2025
Multiple Sclerosis and Other Demyelinating Diseases
Omega I Hall
Moderators: Assoc. Prof. Daina Pastare (LV), Assoc. Prof. Katrin Gross-Paju (EE)
| 8:00-8:30 | Revised McDonald Criteria. Dalia Musneckienė (LT) |
| 8:30-8:50 | Novel Multiple Sclerosis Disease Modifying Treatments; contemporary approach to treatment. Assoc. Prof. Katrin Gross - Paju (EE) |
| 8:50-9:10 | Management of NMOSD and Anti-MOG Disease. Natasa Giedraitiene (LT) |
| 9:10-9:30 | Management of Multiple Sclerosis in Women of Reproductive Age. Assoc. Prof. Daina Pastare (LV) |
Pain
Omega II Hall
Moderators: Prof. Inara Logina (LV), Prof. Kestutis Petrikonis (LT), Aleksandra Silova (EE), Mihails Arons (LV)
| 8:00-8:30 | Topical analgesics and their mechanisms of action in neuropathic pain. David Kopsky (NL) |
| 8:30-8:50 | Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. Is it really complex or is it really regional Roberto Casale (IT) |
| 8:50-9:10 | Acute neuropathic pain. How we can help our patients. Prof. Kestutis Petrikonis (LT) |
| 9:10-9:30 | Postherpetic neuralgia. Aleksandra Silova (EE) |
9:30-10:00 Coffee Break/Networking/Industry Exhibition
Hall
Poster Session VII 5'+2'
Hall
Moderators: Asst. Prof. Elina Pucite (LV)
| 9:30-9:37 | Fatigue and Immune Activation in Multiple Sclerosis Patients With and Without Polyneuropathy. Elizabete Ķēniņa (LV) |
| 9:37-9:44 | Double Immune Reconstitution Therapy in Multiple Sclerosis: A Case-Based Approach. Ekaterina Ponevezhskaya (IL) |
Experimental Neurology and Technological Innovations in Neurology, AI
Omega I Hall
Moderators: Janis Mednieks (LV)
| 10:00-10:30 | Advances in aphasia research. Agnes Trebuchon (FR) |
| 10:30-11:00 | Eye tracking experiments in neurodegenerative diseases, Prof. Jurģis Škilters (LV) |
| 11:00-11:30 | DCS in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Lukas Diedrich (DE) |
Neuromuscular and Rare Neurological Diseases
Omega II Hall
Moderators: Assoc. Prof. Viktorija Kenina (LV), Amir Dori (IL)
| 10:00-10:30 | ATTR Amyloidosis and Peripheral Nerves. Amir Dori (IL) |
| 10:30-10:50 | Mapping Motor Neuron Disease: Diagnostics, Biomarkers, and Therapeutic Horizons. Assoc. Prof. Liis Väli (EE) |
| 10:50-11:10 | Ultrasound in Neuromuscular Disorders: A Powerful Tool for Diagnosis and Monitoring. Evelina Grušauskienė (LT) |
| 11:10-11:30 | Breaking Barriers in Refractory Myasthenia: State-of-the-Art Management and Future Therapies. Marija Roddate (LV) |
11:30-12:00 Coffee Break/Networking/Industry Exhibition
Hall
Poster Session VIII 5'+2'
Hall
Moderators: Assoc. Prof. Daina Pastare (LV)
| 11:30-11:37 | Associations of Retinal Nerve Fibre Layer Thickness with Clinical Data in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis in Lithuania. Ieva Vienažindytė (LT) |
| 11:37-11:44 | 2024 Revisions to the McDonald Criteria: Implications for Early and Accurate Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis. Asst. Prof. Arturs Balodis (LV) |
Neurosurgery and Invasive Treatment in Neurological Diseases
Omega I Hall
Moderators: Dace Ziemele (LV), Assoc. Prof. Kaspars Auslands (LV), Tõnu Rätsep (EE)
12:00–12:30 | MR guided FUS - treatment for severe tremor. Prof. Juho Joutsa (FI) |
12:30-12:50 | Minimally invasive surgery for spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage. Assoc. Prof. Kaspars Auslands (LV) |
12:50-13:10 | Neuromodulation for Pain. Tõnu Rätsep (EE) |
Oral Communications 8'+2'
Omega II Hall
Moderators: Assoc. Prof. Evija Miglane (LV)
| 12:00-12:10 | Sleep fragmentation in idiopathic generalized epilepsies: does interictal activity play a role? Dovydas Burkojus (LT) |
| 12:10-12:20 | Posterior Circulation Stroke Outcomes by Occlusion Site and Treatment Strategy. Aleksandra Ekkert (EE) |
| 12:20-12:30 | Management of Sialorrhea in Adults: Challenges and Therapeutic Strategies. Alise Baborikina (LV) |
| 12:30-12:40 | Treatment-Resistant Neuropathic Pain Due to Lingual Nerve Neuroma Treated with Ultrasound-Guided 5% Glucose Hydrodissection: A Case Report. Matiss Mezals (LV) |
| 12:40-12:50 | Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease in Lithuania. Jevgenija Guk (LT) |
| 12:50-13:00 | Radiological findings of cerebral air embolism infarcts: a case report and literature review. Sabīne Teifurova (LV) |
| 13:00-13:10 | Transverse Myelitis: Radiological Challenges Across Various Etiologies — A Clinical Case Series. Jekaterina Grigorjeva (LV) |
13:10-13:40 Industry Symposium. Omega Hall I More info
13:40-14:30 Lunch/Exhibition/Networking
Hall
Poster Session IX 5'+2'
Hall
Moderators:
| 13:40-13:47 | Spinal Dural Arteriovenous Fistula Mimicking Neurodegenerative and Inflammatory Disease: A Case Report. Liene Korsaka (LV) |
| 13:47-13:54 | A Rare Cause of Hypertrophic Olivary Degeneration Following Cavernous Malformation Hemorrhage: A Case Report. Asst. Prof. Arturs Balodis (LV) |
Neuroinfections
Omega I Hall
Moderators: Prof. Guntis Karalis (LV)
14:30- 15:00 | Impact of climate change to vector borne neuroinfections. Prof. Pille Taba (EE) |
15:00– 15:20 | Herpetic encephalitides in acute phase and sequelae. Assoc. Prof. Arminas Jasionis (LT) |
15:20-15:40 | Chronic meningitis. Prof. Guntis Karelis (LV) |
15:40-16:00 | Tick-borne encephalitis in Latvia- clinical course, short term and long term sequelae. Diana Patricija Grosa (LV) |
Neuroradiology
Omega II Hall
Moderators: Santa Asmane (LV), Asst. Prof. Nauris Zdanovskis (LV), Jennifer Faber (DE)
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14:30-14:55 | White Matter Hyperintensities in MRI: From Normal Aging to Pathology. Asst. Prof. Arturs Balodis (LV) |
14:55-15:20 | Idiopathic Parkinson’s Disease: Modern Imaging Capabilities and Future Directions in Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Arturs Silovs (LV) |
15:20-15:40 | Radiological findings in sporadic and hereditary ataxias (from MSA-C to SCA and other cerebellar disorders). Jennifer Faber (DE) |
15:40-16:00 | Neuroradiology and artificial intelligence - opportunities in Latvia today and tomorrow. Assoc. Prof. Maija Radzina (LV) |
16:00 Best Paper Nominations/Closing and Farewell
Omega I Hall