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. 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, Jānis Vētra (LV) |
11th Baltic School of Neurosonology. Part I
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Endorsed by
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Omega II Hall
Moderators: Galina Baltgaile (LV), 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. Christine Kremer (SE) |
| 10:25:10:50 | Cerebral vasospasm.. Maija Radziņa (LV) |
| 10:55-11:25 | Role of TCD in diagnostics of paradoxical embolization in young stroke patients. 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. Dalius Jatuzis (LT) |
| 12:35-13:00 | Urgent and emergent neurosonology in CNS infection. Jurgita Valaikiene (LT) |
13:00-14:00 Lunch/Exhibition/Networking
EAN Teaching Day. Part II
Omega I Hall
| 14:00-15:00 | Interactive workshop. Neuromuscular disease today and tomorrow |
| 15:10-16:10 | Interactive workshop. Movement disorder clinical cases Jennifer Faber (DE), Ruta Kaladyte-Lokominiene (LT), Katrin Sikk (EE) |
| 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. Galina Baltgaile (LT) |
| 14:40-17:00 |
TCCD workshop. Moderators: Stephan J. Schreiber, Christine Kremer, 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: Evija Miglane (LV), Dalius Jatuzis (LT), 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. Dalius Jatuzis (LT) |
| 8:50-9:10 | From guidelines to bedside: implementing best practices in intracerebral hemorrhage. Janika Kõrv (EE) |
| 9:10-9:30 | Endovascular Management of Cervical artery Dissections. Karlis Kupcs (LV) |
9:30-10:00 Coffee Break/Networking/Industry Exhibition
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. Arturs Balodis (LV) |
| 10:50-11:10 | Cognitive evaluation and management after stroke or Cerebral amyloid angiopathy. (LT) |
| 11:10-11:30 | The PFO dilemma: navigating stroke etiology in the era of closure. 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
Movement Disorders
Omega I Hall
Moderators: Ligita Smeltere (LV), Pille Taba (EE), Elena Moro (FR)
| 12:00–12:20 | Novelties in diagnosing of movement disorders. Ruta Kaladyte - Lokominiene (LT) |
| 12:20-12:50 | Pump/infusion therapies or DBS for PD patients - pro and contra - how to choose the appropriate patient and time. 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) and co-authors |
Epilepsy
Omega II Hall
Moderators: Elina Pucite (LV), Ruta Mameniskiene (LT), Aleksei Rakitin (EE)
| 12:00-12:20 | First epileptic seizure. 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/Poster Sessions
14:00-14:30 Industry Symposium. Beta Hall
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. Andreas Fellgiebel (DE)
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| 15:00-15:20 |
Persons with dementia: journey from risks factors till advanced symptoms. 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, Toomas Toomso (EE) |
Headache
Omega II Hall
Moderators: Linda Zvaune (LV),
Kristina Ryliškiene (LT),
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. Mark Brashinsky (EE) |
| 15:40-16:00 | Anti-CGRP treatment for migraine: to stop or not to stop. Kristina Ryliškiene (LT) |
16:00-16:30 Coffee Break/Networking/Industry Exhibition
Industry Symposium
16:30-17:15 More info
Neurorehabilitation
Omega II Hall
Moderators: Anda Nulle (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 | New era in neurorehabilitation with robot technologies. Anda Nulle (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: Daina Pastare (LV), Katrin Gross-Paju (EE), Rasa Kizlaitiene (LT)
| 8:00-8:30 | Revised McDonald Criteria. Dalia Musneckienė (LT) |
| 8:30-8:50 | Novel Multiple Sclerosis Disease Modifying Treatments; contemporary approach to treatment. 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. Daina Pastare (LV) |
Pain
Omega II Hall
Moderators: Inara Logina (LV), Kestutis Petrikonis (LT), Aleksandra Silova (EE), Mihails Arons (LV)
| 8:00-8:30 | Topical therapy for neuropathic and other 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. Kestutis Petrikonis (LT) |
| 9:10-9:30 | Postherpetic neuralgia. Aleksandra Silova (EE) |
9:30-10:00 Coffee Break/Networking/Industry Exhibition
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, Jurgis Skilters (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: 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. 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
Neurosurgery and Invasive Treatment in Neurological Diseases
Omega I Hall
Moderators: Dace Ziemele (LV), Kaspars Auslands (LV), Tõnu Rätsep (EE)
12:00–12:30 | MR guided FUS - treatment for severe tremor. Juho Joutsa (FI) |
12:30-12:50 | Minimally invasive surgery for spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage. Kaspars Auslands (LV) |
12:50-13:10 | Neuromodulation for Pain. Tõnu Rätsep (EE) |
Oral Communications
Omega II Hall
Moderators: Evija Miglane (LV)
TBC
13:10-13:40 Industry Symposium. Omega Hall I More info
13:40-14:30 Lunch/Exhibition/Networking/Poster Sessions
Neuroinfections
Omega I Hall
Moderators: Guntis Karalis (LV)
14:30- 15:00 | Impact of climate change to vector borne neuroinfections. Pille Taba (EE) |
15:00– 15:20 | Herpetic encephalitides in acute phase and sequelae. Arminas Jasionis (LT) |
15:20-15:40 | Chronic meningitis. 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), Nauris Zdanovskis (LV), Jennifer Faber (DE)
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14:30-14:55 | White Matter Hyperintensities in MRI: From Normal Aging to Pathology. 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- | Neuroradiology and artificial intelligence - opportunities in Latvia today and tomorrow. Maija Radzina (LV) |
16:00 Best Paper Nominations/Closing and Farewell
Omega I Hall