Medical Conferences 2018

EuroSpine Spring Speciality Meeting is organized by EuroSpine, Mondial Congress and Events and will be held during Apr 26 - 27, 2018 at Austria Trend Hotel Savoyen Vienna, Vienna, Wien, Austria. For the first time a EUROSPINE Spring Speciality Meeting is conducted on prevention strategies of spinal disability. Spinal disability is considered a global burden. It is one of the main reasons for disability among the working population. With our aging population, spinal disability becomes also an increasing problem in older people. EUROSPINE Spring Speciality Meeting 2018 have invited specialists from Europe and other parts of the world. You will hear specialists from different areas like politicians, insurance companies, world health organisations and other organisations. Have invited specialists with different backgrounds from epidemiology, healthcare specialists, physiotherapists, surgeons, psychologists, chiropractors, insurance management and from many other professions. There are also invited speakers for scientific talks, keynote lectures, debates and discussions. Very much looking forward for an intense exchange of knowledge, also with all participants in lively discussions. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI) World Congress is organized by OsteoArthritis Research Society International (OARSI) and will be held during Apr 26 - 29, 2018 at ACC Liverpool, Liverpool, England, United Kingdom. The target audience for this medical event is Rheumatologists, orthopedicians. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 26.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits Conference Description: The annual OARSI Congress is a global forum for those involved in OA research and treatment from academia and industry; including basic scientists, clinical investigators, radiologists, rheumatologists, orthopedic surgeons, physicians in physical medicine and rehabilitation, allied health professionals and policy makers. In keeping with the multidisciplinary international membership of OARSI, this meeting will feature a worldwide selection of expert speakers from academia and industry. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Surgical Pearls by the Sea: Trends in Foot and Ankle Surgery is organized by The Podiatry Institute, Inc and will be held during Apr 26 - 29, 2018 at Newport Marriott, Newport, Rhode Island, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved with a maximum of 25 continuing education contact hours. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

25th Annual Neuroscience Conference is organized by Penn State University (PSU) College of Medicine Continuing Education and will be held during Apr 26 - 27, 2018 at Hershey Country Club, Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event for health care professionals caring for patients with a variety of neurological conditions. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 12.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Conference Purpose : The presentations offer a blend of information on both the adult and pediatric patient. All participants should find this a particularly rewarding conference, highlighted by nationally known, dynamic speakers. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

16th Biosimilar Medicines Conference - Biosimilar Medicines: Unlocking The Full Potential of Biologics is organized by Medicines for Europe and will be held during Apr 26 - 27, 2018 at Grange Tower Bridge Hotel, London, England, United Kingdom. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Combined Annual Meeting of Central Society for Clinical and Translational Research (CSCTR) and Midwestern Section of the American Federation for Medical Research (MWAFMR) is organized by American Federation for Medical Research (AFMR) and Central Society for Clinical and Translational Research (CSCTR) and will be held during Apr 26 - 27, 2018 at Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America. Who Should Attend : The Combined Annual Meeting is open to physician-scientists, research scientists, clinicians, and medical education professionals. This meeting is highly recommended for young investigators, fellows, junior scientists, and trainees, who would benefit from close interaction with senior colleagues. The leadership of the Central Society for Clinical and Translational Research (CSCTR) and the Midwestern Section of the American Federation for Medical Research (MWAFMR) invite you to participate in the 2018 Combined Annual Meeting. The Combined Annual Meeting has a rich annual tradition of providing a forum for young investigators, fellows, and associate/assistant professors to present their research to leaders in their fields. This is one of the few multi-specialty meetings with a broad focus where the attendees can learn about research techniques used in other medical specialties and apply those techniques to their own research. Learning Objectives : Participants at the Combined Annual Meeting will acquire knowledge into clinical research techniques and new findings in various aspects of internal medicine and other fields. At the completion of the meeting, participants should be able to: • Recognize the value of new research techniques • Describe new research findings in cardiology, gastroenterology, pulmonary and critical care, hematology and oncology, nephrology, infectious disease, allergy, immunology, and rheumatology • Explain the diagnosis and management of diseases and disorders across various sub-specialties of medicine. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

6th International Video Workshop (IVW) on Radical Surgery in Gynaecological Oncology is organized by GUARANT International spol. s r.o. and will be held during Apr 26 - 28, 2018 at Vienna House Diplomat Prague, Prague, Praha, Czech Republic. The program will include discussions on controversial topics, a few state of the art lectures from the leading experts and newly also interactive tumor boards focused on clinical management. Video sections will deal with both standard procedures such as radical hysterectomy or pelvic lymphadenectomy as well as more unique extended pelvic resections or liver resections. Part of the program will be composed of the communications from participants selected from abstracts. The format of the meeting is based on video presentations and it focuses on practical aspects of radical surgery. Main Topics: • Extended pelvic resections • Standardization of pelvic lymphadenectomy • Standardization of different types of radical hysterectomy • Debulking surgery • Tips and tricks • Teaching the surgery • Emerging technology • Management of complications Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

MOCA and Crisis Resource Management Training for Practicing Anesthesiologists is organized by Center for Medical Simulation (CMS) and will be held on Apr 26, 2018 at Center For Medical Simulation, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Anesthesiologists seeking to practice their skills in managing critical events. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Course Description : The overall focus of these workshops is on learning the type of teamwork and generic skills needed when managing any kind of infrequent but critical event in anesthesia, and opportunities will be made available to learn skills in managing certain specific events. During the workshops, participants requiring MOCA® certification will each have a turn as the primary anesthesiologist caring for the patient. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

American Association of Genitourinary Surgeons (AAGUS) Annual Meeting is organized by American Association of Genitourinary Surgeons (AAGUS) and will be held during Apr 26 - 29, 2018 at JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa, Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Vascular and Endovascular Surgery: A Case-Driven Symposium is organized by Harvard Medical School (HMS) and will be held during Apr 26 - 28, 2018 at Hilton Boston Back Bay, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Specialty Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants who practice in Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, Surgery, and Thoracic Surgery. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 19.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Conference Overview : The postgraduate course in vascular surgery provides a relatively focused, case–driven approach towards multiple topics of interest in the vascular disease. As such, it will try to help provide a unique approach to the evaluation, diagnostic management and specific treatment options for a whole array of vascular problems. This will provide a comprehensive review of the evaluation and management of this patient population in an effort to try to improve outcomes through a better understanding of pathogenesis, the diagnosis, and the natural history of the disease processes. The learning format will include a very brief case presentation, short lectures by the faculty followed by a panel discussion where we will address some issues of the case presentation as well as specific questions relating to the presentations. This interactive session will help the course attendees improve their knowledge and competence in the practice of treating patients with vascular disease. Conference Objectives : Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: • Recognize optimal medical management and identify which current treatments are appropriate for carotid artery disease • Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of carotid stenting • Apply current guidelines for aortic aneurysm evaluation and management • Determine the optimal management for patients with endoleak after EVAR • Integrate contemporary evidence and recommendations into the care of patients with lower extremity venous insufficiency and guidelines for treatment of diabetic ulcers • Compare the best available options for treating lower extremity ischemia • Employ endovascular therapies for peripheral artery occlusive disease, and which are appropriate • Manage acute arterial ischemia and venous disease according to current Society for Vascular Surgery guidelines Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.