Upcoming Medical Conferences in Santa Monica

11th Annual Neurovascular Symposium: Neurovascular Emergencies 2019 is organized by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and will be held on Jan 19, 2019 at Hotel Casa del Mar, Santa Monica, California, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Overview: This Symposium will provide clinical updates and best practices for the diagnosis and identification of neurovascular emergencies and the strategies for optimal treatment and management of high-risk patients. Following an update on American Heart Association guidelines, content will explore identifying neurological emergencies such as severe headache, TIA, timing for a “Code Brain” call, and neuro-ophthalmological issues. Content on acute blockages, including small and large vessel strokes and posterior circulation stroke is covered along with topics that address acute bleeds, including high risk neurological conditions such as carotid blowout syndrome and epistaxis and SAH. Headaches will provide details on migraine emergencies, venous sinus stenosis, and the program will conclude with case studies in management. Expert faculty will present cutting-edge diagnosis, treatment, and management strategies to support healthcare professionals in delivering optimal care to patients with high-risk neurovascular events. Designed to encourage participation and discussion, this one-day conference provides an interdisciplinary approach using didactic lectures, case presentations, and audience polling.  Objectives: • Describe recent American Stroke Association updates to the 2018 AHA/ASA guidelines for the early management of stroke • Increase knowledge of stroke assessment and apply the timeline for emergent care of ischemic stroke to help minimize its effects • Distinguish between migraine or severe headache disorders and headaches that could be symptomatic of other more serious conditions • Describe recent recommendations for diagnosis and management of pediatric neurovascular emergencies • Discuss neuroophthalmological emergencies and the strategies that can be applied to prevent or mitigate vision or lifethreatening conditions when promptly undertaken • Identify vascular anatomical variations in patients with acute blockages and the clinical differences that may affect stroke severity and presenting signs and symptoms • List current evaluation strategies for patients presenting with transient ischemic attacks, including crescendo TIAs • Use evidence-based approaches to the diagnosis and clinical management of neurological emergencies, including strokes and bleeds • Diagnose secondary headaches and describe the principals involved in distinguishing primary from secondary based on patient history and clinical symptoms Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Pacific Rim Master Class in Endoscopic Endonasal and Keyhole Surgery is organized by Academic Event Management and will be held from Jan 24 - 27, 2019 at DoubleTree Suites By Hilton Hotel Santa Monica, Santa Monica, California, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Neurosurgeons, otolaryngologists/ENT/rhinologists, plastic surgeons, and neuro-ophthalmologists/ophthalmologists with some prior experience in endoscopic and keyhole surgery who want to expand their repertoire and capabilities. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 25.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Course Description: This course will provide an extensive immersion in advanced endonasal and transcranial keyhole surgical techniques using didactic and 3-D anatomical lectures, cadaveric dissections, and a live surgery on Day The course faculty are highly experienced and recognized world-experts in minimally invasive endoscopic and keyhole surgery. The course emphasis will be on: patient and approach selection, surgical judgement, anatomical awareness, technical nuances, complication avoidance, maintaining quality of life and optimizing clinical outcomes. Specific approaches discussed and performed in the lab will include: endoscopic endonasal route including extended approach variations, supraorbital eyebrow craniotomy, mini-pterional craniotomy, gravity-assisted trans-falcine and trans-tentorial endoscopic approaches and the retromastoid route. A team approach involving neurosurgery, otolaryngology and neuro-ophthalmology will be stressed as well as collaboration with neuro-oncology, endocrinology and radiation oncology. A portion of Day 3 will have parallel sessions on keyhole surgery for neurosurgeons, and endonasal approaches for ENTs/ophthalmologists.  Course Objectives: At the conclusion of this activity, learners should be able to: • Gain an advanced understanding of when and how to utilize endonasal endoscopic and keyhole transcranial approaches • Understand and gain experience with endoscopic-assisted keyhole surgery via the supraorbital, mini-pterional, gravity-assisted (trans-falcine and sitting supracerebellar trans-tentorial) and retromastoid approaches • Understand the essential instrumentation and ancillary services essential for safe endoscopic endonasal and transcranial keyhole surgery • Understand methods of skull base reconstruction and avoidance of CSF leaks and meningitis • Understand methods of complication avoidance in endonasal endoscopic and keyhole surgery approaches Course Topics: • Pre-course Principles of Expanded Endoscopic Endonasal Approaches • Pre-course The Sinonasal Corridor • Pre-course Anatomy of the Sinonasal Tract & Skull Base (Extradural) • Pre-course Anatomy of the Cranial Nerves and Cerebral Circulation (Extradural) • Pre-course Reconstruction of the Skull Base: From Free Grafting to Vascularized Flaps • Pre-course Sagittal Plane EEA Modules I: Trans-sellar, Trans-planum, and Trans-cribiform • Pre-course Practical Approach to Imaging of the Cranial Base • Pre-course Endovascular Approach: How I can get you out of trouble (even deep, deep, deep...trouble) • Pre-course Sagittal Plane Modules II: Trans-clival, Trans-odontoid • Pre-course Trans-orbital Endonasal Approaches • Pre-course Endoscopic Anterior Skull Base Resection for Sinonasal Malignancy: Principles and Outcomes • Pre-course Anatomical Basis for the Transpterygoid Approaches • Pre-course Coronal Plane Modules • Pre-course Supraorbital Eyebrow Craniotomy • Pre-course Trans-falcine Gravity-Assisted Craniotomy • Pre-course Supracerebellar Trans-tentorial Gravity-Assisted Craniotomy In addition, we will provide copies of the prosection videos, a dissection manual in .pdf format, and references. We encourage the participants to go over this material before the course.

9th Annual UCLA Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Course and Hands-On Workshop is organized by David Geffen School of Medicine (DGSOM) at UCLA, Office of Continuing Medical Education and will be held from Jan 26 - 27, 2019 at UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica, Santa Monica, California, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is health care providers in fields related to the musculoskeletal system, including, but not limited to, radiologists, sports medicine physicians, physiatrists, orthopedic surgeons, rheumatologists, sonographers, physician assistants, and resident and fellow trainees. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Course Description: The UCLA Department of Radiological Sciences, in collaboration with lead physicians from the departments of rheumatology, orthopaedics and sports medicine, is proud to offer a comprehensive interdisciplinary musculoskeletal (MSK) ultrasound hands-on learning experience. The MSK Ultrasound Course and Hands-On Workshop will review pertinent aspects of upper and lower extremity ultrasound critical for clinical application. This weekend course will include, in addition to basic MSK ultrasound of joints, current topics such as MSK ultrasound intervention, ultrasound of peripheral nerves, ultrasound of muscle, pediatric sports ultrasound, and MSK ultrasound economics. A multidisciplinary approach will be emphasized through interaction with physicians from various subspecialties. The course also features live, split-screen video demonstrations of basic MSK ultrasound scan techniques essential for appropriate clinical application. In addition, the interactive hands-on workshop will provide ample opportunity for participants to practice techniques learned in the lectures via focused, small group training with subspecialists. Two concurrent tracks will be available (introductory and intermediate tracks), each offering a more personalized lecture and hands-on training experience tailored to the participant’s particular skill level and experience with MSK ultrasound. Course Objectives: • Understand basic MSK anatomy pertinent to ultrasound • Perform basic MSK ultrasound exams of the major joints of the upper/lower extremity • Identify advantages/disadvantages of MSK ultrasound as an imaging modality • Describe both the unique and complimentary roles of ultrasound examination • Recognize transducer and required equipment selection • Describe normal findings and common pathology on ultrasound of the major joints • Recognize the main MSK ultrasound imaging pitfalls and artifacts • Perform various dynamic maneuvers during an MSK ultrasound examination • Become familiar with the spectrum of MSK ultrasound-guided interventional procedures

International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) 19th Lung Cancer Targeted Therapies Meeting is organized by International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) and will be held from Feb 20 - 23, 2019 at Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows, Santa Monica, California, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Healthcare professionals who diagnose and treat patients with lung cancer, including medical oncologists, thoracic surgeons, pulmonologists, radiation oncologists, radiologists, pathologists and advanced practice nurses and physicians' assistants. This IASLC-sponsored meeting is designed to provide information about ongoing clinical trials of the newest therapies for lung cancer. The meeting presenters summarize the data on relevant targets for new therapies. Data on preclinical and early clinical data are presented for each of the drugs directed against these targets. The meeting also presents data on early predictive biomarkers.  There are also presentations from fellows and young investigators in training and debates about controversial topics. The meeting is a unique resource for clinical investigators, including those in academia, clinical practice and industry. Learning Objecitves: • Provide a forum for clinical lung cancer investigators to understand the science behind emerging therapies; and • Recognize and plan the most scientific trials of new therapies. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Esthetic Dentistry with Composites: Achieving Great Results and Longevity is Easier Than You May Think is organized by Ultradent Products, Inc. and will be held on Feb 22, 2019 at Santa Monica, California, United States of America. This CE Conference has been approved for a maximum of 7 CE Credits. Education Objectives: • A new perspective for the placement of anterior composites • New keys for short and long term success with adhesion and photocuring • How to reduce clinical stress by improving case predictability • How to simplify composite layering techniques Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.