Upcoming Medical Conferences in Las Vegas

NLA Scientific Sessions is organized by National Lipid Association (NLA) and will be held during Apr 26 - 29, 2018 at JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort And Spa, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is physicians, physician assistants, pharmacists, registered nurses, nurse practitioners, advance practice registered nurses, and registered dietitians with an interest in lipid management. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 18.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Educational Objectives: At the conclusion of this activity, all participants should be able to: • Discuss strategies to improve the knowledge, skills or performance of the healthcare team; Key Topics Include: • Global updates regarding Familial Hypercholesterolemia syndrome, perspectives from South America, Europe, and North America • Updates on PSCK9 Inhibition - Trials and Data Outcome plus the relevance to clinical practice • Approaches and considerations for Lp(a) measurement in clinical practice, including strategies for the management of patients with elevated Lp(a) Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

National Lipid Association Scientific Sessions is organized by National Lipid Association (NLA) and will be held during Apr 26 - 29, 2018 at JW Marriott Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Of America. The target audience for this medical event is physicians, physician assistants, pharmacists, registered nurses, nurse practitioners, advance practice registered nurses, and registered dietitians with an interest in lipid management. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 18.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Key topics include: • Global updates regarding Familial Hypercholesterolemia syndrome, perspectives from South America, Europe, and North America • Updates on PSCK9 Inhibition - Trials and Data Outcome plus the relevance to clinical practice • Approaches and considerations for Lp(a) measurement in clinical practice, including strategies for the management of patients with elevated Lp(a) Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

2018 FWATA Annual Meeting & Clinical Symposium is organized by Far West Athletic Trainers' Association (FWATA) and will be held during Apr 26 - 29, 2018 at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 17 CEU credits. The FWATA Annual Meeting is intended primarily for Certified Athletic Trainers but will also have pertinent information and content for other healthcare providers. Sessions at this meeting will cover all 5 domains of athletic training: Injury and Illness Prevention and Wellness Promotion; Examination, Assessment and Diagnosis; Immediate and Emergency Care; Therapeutic Intervention; Healthcare Administration and Professional Responsibility. Educational sessions at this meeting, intended for Certified Athletic Trainers, according to the education levels described by the PDC, are considered to be Essential/Advanced/Mastery Level programming. Additional Details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Inaugural Perspectives in Digestive Diseases is organized by Global Academy for Medical Education and will be held during Apr 27 - 28, 2018 at Aria Resort and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Gastroenterologists, Family Physicians, Internal Medicine Specialists, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Registered Nurses, Nurses. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 15 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Conference Description: In this conference, we explore the latest advances in the treatment and management of gastroenterological diseases. This conference is an opportunity to catch up on new developments in this complex area of medicine. Leading experts will present clinically relevant information that you will find im­mediately useful in the care of your patients. We explore GERD, the spectrum of chronic viral hepatitis, Barrett’s oesophagus, fatty liver diseases, peptic ulcers, gastroparesis, complicated liver disease, colorectal screening and much more. Don’t miss our highly animated clinical case session. The format is interactive, informal and re­laxed, encouraging a free-flowing exchange of ideas and practical solutions for the busy clinician. Conference Objectives: • Explain the diagnosis and treatment strategies for GERD. • Analyze and evaluate the most important new developments in Eosinophilic Esophagitis. • Define Barrett’s esophagus and implement the appropriate treatment plan to achieve the desired clinical outcome. • Explain the epidemiology, mechanisms and management of gastroparesis. • Compare and contrast the various types of peptic ulcers. • Describe the most current colorectal cancer screening guidelines and recommendations. • Describe the risk factors for and clinical presentation of celiac disease. • Discuss how therapeutic manipulation of the microbiota may represent a novel means to prevent and treat GI diseases. • Discuss state-of-the art diagnostic treatment guidelines for Hepatitis B and C. • Formulate strategies for preventing, diagnosing, treating and/or referring patients with Hepatitis B and C. • Describe how to diagnose and manage fatty liver disease. • Recognize and treat autoimmune hepatitis and maximize treatment outcomes. • Discuss the current therapies for primary biliary cholangitis and strategies to improve management. • Review new concepts in the management of complications of end stage liver disease. • Develop individualized treatment plans for patients with irritable bowel syndrome according to the characteristics and severity of their symptoms. • Differentiate irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) from other common gastrointestinal disorders. • Describe new and emerging management strategies for IBS including therapeutic options, diet changes and other alternatives. • Define, diagnose and treat anorectal disorders. • Assess and select treatment plans for patients with opioid-induced constipation. • Identify treatment options for the management of Crohn’s disease. • Review the mechanisms of action available and emerging therapeutic agents for the management of moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis. • Summarize appropriate irritable bowel disease management strategies for special patient populations. • Explain current and emerging therapies in liver lesions. • Describe an abnormal liver panel and develop an approach to their evaluation. • Detect when to refer a patient for liver transplantation evaluation. • Describe optimal dosing strategies for colonoscopy prep to improve detection and colon cancer prevention.

5 - Day Physician Assistant PANCE / PANRE Review Course is organized by CME Resources and will be held during May 01 - 05, 2018 at Flamingo Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Cardiologist, Neurologist, Gastroenterologist and Physician Assistants. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 43 hours AAPA Category. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Death by CAPA - Does your CAPA Program need a CAPA? is organized by GlobalCompliancePanel and will be held during May 03 - 04, 2018 at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Las Vegas Airport, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 12 credits. Who will Benefit: • Quality Systems Specialists • Document Control Specialists • Quality and Compliance Specialists • Quality Engineers • Internal Auditors and Managers • Training Specialists • CAPA Specialists • CAPA Managers • Supplier Quality Engineers and Auditors • Quality/Compliance managers or directors for Medical Device companies • General Managers wanting to learn how to understand Quality System requirements • Management Representatives Why you Should Attend: Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) is the cornerstone of a strong Quality Management System. And yet, many medical device manufacturers struggle to establish and maintain an effective CAPA process. An ineffective CAPA process leads to disastrous consequences like complaints, recalls, 483s, and warning letters. Additionally, an inefficient CAPA system leads to wasted time and resources. CAPA is so important that it is always emphasized in FDA inspections. It is consistently one of the top reasons for 483 and Warning Letter observations. It is critical that your company establishes a compliant, effective process. This seminar will also provide tools and checklists to ensure your program is inspection ready. Course Description: This 2-day seminar will help you establish an efficient and effective CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) process leading to improved quality and compliance for your company. You'll learn how to streamline and monitor your process to ensure compliance and improved performance. If your CAPA process needs a CAPA, this seminar is for you. We'll discuss regulatory requirements, the myths, and the challenges of managing CAPAs so you can avoid common problems and pitfalls. We'll discuss best practices so you can start off on the right foot and always be prepared for an inspection. This seminar will provide detailed lectures on all elements of a CAPA program and how they connect to other parts of your Quality Management System. You will learn how to create a CAPA program that results in improved product quality, reduction in compliance issues, and ultimately leads to improved business success.

2nd Annual Cardiometabolic Health Congress (CMHC) West: Advancing Cardiometabolic Health from East to West is organized by Cardiometabolic Health Congress (CMHC) and will be held during May 04 - 05, 2018 at Wynn Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is US-based healthcare professionals, including primary care clinicians (PCPs), nurse practitioners (NPs), physician assistants (PAs), endocrinologists, diabetologists, pharmacists, cardiologists, lipidologists, and other allied health professionals. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 17.50+ CME Credit Hours. This course will serve as a review and update on CMHC West will capture the integrity and high-quality education of the annual Cardiometabolic Health Congress as the nation’s top experts in cardiometabolic health will highlight the latest updates in hypertension, heart failure, diabetes, lifestyle management, and cardiovascular health. The most recent results from top-line clinical trials and new and emerging agents will be brought to you through thought-provoking and innovative education. Invest in your education and the health of your patients by attending CMHC West this spring! Educational Objectives : After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to: • Review current and updated evidence-based guideline recommendations for prevention, screening, and treatment of cardiometabolic disease and comorbidities • Describe the cardiovascular benefits and risks of bariatric surgery, pharmacotherapy, and lifestyle modifications for weight management in patients with cardiometabolic disease and T2DM • Interpret the most recent clinical trial data for the management and treatment of complex patients with hypertension, heart failure, dyslipidemia, and type 2 diabetes mellitus • Identify individualized treatment regimens for cardiometabolic diseases based on efficacy and safety of current, new, and emerging pharmacotherapies, benefits of lifestyle modifications, and patient profiles and preferences to optimize patient outcomes Session topics include: • Obesity and Lifestyle Medicine • Dyslipidemia and Atherosclerosis • Heart Failure and Hypertension • Diabetes Management Healthcare professionals, including: • Primary care clinicians (PCPs) • Nurse practitioners (NPs) • Physician assistants (PAs) • Endocrinologists • Diabetologists • Pharmacists • Cardiologists • Lipidologists Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Advanced Pet Imaging, Nuclear Medicine, and Therapy: From Diagnostics to Theranostics is organized by CME Science and will be held during May 04 - 05, 2018 at Wynn Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is practicing radiologists, nuclear medicine physicians and radiologic nurses, physician assistants, technologists, residents, fellows and others who are interested in the clinical applications of PET and PET/CT. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Conference Objectives are : • Describe new developments in the merger of diagnostic and therapeutic radioligands for PET/CT imaging and therapy with specific focus on DOTA, PSMA, and PRRT. • Describe the logistics of bringing these new diagnostic and therapeutic technologies to clinical practice. • Identify the key clinical indications for new emerging tracers for Neuroendocrine Tumor and Prostate cancer using somatostatin receptor and PSMA PET/CT imaging. • Review and discuss the standard-of-care clinical application and advanced interpretation of FDG PET/CT. This course provides a clinical perspective of PET/CT imaging and the emerging use of Theranostic agents within Nuclear Medicine. A broad perspective on the economic, clinical, and academic aspects of the latest trends in PET/CT imaging and Nuclear Medicine therapy will be presented. Speakers: Johannes Czernin MD, Andrew Quon MD, Don C. Yoo MD Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

The Complex Patient: What to do Monday Morning is organized by American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M)/ Metabolic Medical Institute (MMI) and will be held during May 04 - 06, 2018 at Wynn Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Naturopathic doctors, Internal Medicine, General Medicine, Family Practice, Cardiologists, Nutritionists, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants involved in the treatment of patients with endocrine, immunological and neurological disorders. Course Description: Medicine is currently at a crossroads. In medicine, a protocol approach has historically been used. The science is now here to individualize and customize a patient’s care, and also to assess the etiology of the problem - not solely treating the symptoms. The science is currently available to measure hormone levels, amino acids, fatty acids, organic acids, and neurotransmitters. New studies and medical therapies to aid in the evaluation of the patient’s gastrointestinal tract have been developed. Each medication that is prescribed by a healthcare provider potentially causes a nutritional depletion that has not been previously assessed in the field of medicine. We now have the capability to measure more than 35 nutrients in the body, and supplement the patient with the nutrients that are individualized to their specific needs based on environment and their own genetic histories. The Complicated Hormonal Patient: What do you do on Monday morning with the complicated hormonal patient? This question is the focus of this interactive seminar. Objectives: • Learn the interaction between different hormones in the body and to better understand how to manage a complicated hormone patient • Understand the importance of fixing one clinical problem at a time • Recognize that some patients with hormonal issues have to have other medical problems treated before their hormonal complaints can be addressed The Very Complicated Patient: Where Do You Start? One of the most difficult problems facing clinicians is where to begin with very complicated patients. This seminar will focus on the most complex type of patients that the participant will encounter. Objectives: • Understand that it is impossible to fix all active medical problems at one time • Recognize the importance of a neurological diagnosis having multifactorial etiologies and hence multifactorial therapies • Learn psychological overlays commonly play a major role in the complicated patient • Learn that nutritional depletions caused by medications may be causing some of the patient’s complaints Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Practical Strategies for Treating Complex Pediatric Feeding Disorders: Treating the Whole Child Session - 1 is organized by Education Resources, Inc (ERI) and will be held during May 05 - 06, 2018 at Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is for those who care for children (infant through school age) with complex feeding disorders; Dieticians, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Speech Language Pathologists, Psychologists, and Special Educators. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 13.5 contact hours. Course Description: Clinicians will be taught the necessary components of a comprehensive evaluation of feeding problems including those encountered by children with oral motor dysfunction, oral motor inexperience, oral hypersensitivity, behavioral rigidity and anxiety as seen in children with cardiac issues, prematurity, ASD, syndromes, SPD. Focus will be on a holistic treatment approach for challenging feeding disorders that are characteristically seen with tube dependency, oral inexperience, severe oral hypersensitivity, rigid eating patterns, and difficulty transitioning to table foods. Conference Objectives: • Identify children who are appropriate for oral functional therapy. • Perform a holistic evaluation for complex feeding problems. • Identify the barriers to normal eating patterns and reasonable treatment goals. • Develop a holistic treatment approach, including determining treatment priorities and the appropriate intensity of therapy (including issues of timing as to when to use resources differently). Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.