Webinars - UCLA Neurosurgery
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Latest Treatment Options for Pituitary Tumors
UCLA neurosurgeon, Marvin Bergsneider, MD, director of the UCLA Pituitary Tumor Program, discusses advancements in diagnosing, imaging and treating pituitary tumors. He will address the latest in minimally invasive surgery options, non-invasive stereotactic radiosurgery and the importance of a multidisciplinary team approach to care.
Brain Aneurysms Part 1: The Basics
UCLA neurosurgeon Geoffrey Colby, MD, PhD, presented a live-streaming webinar overview of what causes an aneurysm, how it is diagnosed and who is most at risk.
Treatment of Brain Metastases
UCLA neurosurgeon Won Kim, MD, presented a live-streaming webinar overview of assessing and treating brain metastases, and an update on advancements in the field. Video coming soon.
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Chiari Malformations in Children
UCLA neurosurgeon Anthony Wang, MD, presented a live-streaming webinar to discuss Chiari malformations, diagnosis and treatment options for pediatric patients.
Surgical Management of Movement Disorders
UCLA neurosurgeon Nader Pouratian, MD, PhD, presented a live-streaming webinar to discuss deep brain stimulation and other surgical options to treat tremors. Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor affect a growing number of patients. Medications are first-line therapies, but for those with inadequate relief, surgical therapies are an option for neurological restoration.
Treatment Options for Moyamoya
UCLA neurosurgeon Anthony Wang, MD, reviews moyamoya disease and moyamoya syndrome, discusses what we know about them and compares treatment options.
Hemispherectomy: When Half the Brain is Better than the Whole
UCLA neurosurgeon Aria Fallah, MD, discusses the latest advancements associated with hemispherectomies, what the operation entails, post-operative recovery and long-term outcomes associated with this procedure.
Minimally Invasive Surgery for Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence
- Wednesday, September 14, 12:00 Noon PDT, UCLA neurosurgeon Isaac Yang, MD, presented a live-streaming webinar to discuss minimally invasive keyhole craniotomy for Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence (SSCD).
A Modern and Comprehensive Approach to Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery
- On Thursday, January 14, 2016, UCLA neurosurgeon Aria Fallah, MD, presented a live-streaming webinar to discuss hydrocephalus in children – the buildup of too much cerebrospinal fluid in the brain, which can effect physical and mental development. He also reviewed underlying causes, signs and symptoms, treatments and the importance of joint decision making with the neurosurgeon.
Management of Pediatric Hydrocephalus
- On Thursday, November 5, 2015, 11:30 PST, UCLA neurosurgeon Aria Fallah, MD, presented a live-streaming webinar to discuss hydrocephalus in children – the buildup of too much cerebrospinal fluid in the brain, which can effect physical and mental development. He also reviewed underlying causes, signs and symptoms, treatments and the importance of joint decision making with the neurosurgeon.
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Cancer Treatment for Brain Metastasis
- On Wednesday, November 5, at 11:30 AM PST, UCLA Neurosurgeon Isaac Yang, MD, presented a live-streaming webinar to discuss treatments for single and multiple metastatic brain cancer. He also discussed and compared whole brain radiation, stereotactic radiosurgery, conventional surgery and other recommended treatment options.
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New Treatment for Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence
- On September 04, 2014, 11:30 am PST, UCLA Neurosurgeon, Isaac Yang, MD, presented a live-streaming webinar to discuss the common causes and leading treatments for superior semicircular canal dehiscence, a condition triggering vertigo, hearing loss, disequilibrium and other balance and auditory symptoms. In addition, he will discuss new data from UCLA showing promising outcomes and recovery times for patients with surgery for this disorder.
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Latest Treatment Options for Pituitary Tumors
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Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Disease and Tremors
- On June 11, 2013, 1:00 pm PDT - Nader Pouratian, M.D., Ph.D. presented a live-streaming webinar to discuss the latest advances in Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Disease and Tremors.
UCLA Neuromodulation for Movement Disorders and Pain Program »
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Meningiomas Webinar
- April 24, 2013 - Dr. Isaac Yang, expert neurosurgeon at UCLA, presented a free-live streaming webinar to discuss the latest advancements and treatments for meningiomas and ask live questions.
Meningioma Brain Tumor »
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Acoustic Neuromas Webinar
- WED, JANUARY 23, 2013 - Isaac Yang, M.D., expert neurosurgeon at UCLA, presented the "Latest minimally invasive treatments to maximize quality of life for patients with vestibular schwannomas".
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