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WEEKDAY
EDUCATIONAL COURSE |
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CLINICAL
INTENSIVE COURSE |
Hot Topics in Neuro-Therapy
Part 1: Cochlear Implants
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ORGANIZERS: Pia C. Maly Sundgren, M.D., Ph.D.
& John D. Port, M.D., Ph.D. |
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SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate-Advanced |
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Tuesday, 8 May 2012 |
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OVERVIEW |
This 2.5 hour
course is a part of the Clinical Intensive Neuro Course and is
divided into two sessions, on Tuesday and Wednesday. We will focus
on two controversial topics in neurology/neuroradiology, with
physician speakers and a panel discussion on each program.
Part 1 will cover cochlear implants, including when to place
cochlear implants, and how to image them. |
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EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES |
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Upon completion
of this course participants should be able to: |
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Explain some of the ethical and technical issues
surrounding cochlear implants; and |
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Perform optimal MRI and CT examination prior to and
following surgery, assessing for complications. |
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AUDIENCE
DESCRIPTION |
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This
course is designed for physicians who are interested in
learning more about controversies that occur in the daily
practice of radiology/neuroradiology. |
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the abstract pdf. Click on 
to view the recorded presentation.