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For decades, scientists have been quietly discovering the surprising health benefits of virtual reality (VR) for ailments ranging from burn injuries, to stroke, to PTSD, to schizophrenia. Over ten thousand studies reveal that VR has an uncanny ability to calm pain, steady nerves, and boost mental health. VR is helping to deliver babies, enabling soldiers to cope with the mental scars of war, and reminding doctors that patients are not broken machines, but are people whose subjective lives matter...

This virtual activity will bring together expert faculty and participants involved in the care of patients with urologic conditions to discuss current and new concepts in diagnosis and treatment for male and female patients. This activity will explore controversies in prostate cancer screening, medical management of UTIs, sexual dysfunction and infertility. This year's activity will also feature a unique look into the care of the transgender patients, including potential pitfalls and approaches....

The 17th Annual Women and Ischemic Heart Disease Symposium will explore sex and gender-specific issues in ischemia with no obstructive CAD (INOCA), inclusion of women in cardiovascular disease leadership, management of chest pain and ischemic heart disease in women, COVID and Long Hauler Cardiac Conditions including postural orthostatic tacycardia syndrome (POTS) in women, menopause and ovarian aging in cardiovascular disease, Cardio-Obstetrics including Preeclampsia, and new approaches and ther...

The intent of the Special Pathogens symposium is to provide education regarding hospital preparedness for high-consequence infectious diseases to healthcare professionals in Health and Human Services (HHS) Region 9 frontline, assessment and treatment facilities. The purpose of the symposium is to provide education, foster institutional collaboration, and improve relationships with assessment/treatment hospitals within the region. Specific objectives include assessing current global events relate...

The Cedars-Sinai Simulation Center is celebrating their 10th year anniversary! This engaging everything-you-need-to-know-about-simulation-based-training will provide participants with evidence-based presentations that explore how simulation can be an innovative tool for learning and training as well as for assessment of performance. Attendees will explore how simulation training can enhance technical and functional expertise, contribute to problem-solving and decision-making skills, and imp...

The purpose of this simulated activity is to provide Anesthesiologists with case scenarios that may be seen in daily practice. They will complete the simulation and reflect individually and as a group on their performances with guided debriefing. The Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Department of Anesthesiology & Peri-operative Care faculty and staff are dedicated to the ABA MOCA components including adherence to good professional standing, lifelong learning and self assessment, cognitive examination...

This two-day multidisciplinary activity on the topic of Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension (SIH), secondary to spinal cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak, brings together clinicians and researchers to share the latest advances in the diagnostic evaluation and treatment of this under-diagnosed, disabling but treatable secondary headache disorder. While the course is designed for clinicians and researchers, patients and caregivers are welcome to attend either in-person or via live-streaming. Invited...

The purpose of this simulated activity is to provide Anesthesiologists with case scenarios that may be seen in daily practice. They will complete the simulation and reflect individually and as a group on their performances with guided debriefing. The Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Department of Anesthesiology & Peri-operative Care faculty and staff are dedicated to the ABA MOCA components including adherence to good professional standing, lifelong learning and self assessment, cognitive examina...

The purpose of this simulated activity is to provide Anesthesiologists with case scenarios that may be seen in daily practice. They will complete the simulation and reflect individually and as a group on their performances with guided debriefing. The Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Department of Anesthesiology & Peri-operative Care faculty and staff are dedicated to the ABA MOCA components including adherence to good professional standing, lifelong learning and self assessment, cognitive examination...