A Medical Laser Meeting as Big as Texas: The American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery Holds 27th Annual Meeting in Grapevine, Texas, April 11-15, 2007.WAUSAU, Wis. -- Now is the time to make plans to attend the premier educational conference of the world's leading laser experts. The scientific conference of the AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR LASER MEDICINE AND SURGERY (ASLMS ASLMS American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery ASLMS Authorized Stockage List Mobility System (US Army) ASLMS Adaptive Signleast Mean Squares ) takes place on Wednesday, April 11 through Sunday, April 15, in Grapevine, Texas, at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center. Presentations in cosmetic dermatology, ophthalmology, urology urology Medical specialty dealing with the urinary system and male reproductive organs. It traces its origin to medieval lithologists, itinerant healers who specialized in surgical removal of bladder stones. , oncology, pediatrics and more will spotlight the latest breakthroughs in laser technologies for diagnostics, basic science and clinical treatments. "Anyone with an interest in enhancing their understanding of laser and related technologies will find that this meeting offers invaluable learning and networking opportunities," said ASLMS President-Elect E. Victor Ross, M.D., of San Diego, Calif. "Whether you're a researcher working on emerging technology or a physician looking to hone your clinical skills for improved patient care, this is an educational event you cannot afford to miss." KEYNOTE SPEAKER FROM THE FDA FDA abbr. Food and Drug Administration FDA, n.pr See Food and Drug Administration. FDA, n.pr the abbreviation for the Food and Drug Administration. This year's keynote speaker is Mr. Richard P. Felten, a senior reviewer of medical devices for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Mr. Felton's lecture, entitled "Regulatory Pathways for Review of Medical Devices," will provide an overview of the structure, organization and review process involved with regulating and granting marketing permission for medical devices. EDUCATIONAL HOT TOPICS This year's multispecialty lineup features research advances and the latest developments in biomedical bi·o·med·i·cal adj. 1. Of or relating to biomedicine. 2. Of, relating to, or involving biological, medical, and physical sciences. applications of lasers from the best and brightest minds in the field: * TECHNOLOGIES FOR FAT RELATED DISORDERS - featuring laser and light sources, radiofrequency and ultrasound in the treatment of localized fat, cellulite cel·lu·lite n. A fatty deposit causing a dimpled or uneven appearance, as around the thighs. Cellulite Cellulite is dimply skin caused by uneven fat deposits beneath the surface. and body shaping * TRENDS IN PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY photodynamic therapy n. A type of phototherapy in which a nontoxic light-sensitive compound that has been injected into a patient is exposed selectively to light, whereupon it becomes toxic to targeted malignant and other diseased cells. - including photorejuvenation, chemoprevention che·mo·pre·ven·tion n. The use of chemical agents, drugs, or food supplements to prevent disease. chemoprevention and urological oncology * POTENTIAL IN PEDIATRICS - from treating portwine stain birthmarks Birthmarks Definition Birthmarks, including angiomas and vascular malformations, are benign (noncancerous) skin growths composed of rapidly growing or poorly formed blood vessels or lymph vessels. in newborns to acne in teenagers * INNOVATIVE SURGICAL APPLICATIONS - covering new techniques in ophthalmology, dentistry, otolaryngology and vascular surgery * NEW APPROACHES IN UROLOGY - how lasers and light sources are shaping future treatments of urological disease ASLMS is pleased to offer members of the media a complimentary press registration and to coordinate interviews for you by phone or onsite with the world's top laser specialists. With over 3,500 members, the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery is the world's preeminent resource for laser research, education, technology and knowledge. |
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