American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery Hosts Annual Scientific Meeting in Boston on April 5-9, 2006; World's Leading Laser Experts Gather to Present New Research, Clinical Applications and Technological Advances.WAUSAU, Wis. -- Laser surgeons from around the world will gather in Boston for the 26th annual scientific meeting 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 ) to discuss the newest advances in lasers and emerging technologies. A premier educational event, "LASER 2006" will be held from April 5-9, 2006, at the Sheraton Boston Hotel and Hynes Convention Center The John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center located in Boston's Back Bay has 193,000 square feet (0 m) of exhibit space and can accommodate up to four concurrent events. . The program offers a diverse line-up of educational forums and workshops presented by renowned experts in the fields of ophthalmology, dermatology, urology, gynecology, oncology, allied health and more. Scientific Highlights This year's "hot topics" include the following featured presentations: --New Study Confirms Minimally Invasive Laser Procedure Is Safe and Effective in Treating Symptoms of Enlarged Prostate Enlarged Prostate Definition A non-cancerous condition that affects many men past 50 years of age, enlarged prostate makes urinating more difficult by narrowing the urethra, a tube running from the bladder through the prostate gland. - Alexis E. Te, M.D., of Weill College of Cornell University, New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , NY, presents new study data of a breakthrough laser therapy known as Photoselective Vaporization vaporization, change of a liquid or solid substance to a gas or vapor. There is fundamentally no difference between the terms gas and vapor, but gas is used commonly to describe a substance that appears in the gaseous state under standard conditions of of the Prostate. --Sagging Eyelids eyelids, n.pl a moveable fold of thin skin over the eye. The orbicularis oculi muscle and the oculomotor nerve control the opening and closing of the eyelid. Getting You Down? Multi-Center Study Using Non Invasive Radiofrequency Energy to Tighten Eyelids Produces Eye-Opening Results - Brian S. Biesman, M.D., of Vanderbilt University Medical Center The Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is a collection of several hospitals and clinics associated with Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. It comprises the following units:[2]
--Pilot Study Shows LED Photomodulation Helps Reduce Skin Inflammation Following Radiation Treatment in Breast Cancer Patients - M. Maitland DeLand, M.D., founder and director of Oncologics, Inc., Lafayette, LA, presents the beneficial effects of LED therapy on skin reactions following radiation treatments in breast cancer patients. --Researchers Find Breakthrough Laser Treatment Helps Reduce Vision Loss That May Result from Glaucoma - Lawrence F. Jindra, M.D., of Columbia University, New York, NY, reports that Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty "does more to lower eye pressure and save vision for glaucoma patients than any drug, device or treatment approved in the 20th century." --Researchers Show Promising Results Using Laser-Activated Nanoparticles to Diagnose and Treat Viruses, Bacteria and Cancer - Vladimir P. Zharov, Ph.D., of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is part of the University of Arkansas System, a state-run university in the U.S. state of Arkansas. The main campus is located in Little Rock. , Little Rock, AR, unveils the potential for using a low-pulse laser to activate nanoparticles that target and destroy bacteria and cancer cells without harmful effects to surrounding healthy tissue. Keynote Speaker In addition, ASLMS is pleased to welcome laser pioneer Stephen Trokel, M.D., as Keynote Speaker. Vice Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at Columbia in New York, NY, Dr. Trokel's breakthrough research in corneal corneal pertaining to the cornea. See also keratitis, keratopathy. corneal anomaly includes microcornea, coloboma, megalocornea, dermoid, congenital opacity. corneal black body see corneal sequestrum (below). laser surgery has made refractive refractive capacity to refract light. refractive error a difference between the focal length of the cornea and lens, and the length of the eye, resulting in myopia or hyperopia. laser surgery for vision correction a realistic alternative to glasses and contact lenses for millions of people worldwide. His lecture entitled, "Conception, Birth and Growth of Excimer Laser Refractive Surgery, is scheduled on Friday, April 7, 2006, from 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. ASLMS Officers The Society's 2006-2007 slate of officers will be installed at the Business Meeting on Saturday, April 8, 2006. A. Jay Burns, M.D., from Dallas, TX, becomes the new ASLMS President, and E. Victor Ross, M.D., San Diego, CA, serves as President-Elect. About the Society The ASLMS was founded in 1980 to promote excellence in patient care by advancing clinical application of lasers and related technologies. Currently, the Society has over 3,000 members representing more than 45 specialties and is a valuable resource for laser research, safety, education and clinical knowledge. For more information and referrals to laser specialists, visit www.aslms.org. For more information regarding media access, please contact Lisa Diomede at 630.547.4129, lisadiomede@yahoo.com; or Nadine Tosk at 847.920.9858, nadinepr@bellsouth.net. |
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