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These exciting medical sessions are planned for Saturday morning, August 2. Or you can [click here to return to the Medical Sessions List].
An * identifies a Nursing CEU and an ** identifies a PT CEU
Thoracic Aortic Surgery in Patients with Connective-Tissue Disorders * * *
Dr. Joseph Coselli, MD, FACC
Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Baylor College, Chief of Cardiovascular Surgery at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, and Associate Chief of Adult Cardiac Surgery, Dr. Coselli has performed more than 5,200 Aortic repairs and 2,250 thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms repairs. It's no wonder that he's internationally acclaimed as the world's most successful surgeon in his field. This session is a must for Classical and Vascular types, as well as every doctor and healthcare professional. And as we learn more about EDS, we discover that many patients with other types also eventually suffer from similar bleeding issues. So take copious notes and share them when you get home.
Saturday, August 2, 8:30am-9:30am
EDS and Your Eyes * * *
Diana Driscoll, OD
Having received her Doctorate in Optometry from the University of Houston in 1985, she was then certified as a Therapeutic Optometrist in 1981 (allowing her to treat diseases and and as a Glaucoma Specialist in 2002. But she is particularly excited to work with her EDS patients and their eye complications, which probably stems from the
Saturday, August 2, 9:45am-10:15am
Benign Joint Hypermobility Syndrome Vs. Hypermobility EDS * * *
Prasanth Sunkureddi, MD
A Rheumatologist and Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine (Rheumatology), Dr. Sunkureddi will discuss the similarities and differences between these two Connective Tissue Disorders, as well as the symptoms and complications.
Saturday, August 2, 9:45am-10:15am
Pain Management Workshop
Maggie Buckley, MS
Having EDS herself and having served on our BOD for several years, Ms. Buckley relates all too well to the problems EDS patients encounter. Dedicated and energetic, she joined the American Pain Foundation's Pain Community and Advisory Council, and in 2005 she founded the Women with Pain Coalition, a multi-cultural, national inititive improving the treatment of pain for all women. And, yes, men can also enjoy this session.
Saturday, August 2, 10:45-11:30
EDS and Sleep Disturbances* * *
Brad Tinkle, MD
Do you get a good night's sleep? Most EDS patients do not. However the body cannot heal itse;f itself if you toss and turn each night. If you suffer from stress, worry, and pain, you must go to this session.
Saturday, August 2, 10:45-11:30am
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