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Explore UCLA Health's free online course on neurosurgery, covering key topics like brain aneurysms, minimally invasive surgery, and pediatric epilepsy solutions.
Discover an in-depth exploration into the field of neurosurgery with an array of cutting-edge treatments and a focus on patient-centric care through this comprehensive online course offered by UCLA Health. Delve into various critical subjects within neurosurgery, starting with an introduction to brain aneurysms, where you will understand the nuances and fundamental aspects of this complex condition.
The course also covers minimally invasive endoscopic surgery techniques for skull base tumors, revealing the latest advancements and methods in tackling these challenging cases. Extend your learning with insights into the treatment of brain metastases, focusing on innovative strategies that promise better patient outcomes.
You will also gain knowledge on superior semicircular canal dehiscence and Chiari malformations in children, presenting information on diagnostic criteria and available treatment modalities. Further, explore treatment options for Moyamoya and understand when hemispherectomy is preferred, as new research and surgical options open doors to improved quality of life.
The curriculum offers significant learning on modern approaches to pediatric epilepsy surgery, highlighting transformative options available. Additional discussions on cancer treatment for brain metastasis, and the latest techniques for addressing superior semicircular canal dehiscence provide contemporary perspectives crucial for medical professionals and students.
In-depth sessions on pituitary tumors and meningiomas draw you into understanding these conditions with the latest treatment approaches. Treatments for acoustic neuromas are also delineated, providing a clear grasp of therapeutic options available today. Lastly, treat your curiosity about intractable infantile spasms, a serious yet often-overlooked condition, with comprehensive insights into its management.
This free course is a pivotal resource for medical practitioners and students aiming to expand their knowledge in various specialized areas of neurosurgery, emphasizing less-invasive procedures and modern treatment protocols. Through these sessions, enhance your understanding and skills in dealing with complex neurosurgical conditions using up-to-date techniques and approaches.
Video class: Brain Aneurysms: The Basics | Geoffrey Colby, MD | UCLAMDChat
0h30m
Exercise: What is a brain aneurysm and its most common type?
Video class: Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Surgery for Skull Base Tumors | UCLAMDChat
0h30m
Video class: Treatment of Brain Metastases | Won Kim, MD | UCLAMDChat
0h28m
Exercise: What is the most common type of tumor that leads to brain metastases?
Video class: Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence | Quinton Gopen, MD | UCLAMDChat
0h27m
Exercise: What is the best imaging test to diagnose semicircular canal dehiscence?
Video class: Chiari Malformations in Children | Anthony Wang, MD | UCLAMDChat
0h22m
Exercise: What is the main characteristic of a Chiari 1 malformation?
Video class: Treatment Options for Moyamoya | Anthony Wang, MD | UCLAMDChat
0h16m
Exercise: What is the primary treatment for Moyamoya disease?
Video class: Hemispherectomy: When half the brain is better than the whole | Aria Fallah, MD | UCLAMDChat
0h49m
Exercise: What is hemispherectomy primarily used to treat?
Video class: Minimally Invasive Surgery for Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence | Isaac Yang, MD | UCLAMDChat
0h36m
Exercise: Preferred approach for superior semicircular canal dehiscence syndrome (SSCD) at UCLA
Video class: A Modern and Comprehensive Approach to Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery | Aria Fallah, MD | UCLAMDChat
0h56m
Exercise: What is the most effective drug response rate for initial epilepsy treatment?
Video class: Cancer Treatment for Brain Metastasis, Isaac Yang, MD | UCLAMDChat
0h41m
Exercise: What is a common misconception about brain metastases?
Video class: New Treatment for Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence - Isaac Yang, MD | UCLAMDChat
0h39m
Exercise: What is Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence (SSCD)?
Video class: Latest Treatment Options for Pituitary Tumors, Marvin Bergsneider, MD | UCLAMDChat
0h45m
Video class: Meningiomas, Dr. Isaac Yang | UCLAMDChat
0h52m
Exercise: What is a common treatment approach for small, asymptomatic meningiomas?
Video class: Treatments for Acoustic Neuromas - Dr. Issac Yang | UCLAMDChat
0h55m
Exercise: What are the three primary treatment options for acoustic neuromas?
Video class: Treating Intractable Infantile Spams: a Serious, Often-Overlooked Condition | Aria Fallah, MD
0h21m
Exercise: What is the most common epilepsy syndrome within the first year of life?
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