Interviews, Meetings and Conferences

đź“ž Livestream the Rare Disease Congressional Caucus Briefing December 4th

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For those who can not make it to Washington, DC next week, we’re pleased to announce a livestream will be available for the Rare Disease Congressional Caucus briefing.

Rare Disease Legislative Advocates with honorary co-hosts Representatives Leonard Lance (R-NJ) and G. K. Butterfield (D-NC) and Senators Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Co-Chairs of the Rare Disease Congressional Caucus, invite you to a lunch briefing:

The Diagnostic Odyssey

Tuesday, December 4, 2018, from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m.

121 Cannon House Office Building

Complimentary lunch included

Registration available on-site

Register for the event livestream by clicking this link.

 

If you have questions about the briefing, please email Shannon von Felden, RDLA Program Manager, at svonfelden@everylifefoundation.org.

đź“ž Webinar: Surgical Strategies in the Treatment of Pituitary Tumors

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Presented by

Mario Zuccarello, MD
Neurosurgeon
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Department of Neurosurgery

and

Jonathan A. Forbes, MD
Neurosurgeon
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Department of Neurosurgery

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Contact us at webinar@pituitary.org if you have any questions.

Date: December 3, 2018
Time: 3:00PM – 4:00PM Pacific Standard Time 6:00PM – 7:00PM Eastern Standard Time

Learning Objectives:

  • To understand the role of surgery in the treatment of pituitary tumors
  • To understand the advantages and disadvantages of different surgical approaches in the treatment of pituitary tumors
  • To understand the risks and benefits associated with different surgical strategies

Presenter Bios:

Mario Zuccarello, MD
Neurosurgeon

Mario Zuccarello, MD, is currently a Professor of Neurosurgery in the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Cincinnati. He was the Frank H. Mayfield Chair for Neurological Surgery and Chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery from 2009-2017. Dr. Zuccarello is also a member of the University of Cincinnati Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Stroke Team.

Dr. Zuccarello is dedicated to clinical research in neurovascular disease and the development of new neurosurgical techniques for the treatment of stroke, cerebral hemorrhage, vasospasm, carotid artery disease, and moyamoya disease. While Cincinnati has become widely known for its leadership in stroke research, treatment, and the development of clot-busting drugs, Dr. Zuccarello has led a quiet revolution in the prevention and treatment of brain hemorrhages, which rank among the most hazardous conditions of the brain.

Dr. Zuccarello graduated summa cum laude from the Gymnasium in Catania, Italy, in 1970. He received his medical degree from the University of Padova, Italy, in 1976, and completed his residency in neurosurgery from Padova, with summa cum laude honors, in 1980. He subsequently performed research fellowships at the University of Iowa and the University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville, and a clinical fellowship at the University of Cincinnati.

He was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha, the national medical honor society in 2001 and has been named to the Best Doctors in America since 2005. In 2013, he received recognition by members of the Vasospasm consortium for his dedication and outstanding accomplishments in the field of experimental and clinical research on subarachnoid hemorrhage.

Jonathan A. Forbes, MD
Neurosurgeon

Dr. Forbes is a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon with expertise and interest in open and minimally-invasive approaches for treatment of pathology of the cranial base. He has a long and distinguished history of academic recognition, commitment to excellence, and service to our country. As an undergraduate at Grove City College, he was a recipient of the Trustee Scholarship and was named Sportsman of the Year after his senior season of varsity football. Following the events of 9/11, he enrolled in the Health Professions Scholarship Program with the United States Air Force. In medical school at the University of Pittsburgh, he was a recipient of the David Glasser Honors’ Award for academic performance. During neurosurgical residency at Vanderbilt University, he received numerous national accolades—including the AANS Synthes Craniofacial Award for Research in Neurotrauma as well as the AANS Top Gun Award. His score on the American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS) written board examination during his fourth year of residency was recognized in the top 3% nationwide.

After completing his chief year of neurosurgical residency at Vanderbilt in 2013, Dr. Forbes went on to fulfill a 4-year commitment with the U.S. Air Force that included a 6-month deployment to Bagram Air Force Base in Afghanistan. Humanitarian care he provided at the Craig Joint Theater Hospital in Bagram has been featured in numerous neurosurgical journals—including Journal of Neurosurgery, World Neurosurgery and Neurosurgical Focus—and recognized on a national level by the USAF as part of the “Through Airmen’s Eyes” series. After honorable discharge from the military, he completed a minimally-invasive skull base fellowship at Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York City under the guidance of Dr. Theodore Schwartz prior to joining the UC Department of Neurosurgery. To date, Dr. Forbes has contributed to over 40 peer-reviewed publications.

đź“ž Webinar: Dr. Theodore Friedman on the Macrilen Stimulation Test for Growth Hormone Deficiency

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Dr. Theodore Friedman’s next webinar will be on the Macrilen Stimulation Test for Growth Hormone Deficiency: Sunday,  December 9, 2018, 6 PM PST

Adult growth hormone deficiency occurs in patients with hypopituitarism and can occur in those with a pituitary tumor. A growth hormone stimulation test is needed to make the diagnosis of adult growth hormone deficiency.

Dr. Theodore Friedman’s next webinar will be on the Macrilen Stimulation Test for Growth Hormone Deficiency: Sunday,  December 9, 2018, 6-7 PM PST.

He will discuss the new Macrilen stimulation test and compare it to the glucagon stimulation. If you may have growth hormone deficiency, you do not want to miss this webinar.

6:00 pm  |  Pacific Standard Time, 9:00 pm Eastern Standard Time

Meeting number (access code): 284 045 554, Meeting password: growth

join the meeting at https://axisconciergemeetings.webex.com/webappng/sites/axisconciergemeetings/meeting/info/112079331212153316?MTID=ma5789d4e965d2af1c3ceedc7d92172c7

Slides will be available before the webinar at https://www.dropbox.com/sh/6lk0cmx5ae0bv7t/AADtLykFSioSmiRm6Rf4_tyta?dl=0
Join by phone +1-855-797-9485 US Toll free

You can join on a website (that will allow you to hear the presentation and view the slides) or by telephone (that will allow you only to hear the presentation). There will be time for questions by “chat” and the video conference will be posted on goodhormonehealth.com a few days after. You will be required to mute your phones/computers.

Please contact us at mail@goodhormonehealth.com if you have questions.

đź“ž Webinar: Pituitary 101

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Presented by

Kevin C.J. Yuen, MD
Director, Barrow Pituitary Center
Director, Barrow Neuroendocrinology Clinic
Barrow Neurological Institute
Phoenix, Arizona

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

Date: November 1, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time

Learning Objectives:

To discuss the anatomy of the pituitary gland
To discuss the physiology of pituitary hormone secretion
To discuss what can go wrong and how to treat pituitary disorders

Presenter Bio:

Kevin C.J. Yuen, MD, is a neuroendocrinologist and Medical Director of the Pituitary Program at Barrow Neurological Institute, specializing in the management of hypothalamic-pituitary disorders. He is double board-certified in Endocrinology and Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine, and General Medical Council in the UK.

Dr. Yuen’s expertise includes clinical and research interest in the management of pituitary and adrenal disorders, particularly adults with growth hormone deficiency, acromegaly, hypogonadism, Cushing’s disease and adrenal insufficiency. He also has a particular interest in neuroendocrine disorders in young adult cancer survivors and adults with traumatic brain injury. His research is devoted to new diagnostics and treatments of pituitary disorders.

Dr. Yuen received his medical degree from University of Sheffield, UK. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at University of Southampton, UK, clinical and research fellowship in Endocrinology at University of Cambridge, UK, and clinical and research instructor at Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR. Dr. Yuen is active in national and international collaborative studies, and has published extensively in numerous peer-reviewed medical journals, authored several book chapters, and is a frequent guest speaker on various topics related to pituitary disorders.

đźš™ Cushie Car

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From 40 Days of Thankfulness

 

Today, I’m thankful for my “Cushie Car”.

Since I started attending Cushing’s events, I’ve always tried to rent a PT Cruiser. There’s just been something about them that I liked.

A couple of years ago, after my son was out of school, I was getting tired of driving the Mom-Carpool-Van everywhere. I think my mom was getting tired of stepping up into it, too. She doesn’t drive anymore, so she relies on whatever vehicle I’m driving to get her to appointments. So, I was delighted when she offered to pay for part of it. She didn’t realize it was going to be bright blue, though. I think she was thinking of navy or something more dignified.

Anyway, I had the car picked out, and the exact color I wanted and set off to the car dealership with my specs. They told me that the Cruiser didn’t come in this shade of blue. I’m sure that they wanted to sell one of the colors they had on the lot.

I got back to them and told them that I found this car online and I could go get it myself. Suddenly the dealership was able to get it for me, too, so I won out. WooHoo.

I’m just loving this car. 🙂

From a Cushing’s get-together in Columbus, OH, 2007, the yellow version 🙂

 

đź“… Barrow Pituitary Center Patient Education Day

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Barrow Neurological Institute
Sonntag Pavilion
St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center
350 West Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85013

October 27, 2018
8:30 AM to 4:00 PM

The Barrow Pituitary Center is dedicated to educating patients, caregivers, and loved ones by providing information which is current and non-biased. Experts at this conference will address management of the emotional and physical elements of living with pituitary disorders. We hope attendees will leave empowered to make better-informed decisions about their healthcare and achieve their goals for a long and fruitful life.

pdfEvent Flyer or to register, visit the Barrow Website

For more information contact Maggie Bobrowitz, RN, MBA, at (602) 406-7585 or Margaret.Bobrowitz@DignityHealth.org.

đź“… 2nd Annual Weill Cornell Pituitary Symposium: Pituitary Disorders Across the Age Spectrum CME

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Friday, October 19 at 8:00am to 4:00pm

Belfer Research Building, 3rd Floor

413 East 69th St., New York, NY 10021

This course is a comprehensive overview and discussion of the evaluation; management; and medical, surgical, and radiation treatments of the pituitary tumor. The conference will comprise lectures, case-based talks, and Q&A panel sessions.

The pituitary gland plays an enormously important role in human development, the maintenance of various essential physiologic functions, and aging and senescence. Hence, the health of the pituitary gland is critical at all stages of human life. For this reason, there are a variety of pituitary disorders that can have a profound impact on multiple organ systems at different ages. General practitioners and even specialists in endocrinology may not be fully aware of the widespread impact of the pituitary gland in health and disease; the function of this course is to educate and inform a general medical audience on pituitary disease.

For more information visit their website or contact Tatiana Soto at tas2041@med.cornell.edu or 212-746-0403.