Calendar of Events & Classes
April - June 2018
Multiple Sclerosis - The State of the Art
Presented by Stanford Health LibraryMultiple Sclerosis (MS) is an unpredictable and often disabling disease of the central nervous system. This talk will focus on the current and emerging diagnostic and treatment protocols for Multiple Sclerosis.
Speaker: Lucas B. Kipp, MD, FRCPC
Thursday, March 8, 2018
7:00 pm
Stanford Health Library
Hoover Pavilion, Suite 201
211 Quarry Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94304
No Fee.
To register call 650-498-7826 
Diabetic Eye Disease
Presented by Stanford Health LibraryDiabetic eye disease is a group of eye conditions that can affect people with diabetes. Early detection, timely treatment, and appropriate follow-up care of diabetic eye disease can protect against vision loss. This lecture will include discussion about the risks of these conditions, prevention and treatment.
Speaker: Diana Do, MD
Professor of Ophthalmology at
the Byers Eye Institute, Stanford
University School of Medicine
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
7:00 pm
Stanford Health Library
Hoover Pavilion, Suite 201
211 Quarry Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94304
No Fee.
To register call 650-498-7826
Lymphedema: What You Need to Know About Diagnosis, Treatment and the Promise of Research
Presented by Stanford Health LibraryLymphedema is a chronic condition that causes unsightly swelling in the limbs due to blockage in the circulatory systems. Lymphedema is most commonly caused by lymph node removal or damage due to cancer treatment. This talk will address the condition, current research and emerging treatments for it.
Speaker: Stanley Rockson, MD
Allan and Tina Neill Professor of
Lymphatic Research and Medicine,
Stanford University School of
Medicine
Thursday, May 3, 2018
7:00 pm
Stanford Health Library
Hoover Pavilion, Suite 201
211 Quarry Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94304
No Fee.
To register call 650-498-7826
Bright Spots & Landmines: The Diabetes Guide I Wish Someone Had Handed Me – Author Event
Sponsored by the Stanford Diabetes Care ProgramAuthor Adam Brown will discuss some of the subjects he covers in his diabetes handbook. Bright Spots & Landmines focuses on food, mindset, exercise, and sleep strategies. It includes: what to eat to minimize blood sugar swings; helpful strategies to feel less stressed, guilty, and not burned out; and simple ways to improve exercise and well-being. Copies of Bright Spots & Landmines will be available for free to the attendees of the event.
Speaker: Adam Brown
Author
Thursday, May 24, 2018
6:00 pm
Stanford Health Library
Hoover Pavilion, Suite 201
211 Quarry Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94304
No Fee.
To register call 650-498-7826
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