DAY 1 - October 10, 2010 |
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Chairpersons:
Dr. Waleed Al Shehhi
Chairperson, ESR
Consultant Rheumatologist, Al Biraa Clinic, Suliman AlHabib Medical Centre,
Dr. Humeira Badsha
Secretary, ESR Vice Chairperson, Emirates Arthritis Foundation,
Rheumatologist, Al Biraa Arthritis and Bone Clinic |
| Track 1 |
SESSION ONE: Pain Management |
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Chairpersons: Dr Faisal AL-Timimi and Dr Irena Khostanteen
Approach to a Patient with Inflammatory Arthritis : Recognise and Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis |
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9.00 |
Rheumatoid Arthritis: State of the Art Management in 2010
Prof. John Isaacs, Professor of Clinical Rheumatology, Newcastle University, UK |
| 9.40 |
Sensing the Main Health Concerns in Patients with Established RA
Dr Haider Al Aitta, Consultant Physician in Internal Medicaine and Rheumatology, Al Noor Hospital UAE |
| 10.00 |
Treat To Target Initiative: The Lebanese Experience
Imad Uthman, Professor of Clinical Medicine Head, Division of Rheumatology Department of Internal Medicine American University of Beirut |
| 10.25 |
Q & A |
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Lower Back Pain:
Chairpersons : Dr. Joseph Costandi and Dr Haider Al Attia |
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10.35 |
Lower Back Pain - Recognise Red Flags, When to Refer to the Specialist
Dr Ayman Mofti, Director, Al Biraa Arthritis Clinic |
| 10.55 |
Lower Back Pain From a Chiropractors Perspective
Dr. Gerry Nastasia, Staff Clinician, Emirates European Medical Centre, Dubai |
| 11.15 |
COFFEE BREAK |
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SESSION TWO: Arthritis |
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Chairpersons: Prof. Adel Alawadhi and Dr. Ferhana Najam |
| 11.30 |
Update on Cox 2 Inhibitors
Dr. Algis Jovaisas, President - Ontario Rheumatology Association |
| 12.00 |
BMS Session (Non CME-Accredited)
Prof. Marco Matucci-Cerinic,Professor of Rheumatology and Medicine and Director of Division of Medicine and Rheumatology, University of Florence, Italy |
| 12.30 |
Perspectives in Psoriatic Arthritis
Prof Oliver FitzGerald, Consultant Rheumatologist, Newman Clinical Research Professor at St Vincent's University Hospital, Ireland |
| 13.10 |
Q&A Session |
| 13.20 |
LUNCH |
| 14.20 |
Behcet's Disease
Thurayya Arayssi, MD, Associate Professor, Weill Cornell Medical College- QatarDr. Musa Al Hadidi, Jordan |
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SESSION THREE: Osteoporosis
Chairpersons: Prof. Mustafa Al Izzi |
| 14.40 |
Update on Osteoporosis:Disease and Management
Dr David Hosking,Consultant Physician Nottingham City Hospital, UK |
| 15.25 |
Osteoporosis & Rheumatic Diseases: Diagnosis & Treatment
Basel Masri, MD, Consultant Rheumatologist, Jordan Hospital, Amman Jordan |
| 15.50 |
Effective management of glucocorticoid osteoporosis
Prof David Reid, Professor of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine & Therapeutics, University of Aberdeen and Honorary Consultant Rheumatologist, GUHT |
| 16.20 |
COFFEE BREAK |
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SESSION FOUR: Meet the Professors |
| 16.40 |
Meet the Professor: Difficult to Treat Sceroderma
Prof. Marco Matucci-Cerinic, Professor of Rheumatology and Medicine and Director of Division of Medicine and Rheumatology, University of Florence, Italy |
| 17.20 |
Meet the Professor: Ankylosing Spondylitis
Oliver FitzGerald Consultant Rheumatologist, Newman Clinical Research Professor at St Vincent's University Hospital, Ireland |
| Track 2 |
WORKSHOPS |
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10.00-13.15 |
Musco-skeletal Ultrasound Workshop for the Specialist (Non CME-Accredited)
Prof Walter Grassi, Director of the Postgraduate School in Rheumatology, Marche Polytechnic University, Italy
Waleed Al Shehhi, Chairperson, Emirates Society Rheumatology, Al Biraa Arthritis Clinic, Suliman AlHabib Medical Centre |
16.20 -17.50 |
Joint Injection Workshop for GP's
DBAJ
Dr. William D. Murrell, Jr, MD, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Surgeon
Dr. Zbiggy J. Brodzinsky, MD, Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeon |
DAY 2 - October 11, 2010 |
| Track 1 |
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8.00 |
ABSTRACT PRESENTATION (Non CME-Accredited)
Selection Committee
Dr Mohammed Hammoudeh, Consultant Rheumatologist, Hamed Medical Corporation, President, Rheumatology Society Qatar
Prof. Rohini Handa, President, Indian Rheumatology, Association, Senior Consultant Rheumatologist Apollo, Indraprastha Hospitals, New Delhi, India
Dr. Ayman Mofti, Director, Al Biraa Arthritis Clinic
Dr Imad Uthman, Professor of Clinical Medicine, Head, Division of Rheumatology, American University of Beirut, Lebanon. |
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SESSION ONE: Rheumatoid Arthritis Around The World
Chairpersons: Dr. Mustafa Al Maini |
| 9.00 |
Biologics in Rheumatology Arthritis - The South Asian Perspective
Prof. Rohini Handa, President, Indian Rheumatology Association, Senior Consultant Rheumatologist Apollo Indraprastha Hospitals, New Delhi, India |
| 9.40 |
Optimising the Use of Methotrexate in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Prof. Mohammed Hammoudeh, Consultant Rheumatologist, Hamed Medical Corporation, President, Rheumatology Society, Qatar |
| 10.15 |
Rheumatoid Arthritis Lecture – International Case Study
Prof. Josef Smolen, Chairman of the Department of Rheumatology Internal Medicine III Medical University of Vienna, Austria |
| 10.50 |
Reactivation of Latent Tuberculosis Infection in Patients Receiving Anti TNF -@therapy. Is it More of a Cause For Concern in Arab Patients?
Prof. Mustafa Al Izzi Secretary Emirates Osteoporosis Society, Consultant Rheumatologist, Zayed Military Hospital, Abu Dhabi |
| 11.10 |
ABSTRACT AWARDS PRESENTATION CEREMONY (Non CME-Accredited)
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| 11.20 |
COFFEE BREAK |
11.45 |
SESSION TWO: Meet The Professors
Difficult To Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis
Professor John Isaacs, Professor of Clinical Rheumatology, Newcastle University, UK |
12.30 |
Meet the Professor: Differentiating between Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis through ultrasound (Non CME-Accredited)
Prof Walter Grassi, Director of the Postgraduate School in Rheumatology, Marche Polytechnic University, Italy |
| 13.00 |
MSD SYMPOSIUM (Non CME-Accredited)
Prof Josef Smolen, Chairman of the Department of Rheumatology Internal Medicine III Medical University of Vienna, Austria
Prof Mohammed Hammoudeh Consultant Rheumatologist, HMC, President, Rheumatology Society, Qatar
Dr. Samar A l-Emadi, Consultant Rheumatology Department HMC, Qatar.
Dr. Mustafa Al Miani, Chief of Rheumatology, Clinical Immunology and Allergy Division at Mafraq Hospital, Abu Dhabi |
| 14.00 |
MSD Sponsored LUNCH |
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SESSION TWO: Lupus & Other Tissue Diseases
Chairpersons: Dr. Shehata El Khouly and Prof Joachim Kalden |
| 15.00 |
SLE - The Malaysian Experience
Dr. Swan Sim Yeap, Consultant Rheumatologist, Sime Darby Medical Centre Subang Jaya, Malaysia |
| 15.30 |
State-of-the-art SLE
Prof. Graham Hughes, Head of the London Lupus Centre at London Bridge Hospital, UK |
| 16.05 |
Medical Emergencies in SLE
Sami Salman, Head of Department of Medicine at Oman Medical College |
| 16.25 |
COFFEE BREAK |
| 16.40 |
Comorbidities and Metabolic Syndromes in Spondyloarthropathies
Dr Waleed AlShehhi, Consultant Rheumatologist Al Biraa Centre and Suliman AlHabib, President ESR |
| 17.00 |
Methylprednisolone Treatment in SLE: Evidence-Based Approach
Dr. Mustafa Al Maini, Chief of Rheumatology, Clinical Immunology and Allergy Division at Mafraq Hospital, Abu Dhabi |
| 17.30-18.00 |
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Dr. Samar A l-Emadi, Consultant Rheumatology Department HMC, Qatar |
| 20.00-21.00 |
PFIZER SYMPOSIUM (By Invitation Only) |
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DAY 3 - October 12, 2010 (Non CME-Accredited)
FREE TO ATTEND
The purpose of this conference is to highlight the importance of early diagnosis and aggressive treatment for persons living with one of the hundred forms of arthritis. Today, with the advent of biologic medication, arthritis patients should not become disabled, but become contributing members of society and fulfill their choice to work, support families and most importantly have a feeling of self-worth as they learn to live with this chronic disease. With medications costing up to AED 80,000, get behind us to find an answer to help those living with arthritis.
Registrations for Day 3 open at 08.15 for the morning session and from 17.15 for the evening session. |
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9am-12pm |
Forum for Patients and Insurance Companies |
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Chairpersons:
Dr. Haider Al Attia, Rheumatologist at Al Noor Hospital, Abu Dhabi – What is Arthritis And The Advent of Biologic Treatment
Dr. Waleed AlShehhi, Consultant Rheumatologist at Al Biraa Arthritis & Bone Centre, Dubai – Access to Arthritic Healthcare in the UAE
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| 9.00 |
Introduction: Katrina Thornley, Patient Support Director, EAF (Emirates Arthritis Foundation) - Why We Are Doing This Conference |
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9.15 |
International Speaker: International Speaker: (TBC) The benefits of early treatment with biologics, for the disease activity and implications (TBC) |
| 9.45 |
Patient: Case History Who Has Been Successful on Biologic Treatment |
| 10.00 |
Patient: Case history Who is Unable to Receive Biologic Medication Due to Lack of Insurance |
| 10.15 |
Dubai Health Authority or Ministry of Health: - How these bodies can help and could help |
| 10.30 |
Insurance Spokesperson: (TBC) Guidelines from the insurance companies for biologics. How doctors can cooperate from the perspective of the Insurance industry (TBC) |
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10.50 |
Pharmacoeconomics of Biologics in Rheumatoid Arthritis - MSD Session |
11.20 |
Symposium Q & A for Insurance Companies - Novartis Session |
| 11.50 |
Closing Comments, Panel tbc |
| 12.00-13.00 |
LUNCH |
| EVENING |
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| 6pm-9pm |
Proposed Agenda for Patient Awareness Session (English): |
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Chairperson: Dr Badsha
Introduction by Katrina Thornley, Patient Support Director, Emirates Arthritis Foundation (EAF),
Art of Living – Breathing Exercises
Biologic Treatments – Dr Badsha
Lupus – Dr Mustafa Al Izzy
Oriental Medicine – Dr Sam Kotkat
Nutrition – York Food Testing
Thai Chi - Laio
Q & A Session – Dr Mustafa, Dr Badsha, |
| 6pm-9pm |
Proposed Agenda for Patient Awareness Session (Arabic) |
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Chairperson: Dr Waleed
Introduction by FAP – Salha
Nutrition - Dr. Mohamed – York Food Testing
Biologic Treatments – Dr. Mofti
Thai Chi
Oriental Medicine – Dr. Sam
Q & A Session – Dr Mofti, Dr. Waleed, Dr. Sam |