Musculoskeletal Conference 200828 January 2008
This year’s musculoskeletal conference hopes to bring together practitioners from different medical fields, including the general physicians, orthopedic doctors, rheumatologists, women’s health doctors, endocrinologists and all who deal with these issues with their patients daily.
Day 1: 28 January 2008
09:00
Opening remarks by Chairperson: Dr. Humeira Badsha, Specialist Rheumatologist, Dubai Bone & Joint Center, Dubai, UAE
09:10
Rheumatoid Arthritis – State of the Art update
09:30
Beyond RA – Review of Psoriatic Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis and other inflammatory Arthritis
09:50
Disease Modifying Drugs in RA; How the GP can use these drugs and monitor for toxicity Dr. Christopher J. Edwards, Consultant Rheumatologist & Honorary Senior Lecturer, Southampton General Hospital, Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust & The London Lupus Clinic, London Bridge Hospital, UK
10:10
Anti-TNF Drugs – Safety and Efficacy Updates
10:30
New Frontiers in the treatment of RA – Rituximab, Abatacept and more
10:50
Coffee Break
11:30
Lupus – diagnosis and Management
11:50
Pregnancy and rheumatic drugs
12:10
Management of the pregnant patient with Anti-phospholipid syndromeDr. Graham R V Hughes MD FRCP, Head, Lupus Unit, St Thomas' Hospital, UK
12:30
Lunch (12:30 – 14:00 Joint Injection Workshop)
14:00
Back pain – Red Flags and Non-Surgical management
14:20
Pain Management – Update on safety of NSAIDs and Cox-2 inhibitors
14:40
Gout – Guidelines and use of drugs: From colchicines to Febuxostat
15:00
The New Science of Osteoarthritis: What this means in managing our patientsDr. TW Starz, University of Pittsburgh Medical Centre, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
15:20
Coffee Break
15:50
Osteoporosis and interpretation of the DEXA scan. Common errors, artifacts and quality issues
16:10
Bisphosphonates: The backbone of Osteoporosis Management
16:30
How to use the new drugs for Osteoporosis: Strontium, Teriparatide, and more!
16:50
The Epidemic of Vitamin D deficiency and implications beyond bone health: How do we manage severe vitamin D deficiency?Dr. Abdullah Al Arifi, Consultant, Endocrinologist, Department of Medicine; Associate Executive Director, Academic & Training Affairs, CME Section; King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre, Riyadh, KSA.
17:10
Closing remarks
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Rheumatoid Arthritis UAE
In a study of 100 patients at Dubai Bone and Joint Center by Dr. Humeira badsha it was found that the majority of the patients coming to her had very active disease, there was a delay in diagnosis and delay to starting the right treatment. Many patients had seen several doctors withoout the correct diagnosis.
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As part of its ongoing commitment to raising the standards of musculoskeletal treatment and research in the UAE, doctors from the Dubai Bone and Joint Center will be taking a leadership role by chairing several congresses and running workshops at Arab Health Congress 2007.
Dr. Humeira Badsha American Board certified Rheumatologist at Dubai Bone & Joint center will be chairing the Rheumatology congress: Management of Rheumatic Diseases, running from the 31st of January to February 1st. and aims to educate Rheumatologists on the latest advances in the field. The conference is a new addition to the Arab Health portfolio and will be attended by doctors from UAE, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia Jordan, Egypt, Kuwait, UK, USA, Germany and Switzerland.
In addition, a special hands-on workshop on joint injection techniques will be running on February 1st. "Joint and tendon injections are an important skill for every primary care physician," explained Dr. Humeira Badsha, Rheumatology specialist, Dubai Bone and Joint Center. "The workshop will use life size manikins and will focus on a variety of different techniques," she added.
Dr. Humeira Badsha American Board certified Rheumatologist at Dubai Bone & Joint center will be chairing the Rheumatology congress: Management of Rheumatic Diseases, running from the 31st of January to February 1st. and aims to educate Rheumatologists on the latest advances in the field. The conference is a new addition to the Arab Health portfolio and will be attended by doctors from UAE, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia Jordan, Egypt, Kuwait, UK, USA, Germany and Switzerland.
In addition, a special hands-on workshop on joint injection techniques will be running on February 1st. "Joint and tendon injections are an important skill for every primary care physician," explained Dr. Humeira Badsha, Rheumatology specialist, Dubai Bone and Joint Center. "The workshop will use life size manikins and will focus on a variety of different techniques," she added.
Joint problems UAE
Successful First Step Taken as Bone and Joint Health Week Comes To An End
20 May 2007
Dubai 19th May 2007: Over 450 participants attended the Free Bone Health Day held in Jumeriah Beach Hotel yesterday. The event organized by the Dubai Bone and Joint Center aimed to raise awareness through various educational activities of bone and joint health.
According to Suzanne El Houby, CEO of Dubai Bone and Joint Centre, “the impetus for holding this event was to raise the awareness of bone health and the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. Our center sees a number of patients with fractures resulting from Osteoporosis and we would like to see this number reduced”. The event featured free bone screening for osteoporosis through bone scan ultrasound, alongside lectures on nutrition, arthritis management, osteopathy and physiotherapy.
It is estimated that 70% of post menopausal women in the Emirates have Osteoporosis, as the population ages there will be an increasing number of people affected. According to Dr. Humeria Badsha, Specialist Rheumatologist at Dubai Bone and Joint Center, “It is important to address this condition now, and to educate the younger generation to start eating correctly to ensure that their bone mass is built up to a sufficient level”.
The day began with lectures on Osteoporosis and Arthritis. Sufferers of Arthritis were shown exercises that can help and improve movement. This is a debilitating disease, and its effects have also far reaching emotional consequences. Participants also heard from a nutritionist on the benefits of leading a healthy lifestyle. The consequences of leading an unhealthy lifestyle leads to obesity and its related conditions but it also has an enormous impact on our bones and joints. Exercise is vitally important for our bones and joints, Power Bhangra classes were given, showing alternative forms of exercise that can be fun. Running techniques were demonstrated and how incorrect technique can outweigh the health benefits it offers. Repetitive back strain was addressed with demonstrations on correct posture when sitting at your computer.
This event was part of the Bone Health Week a campaign, which will run annually throughout the Emirates to educate on development of and maintenance of healthy bones and joints.
20 May 2007
Dubai 19th May 2007: Over 450 participants attended the Free Bone Health Day held in Jumeriah Beach Hotel yesterday. The event organized by the Dubai Bone and Joint Center aimed to raise awareness through various educational activities of bone and joint health.
According to Suzanne El Houby, CEO of Dubai Bone and Joint Centre, “the impetus for holding this event was to raise the awareness of bone health and the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. Our center sees a number of patients with fractures resulting from Osteoporosis and we would like to see this number reduced”. The event featured free bone screening for osteoporosis through bone scan ultrasound, alongside lectures on nutrition, arthritis management, osteopathy and physiotherapy.
It is estimated that 70% of post menopausal women in the Emirates have Osteoporosis, as the population ages there will be an increasing number of people affected. According to Dr. Humeria Badsha, Specialist Rheumatologist at Dubai Bone and Joint Center, “It is important to address this condition now, and to educate the younger generation to start eating correctly to ensure that their bone mass is built up to a sufficient level”.
The day began with lectures on Osteoporosis and Arthritis. Sufferers of Arthritis were shown exercises that can help and improve movement. This is a debilitating disease, and its effects have also far reaching emotional consequences. Participants also heard from a nutritionist on the benefits of leading a healthy lifestyle. The consequences of leading an unhealthy lifestyle leads to obesity and its related conditions but it also has an enormous impact on our bones and joints. Exercise is vitally important for our bones and joints, Power Bhangra classes were given, showing alternative forms of exercise that can be fun. Running techniques were demonstrated and how incorrect technique can outweigh the health benefits it offers. Repetitive back strain was addressed with demonstrations on correct posture when sitting at your computer.
This event was part of the Bone Health Week a campaign, which will run annually throughout the Emirates to educate on development of and maintenance of healthy bones and joints.
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UAE Residents Need to Get Out in the Sun More
24 May 2007
High Level of Osteopenia and Osteoporosis detected in recent screening programmes
Dubai, 24th May 2007: The last phase of the Bone Screening Campaign for osteoporosis took place at Al Ittihad Primary Care Center in Jumeirah in which 110 women and men were screened, and the overall results of the campaign so far confirmed doctor's fears. People are not eating the correct diet to build bone mass nor getting adequate sun with Vitamin D and are therefore leaving themselves more prone to osteoporosis and other bone conditions later in life.
The recent initiative by Dubai Bone and Joint Centre to conduct mass screening in the Emirates with the Ministry of Health (MoH) has produced some alarming statistics. Of those screened on Bone Health Day in the Jumeirah Beach Hotel , 36% had low bone density or osteopenia, which is generally considered the first step along the road to osteoporosis. This is a very serious condition in which bone density is extremely low and bones are porous and prone to shatter. A further 20% of those screened had a measurement of less than -2.5 indicating osteoporosis. This disease results in a significant risk of fracture, the consequences of which can include hospitalization, immobility, and a decrease in the quality of life.
The most alarming statistic was that 32% of men at the recent Hor Al Anz screening had low bone density. The key findings of the most recent screening showed that 36% of post menopausal women were osteopenic and 6% osteoporotic; and amongst young women (< 45 years) 16 % have low bone mass of which 5 % had osteoporosis.
By measuring bone density, it is possible to predict fracture risk in the same manner that measuring blood pressure can help predict the risk of stroke. The results from the screening can then be used to aid a decision as to whether prescription medicine is needed to help reduce the risk of fractures in the future. From a larger perspective, it can be seen that osteoporosis is a costly disease in terms of the healthcare system and time lost from work.
According to Dr. Humeira Badsha, Specialist Rheumatologist at Dubai Bone and Joint Center, “these results are extremely worrying. We saw a woman of 24 who had osteopenia, which is very unusual. It is imperative that UAE residents, both men and women start consuming more calcium rich food and exposing themselves to the sun for a short period of time every day”.
The second phase of the nationwide osteoporosis screening will reassume in September 2007. The National Screening Campaign will include the rest of the Northern Emirates Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujarah, etc... Exact dates and locations will be announced in mid-august. Dr. Mariam Matar, Assistant Undersecretary of Preventative Medicine for Public Health and Primary Health Care at the MoH recently announced at the launch of Bone Health Week, the seriousness of this condition and how the MoH is attempting to tackle this problem.
24 May 2007
High Level of Osteopenia and Osteoporosis detected in recent screening programmes
Dubai, 24th May 2007: The last phase of the Bone Screening Campaign for osteoporosis took place at Al Ittihad Primary Care Center in Jumeirah in which 110 women and men were screened, and the overall results of the campaign so far confirmed doctor's fears. People are not eating the correct diet to build bone mass nor getting adequate sun with Vitamin D and are therefore leaving themselves more prone to osteoporosis and other bone conditions later in life.
The recent initiative by Dubai Bone and Joint Centre to conduct mass screening in the Emirates with the Ministry of Health (MoH) has produced some alarming statistics. Of those screened on Bone Health Day in the Jumeirah Beach Hotel , 36% had low bone density or osteopenia, which is generally considered the first step along the road to osteoporosis. This is a very serious condition in which bone density is extremely low and bones are porous and prone to shatter. A further 20% of those screened had a measurement of less than -2.5 indicating osteoporosis. This disease results in a significant risk of fracture, the consequences of which can include hospitalization, immobility, and a decrease in the quality of life.
The most alarming statistic was that 32% of men at the recent Hor Al Anz screening had low bone density. The key findings of the most recent screening showed that 36% of post menopausal women were osteopenic and 6% osteoporotic; and amongst young women (< 45 years) 16 % have low bone mass of which 5 % had osteoporosis.
By measuring bone density, it is possible to predict fracture risk in the same manner that measuring blood pressure can help predict the risk of stroke. The results from the screening can then be used to aid a decision as to whether prescription medicine is needed to help reduce the risk of fractures in the future. From a larger perspective, it can be seen that osteoporosis is a costly disease in terms of the healthcare system and time lost from work.
According to Dr. Humeira Badsha, Specialist Rheumatologist at Dubai Bone and Joint Center, “these results are extremely worrying. We saw a woman of 24 who had osteopenia, which is very unusual. It is imperative that UAE residents, both men and women start consuming more calcium rich food and exposing themselves to the sun for a short period of time every day”.
The second phase of the nationwide osteoporosis screening will reassume in September 2007. The National Screening Campaign will include the rest of the Northern Emirates Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujarah, etc... Exact dates and locations will be announced in mid-august. Dr. Mariam Matar, Assistant Undersecretary of Preventative Medicine for Public Health and Primary Health Care at the MoH recently announced at the launch of Bone Health Week, the seriousness of this condition and how the MoH is attempting to tackle this problem.
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