For Rheumatologists, Orthopedic doctors, Family doctors taking care of Bone and joint problems in Dubai , Abu Dhabi UAE

The 2nd Bone & Joint Conference is coming back to the Primary Healthcare Congress during the Abu Dhabi Medical Congress on the 16th of October, 2012.  After a successful conference last October, this This October 15th 2012, Abu Dhabi UAE This year’s program is looking to provide a comprehensive and in-depth one day agenda once again.   Covering new topics and the latest advances, there will be four sessions throughout the day: Orthopaedics Workshop, Back Pain Session, Rheumatology and General Rheumatology.  The presentations are geared towards GPs, who often see such cases and would benefit from learning the appropriate methods of diagnoses and treatment from specialists. Accreditation Statement The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Center for Continuing Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Center for Continuing Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM.   Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Participants claiming CME credit from this activity may submit the credit hours to the American Osteopathic Association for Category 2 credit. Advisory Board: Dr. Donald Ford, Cleveland Clinic Dr. Humeira Badsha, Dr. Humeira Badsha Medical Center Dr. Chris Whately, Medcare Hospital What are the main topics covered in this event? Orthopaedics Workshops Back Pain Session Physiotherapy Rheumatology Lupus

Arthritis in Arab patients (Rheumatology Dubai)

There is limited published data about arthritis in Arab patients.  A research study led by Drs. Thuraya Arissi in Doha , Robert Plenge in Harvard, and supported by Dr. Badsha in Dubai and others in jordan, SA, Syria, is attempting to determine which genes are associated with Rheumatoid arthritis in Arabs.  If you are of Arab ancestry, have rheumatoid arthritis and wish to participate please contact Dr. Badsha at info@drbadshamedical.com.