November 2019
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Nov - 20
CUDOS 2019 — Abstract Submission
Current Understanding on Diabetes, Obesity and Related Syndromes
“This activity is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Category 1) as defined by the Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners - Accreditation Department and is approved for a maximum of 46 hours.”
The CUDOS Congress 2019 will be held from 20-26 November 2019 at Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel. Pre-conference one-day workshops will be held on 20-22 November 2019.
To submit an abstract for this event please make sure to follow the information, tips, terms and deadlines mentioned in the abstract guidelines below. The deadline for submission is 10th November 2019
If you would like further information, please contact: Ammira Akil
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Dec - 12
Qatar National Day
Sidra Medicine will participate in Darb al-Saai during the celebration of Qatar National Day. All are welcome to visit the Sidra Medicine section located within the Qatar Foundation tent.
Darb al-Saai, at the grounds in Al Sadd will run from 12-20 December 8am - 12pm | 4pm - 10pm (Fridays from 2pm)
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Mar - 2
ISPCAN International Child Protection Congress Qatar 2020
Child maltreatment and domestic violence are universal health issues that cause immense individual suffering. It affects all layers of our society and no country or region is immune to it. We invite you to join us in Doha, Qatar to investigate approaches to preventing violence against children based on scientific knowledge and research. Sidra Child Advocacy Program, Qatar and ISPCAN have joined hands to spread awareness and make lives of these children and their families better by working together with communities, organizations, and networks.
About ISPCAN
ISPCAN is an international non-profit organization that unites a range of inter-disciplinary professionals: pediatricians, social workers, psychologists, lawyers, mental health professionals, governmental policymakers and agencies that work toward the prevention and treatment of child abuse, neglect, and exploitation across the globe. ISPCAN, with its headquarters in the USA, has been advocating for children and families for over 40 years and has active members in more than 200 countries.
About SCAP
The Sidra Child Advocacy Program (S-CAP) at Sidra is a national program that provides services to patients and families free of charge. The program was launched in January 2017. The program features a dedicated team of trained professionals who work together to support children and families when there are concerns of child abuse or neglect. The team provides 24/7 phone consultation to healthcare professionals across Qatar and also arranges child abuse medical evaluations, investigations and follow up. It works closely with key government entities within Qatar including the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Education, National Human Rights Committee, and the various Social Service and Healthcare agencies across Qatar.
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Mar - 7
Infant Mental Health Symposium
We are delighted to bring together cross-disciplinary experts in the early childhood years to promote the importance of mental health in young children and their families in Qatar.
This 1-day symposium will cover the fundamentals of Infant Mental Health as well as its practical applications. The fundamentals of Infant Mental Health are relevant to all clinicians working with families in Qatar as we all help lay the foundations for a lifetime of well-being through all our clinical interactions with babies and their families.
Qatar’s babies deserve the best, so let’s give it to them!
Symposium Program
Agenda for March 7, 2020
7:00 – 7:30: Registration
7:30 – 8:00: Opening Comments
8:00 – 9:30: Keynote Address: Introduction to Infant Mental Health and Its Importance, By Dr. Caroline Zanetti, MD
9:30 – 11:00: Introductory Session: The Big Deal About the First 1,000 Days, By Dr. Ruba Benini, MD & Dr. Erin Valentine, PsyD
11:00 – 12:00: Lunch Break
Afternoon Sessions (Choose 3 of the 4 following sessions to attend over 3 hours.)
12:00 – 15:00:
A. The Emotional Journey of the Mother and Infant: A Look at Perinatal Depression for Mother and Baby, By Dr. Felice Watt
B. Parent engagement in NICU: When & Why, By Dr. Tarek Hefnawy El-Alem, Dr. Pranay Jindal, Mr. Shihab Kannappillil, Ms. Irfana Shah Mohammed Ajab Shah, Ms. Parvathi Ragesh, Ms. Jisha Elizabeth Mathew & Ms. Ma Lorena Igna
C. The Unexpected-Expected Journey, from Obstetrics to Pediatric Care, By Dr. Atiya Bashir, Dr. Derya Cirik & Ms. Faten Jabnouni
D. It’s not Just Breastfeeding, By Ms. Susan Clayton RCpN BM IBCLC
15:00 – 15:30: Reflections and Closing Comments
For any questions regarding this event please contact Ms. Sonia Mascarenhas: smascarenhas@sidra.org
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Apr - 25
AHLS for Toxic Terrorism
Location: Sidra Medicine
The AHLS for Toxic Terrorism: Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Casualties program is a 4-hour course, providing 4 hours of CPD points. The course will cover assessment and management of patients exposed to toxic substances in a terrorism incident.
This course is derived from the full length AHLS Provider Course.
Participants of AHLS for Toxic Terrorism will be able to:
…- Rapidly assess toxic terrorism patients
- Recognize toxic syndromes (toxidromes) Identify and administer specific antidotes, antibiotics and vaccines for toxic terrorism patients
- Apply the Poisoning Treatment Paradigm™
This course, endorsed by the American College of Clinical Toxicology, is designed for physicians, paramedical and EMTs, as well as pharmacists working in areas such as emergency departments, critical care units, or any location where contaminated patients may be encountered.
Closed courses for groups requiring a private learning environment are also available.
Sidra Medicine is also running a morning session, AHLS for Radiological Incidents and Terrorism. Event details and registration can be found here.
Contact Info: Karmela Lariego, klariego@sidra.org
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Apr - 25
AHLS for Radiological Incidents and Terrorism
Location: Sidra Medicine
The AHLS for Radiological Incidents and Terrorism program is a 4-hour course, providing 4 hours of CPD points. The course trains healthcare professionals to medically manage patients with acute radiation syndrome and internal contamination with radionuclides.
After completing AHLS for Radiological Incidents & Terrorism, participants will be able to:
…- Describe the basics of radiation physics
- List different types of radiation detection equipment
- Discuss the evaluation and management of patients contaminated with radioactive materials
- Discuss the evaluation and management of patients exposed to ionizing radiation
This course, endorsed by the American College of Clinical Toxicology, is designed for physicians, paramedical and EMTs, as well as pharmacists working in areas such as emergency departments, critical care units, or any location where contaminated patients may be encountered.
Closed courses for groups requiring a private learning environment are also available.
Sidra Medicine is also running an afternoon session, AHLS for Toxic Terrorism. Event details and registration can be found here.
Contact Info: Karmela Lariego, klariego@sidra.org
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Sep - 13
Virtual Pediatric and Adult Interventional Cardiac Symposia (PICS-AICS)
*ALL TIMES LISTED CST
Sidra Medicine will be participating at the 23rd Annual Pediatric and Adult Interventional Cardiac Symposia (PICS-AICS) from 11th to 13th September 2020. PICS-AICS is one of the largest cardiac symposia dedicated to the latest breakthroughs in the treatment of patients with congenital and structural heart diseases.
More than 2000 healthcare professionals are expected to virtually sign in to join PICS-AICS this year. Sidra Medicine will transmit via broadband WIFI, two live interventional cardiac procedures from its brand new state-of the art Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at its Heart Center, to the PICS-AICS delegates on the 13th of September 2020.
The live interventional cardiac procedures relayed from Sidra Medicine in Qatar will be conducted on two patients born with congenital heart defects. One procedure will be performed by Prof. Ziyad M. Hijazi, who is the founder of PICS-AICS as well as the Acting Chief Medical Officer at Sidra Medicine and is also the Executive Chair of Medicine and the Medical Director of the world-class Heart Center at Sidra Medicine. The second procedure will be conducted by Dr. Younes Boudjemline, Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
- Physician
- Physician Assistant
- Fellow, Nurse, Technician or Student
- Industry
IMPORTANT DATES & TIMES:
- PICS Online symposia: 11th to 13th September 2020
- The live interventional cardiac procedures “at Sidra”
- The first case is planned to start at 4:40 pm, Doha time
- The second case is planned to start at 8:20 pm, Doha Time.
THE LIVE STREAM LINK
(Coming Soon)
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Oct - 29
Meet Sidra Medicine’s Experts
…Supporting mental health in families
Join us for the free Meet Sidra Medicine’s Experts webinar series, featuring guidance and recommendations on subjects related to women’s and children’s health. We will be sharing a range of topics, including lactation and nutritional advice; diabetes management guidance for parents and patients; mental health, and more.
Speaker
Dr. Felice Watt
Division Chief - Adult Psychiatry for Women's Mental Health
Moderator
Dr. Zainab Kikelomo Imam
Adult Psychiatrist - Women's Psychiatry
Discussion Points
- What is mental health, and why is it important for our families?
- How can we help the mental health of our families?
Mothers, Father's, Babies, Children, and teens & Grandparents - Caring for the mental health of our families during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Target Audience
Public
Disclaimer
This webinar is intended solely to provide general information to the public. The views, medical advice, and opinions expressed as part of this Webinar are those of the expert presenters do not necessarily represent Sidra Medicine’s opinion.
This Webinar is not intended, nor can you rely upon it, in relation to your medical condition(s). Further, this Webinar is not intended, nor can it replace the care of your own personal doctor. You may need to discuss the topics presented in the Webinar in more detail with your personal doctor.
With respect to this Webinar, Sidra Medicine does not make any warranty, express or implied, including the warranties of fitness for a particular purpose, or assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, apparatus, product, or process disclosed or represents that its use would not infringe privately owned rights.
By attending this Webinar, you understand that Sidra Medicine may record this Webinar and agree to publish this Webinar on Sidra Medicine’s website and/or any social media platforms. Sidra Medicine may, at its sole discretion, publish the Webinar including your question (presented anonymously) and presenters’ response for other users to view. Any copyrights in the material contained in the Webinar belongs solely to Sidra Medicine.
By attending this Webinar, you agree that Sidra Medicine will not be liable for any loss incurred due to the use or reliance on the information, medical advice, and the material contained in this Webinar.
Sidra Medicine’s Webinars are governed by Qatari law.
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Nov - 19
Sidra Medicine at WISH 2020
Sidra Medicine is proud to participate at WISH 2020 this year and to share highlights from our Precision Medicine program. We will also be a part of Doha Healthcare Week with a spotlight on women’s health.
As a women’s and children’s hospital and an entity of Qatar Foundation, Precision Medicine is built into the very core of our clinical research and healthcare services. Our ambition is to advance precision medicine in Qatar while combining our research, education and clinical practice functions and expertise to successfully tackle conditions affecting women and children.
Precision Medicine and Functional Genomics 2020
Sidra Medicine will be hosting its annual flagship Functional Genomics Symposium as a virtual event for 2020. Titled “Precision Medicine and Functional Genomics 2020” (FG 2020), the symposium will take place from the 5th to 7th of December 2020.
At FG2020, we will be sharing our very own success stories from our growing genomic medicine and advanced therapy programs, which form a key part of our approach to personalized care.
As an academic medical center, Sidra Medicine will continue in its mission of building research into the continuum of care, to improve outcomes for all of our patients, particularly those with rare diseases, diabetes and cancer.
We welcome WISH attendees to find out more about how we are committed to our vision to build a knowledge-based economy in the biomedical and health sciences by visiting: https://www.sidra.org/pmfg.
Also, unique to this year’s symposium is a special session dedicated to COVID19 with an entire session covering the latest discoveries, advances in treatment programs, as well as biomarker and vaccine trials that are relevant to the Middle East and globally.
Doha Healthcare Week
At Sidra Medicine, we believe women should have access to quality, patient-centered care that responds to their unique needs. Our participation at Doha Healthcare Week has a primary focus on women’s health.
Join our webinar (English) on Maternal Fetal Medicine and the importance of prenatal ultrasounds with Prof. Karim Kalache on Tuesday the 10th of November from 2:00 pm to 3.00 pm.
Registration Info:
Prof. Karim Kalach webinar: Register Here
Discussion points:
- Why are prenatal ultrasounds done?
- Routine ultrasound in early pregnancy
- What can you expect from our team at Sidra Medicine
Join our webinar (Arabic) on Women’s health and its challenges with Dr Aisha Ahmad Yousuf on Thursday the 12th of November from 2:00 pm to 3.00 pm.
Registration Info:
Dr Aisha Yosuf webinar: Register Here
Discussion points:
- Defining women's health and the reproductive system
- Common gynecological problems:
- Examples of some cases
- Diagnosis methods
- Treatment methods
We aspire to achieve an international reputation for providing excellence in clinical care and work closely with other clinical departments to provide integrated, state-of-the-art healthcare for mothers, developing fetuses and newborn children.
For more details about our private women’s services, please visit:
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https://www.sidra.org/clinics-services/womens-services/ -
Jan - 25
Meet Sidra Medicine’s Experts: In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) – Myths and Realities
Join us for the free Meet Sidra Medicine’s Experts webinar series, featuring guidance and recommendations on subjects related to women’s and children’s health. We will be sharing a range of topics, including lactation and nutritional advice; diabetes management guidance for parents and patients; mental health, and more.
The Speaker
Dr. Mohammad Aurangzeb Khan
Attending Physician - Reproductive Medicine
The Moderator
Hiba Chaaban
Clinical Nurse
Discussion points
- Infertility and the pain it causes
- The reproductive age and its decline
- What is In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF)?
- The IVF journey
- What is the difference between IVF and ICSI?
- Fertility Preservation
- Embryo Freezing
- Egg Freezing
- Pre-Implantation Genetic Testing (PGT)
- The Covid-19 challenges and our strategy to stay safe at Sidra RMU
- Some Myths and realities
Target Audience
- Public
- Infertility and the pain it causes
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Nov - 20
CUDOS 2019 — Abstract Submission
Current Understanding on Diabetes, Obesity and Related Syndromes
“This activity is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Category 1) as defined by the Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners - Accreditation Department and is approved for a maximum of 46 hours.”
The CUDOS Congress 2019 will be held from 20-26 November 2019 at Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel. Pre-conference one-day workshops will be held on 20-22 November 2019.
To submit an abstract for this event please make sure to follow the information, tips, terms and deadlines mentioned in the abstract guidelines below. The deadline for submission is 10th November 2019
If you would like further information, please contact: Ammira Akil
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Dec - 12
Qatar National Day
Sidra Medicine will participate in Darb al-Saai during the celebration of Qatar National Day. All are welcome to visit the Sidra Medicine section located within the Qatar Foundation tent.
Darb al-Saai, at the grounds in Al Sadd will run from 12-20 December 8am - 12pm | 4pm - 10pm (Fridays from 2pm)
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Mar - 2
ISPCAN International Child Protection Congress Qatar 2020
Child maltreatment and domestic violence are universal health issues that cause immense individual suffering. It affects all layers of our society and no country or region is immune to it. We invite you to join us in Doha, Qatar to investigate approaches to preventing violence against children based on scientific knowledge and research. Sidra Child Advocacy Program, Qatar and ISPCAN have joined hands to spread awareness and make lives of these children and their families better by working together with communities, organizations, and networks.
About ISPCAN
ISPCAN is an international non-profit organization that unites a range of inter-disciplinary professionals: pediatricians, social workers, psychologists, lawyers, mental health professionals, governmental policymakers and agencies that work toward the prevention and treatment of child abuse, neglect, and exploitation across the globe. ISPCAN, with its headquarters in the USA, has been advocating for children and families for over 40 years and has active members in more than 200 countries.
About SCAP
The Sidra Child Advocacy Program (S-CAP) at Sidra is a national program that provides services to patients and families free of charge. The program was launched in January 2017. The program features a dedicated team of trained professionals who work together to support children and families when there are concerns of child abuse or neglect. The team provides 24/7 phone consultation to healthcare professionals across Qatar and also arranges child abuse medical evaluations, investigations and follow up. It works closely with key government entities within Qatar including the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Education, National Human Rights Committee, and the various Social Service and Healthcare agencies across Qatar.
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Mar - 7
Infant Mental Health Symposium
We are delighted to bring together cross-disciplinary experts in the early childhood years to promote the importance of mental health in young children and their families in Qatar.
This 1-day symposium will cover the fundamentals of Infant Mental Health as well as its practical applications. The fundamentals of Infant Mental Health are relevant to all clinicians working with families in Qatar as we all help lay the foundations for a lifetime of well-being through all our clinical interactions with babies and their families.
Qatar’s babies deserve the best, so let’s give it to them!
Symposium Program
Agenda for March 7, 2020
7:00 – 7:30: Registration
7:30 – 8:00: Opening Comments
8:00 – 9:30: Keynote Address: Introduction to Infant Mental Health and Its Importance, By Dr. Caroline Zanetti, MD
9:30 – 11:00: Introductory Session: The Big Deal About the First 1,000 Days, By Dr. Ruba Benini, MD & Dr. Erin Valentine, PsyD
11:00 – 12:00: Lunch Break
Afternoon Sessions (Choose 3 of the 4 following sessions to attend over 3 hours.)
12:00 – 15:00:
A. The Emotional Journey of the Mother and Infant: A Look at Perinatal Depression for Mother and Baby, By Dr. Felice Watt
B. Parent engagement in NICU: When & Why, By Dr. Tarek Hefnawy El-Alem, Dr. Pranay Jindal, Mr. Shihab Kannappillil, Ms. Irfana Shah Mohammed Ajab Shah, Ms. Parvathi Ragesh, Ms. Jisha Elizabeth Mathew & Ms. Ma Lorena Igna
C. The Unexpected-Expected Journey, from Obstetrics to Pediatric Care, By Dr. Atiya Bashir, Dr. Derya Cirik & Ms. Faten Jabnouni
D. It’s not Just Breastfeeding, By Ms. Susan Clayton RCpN BM IBCLC
15:00 – 15:30: Reflections and Closing Comments
For any questions regarding this event please contact Ms. Sonia Mascarenhas: smascarenhas@sidra.org
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Apr - 25
AHLS for Toxic Terrorism
Location: Sidra Medicine
The AHLS for Toxic Terrorism: Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Casualties program is a 4-hour course, providing 4 hours of CPD points. The course will cover assessment and management of patients exposed to toxic substances in a terrorism incident.
This course is derived from the full length AHLS Provider Course.
Participants of AHLS for Toxic Terrorism will be able to:
…- Rapidly assess toxic terrorism patients
- Recognize toxic syndromes (toxidromes) Identify and administer specific antidotes, antibiotics and vaccines for toxic terrorism patients
- Apply the Poisoning Treatment Paradigm™
This course, endorsed by the American College of Clinical Toxicology, is designed for physicians, paramedical and EMTs, as well as pharmacists working in areas such as emergency departments, critical care units, or any location where contaminated patients may be encountered.
Closed courses for groups requiring a private learning environment are also available.
Sidra Medicine is also running a morning session, AHLS for Radiological Incidents and Terrorism. Event details and registration can be found here.
Contact Info: Karmela Lariego, klariego@sidra.org
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Apr - 25
AHLS for Radiological Incidents and Terrorism
Location: Sidra Medicine
The AHLS for Radiological Incidents and Terrorism program is a 4-hour course, providing 4 hours of CPD points. The course trains healthcare professionals to medically manage patients with acute radiation syndrome and internal contamination with radionuclides.
After completing AHLS for Radiological Incidents & Terrorism, participants will be able to:
…- Describe the basics of radiation physics
- List different types of radiation detection equipment
- Discuss the evaluation and management of patients contaminated with radioactive materials
- Discuss the evaluation and management of patients exposed to ionizing radiation
This course, endorsed by the American College of Clinical Toxicology, is designed for physicians, paramedical and EMTs, as well as pharmacists working in areas such as emergency departments, critical care units, or any location where contaminated patients may be encountered.
Closed courses for groups requiring a private learning environment are also available.
Sidra Medicine is also running an afternoon session, AHLS for Toxic Terrorism. Event details and registration can be found here.
Contact Info: Karmela Lariego, klariego@sidra.org
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Sep - 13
Virtual Pediatric and Adult Interventional Cardiac Symposia (PICS-AICS)
*ALL TIMES LISTED CST
Sidra Medicine will be participating at the 23rd Annual Pediatric and Adult Interventional Cardiac Symposia (PICS-AICS) from 11th to 13th September 2020. PICS-AICS is one of the largest cardiac symposia dedicated to the latest breakthroughs in the treatment of patients with congenital and structural heart diseases.
More than 2000 healthcare professionals are expected to virtually sign in to join PICS-AICS this year. Sidra Medicine will transmit via broadband WIFI, two live interventional cardiac procedures from its brand new state-of the art Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at its Heart Center, to the PICS-AICS delegates on the 13th of September 2020.
The live interventional cardiac procedures relayed from Sidra Medicine in Qatar will be conducted on two patients born with congenital heart defects. One procedure will be performed by Prof. Ziyad M. Hijazi, who is the founder of PICS-AICS as well as the Acting Chief Medical Officer at Sidra Medicine and is also the Executive Chair of Medicine and the Medical Director of the world-class Heart Center at Sidra Medicine. The second procedure will be conducted by Dr. Younes Boudjemline, Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
- Physician
- Physician Assistant
- Fellow, Nurse, Technician or Student
- Industry
IMPORTANT DATES & TIMES:
- PICS Online symposia: 11th to 13th September 2020
- The live interventional cardiac procedures “at Sidra”
- The first case is planned to start at 4:40 pm, Doha time
- The second case is planned to start at 8:20 pm, Doha Time.
THE LIVE STREAM LINK
(Coming Soon)
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Oct - 29
Meet Sidra Medicine’s Experts
…Supporting mental health in families
Join us for the free Meet Sidra Medicine’s Experts webinar series, featuring guidance and recommendations on subjects related to women’s and children’s health. We will be sharing a range of topics, including lactation and nutritional advice; diabetes management guidance for parents and patients; mental health, and more.
Speaker
Dr. Felice Watt
Division Chief - Adult Psychiatry for Women's Mental Health
Moderator
Dr. Zainab Kikelomo Imam
Adult Psychiatrist - Women's Psychiatry
Discussion Points
- What is mental health, and why is it important for our families?
- How can we help the mental health of our families?
Mothers, Father's, Babies, Children, and teens & Grandparents - Caring for the mental health of our families during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Target Audience
Public
Disclaimer
This webinar is intended solely to provide general information to the public. The views, medical advice, and opinions expressed as part of this Webinar are those of the expert presenters do not necessarily represent Sidra Medicine’s opinion.
This Webinar is not intended, nor can you rely upon it, in relation to your medical condition(s). Further, this Webinar is not intended, nor can it replace the care of your own personal doctor. You may need to discuss the topics presented in the Webinar in more detail with your personal doctor.
With respect to this Webinar, Sidra Medicine does not make any warranty, express or implied, including the warranties of fitness for a particular purpose, or assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, apparatus, product, or process disclosed or represents that its use would not infringe privately owned rights.
By attending this Webinar, you understand that Sidra Medicine may record this Webinar and agree to publish this Webinar on Sidra Medicine’s website and/or any social media platforms. Sidra Medicine may, at its sole discretion, publish the Webinar including your question (presented anonymously) and presenters’ response for other users to view. Any copyrights in the material contained in the Webinar belongs solely to Sidra Medicine.
By attending this Webinar, you agree that Sidra Medicine will not be liable for any loss incurred due to the use or reliance on the information, medical advice, and the material contained in this Webinar.
Sidra Medicine’s Webinars are governed by Qatari law.
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Nov - 19
Sidra Medicine at WISH 2020
Sidra Medicine is proud to participate at WISH 2020 this year and to share highlights from our Precision Medicine program. We will also be a part of Doha Healthcare Week with a spotlight on women’s health.
As a women’s and children’s hospital and an entity of Qatar Foundation, Precision Medicine is built into the very core of our clinical research and healthcare services. Our ambition is to advance precision medicine in Qatar while combining our research, education and clinical practice functions and expertise to successfully tackle conditions affecting women and children.
Precision Medicine and Functional Genomics 2020
Sidra Medicine will be hosting its annual flagship Functional Genomics Symposium as a virtual event for 2020. Titled “Precision Medicine and Functional Genomics 2020” (FG 2020), the symposium will take place from the 5th to 7th of December 2020.
At FG2020, we will be sharing our very own success stories from our growing genomic medicine and advanced therapy programs, which form a key part of our approach to personalized care.
As an academic medical center, Sidra Medicine will continue in its mission of building research into the continuum of care, to improve outcomes for all of our patients, particularly those with rare diseases, diabetes and cancer.
We welcome WISH attendees to find out more about how we are committed to our vision to build a knowledge-based economy in the biomedical and health sciences by visiting: https://www.sidra.org/pmfg.
Also, unique to this year’s symposium is a special session dedicated to COVID19 with an entire session covering the latest discoveries, advances in treatment programs, as well as biomarker and vaccine trials that are relevant to the Middle East and globally.
Doha Healthcare Week
At Sidra Medicine, we believe women should have access to quality, patient-centered care that responds to their unique needs. Our participation at Doha Healthcare Week has a primary focus on women’s health.
Join our webinar (English) on Maternal Fetal Medicine and the importance of prenatal ultrasounds with Prof. Karim Kalache on Tuesday the 10th of November from 2:00 pm to 3.00 pm.
Registration Info:
Prof. Karim Kalach webinar: Register Here
Discussion points:
- Why are prenatal ultrasounds done?
- Routine ultrasound in early pregnancy
- What can you expect from our team at Sidra Medicine
Join our webinar (Arabic) on Women’s health and its challenges with Dr Aisha Ahmad Yousuf on Thursday the 12th of November from 2:00 pm to 3.00 pm.
Registration Info:
Dr Aisha Yosuf webinar: Register Here
Discussion points:
- Defining women's health and the reproductive system
- Common gynecological problems:
- Examples of some cases
- Diagnosis methods
- Treatment methods
We aspire to achieve an international reputation for providing excellence in clinical care and work closely with other clinical departments to provide integrated, state-of-the-art healthcare for mothers, developing fetuses and newborn children.
For more details about our private women’s services, please visit:
…
https://www.sidra.org/clinics-services/womens-services/ -
Jan - 25
Meet Sidra Medicine’s Experts: In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) – Myths and Realities
Join us for the free Meet Sidra Medicine’s Experts webinar series, featuring guidance and recommendations on subjects related to women’s and children’s health. We will be sharing a range of topics, including lactation and nutritional advice; diabetes management guidance for parents and patients; mental health, and more.
The Speaker
Dr. Mohammad Aurangzeb Khan
Attending Physician - Reproductive Medicine
The Moderator
Hiba Chaaban
Clinical Nurse
Discussion points
- Infertility and the pain it causes
- The reproductive age and its decline
- What is In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF)?
- The IVF journey
- What is the difference between IVF and ICSI?
- Fertility Preservation
- Embryo Freezing
- Egg Freezing
- Pre-Implantation Genetic Testing (PGT)
- The Covid-19 challenges and our strategy to stay safe at Sidra RMU
- Some Myths and realities
Target Audience
- Public
- Infertility and the pain it causes