Virtual Pediatric and Adult Interventional Cardiac Symposia (PICS-AICS)

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Sidra Medicine will be participating at the 23^rd Annual Pediatric and Adult Interventional Cardiac Symposia (PICS-AICS) from 11^th to 13^th 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 13^th 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: 11^th to 13^th 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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Meet Sidra Medicine’s Experts

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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.

Prof. Karim Kalache

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:

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:

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/

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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

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Pediatric Emergency Resuscitation Program (PERP)

In collaboration with our sophisticated simulation centre, the Emergency Department at Sidra Medicine is commencing the Pediatric Emergency Resuscitation Program (PERP). This one-day simulation-based teaching program is a QCHP approved CME activity with category 1 & 3 points. 

There is a growing need for comprehensive, patient-centred medical services for children in Qatar. Our vision is to upskill health care professionals who provide acute care to children through education and training.

With a highly trained clinical team of Senior Pediatric EM Consultants, Nursing leaders and Educators we ensure high quality, inter-professional learning. Our ambition is to develop critical skills and effective team behaviours in a safe, constructive environment with plenty of opportunities to practice and clarify any doubts.

This program provides a robust opportunity for health care professionals to practice management of acute pediatric emergencies, including medical and trauma resuscitation of critically ill children. The program is delivered as a combination of interactive lectures and simulation-based sessions, offering a chance for hands-on practice alongside the professional facilitators followed up with a comprehensive debrief. 

This program is very different from the APLS and PALS course, whereby the candidates have the opportunity to take the leadership role of the resuscitation of acute emergencies under the supervision and guidance of a facilitator. The course has the latest updates and evidence based guidance for managing acute pediatric resuscitation. There is no assessment during the course and the idea is to provide a positive learning experience for adult learners and sharing information to provide better care to our patients in future.

Reference Reading Material suggestion: 

• PALS manual
• APLS manual
• ATLS manual
• Local guidelines

Target Audience: Physicians (All levels and all specialities), Nurses, Respiratory therapist and Nurse practitioners. 
The registration fees for candidates are as follows:

• Consultants and Associate specialist: 350 QAR
• Interns, Residents, Fellows and Nurse practitioners (subsidised rates): 250 QAR
• Nurses and Allied Health workers(subsidised rates): 150 QAR

The course has QCHP accredited CME hours as follows:

Category 1: 2.25 hours
Category 3: 3.25 hours.

Total Category: 5.50 hours.

Numbers of seats available:

Total candidates for each course: 15
Five seats available for Internal Staff on first come first serve basis.
Sidra Employees Contact (shuda@sidra.org, Bbarry@sidra.org)

Ten seats available for External candidates.

Faculty:

• Course Director: Dr Khalid Al Ansari
• Course Chairman & facilitator: Dr Syed Haris Huda

Facilitator:

• Dr Barbara Blackie
• Prof. Colin Powell
• Dr Roona Aniapravan 
• Dr Muthukumar Sakthivel
• Dr Sohail Ghani

Nursing Leads:

• Catherine Lynch
• Drew Jones
• Laith Alakhrass
• Paul Sumortin

Respiratory Therapist:

• Laura Reid

Simulation specialist staff:

• Nadim Osseily
• Bassem Tarhini
• Mark Edwin Marayag

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Meet Sidra Medicine’s Experts: Children’s Safety at Home

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

Fatima Al Muhamadi

Health Promoter

Moderator 

Amana Al Mohannadi

Health Promoter

Discussion points

How to prevent common accidents at home and the ways to deal with them. These incidents include:

• Falling
• Swallowing and choking
• Drowning
• Poisoning
• Burns

Target Audience: Public

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Meet Sidra Medicine's Experts: Overview of Eating Disorders in children and teens, Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa.

Eating disorders are very complex illnesses that have very serious and harmful effects.

Many things contribute to their development.

Youth with eating disorders are often lonely and terrified. Families often don't know what to do. There may be a delay between the start of an eating disorder and a decision to look for help. The person with the problem may feel more and more isolated.
Eating disorders affects all racial and ethnic groups. Boys and young men can also develop eating disorders where focus on leanness, weight control, and muscle building is common. Eating disorders in boys can be serious and may be life-threatening.

Parents, relatives and school personnel need to be aware of risk factors and symptoms of eating disorders to identify it early and take the necessary steps to address these issues early to ensure the best possible outcomes for children and teens.

The Speakers

Schahla Al-Shibli
Clinical Psychologist

Dionne Sears
Supervisor - Social work department

Athba Al-Safi
Clinical Dietitian

The Moderator 

Dr.Alanoud Al-ansari

Division Chief, Adolescent Medicine

Discussion points

• What are an eating disorder and the most common types

• How would you suspect if your child is struggling with an eating disorder and

• How can you help and support your child to get better

• Treatment options for eating disorders

• Healthy nutrition and eating habits for growing teenagers

Target audience

• General Public, parents, caregivers
• School counselors
• School social works
• Colleague/ university students

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World Kidney Day

Kidney Health for Everyone Everywhere – Living Well with Kidney Disease

The World Kidney Day has declared 2021 the year of “Living Well with Kidney Disease”. This has been done in order to both increase education and awareness about effective symptom management and patient empowerment, with the ultimate goal of encouraging life participation. Whilst effective measures to prevent kidney disease and its progression are important, patients with kidney disease – including those who depend on dialysis and transplantation – and their care givers should also feel supported, especially during pandemics and other challenging periods, by the concerted efforts of kidney professionals.

In support of this, Sidra Medicine are hosting a symposium on Thursday 11th March 2021 to increase education and awareness of the work that is done by our kidney professionals here at Sidra to support our children and families living with Chronic Kidney Disease.

Target Audience

• Nurses
• Physicians
• Allied Health

Contact details: cbriggs@sidra.org

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Meet Sidra Medicine’s Experts: Gestational diabetes and Ramadan

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.

Title of the session: Gestational diabetes and Ramadan

Speaker: Alyaa Al Sulaiti - Registered Dietitian I

Discussion points:

• Definition and diagnosis of gestational diabetes
• Create a food plan appropriate for Ramadan
• The importance of fluids and physical activity
• How to monitor your sugar reading during the day
• How to deal with low and high blood sugar levels

Target Audience: Public

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Meet Sidra Medicine’s Experts: Women’s Mental Health in the time of COVID

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. Sawssan Ahmed- PhD, Clinical Psychologist, Women’s Mental Health Team

Moderator

Dr. Felice Watt- Division Chief and Adult Psychiatrist, Women’s Mental Health Team

Discussion points

• Anxiety and fear 

• What you can do to manage it- Connecting, Preparation and planning, Reducing anxious thoughts, Relaxation and mindfulness, 

• Available sources of Help

• Investments needed for future

Target Audience

Public

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