Welcome to the 3rd Qatar International Medical Congress

Scientific Program

Opening Ceremony

TUESDAY 8th November 2005
18:30 – 18:40	Recitation from the Holy Quran
18:40 – 19:00	Welcome address by HE the Director of the National Health Authority in Qatar
19:00 – 19:20	Welcome address by HE the Chairperson of the Board of Directors at Hamad Medical Corporation
19:20 – 19:40	Welcome address by Chairman of the Organizing Committee
19:40 - 20:00	Opening of Exhibition by HE the Director of the National Health Authority in Qatar
20:00 - 21:00	State of the art lecture "The conduct of a Muslim physician in his practice" Prof. Shahid Athar
21:00	Opening Ceremony Dinner

Medical Track

WEDNESDAY 9th November 2005
Morning Session
09:00 – 09:25	A holistic approach to cardiovascular disease, the heart brain limb axis Michael Rees
09:25 – 09:50	Changes in the paradigm of management of Type 2 diabetes Philip Home
09:50 – 10:45	Abstract session M1-1
10:45 – 11:00	Coffee Break
11:00 – 11:25	Organophosphate intoxication: Mythology vs. Reality George Petroianu
11:25 – 11:45	Perioperative Neuropathies André Louon
11:45 – 12:05	Biomarkers in imaging: a scientific approach to using imaging to speed drug development Greg Sorensen
12:05 – 12:10	Prayer Break
12:10 – 13:05	Abstract Sessions M1-2
13:10 – 13:35	Anti-TNF alpha drugs: A dramatic advance in the treatment of rheumatic and other immunological diseases Mohammed Asim Khan
13:35 – 14:00	Treatment of aggressive lymphoma Norbert Schmitz
14:00	Lunch Break
Afternoon Session
16:00 – 16:25	Providing palliative care: an ongoing challenge Robert Twycross
16:25 – 16:50	Beta-lactam antibiotic resistance in gram-negative bacteria: Challenges and present solutions Murat Akova
16:50 – 17:05	Coffee Break and Prayers
17:05 – 17:55	Abstract session M1-3
18:00 – 18:25	Insulin analogues in the management of diabetes Philip Home
18:25 – 18:50	Evidence-Based MedicineKakil Ibrahim Rasul
18:55 – 19:45	Abstract session M1-4
19:50 – 20:15	Infections in transplant patients Tim Wreghitt
20:15 – 20:40	The Next Influenza Pandemic –Are we prepared?Zarqa Taimur
20:40	Closure

Medical Track

THURSDAY 10th November 2005
Morning Session
09:00 – 09:25	Hypertension – does choice of drug matter? Stephen Ball
09:25 – 09:50	Cancer pain relief: past, present and future. Robert Twycross
09:50 – 10:45	Abstract session M2-1
10:45 – 11:00	Coffee Break
11:00 – 11:25	The Development of Primary Care & Family Medicine – An International Perspective Michael Boland
11:25 – 11:45	Understanding Cardiac ArrhythmiasAbdul Razzaq Gehani
11:45 – 12:05	The Changing Roles of the Emergency Physician Michael Carius
12:05 – 12:10	Prayer Break
12:10 – 13:05	Abstract Sessions M2-2
13:10 – 13:35	eHealth provides the platform for Health Systems Reform Ricky Richardson
13:35 – 14:00	A Telemedicine Model for Developing Countries Zakiuddin Ahmed
14:00	Lunch Break
Afternoon Session
16:00 – 16:25	Obstructive sleep apnea in the last decade: an Egyptian experience Ashraf Hatem
16:25 – 16:50	Should we treat the metabolic syndrome or its complications? George Bray
16:50 – 17:05	Coffee Break & Prayers
17:05 – 17:55	Abstract session M2-3
18:00 – 18:25	Pre-operative diagnosis in drug-resistant epilepsies Rodrigo Rocamora
18:25 – 18:50	The role of neuroplasticity in clinical practice Manfred Spitzer
18:55 – 19:45	Abstract session M2-4
19:50 – 20:15	New Perspectives on Ageing worldwide and in the Middle East Abdul Razzaq Abyad
20:15 – 20:40	Advances in Allergen Immunotherapy for Allergic Diseases Paul Potter
20:40	Closure

Medical Track

FRIDAY 11th November 2005
Morning Session
Free
Afternoon Session
15:00 – 15:55	Abstract session M3-1
16:00 – 16:25	Challenges of Geriatrics and Gerontology in the Middle-East Abdul Razzaq Abyad
16:25 – 16:50	Treatment of status epilepticus Simon Shorvon
16:50 – 17:05	Coffee Break & Prayers
17:05 – 17:55	Abstract session M3-2
18:00 – 18:25	Prostate Cancer: Radical radiotherapeutic options for early disease Nick Plowman
18:25 – 18:50	Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation -Indications and Results Hartmut Goldschmidt
18:55 – 19:45	Abstract session M3-3
19:50 – 20:15	New onset atrial fibrillation George Molzen
20:15 – 20:40	Cardiovascular emergencies Yasufumi Asai
20:40	Closure

Medical Track

SATURDAY 12th November 2005
Morning Session
09:00 – 09:25	Management of Residual Thyroid Cancer: KFSH & RC Experience Abdulrahman Al Nuaim
09:25 – 09:50	Thyroid Disease: Tailoring the Management for the Developing World Ibrahim El Sherif
09:50 – 10:45	Abstract session M4-1
10:45 – 11:00	Coffee Break
11:00 – 11:25	The Hidden Face of Autism Ricky Richardson
11:25 – 11:45	Acute Neuromuscular Weakness Dirk Deleu
11:45 – 12:05	The dopamine system: From pleasure, addiction and schizophrenia to motivation and learning Manfred Spitzer
12:05 – 12:10	Prayer Break
12:10 – 13:05	Abstract Sessions M4-2
13:10 – 13:35	Clinical Value of Endoscopic Ultrasound: What impact does it have on Patient Management Strategies John Meenan
13:35 – 14:00	Advances in non-invasive imaging for cardiac disease Michael Rees
14:00	Lunch Break
Afternoon Session
16:00 – 16:25	Geriatric Emergencies Abdulla Al Hodaib
16:25 – 16:50	Update on Bronchodilator therapy Paul Potter
16:50 – 17:05	Coffee Break & Prayers
17:05 – 17:55	Abstract session M4-3
18:00 – 18:25	Management of Major Chronic Disease in Primary Care Michael Boland
18:25 – 18:50	Endoscopic Ultrasound in the Primary diagnosis of Mediastinal lesions and Staging of Lung cancer John Meenan
18:55 – 19:45	Abstract session M4-4
19:50 – 20:15	End of Life issues- an interfaith and Islamic perspective Shahid Athar
20:15 – 20:40	A good death Wendy Terry
20:40	Closure

Medical Track

SUNDAY 13th November 2005
Morning Session
09:00 – 09:25	Quality Management: What does it take? Joanne Ashton
09:25 – 09:50	DVT and Pulmonary Embolism George Molzen
09:50 – 10:45	Abstract session M5-1
10:45 – 11:00	Coffee Break
11:00 – 11:25	Differential Diagnosis of Parasomnias Rodrigo Rocamora
11:25 – 11:45	Clinical & demographic characteristics of Crohn’s disease in QatarMohd Tariq Butt
11:45 – 12:05	An algorithm for treatment of obesity George Bray
12:05 – 12:10	Prayer Break
12:10 – 13:05	Abstract Sessions M5-2
13:10 – 13:35	The Role of Psychiatrist at the Casualty Department Maamoun Mobayed
13:35 – 14:00	Overcrowding in the Emergency Department, a World-wide Issue Michael Carius
14:00	Closing Ceremony

SURGICAL / DISASTER / PRE-HOSPITAL TRACK

WEDNESDAY 9th November 2005
Morning Session
09:00 – 09:25	Trauma Care system in Japan Yasufumi Asai
09:25 – 09:50	The Trauma evaluation and management{TEAM} program for senior medical students- experience in 7 countries Jameel Ali
09:50 – 10:45	Abstract session S1-1
10:45 – 11:00	Coffee Break
11:00 – 11:25	Carotid Body Tumors Musaid Al Salman
11:25 – 11:45	The evolution of cardiac transplantation Neil McKenzie
11:45 – 12:05	Etiological and Clinical Patterns of Childhood Urolithiasis in Iraq Usama Nihad Rifat
12:05 – 12:10	Prayer Break
12:10 – 13:05	Abstract Sessions S1-2
13:10 – 13:35	Impact of Technology on Surgery Carlos Gracia
13:35 – 14:00	Diving Accidents Abdulla Al Hodaib
14:00	Lunch Break
Afternoon Session
16:00 – 16:25	Distraction osteogenesis in cranio-maxillofacial surgery F W Neukam
16:25 – 16:50	Head & neck cancer – Neck dissection in 2005 Miso Virag
16:50 – 17:05	Coffee Break and Prayers
17:05 – 17:55	Abstract session S1-3
18:00 – 18:25	State of the art management of brain metastases Peter Bullock
18:25 – 18:50	Hard & soft tissue reconstruction procedures in maxillofacial surgery F W Neukam
18:55 – 19:45	Abstract session S1-4
19:50 – 20:15	Combined management of open leg fractures Awf Quaba
20:15 – 20:40	Damage control orthopedic Surgery Wael Taha
20:40	Closure

SURGICAL / DISASTER / PRE-HOSPITAL TRACK

THURSDAY 10th November 2005
Morning Session
09:00 – 09:25	Reducing Maternal deaths – Evidence and action Hani Fawzi
09:25 – 09:50	The UK model for centralized care of Gynecological cancers Keith Godfrey
09:50 – 10:45	Abstract session S2-1
10:45 – 11:00	Coffee Break
11:00 – 11:25	Pancreas transplantation and the current status David Hickey
11:25 – 11:45	Non-Operative Management ( NOM) of Blunt splenic injury in Qatar Abdul Azim Hussain
11:45 – 12:05	Islet Cell Transplant in Saudi Arabia: Program in Evolution Abdulrahman Al Nuaim
12:05 – 12:10	Prayer Break
12:10 – 13:05	Abstract Sessions S2-2
13:10 – 13:35	How to evaluate a drill of a maxiemergencyFrancesco Della Corte
13:35 – 14:00	Current controversies in Disaster Medicine Jeffrey Arnold
14:00	Lunch Break
Afternoon Session
16:00 – 16:25	International EMS Walt Stoy
16:25 – 16:50	High Performance EMS Systems Jerry Overton
16:50 – 17:05	Coffee Break & Prayers
17:05 – 17:55	Abstract session S2-3
18:00 – 18:25	An update on ophthalmic advances in diabetic retinopathy Graham Duguid
18:25 – 18:50	Recent Advances in Ocular Allergy Khalid Tabbara
18:55 – 19:45	Abstract session S2-4
19:50 – 20:15	Myelopathy: A new technique Amjad Shad
20:15 – 20:40	The DaMattox Code: A Traumatic Mystery Kenneth Mattox
20:40	Closure

SURGICAL / DISASTER / PRE-HOSPITAL TRACK

FRIDAY 11th November 2005
Morning Session
Free
Afternoon Session
15:00 – 15:55	Abstract session S3-1
16:00 – 16:25	Thoracic Outlet Vascular Injury Kenneth Mattox
16:25 – 16:50	Laparoscopic Vascular Surgery Carlos Gracia
16:50 – 17:05	Coffee Break & Prayers
17:05 – 17:55	Abstract session S3-2
18:00 – 18:25	My experience after 20 years of shoulder arthroplasty Dominique Gazielly
18:25 – 18:50	Spinal Cord Injuries Abdulla Al Hodaib
18:55 – 19:45	Abstract session S3-3
19:50 – 20:15	Neck Dissection: Tips and techniques Peter Clarke
20:15 – 20:40	Inferior Turbinates SurgeryHagen Weidauer
20:40	Closure

SURGICAL / DISASTER / PRE-HOSPITAL TRACK

SATURDAY 12th November 2005
Morning Session
09:00 – 09:25	Surface replacement of the hip Graham Sefton
09:25 – 09:50	Cervical fusion versus cervical arthroplasty Richard Assaker
09:50 – 10:45	Abstract session S4-1
10:45 – 11:00	Coffee Break
11:00 – 11:25	Endoscopic Neurosurgery Peter Bullock
11:25 – 11:45	Fine Tuning Surgical Voice after Laryngectomy Peter Clarke
11:45 – 12:05	Evolution of Trauma Management in Qatar Hana Al Subaie
12:05 – 12:10	Prayer Break
12:10 – 13:05	Abstract Sessions S4-2
13:10 – 13:35	Pediatric Transplantation – an update and overview David Hickey
13:35 – 14:00	Plain abdomen films in acute abdomen Jassim Al Mehza
14:00	Lunch Break
Afternoon Session
16:00 – 16:25	The Current Management of Ovarian Cancer M Hatem
16:25 – 16:50	Current status of care for endometrial cancer Keith Godfrey
16:50 – 17:05	Coffee Break & Prayers
17:05 – 17:55	Abstract session S4-3
18:00 – 18:25	Identification and use of performance indicators, both in planning and operating an EMS system Jerry Overton
18:25 – 18:50	Reconstruction after thumb amputations Alain Gilbert
18:55 – 19:45	Abstract session S4-4
19:50 – 20:15	Mass gatherings - "concert medicine: the Leuven experience Erwin Dhondt
20:15 – 20:40	Lessons from Katrina Kenneth Mattox
20:40	Closure

Medical Track

SUNDAY 13th November 2005
Morning Session
09:00 – 09:25	Acute management of ophthalmic and orbital trauma Graham Duguid
09:25 – 09:50	Insights into current applications for gamma knife radiosurgery Peter Bullock
09:50 – 10:45	Abstract session S5-1
10:45 – 11:00	Coffee Break
11:00 – 11:25	Tsunami1 Lt Saif Abdullah Mohammed
11:25 – 11:45	Efficiency of simulation exercises in Disaster Medicine Francesco Della Corte
11:45 – 12:05	Common Clinical Problems in Disaster Medicine Jeffrey Arnold
12:05 – 12:10	Prayer Break
12:10 – 13:05	Abstract Sessions S5-2
13:10 – 13:35	The experience of disaster relief in the Asian Tsunami in 2004, How ICS was implemented Ming-Che Tsai
13:35 – 14:00	Our efforts in Qatar in evaluating the Emergency System Walt Stoy
14:00	Closing Ceremony