Eighth Qatar Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolic Conference (QDEM-8) 2024
Hybrid program
CPD hours: 18
Activity Date: May 2-4, 2024
Venue: Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Center
Activity Code: HGI-02-MED-P985.
Activity Type: Category 1
Target Audience: Physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, pharmacists, and researchers
Overall Learning Outcome:
- To provide an expert forum to share knowledge, updates, and developments in the clinical and scientific field of diabetes, obesity, and endocrinology.
- To provide a platform for knowledge exchange of key disciplines and sub-specialties where relevant to endocrinology, diabetes, obesity, and metabolic diseases
- To facilitate scientific exchange, interactions, and collaborations at national and international level among researchers, scientists, and practitioners
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Time
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Activity
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Topic & Learning Objective
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Speaker
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7:00am – 7:40am
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Registration and Coffee
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7:40am – 8:00am
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Opening Ceremony (Al Majlis Hall)
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PLENARY 1: DIABETES (Al Majlis Hall)
Chairs: Dr. Abdul Badi Abou Samra and Dr. Khaled Baagar
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Learning objectives:
- To demonstrate the latest advancements and treatment modalities in the management of both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
- To identify the evidence-based approaches and clinical implications of incorporating new therapies and technologies into routine diabetes care, with a focus on patient-centered outcomes and personalized treatment strategies.
- To recognize the preventive strategies, lifestyle modifications, and immunomodulatory therapies aimed at reducing the incidence and progression of both Type 1 and Type 2 DM.
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8:00 - 8:30am
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Lecture
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Islet Transplantation for Severe Type- 1 diabetes
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Dr. Francois Pattou
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8:30 - 9:00am
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Lecture
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Diabetes Prevention: Type 1
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Dr. Parth Narendran
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9:00 - 9:30am
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Lecture
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DM Technology: Recent Advances
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Dr. Goran Petrovski
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9:30 - 10:00am
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Lecture
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Novel Treatment in Type 2 DM Management
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Dr. Ahmed Hassoun
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10:00 - 10:15am
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Discussion
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Above Topics
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All above speakers
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10:15 - 10:45am
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Coffee Break
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10:45 - 11:30am
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Exhibition / Posters Viewing
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11:30am - 1:00pm
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Prayer/ Lunch
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Two Parallel Sessions – Session 1 & Session 2
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Session 1
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PITUITARY (Al Rayyan Hall)
Chairs: Dr. Zaina Rohani and Dr. Noora Al Thani
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Learning objectives:
- To recognize the spectrum of pituitary masses, diagnostic challenges, and multidisciplinary management approaches.
- To explore the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment modalities for hormone disorders such as Cushing's disease and acromegaly.
- To enhance clinical decision-making skills and promote patient-centered care in the evaluation and management of pituitary masses and hormone disorders.
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1:00 - 1:35pm
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Lecture
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Evaluation of Incidental Pituitary Mass
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Dr. Amar Agha
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1:35 - 2:10pm
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Lecture
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Cushing Disease
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Dr. William Young
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2:10 - 2:45pm
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Lecture
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An Update on Acromegaly
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Dr. Amar Agha
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2:45 - 3:00pm
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Discussion
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Above Topics
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All above speakers
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Session 2
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BONE and LIPIDS (Al Majlis Hall)
Chairs: Dr. Abdelnasser Elzouki and Dr. Shaimaa Arroub
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Learning objectives:
- To identify steroid-induced osteoporosis mechanisms and prevention strategies.
- To gain comprehensive knowledge of osteoporosis management and fracture prevention.
- To explain the latest advancements in the treatment of hyperlipidemia
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1:00 - 1:35pm
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Lecture
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Steroid Induced Osteoporosis
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Dr. Yousef Al Saleh
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1:35 - 2:10pm
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Lecture
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Update in Hyperlipidemia Management
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Dr. Elhadi Elouzi
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2:10 - 2:45pm
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Lecture
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Osteoporosis Management for Physicians
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Dr. Yousef Al Saleh
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2:45 - 3:00pm
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Discussion
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Above Topics
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All above speakers
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3:00 - 3:30pm
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Prayer and Break
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3:30 - 4:00pm
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Exhibition / Posters Viewing
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4:00 - 4:30pm
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Break
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Plenary 2: THYROID (Al Majlis Hall)
Chairs: Dr. Amin Jayyousi and Dr. Gowry Karuppasamy
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Learning objectives:
- To recognize the epidemiology, risk factors, and unique management considerations for thyroid cancer in the Qatari population
- To explore the diagnostic criteria, treatment modalities, and surveillance strategies tailored to low-risk thyroid cancer cases.
- To enhance analytical thinking and clinical decision-making for challenging endocrine cases
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4:30 - 5:00pm
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Lecture
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Thyroid Cancer in Qatar
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Dr. Mahmoud Zirie
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5:00 - 5:30pm
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Lecture (virtual)
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Low Risk Thyroid Cancer
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Dr. Douglas Ross
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5:30 pm - 6:00pm
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Lecture
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Challenging Endocrine Cases
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Dr. Ali Alzahrani
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6:00 - 6:15pm
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Discussion
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Above Topics
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All above speakers
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