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Conference
Update on
Childhood
Obesity
Free Registration
Obesity is a chronic disorder that has become
a major health problem in most countries because of its high
prevalence, its causal relationship with serious medical illnesses,
and economic impact.
This is a 3-day course during which we will
review updates on childhood obesity. The aim of this course is to
keep health professionals up to date on current issues and the most
recent advances in the field of obesity in children.
Day 1:
Tuesday 11/3/08
Chairpersons:
Dr Fayka Al-Raquum – Dr Mona Rashad
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11/3/08 |
TOPIC |
Speakers |
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10:00 to 10:15 |
Opening remarks |
Dr Fayka Al-Raquum |
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10.30 – 11:00 |
Local situation
of childhood obesity in Kuwait |
Dr.
Mona Al-Sumaae
(Kuwait) |
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11:00 – 11.30 |
PCOS in teenage
obesity |
Dr. Hussam Bauomy
(Kuwait) |
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11.30 – 12:00 |
Neuroendocrine
physiology of childhood obesity |
Dr Nermine Amr
(Egypt) |
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12:00 – 12.30 |
Break |
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12.30 – 1:00
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Metabolic
Syndrome and obesity |
Dr. Mona Rashad
(Egypt) |
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1:00 – 1:30 |
New hormones in
endocrine regulation of obesity |
Dr. Y. Girish
(Kuwait) |
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1:30 |
LUNCH |
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Day 2: Wednesday 12/3/08
Chairpersons:
Dr Dina G Ramadan - Dr Nermine Amr
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12/3/08 |
TOPIC |
Speakers |
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10.30 – 11:00 |
Epidemiology of
childhood obesity |
Dr.
Ibrahim
Al-Alwan (Saudi Arabia) |
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11:00 – 11.30 |
Non-pharmacologic
management of childhood obesity |
Dr. Nermine Amr
(Egypt) |
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11.30 – 12:00 |
Pharmacologic
management of childhood obesity |
Dr. Muna Rashad
(Egypt) |
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12:00 – 12.30 |
Break |
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12.30 – 1:00
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Role of
behavioral environment in childhood obesity |
Dr.
Nawal Al-Qaoud
(Kuwait) |
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1:00 – 1:30 |
Radiologic
diagnosis of obesity |
Dr. Renu Gupta
(Kuwait) |
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1:30 |
LUNCH |
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Day 3: Thursday 13/3/08
Chairpersons:
Dr Eiman Al-Eneizi – Dr Fawzia Mandani
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13/3/08 |
TOPIC |
Speakers |
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10.30 – 11:00 |
Childhood Obesity
in Saudi Arabia |
Dr. Ibrahim
Al-Alwan (Saudi
Arabia) |
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11:00 – 11.30 |
Childhood Obesity
in Saudi Arabia |
Dr. Ibrahim
Al-Alwan (Saudi
Arabia) |
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11.30 – 12:00 |
Insulin role in CNS in obesity |
Dr. Hussam Bauomy
(Kuwait) |
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12:00 – 12.30 |
Closing remarks |
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12.30 PM |
LUNCH |
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Speakers:
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Dr. Nermine Amr
(Egypt) |
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Dr. Mona Rashad
(Egypt) |
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Dr. Ibrahim Al-Alwan
(Saudi Arabia) |
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Dr.
Mona Al-Sumaae (Kuwait) |
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Dr. Hussam Bauomy
(Kuwait) |
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Dr. Y. Girish
(Kuwait) |
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Dr.
Nawal Al-Qaoud (Kuwait) |
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Dr. Renu
Gupta (Kuwait) |
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Organizing
and Scientific Committees
Dr Fayka Al-Raquum (Chief of
conference)
Dr Zaidan Al-Mazidi (Head of
committee)
Dr Dina G Ramadan
Dr Eiman Al-Oneizi
Dr. Fawzia Mandani
Dr Hisham Hegab
Dr. Mohamed Salah
Secretary:
Hanaa Mohammed
Abeer Al-Arbeed
Wafaa Sulaiman
Badriya Beshr
Fai Al-Adwani
For contact
call Dr / Hisham Hegab 6675255
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