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New York Patient & Family Gathering Group Picture 2017<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Patient & Family Gathering Summary<\/h2>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]The 2017 Patient & Family Gathering (PFG) brought together 93 patients and family members from 6 countries. The patient\/family community was joined by 65 clinicians and scientists who are passionate about caring for patients and learning more about Erdheim-Chester Disease. Fifteen clinicians\/scientists provided talks on ECD and ECD support needs. A Celebration Dinner with all attendees was enjoyed, allowing time for fellowship and recognition of community leaders who dedicate their time and resources to aid the ECD community. Please see the information below for more on the PFG activities and presentations, as well as pictures from the conference.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” width=”65%” width_tablet=”80%” width_phone=”80%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”10px||20px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” width__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” border_width_bottom=”2px” border_color_bottom=”#35A4BB” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n

Programs with Gathering Agenda<\/h2>\n

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Presentation<\/h2>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]The following presentations have been added in hopes that they will help patients, families, and physicians interested in learning more about ECD<\/a>. The ECDGA is grateful for the efforts and contributions made by the medical community to improve care for ECD patients.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=”event-table” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Presenter<\/th>Slides<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Craig Blinderman, MD, MA, FAAHPM<\/td>Pain management in Erdheim-Chester Disease<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Eli L. Diamond, MD<\/td>ECD and the Brain Slides coming soon<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mary Elizabeth Davis, RN, MSN, AOCNS and Allison Hyde, RN, BSN<\/td>Demystifying the Clinical Trial<\/a>
\nSee also printable ECD Studies & Trials Guide<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ronald Go, MD<\/td>ECD Treatment Options<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mark Heaney, MD<\/td>An Overview of ECD<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Filip Janku, MD, PhD<\/td>ECD and Clinical Trials<\/a>
\nSee also printable ECD Studies & Trials Guide<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Meenal Kheterpal, MD<\/td>Skin Care Pearls ECD Management<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Andy J. Roth, MD<\/td>Psychological Effects on the Chronically Ill and Their Families<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Buster Brewer, Jessica Corkran, Kathy Brewer<\/td>ECDGA Close<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

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Photographs<\/h2>\n

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Reception Photos<\/h3>\n

The following photos were taken during the ECD Patient & Family Gathering Reception with medical professionals and ECD families on October 26, 2017 in New York, NY. Thank you to all participants for attending and engaging with the community. Please\u00a0join us<\/a>\u00a0again on November 15, 2018 in Orlando![\/et_pb_text][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”37654,37666,37678,37690,37702,37714,37726,37738,37750,37762,37774,37786,37798,37810,37822,37834,37846,37858,37870,37882,37894,37906,37918,37930,37942,37954,37966,37978,37990,38002,38014,38026,38038,38050,38062,38074,38086,38098,38110,38122,38134,38146,38158,38170,38182,38194,38206,38218,38230,38242,38254,38266,38278,38290,38302,38314,38326,38338,38350,38362,38374,38386,38398,38410,38422,38434,38446,38458,38470,38482,38494,38506,38518,38530,38542,38554,38566,38578,38590,38602,38614,38626,38638,38650,38662,38674,38686,38698,38710,38722,38734,38746,38758,38770,38782,38794,38806″ posts_number=”100″ orientation=”portrait” show_title_and_caption=”off” module_class=”event-gallery” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” db_images_per_row=”5″ db_image_max_width=”95%” db_image_max_height=”88px” db_image_row_spacing=”1%” dbdb_version=”5.6″ db_image_object_fit=”cover” border_radii_image=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_gallery][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”20px||20px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n

Patient Meeting Photos<\/h3>\n

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