2nd Annual ECD Patient & Family Gathering Bethesda, MD

Bethesda Patient & Family Gathering Group Picture 2014

Resumo do Encontro com Pacientes e Familiares

The 2014 Patient & Family Gathering (PFG) brought together approximately 94 patients and family members from 13 countries. The patient/family community was joined by 53 clinicians and scientists who are passionate about caring for patients and learning more about Erdheim-Chester Disease. Twenty-five 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 recursos para apoiar a comunidade de ECD. Consulte as informações abaixo para saber mais sobre as atividades e apresentações do PFG, bem como ver fotos da conferência.

Programas com agenda do encontro

Apresentação

ApresentadorSlides da apresentaçãoVideo (no vídeos made during this meeting)
William Gahl, MD, PhDRare Diseases and the National Institutes of Hope
Mark Heaney, MD, PhD (chair)
Lorenzo Dagna, MD
Dr. Eli Diamond
Julien Haroche, Médico, Doutor
Augusto Vaglio, MD
ECD Treatment Panel
Juvianee Estrada-Veras, MD (chair)
Dr. Giulio Cavalli
Mark Heaney, MD, PhD
Julien Haroche, Médico, Doutor
Peter Hillman, MD
Current ECD Studies / Research Panel
Augusto Vaglio, MD, PhD (chair)
Lorenzo Dagna, MD
Dr. Eli Diamond
Juvianee Estrada-Veras, MD
Peter Hillman, MD
David Hyman, MD
Andrew Talbot, MD
Q&A Panel
Ann Berger, MDIntegrative Pain Management
Ann T. Acevedo, MDExercise in Erdheim-Chester Disease
Zavera Brandon, MPT, DPTFocus on Function: Role of Physical Therapy
Terri D. Nguyen, MOT, OTR-CFocus on Function: The Role of Occupational Therapy
E. Caroline Mason & Diana VarelaUnderstanding the Social Security Disability Program
Pamela Gardner, DMDOral Manifestations of ECD
Ann Berger, MDCaring for the Caregiver
Melissa Merideth, MD, MPHObstetrics and Gynecologic Health in Patients with ECD
Susan Robertson, PhDThe Social Security Application: Tips & Strategies
Ann Berger, MDAwakening the Spiritual Dimension of Oneself
Kathy BrewerThe Business of Creating Hope – With You
Dr. Eli DiamondHistórias de pacientes
Danetta Sloan, PhDCaregiving in the World of ECD
Karla D. Toledo-Frazzini, MDFamily and Community Medicine
Megan Wright, RDNutrition & Erdheim-Chester Disease
Kevin O’Brien, RN, MS-CRNPIdeas to Take Back to Your Medical Team
ECDGA TeamGet Involved to Create Hope

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