scientific programme: international school of ultrasound in rheumatology
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Jesi (Ancona), Italy, 19-20 December, 2014 Target audience: Rheumatologists and all other physicians using musculoskeletal ultrasound in their daily clinical practice. Register by contacting [email protected] Learning objectives: • Understand the basic principles of ultrasound and the key machine settings • Acquire ultrasound images using the scanning technique of the EULAR guidelines for musculoskeletal ultrasound in rheumatology • Use tips and tricks in ultrasound scanning, especially useful to assess patients with chronic inflammatory arthritis • Identify and describe the main ultrasound findings that characterize synovitis and enthesopathy • Be aware of the pros and cons of ultrasound in daily rheumatologic practiceTRANSCRIPT
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Dear Delegate,
A warm welcome to the "International School of Ultrasound inRheumatology" event.
I would like to inform you that as of 28 April 2014 the name of ourFoundation changed to EXCEMED – Excellence in Medical Education. Thename change will not impact your registration status in this or any otherFoundation event.
This transition marks an exciting point in the evolution of the Foundation.We are proud to have provided world-class education to thousands ofhealthcare professionals over the past four decades - as a result, theFoundation has become synonymous with delivery excellence and high-impact CME.
As we further develop our scientific and geographical presence it isimportant to us that our name accurately reflects the independent natureof the education we provide; EXCEMED symbolises our enduring missionto support the best possible outcomes for patients through the medicaleducation we offer. We take pride in our complete dedication to theprovision of CME - it is our sole focus and our passion.
I wish you an inspiring and successful learning experience here in Jesi.
Yours Sincerely,
Rachel ClarkCEO, EXCEMED
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Background and aimsIn the last two decades, technological developments in both hardware andsoftware of ultrasound equipment have been extraordinary. With theavailability of linear probes with a frequency higher than 13 MHz, a detailedmorphological visualization of the superficial soft tissues has becomepossible, and an ever-increasing number of rheumatologists is usingultrasound in their clinical practice. Several investigations have shown thevalue of this technique for both clinical and research purposes inrheumatology. The main indications of ultrasound in rheumatology includethe assessment of patients with regional pain syndromes and chronicarthritis, the short-term therapy monitoring and the guidance for invasiveprocedures. In the near future it is likely to become an essential tool forthe rheumatologist as echocardiography is for the cardiologist. At present,many rheumatologists want to become experienced with this imagingtechnique because they have understood its impact in the daily practice.However, the long learning curve is the main obstacle that hinders itswidespread use in daily clinical practice. In fact, ultrasound imageacquisition is operator dependent and a correct interpretation ofsonographic images depends on several aspects such as a deepknowledge of ultrasonography anatomy and pathology.
The “International School of Ultrasound in Rheumatology” was conceivedwith the main aim to offer an intensive full immersion program of normalultrasound anatomy of the musculoskeletal system and histopathology ofthe most important rheumatic diseases using high quality ultrasoundequipment. The course framework will provide dedicated lectures and livedemonstrations with healthy subjects which will precede the hands-onsessions with rheumatic patients under direct supervision of experiencedtutors. Moreover, the delegates will have the opportunity to use recentlydeveloped devices (i.e. high-frequency volumetric probes) and to share newinsights into various aspects of ultrasound in rheumatology.
Sonographic training will be specifically focused on aspects such as, grey-scale and Doppler settings, pre-erosive changes, acoustic microscopy, tipsand tricks to get high quality images and early features of enthesitis.
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Learning objectivesAttendance to this live educational course will enable the participants to:• Understand the basic principles of ultrasound and the key machinesettings
• Acquire ultrasound images using the scanning technique of the EULARguidelines for musculoskeletal ultrasound in rheumatology
• Use tips and tricks in ultrasound scanning, especially useful to assesspatients with chronic inflammatory arthritis
• Identify and describe the main ultrasound findings that characterizesynovitis and enthesopathy
• Be aware of the pros and cons of ultrasound in daily rheumatologicpractice
Target audienceRheumatologists and all other physicians using musculoskeletalultrasound in their daily clinical practice.
AccreditationAn application has been made to the EACCME ® for CME accreditation ofthe EXCEMED “International School of Rheumatology on 19-20 December,2014 - Jesi (Ancona), Italy.EXCEMED adheres to the principles of the Good CME Practice group.
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Scientific organizersWalter GrassiFull Professor of RheumatologyUniversità Politecnica delle MarcheJesi (Ancona), Italy
Emilio FilippucciSenior Lecturer in RheumatologyUniversità Politecnica delle MarcheJesi (Ancona), Italy
Scientific secretariatEXCEMED - Excellence in Medical Education Salita di San Nicola da Tolentino, 1/b00187 Rome, ItalyAssociate Programme Manager: Sonia RebustiniTel.: +39-06-420 413 312Fax: +39-06-420 413 677E-mail: [email protected] is a Swiss Foundationwith headquarters in 14, rue du Rhône, 1204 Geneva, Switzerland
Organising secretariatMeridiano Congress International Via Sapri, 6 - 00185 Rome (Italy)Project Coordinator: Denise RizzitelliPhone: +39.06.88.595.210 - Fax: +39.06.88.595.234E-mail: [email protected]
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General information
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Walter GrassiFull Professor of RheumatologyUniversità Politecnica delle MarcheJesi (Ancona), Italy
Emilio FilippucciSenior Lecturer in RheumatologyUniversità Politecnica delle MarcheJesi (Ancona), Italy
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Share your opinion with usWe are always looking for ways to bring our educational activitiesto the next level and meet your needs as a healthcare practitioner.You will be asked to answer a post-event online survey after thisevent to find out if the experience met your educationalexpectations. Your views also help us tailor future initiatives.Thank you for taking the time to participate!
Scientificprogramme
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09.00 Introductive remarks
09.30 Musculoskeletal ultrasound: the US equipment
10.00 Ultrasound in Rheumatology: basic sonographic findings
11.00 Coffee Break
11.15 Practical session: basic orientation using the indicationsprovided in the guidelines of the EULAR Working Groupon Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
13.00 Lunch
14.30 Rheumatoid arthritis
15.30 Practical session on US examination of the small joints.Technical guidelines and scanning protocol
16.45 Coffee Break
17.00 Practical session on US hand and wrist examinationwith rheumatoid patients
18.00 End of Day 1
Scientific programmeFriday 19 December, 2014
Session I
Session II
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08.30 Seronegative spondyloarthropathies
09.30 Practical session on US examination of the enthesis.Technical guidelines and scanning protocol
10.45 Coffee Break
11.00 Practical session on US examination with seronegativespondyloarthropathies patients
13.00 Lunch
14.30 Osteoarthritis and crystal-related arthropathies
15.30 Practical session on US examination of the large joints.Technical guidelines and scanning protocol
16.30 Coffee Break
16.45 ABC of sonographic guided procedures
17.15 Practical session on US examination with osteoarthritisand crystal-related arthropathies patients
18.15 End of the course
Scientific programmeSaturday, 20 December, 2014
Session III
Session IV
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Dates19-20 December, 2014
VenueClinica ReumatologicaOspedale "A. Murri" Area Vasta 2Via dei Colli, 5260035 Jesi (AN) – Italy
LanguageThe official language of the conference will be English.
Registration feeThe registration fee is € 600,00.This fee includes:• Scientific session • Educational material•Certificate of attendance•Coffee breaks and lunches
For any registration and accommodation need please contact:Denise Rizzitelli c/o Meridiano Congress InternationalVia Sapri, 6 - 00185 Rome, ItalyT +39 (0)6 88 595 210 - F +39 (0)6 88595 234E-mail: [email protected]
General information
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EXCEMED adheres to guidelines of the European Accreditation Council forContinuing Medical Education (EACCME) and all other professionalorganizations, as applicable, which state that programmes awardingcontinuing education credits must be balanced, independent, objective,and scientifically rigorous. Investigative and other uses for pharmaceuticalagents, medical devices, and other products (other than those usesindicated in approved product labeling/package insert for the product) maybe presented in the programme (which may reflect clinical experience, theprofessional literature or other clinical sources known to the presenter).We ask all presenters to provide learners with information aboutrelationships with pharmaceutical or medical equipment companies thatmay have relevance to their lectures. This policy is not intended to excludefaculty who have relationships with such companies; it is only intended toinform learners of any potential conflicts so participants may form theirown judgments, based on full disclosure of the facts. Further, all opinionsand recommendations presented during the programme and allprogramme-related materials neither imply an endorsement, nor arecommendation, on the part of EXCEMED. All presentations solelyrepresent the independent views of the presenters/authors.
The following faculty provided information regarding significantcommercial relationships and/or discussions of investigational or non-EMEA/FDA approved (off-label) uses of drugs:
Walter Grassi Declared receipt of honoraria or consultation fees fromAbbott/Abbvie, Roche, Pfzier, Msd, Bms, Menarini, UcbPharma, Alfa, Wasserman, Esote, Ge
Emilio Filippucci Declared receipt of honoraria or consultation feesfromAbbvie, Bms, Ucb Pharma, Msd, Pfizer, Esote, Ge,Roche
Disclosure of financial relationships
All EXCEMED programmes are organized solely to promote the exchange anddissemination of scientific and medical information. No forms of promotional activitiesare permitted. This programme is made possible thanks to an educational grant fromEsaote.
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