Rheumatology 2013
 
Industry supported Symposia
 
 Industry supported symposia will be hosted within the ICC, with a maximum of two symposia running concurrently on the following dates:
 
Date:Tuesday, 23 April
Time:
17.30 including catering
Organiser:
Roche
Title:
Challenging Expectations in RA Outcomes: Disease remission is achievable for patients on therapy without Methotrexate
Location:
Hall 5
 
 
 
 
Date:Wednesday, 24 April
Time:
07.00 including catering
Organiser:
 Actelion
Title:
Digital Ulcers (DU) as a complication of Systemic Scleroderma (SSc): Management and prevention strategies and the importance of measuring outcomes
Aim:To provide delegates with up-to-date information on management strategies for DU patients and to discuss the importance of measuring outcomes in treatment success
Location:
 Hall 8

 
 
 
Date:Wednesday, 24 April
Time:
07.00 including catering
Organiser:
Pfizer
Title:
Modern management of rheumatoid arthritis: is it a game of two halves?
Location:
Hall  5

 
 
Date:Wednesday, 24 April
Time:
17.30 including catering
Organiser:
AbbVie 
Title:
Introducing A Targeted Ultrasound Initiative: New Standards for Assessment in RA
Aim:To provide delegates with an overview of the key advances in ultrasound in the management of rheumatoid arthritis using Treat to target principles
Location:
Hall  5
 

 
Date:Thursday, 25 April
Time:
07.00 including catering
Organiser:
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Title:
Getting it right first time - Biologics in RA; a debate
Aim:
Rheumatologistsand allied health professionals managing Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) have an ever expanding range of treatment options available for treatment of RA, however it can be challenging to ensure that these therapies are used in a way that offers the best patient outcomes
Location:
Hall 5