TORONTO: OGRYZLO LECTURE AETIOLOGY of RA. Prof.L.KLARESKOG

"Origins and Outcomes of Rheumatoid Arthritis: Molecular  Mechanisms of a Complex Disease"

by Prof LARS KLARESKOG. Professor and Chairman of the Rheumatology Clinic and Rheumatology Research Unit, Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska Hospital, Stockholm
Thursday, 12th February 2009 at 6pm in the Durkan Lecture Theatre,Institute of Molecular Medicine, Trinity Centre, St James's Hospital, Dublin 8. Please view the flyer

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Brief Biography

Lars Klareskog has had a long standing interest in the Genetics and Immunology of Rheumatoid Arthritis. He is a medical graduate of Uppsala Unversity where he became Professor and Chairman of the Clinical Immunology Department in 1990. In 1993 he was appointed the Professor and Chairman of the Rheumatology Clinic and Rheumatology Research Unit, at the Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska Hospital, Stockholm. He is a member of the Nobel Assembly at the Karolinska Institute since 1995 and a past member of the Nobel Committee and has acted as the Chairman of the Scientific Board of the Swedish Rheumatism Association since 1997. 
He serves on the editorial boards of numerous journals including Arthritis & Rheumatism; Annals of Rheumatic Diseases; Arthritis Research and Therapy; Current Opinion in Rheumatology; Rheumatology. He has received international acclaim for his research in rheumatology including the The Dutch Rheumatology Society International Prize for Rheumatology research Jaan van Bremer medal ; Hasinger prize of the German Rheumatism Center, and the Wyeth Rheumatology Prize. Lars has a highly active research group and has published over 300 articles in leading journals including Nature Genetics, New England Journal of Medicine and Nature.

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UK DAILY MAIL: SURGEON SUICIDE

‘Perfectionist’ surgeon hanged himself after he made minor mistake in operation

By Claire Ellicott
Last updated at 9:58 AM on 22nd June 2011

Alexander Reading was one of Britain's top orthopaedic and trauma surgeons

An eminent surgeon who hanged himself was 'plagued with guilt' after an operation he carried out went wrong, colleagues said yesterday.
Alexander Reading, 45, one of Britain's leading orthopaedic and trauma surgeons, was a 'perfectionist' who blamed himself for a minor clinical error during an operation, they said.
It is believed that the patient was left in a bad state following the operation and Mr Reading 'couldn't live with what he'd done'.
The surgeon's body was found suspended in the garage of his £700,000 home in the hamlet of Grafton Flyford, Worcestershire.
It is believed his devastated wife Sarah, a former nurse, discovered him and neighbours said they heard an 'almighty scream' on Wednesday morning at around that time.
Last night, friends described the father-of-two as a 'perfectionist' who had won awards for his pioneering work in hip replacement, but said he could not bear to make mistakes.
A colleague of Mr Reading, a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, said: 'There are some strong rumours circulating that Alex was plagued with guilt over a patient's care.

'Apparently he felt responsible for a mistake during an operation which left the patient in a very poorly state.
'It's not clear what the mistake was or what happened to the patient but it must have been serious for Alex to do what he did.
'He and Sarah always seemed such a happy, loving couple. It's tragic what has happened and everyone is deeply upset.'

Mr Reading's body was found in the garage of his home in Grafton Flyford, Worcestershire

The General Medical Council (GMC) is not investigating his conduct.
Neighbours said that Mr Reading was a 'driven' man who put himself under huge pressure to succeed and took his mistakes very seriously, despite his exemplary record.
Last year he was awarded a level six in the Clinical Excellence Awards Scheme which recognises NHS consultants who perform 'over and above' the standard expected for their role.
One neighbour, who asked not to be named, said: 'My husband heard Sarah give an almighty scream just after 7am. It was obvious something terrible had happened.
'Soon after there were ambulances and police all over their driveway. My husband was told later by someone who knew Mr Reading that Sarah had found him hanging in the garage.'
He added: 'The word is that he was upset after messing up a patient's treatment.

Mr Reading worked at the Spire South Bank hospital in Worcester and the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch, Worcestershire (pictured)

'There is no suggestion that he was going to get into any trouble but he apparently felt responsible and clearly couldn't live with what he'd done.
'He was a perfectionist. He was a very driven man and the talk amongst the neighbours is that he put himself under so much pressure to succeed he took any mistake or setback very personally.
'By all accounts, he had a remarkably good life and a brilliant career. What has happened is tragic and we all feel so sorry for Sarah and their sons. The whole thing is a mess.'
A woman who answered the door at Mr Reading's family estate yesterday refused to comment on the reasons for the surgeon's suicide.
She said: 'I don't want to talk about that now. The family are in mourning.'
Mr Reading worked at the Spire South Bank hospital in Worcester and the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch, Worcestershire.
During his 21-year career he became a member of the GMC, British Medical Association, British Orthopaedic Association and the British Hip Society.
He also had a number of research papers published which helped prevent infections in hip-replacement patients.
While working at Leicester Royal Infirmary he led pioneering research into improving hip operations before being appointed consultant at Worcestershire NHS Trust in 2002.

Mr Reading led pioneering research at Leicester Royal Infirmary before joining Worcestershire NHS Trust in 2002

Last night, Dr Stephen Digby, a colleague of Mr Reading's, said: 'Alex was well respected throughout the trust. He will be sorely missed by his many friends and colleagues.
'His knowledge and expertise will be a great loss, both to Worcestershire patients and to the other hospitals where he worked. Our thoughts are with Alex's family.'
As well as his NHS role, Mr Reading was also a partner of The Joint Clinic, a private treatment centre he owned with three other surgeons.
The clinic, in Droitwich, Worcestershire, was set up in 2003 and offers orthopaedic and spinal care to private patients.
Karie Burbeck, chief executive of the clinic, yesterday paid tribute to Dr Reading.
She said: 'The Joint Clinic is sad to announce the untimely death of our friend and colleague Alex Reading.
'Alex was an outstanding surgeon whose dedication and commitment to patients and colleagues was second to none.
'He was loved and respected by us all and will be deeply missed. Our thoughts are with his family.'
The General Medical Council confirmed there were no outstanding investigations or complaints regarding Mr Reading.
Mr Reading was a keen sportsman and spent his spare time coaching a local boy's football team.
On his profile on the hospital website he wrote: 'I am married with two sons and enjoy family life, golf and cricket.'
An inquest into his death was opened and adjourned on Monday.
He leaves his wife and their two young sons.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2006478/Perfectionist-surgeon-hanged-minor-mistake-operation.html#ixzz1Q0Sk0fJk

UK SUN: 8.6 million medical records stolen

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Missing: Laptop with 8.6million medical records

By MIKE SULLIVAN

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A LAPTOP holding the medical records of eight MILLION patients has gone missing.

The computer vanished from an NHS building in the biggest-ever security breach of its kind.
It went missing three weeks ago but has only just been reported to police.
The unencrypted laptop contains sensitive details of 8.63 million people plus records of 18 million hospital visits, operations and procedures.
The data does not include names but patients could be identified from postcodes and details such as gender, age and ethnic origin.
The computer was one of 20 lost from a store room at London Health Programmes, a medical research organisation based at the NHS North Central London health authority.
Eight have been recovered but a search is still being carried out for the other 12.
Though the loss was reported as a theft it is not yet clear if the laptops, said to be worth £10,000 each, were stolen, mislaid or dumped.
The records include details of cancer, HIV, mental illness and abortions.
A source said: "This laptop would be a devastating tool in the hands of a blackmailer."
Police were said to be "dismayed" that the loss - which is also being probed by the Information Commissioner - was not reported earlier.

Read more: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/3637704/Missing-Laptop-with-86million-medical-records.html#ixzz1PL7gMUxW

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Veteran ProMED bacterial disease moderator Larry Lutwick and ProMED co-founder  Jack Woodall took the lead on our behalf as these cases caught the attention of the international news media.  With their public comments in places like USA Today, and frequent ProMED postings, Larry and Jack kept the global public health community and the general public informed throughout the crisis.
Thankfully, the declining number of new cases being reported suggests that this outbreak has peaked – but not before it traveled across Europe and, in the process, brought the  subject of food security to the forefront of issues we as a global community must address.
Food-borne disease presents unique challenges to epidemiologists. There is significant lag time between harvesting a contaminated crop and diagnosing an illness caused by that crop.  Foods may travel around the world and mix with foods from many other geographic areas. Then there is the lag time between those individual diagnoses and the discovery of the diseases’s source.
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Consultant Anaesthetist Michael SLAZENGER: 1941-2010

Sunday April 18 2010 SUNDAY INDEPENDENT

A huge crowd packed St Patrick's Church in Enniskerry, Co Wicklow, on Thursday to pay their last respects to Dr Michael Slazenger, owner of the Powerscourt estate and heir to the Slazenger family fortune.
He died on Monday of injuries suffered in a tragic plane crash the previous Saturday. The retired anaesthetist was an extremely popular man who shunned media attention wherever possible, preferring the company of family and friends.
He was born into power and privilege 69 years ago. His father, Ralph, inherited the Slazenger sports company that was the source of their great wealth. The company is one of the oldest sports brands in the world and was started by his grandfather, also called Ralph, and great-uncle Isaac in Manchester in 1880.
The company manufactured the famous 'guttie' golf ball in 1891 and became the leading tennis ball supplier at the turn of the century.
Dr Slazenger's father oversaw the expansion of the company worldwide due to the astute sponsorship of major sporting personalities. They signed up Fred Perry just before he won his three Wimbledon titles and added Ken Rosewall later as they strengthened their business in Australia. In golf they had the two biggest names in the sport's history when they signed Jack Nicklaus in 1964 and later Severiano Ballesteros in the Seventies.
In 1953, Ralph moved his family to Ireland, buying Durrow Abbey House in Co Offaly, later bought by the State and now housing the Arts for Peace Foundation. The Slazenger family lived there for eight years until Ralph sold the sports firm to Dunlop in 1961.
With the proceeds of the sale he bought Powerscourt, one of Ireland's finest estates from the Wingfield family. A year later, in a coincidence of wealth and lineage, Dr Slazenger's sister, Wendy, married Mervyn Niall Wingfield, the 10th Earl of Powerscourt, whose family built and owned Powerscourt from 1603 until its sale.
The Powerscourt estate is home to the highest waterfall in Ireland and one of the most spectacular settings in the country. The house itself has changed in design over many centuries but its Palladian north front was famous around Europe as being a classic of its time. The avenue leading up to the house is a mile long and lined with more than 2,000 beech trees.
The Slazenger family decided to refurbish the house and open it to the public but on November 4, 1974, a fire broke out on the top floor. By the time the fire brigade arrived it had turned into an inferno and the house was completely gutted.
Dr Slazenger and the family kept the estate open to the public and the historic gardens continued to draw substantial crowds. A programme of restoration, renovation and commercialisation was undertaken by the family and now the estate is one of the most successful in the country.
Dr Slazenger retired as a consultant anaesthetist with St Michael's Hospital in Dun Laoghaire back in 2005. He was greatly admired and respected by his colleagues and those who worked with him had nothing but kind words to say about him. He always had a keen eye on business, however, and this played a major part in the success of Powerscourt. Although he came to golf relatively late in life, his love of the game led to the creation of a championship golf course on the estate in 1996. The course was very much a commercial undertaking and was leased to Powerscourt Golf Club of which Michael became president.
He inherited his father's passion for aviation and kept his Falco F8L on the airstrip at the estate. It is said his wife Noreen always dreaded the possibility of a mishap while he was flying.

Emeritus Assistant Professor Mary DYSON PhD (Lond.)

Speaker at 6th. Int.Laser Therapy Conference.

http://www.marydyson.com/

"Mary Dyson is Emeritus Assistant Professor ("Reader")  in the Biology of Tissue Repair at King's College (KCL), University of London, UK. She is a biomedical consultant, founder of the biomedical consultancy firm Dyderm, co-founder and director of Quality Medical Instruments Ltd, and Executive Vice-President of Longport, Inc.
Mary joined the Department of Anatomy, Guy's Hospital Medical School, now part of King's College London (KCL), as a Research Associate in 1964, and taught Gross Anatomy and Histology there from 1970 until her retirement in 1998. She founded the Tissue Repair Research Unit in 1987 and was its Director until 1998. From 2001 until 2003 she was part-time Visiting Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, School of Allied Health, Kansas University Medical Centre.
Mary is one of the inventors of a high-resolution ultrasound scanner, the patent for which was acquired by Longport Inc from the University of London. She is the author of over 100 research publications in peer-reviewed journals, is one of the editors of the 37th and 38th editions of Gray's Anatomy, and has contributed to textbooks on wound healing, physiotherapy and ultrasound.
She lectures internationally and has presented over 200 invited presentations on topics which include diagnostic and therapeutic ultrasound, laser therapy, wound healing, tissue repair and regeneration, injury and repair-related aspects of sports medicine. She was President of the International Laser Therapy Association (ILTA) from 1992-1994, is a founding member of the World Association for Laser Therapy (WALT) and a life member of the North American Association for Laser Therapy (NAALT).

List of Published Material

Degrees:

1961 - BSc Class I Special Honours in Zoology, Specialist Subject: Embryology, Bedford College, University of London
1965 - PhD   Topic: Wound Healing, Bedford College, University of London

Additional Academic Awards:

1958 - State Scholarship, Pfeiffer Scholarship, West Riding of Yorkshire County Major Scholarship
1961 - Busk-Howell Research Scholarship, Department of Scientific & Industrial Research Postgraduate Scholarship
1988 - Elected Honorary Fellow of the American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine in recognition of "outstanding contributions to the field of medical ultrasound"
1989 - Elected Honorary Fellow of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy for research into the biological effects of electrotherapy
1992 - Elected President of the International Laser Therapy Association
1996 - Awarded the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters (honoris causa) by the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine
1997 - Conferred with the title of Emeritus Reader in Biology of Tissue Repair by King's College London, University of London
1998 - Elected Honorary Member of the World Association of Laser Therapy"

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TORONTO: 6th INTERNATIONAL LASER THERAPY CONFERENCE:

• About the Conference
• President's Welcome
• Speakers
• Conference Schedule

 Dear Colleague;

Thank you for attending our 6th International Laser Therapy Conference. The field of Laser Therapy continues to expand exponentially over the past decade, particularly in the area of scientific research and a growing number of medical applications. This year’s meeting features an outstanding panel of experts, who will focus on the most recent advances in laser medicine in addition to providing knowledge, pertaining to the basic fundamentals.

Meditech strongly supports educational programmes through Certification Courses, Advanced Training Sessions, Webinars and the International Conference. These provide a forum for interaction between all the disciplines involved and the Laser Therapist at every stage of development. The objective is to provide optimal clinical care for patients around the globe.

Sincerely,

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President, Meditech International Inc.
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WALT: WORLD ASSN. for LASER THERAPY

The World Association for Laser Therapy (WALT) was formed in 1994 in Barcelona, Spain at the joint Congress of the International Laser Therapy Association (ILTA) and the International Society for Laser Application in Medicine (ISLAM) when these two international groups merged and WALT became the leading world body for promoting research, education and clinical applications  in the field of photo-therapy with lasers and other light sources. The multi-national membership includes the world's leading experts in all forms of treatment mediated by the photo-bio-modulating effects of light occurring without thermal effects on irradiated tissue. WALT hosts its World Congress every two years with venues spread worldwide. Jerusalem, Israel (1996), Kansas City, USA (1998), Athens, Greece (2000), Tsukuba, Japan (2002), Guaruja, Brazil (2004) and Lemesos, Cyprus (2006), Sun City, South Africa (2008) and Bergen, Norway (2010) have all welcomed WALT. The 2012 Congress will be held in September 2012 in Gold Coast City, Australia. The official journal of WALT is Photomedicine and Laser Surgery. Printed in the USA, It is the leading photomedical scientific journal and is published online 12 times a year.

TAIWAN: DINO-LITE HANDHELD MICROSCOPES

DINO-LITE HANDHELD CAMERAS:
- AM2011, AM3011: These USB Dino-Lite models are affordable handheld microscope cameras for remote or isolated operation. Improve patient understanding and compliance with real-time imaging. Capture and email pictures for remote diagnosis, or use the camera as a webcam for a live remote-examination.
- AM413ZT/S: This polarizing Dino-Lite camera is widely used in medical applications. This is the best camera for Dermatology and other Non-Invasive applications because its polarizing filter allows a deeper inspection of the skin and tissue. The built-in measurement tools track changes in wounds, rashes, and lesions. Use this camera to look at tissue and fecal samples, slides, and parasites. Pair with an accessory like the MS09B or MSAA502 for increased working distance.
- AD412NTL: Use this analog Dino-Lite microscope for surgery or dissection. The longer focal length provides up to 92x of magnification, while providing room for surgical instruments under the camera. The fast refresh rate of the analog camera provides real-time movement on the monitor.
- AMH-RUT (Iris Scope): Use this specialized Dino-Lite Iris Scope for Opthamology and Iridology. The nozzle fits easily over the eye, and the lighting is less intense compared to the standard Dino-Lite models, so patients are comfortable during the examination.
- AM311H / AMH-EUT-V3 / AMH-EAN (Otoscope / Ear Scope): These Dino-Lite Otoscopes are designed to work with or without standard disposable Specula. Use for Ear, Nose, and Throat examinations. Built-in lights, variable magnification, and real-time imaging make these tools affordable and convenient. Choose low or high resolution USB cameras (AM311H / AMH-EUT-V3), or Analog (AMH-EAN) for a faster image refresh rate.
- AMH-N5UT (500x Capillary Scope): Use this high-powered microscope camera to examine the capillaries in a patient’s nail beds. Use with oil/gel for best results.
- AMB-DT-U1 / AMB-DT-U2 / AMB-DT-T1 (Dental Scope): These Dino-Lite dental scopes are designed to hold dental tools and provide the ideal magnification range for oral inspection. USB digital and high-speed Analog cameras are available.

DINO-EYE EYEPIECE CAMERAS:
- AM423X/XC: Use this camera for histology and pathology in the lab. When magnification needs are greater than 500x, the best solution is to use this versatile USB-powered Dino-Eye eyepiece camera with any traditional dissection, stereo, or compound microscope. AM422X/XN: Use this Dino-Eye analog eyepiece camera for dissection when paired with a traditional dissection microscope. The analog signal’s fast refresh rate ensures real-time movement on the screen when precision is essential.
- AM423C/CT: Attach this Dino-Eye eyepiece camera to a rigid or flexible endoscope to capture images and videos of internal examinations. Several accessory couplers and adaptors are available to ensure the perfect fit between camera and endoscope. The optional MicroTouch feature allows the user to capture images while keeping both hands on the camera and patient.

VSCAN: GE portable ultrasound. $8,000 Now available in Canada.

Will GE's Handheld Ultrasound Become the Next Stethoscope?

By Pam Baker
TechNewsWorld
10/22/09 2:25 PM PT

As early as 2010, doctors will likely be able to perform ultrasound scans during a routine office exam or at the scene of an accident or in many other on-the-spot circumstances using a device no larger than a smartphone. The gadget could revolutionize patient care, but its use raises many thorny questions about costs, benefits and unforeseen consequences.

Although not quite the equivalent of Star Trek's tricorder, GE's Vscan represents a long step forward in mobile medical technology. The handheld device does on-the-go ultrasound readings only, but those readings can give doctors faster, more in-depth info than the best of preliminary doctor exam routines.

Indeed, the BlackBerry-sized unit will likely "become as prevalent as the stethoscope," said GE CEO Jeff Immelt, as he unveiled the Vscan at the Web 2.0 Summit this week.
Because of its mobile, real-time nature, Vscan can conceivably be useful in hundreds of scenarios.

If a patient should complain of a stomach problem, the doctor could look for an abdominal mass or obstruction right there in the exam room instead of waiting for the patient to get expensive testing, with results perhaps delayed for weeks.

On-the-Spot Diagnostics

Doctors on the scene at mass trauma events -- from hurricanes to plane crashes -- could quickly ascertain which patients were most in need of immediate care.
Physicians in the emergency room could quickly identify problems lurking beneath the patient's noticeable injuries or symptoms.
The life-, time- and cost-savings potential from the use of this device seems virtually endless. If nothing else, Vscan underscores the vital role of mobile technology in medical care, an argument made loudly at the Web 2.0 summit.
GE's vision is to use mobile devices to save lives and drive down healthcare costs. That vision is currently undergoing a reality check in 12 different facilities around the world.
"We have already completed the clinical testing," says Arvind Gopalratnam, spokesperson for GE. "Now, we're in the discovery phase with clinicians to get their input."
The technology may be tweaked at the end of the discovery phase to better match doctor preferences, he said.
That's one reason GE is not saying much about the technology. Some of the specs may not be final. Even so, the device is scheduled for commercial release "sometime in 2010," according to Gopalratnam.

Taking the Spotlight

GE Chairman and CEO Jeff Immelt unveils GE Healthcare's new Vscan, a pocket-sized ultrasound device.

The Vscan is close enough to showtime-ready that Immelt was happy to discuss it at Web 2.0, and Mike Barber, vice president of healthyimagination at GE, was comfortable enough to demonstrate it in a video.
The ultra-thin, clamshell device closely resembles a mobile phone. It has an easy toggle wheel, presents real-time imagery in color, as well as black and white, and has an intuitive interface.
A small wand is attached to it by cable. When the wand is passed over a body part, an image immediately appears on the screen. The doctor can choose whether to view the image in color or black and white.

Nevertheless, the digital capability is significant. One of the areas most often hailed by the healthcare industry and politicians alike as the most sensible place to cut healthcare costs is diagnostics. As a result, digital diagnostics is headed for an extreme growth spurt. GE's Vscan debut could not be timed more perfectly.
Pricing for the unit is yet undetermined. So is the pricing for the scan at the doctor's office. Will it be included in the office visit fee? Or, will there be an additional charge?
On the doctor's side of the equation: Will Vscan use become commonplace in the growing pay-per-performance schedules? Can it be a safeguard against malpractice suits?

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