Press notes: 23 May
Coming up week commencing 23 May 2022
Monday 23 May: in person 6.00pm to 8.00pm
This in-person masterclass will present the latest developments in the research, diagnosis and treatment of painful neuropathies. There are many causes of neuropathic pain, including viral infection, HIV, chemotherapy, trauma, genetic disorders and diabetes, with over 50% of all adults with diabetes expected to be affected by neuropathy in their lifetime.
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Tuesday 24 May: webinar 9.15am to 4.30pm
At this webinar, experts in the area of intellectual disability will explore the key challenges in the diagnosis of neurodevelopmental disorders in young people, including the co-morbidity of multiple neurodevelopmental disorders.
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Thursday 26 May: webinar 4.00pm to 5.30pm
Consultant cardiologists, all experts in their field, will provide interactive case-based teaching at this online session, which will explore imaging for assessing cardiac masses and pathology related to the pericardium.
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Other news
The next episode of the RSM’s In Conversation Live series on Wednesday 25 May at 7.00pm will feature Dr Jennifer Dixon, Chief Executive of the Health Foundation, who will talk about health policy in the UK, her life work on policy analysis, and previous roles as Chief Executive at the Nuffield Trust, Director of Policy at The King’s Fund and policy advisor to the Chief Executive of the National Health Service.
Notes for editors
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