Sj枚gren's syndrome conference at 草榴社区入口 Oct. 27
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Learn more about Sj枚gren's (SHOW-grins) syndrome at the inaugural Sj枚gren's Syndrome Conference at 草榴社区入口 Oct. 27. The conference will be held at the Lee and Joe Jamail Specialty Care Center, 1977 Butler Blvd., Houston, TX 77030, room E4.125. The event is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. ending with a question-and-answer session with lecturers.
Since this disease has a wide range of symptoms, experts from more than five different specialties will be on hand presenting background information, as well as current research surrounding their field related to the disorder.
There will also be a presentation about the new Sj枚gren's Syndrome Clinic at BCM, which began seeing patients this summer.
Sj枚gren's syndrome is a disorder of the immune system that causes white blood cells to attack moisture-producing glands throughout the body. Symptoms include dry or burning eyes, dry mouth, difficulty swallowing, peeling lips, increased dental decay and vaginal and skin dryness. People frequently experience severe fatigue and joint pain and many patients have involvement of other organs, including the lungs, kidneys, brain and digestive organs. Sj枚gren's can occur alone but many cases occur along with other autoimmune connective tissue diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus or scleroderma.
For reservations, please contact Shani Corbi猫re at sjogrens@att.net.
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Schedule of Conference Speakers:
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9 a.m. - Introduction from Shani Corbi猫re - Sj枚gren's Syndrome Houston support group director
9:10 a.m. - BCM Biology of Inflammation Center - Dr. David Corry - chief of immunology, allergy and rheumatology at BCM
9:20 a.m. - BCM Sj枚gren's Syndrome Clinic - Margaret Olfson - senior ophthalmic technician in ophthalmology at BCM
9:30 a.m. - Rheumatological Manifestations of Sj枚gren's Syndrome - Dr. Tara Rizvi - assistant professor of medicine - rheumatology at BCM
9:50 a.m. - Dental/Oral Manifestations of Sj枚gren's Syndrome - Dr. Charles F. Streckfus, professor, Diagnostic & Biomedical Sciences at University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston
10:10 a.m. - Question and Answer Session
10:25 a.m. - Break
10:40 a.m. - Head and Neck Manifestations of Sj枚gren's Syndrome - Dr. Nadia Mohyuddin - assistant professor of otolaryngology - head and neck surgery at BCM
11 a.m. - Eye Manifestations of Sj枚gren's Syndrome - Dr. Stephen Pflugfelder - professor of ophthalmology at BCM and director of the Sj枚gren's Syndrome Clinic
11:20 a.m. - New Research findings at BCM -Dr. Cintia de Paiva - assistant professor of ophthalmology at BCM
11:35-1 p.m. - Question and Answer and Discussion
