We would like to thank our exhibitors and sponsors for sponsoring this meeting. This includes pharmaceutical companies including AstraZeneca UK and Tillotts Pharma. They have had no editorial input into or control over the agenda, content development or choice of speakers, nor opportunity to influence except for the sponsored symposia presentations.

5 CPD hours

Wednesday, March 12, 2025
9:30 AM - 10:25 AM
Mesalazine in mild-moderate ulcerative colitis – optimisation in primary care

 

  • Overview of mild-moderate ulcerative colitis guidelines and treatment 
  • The evidence behind optimising the dose of mesalazine and the importance of adherence 
  • The vital role primary care play in managing mild-moderate ulcerative colitis patients in both flare and remission

For UK healthcare professionals only

 

Dr Christian Dipper Consultant Gastroenterologist, Newcastle-upon-tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
This meeting has been initiated and funded by Tillotts Pharma UK and the speaker has received an honorarium for this presentation. The views and opinions expressed are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of Tillotts. Tillotts products will be mentioned in this presentation.
Mesalazine in mild-moderate ulcerative colitis – optimisation in primary care
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10:40 AM - 11:25 AM
COPD patient care: opportunities to improve disease trajectory

 

  • COPD burden and the risk of premature mortality
  • Uncontrolled COPD may increase the risk of cardiopulmonary events
  • Exacerbations as the driving force of poor outcomes in COPD
     
Dr Ajit Thomas Consultant Respiratory Physician, North Midlands NHS Trust
This is a promotional symposium sponsored and organised by AstraZeneca, intended for UK HCPs only.
COPD patient care: opportunities to improve disease trajectory
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11:40 AM - 12:25 PM
Metabolic dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD): recognition, progression and intervention

 

  • Recognition of MASLD
  • Assessment of Liver Fibrosis in MASLD
  • Interventions for MASLD
Professor Ewan Forrest Consultant Physician and Hepatologist, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, NHS GGC, Honorary Professor, University of Glasgow
 
 
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12:40 PM - 1:25 PM
Measles and vaccine hesitancy

 

  • How not to miss measles – management in primary care
  • Vaccine hesitancy – why is it still an issue? 
  • How to mythbust vaccine concerns
Dr Toni Hazell GP, Medical Writer, Editor and regular contributor to Pulse 365
 
 
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1:40 PM - 2:25 PM
IBS diagnosis and treatment

 

  • Definition Irritable Bowel Syndrome(IBS): Rome Criteria
  • Management of IBS
  • When to refer to secondary/tertiary care
Dr Ching Lam , Consultant Gastroenterologist, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
 
 
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2:40 PM - 3:25 PM
"Mummy, my tummy's sore"... Abdominal pain in childhood (what's hot and what's not!)

 

  • Constipation
  • Abdominal migraine
  • Dairy allergy and Coeliac
Dr Donald MacGregor Consultant Paediatrician and Senior Lecturer in Child Health
 
 
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3:40 PM - 4:25 PM
Myths and topical tips in paediatrics

 

  • Common misconceptions and myths in paediatrics - both parental and practitioner 
  • Case based scenarios illustrating important pointers eg which lymphadenopathy is worrying 
  • Tips to "keep out of trouble" but not to over investigate in paediatrics 
Dr David Capehorn GPwER Paediatrics, Consultant GP, Symphony Healthcare Services, Somerset, Founder and Former Clinical Director, Primary care Paediatric service, BNSSG, GP Lead, Bristol Children's Hospital
 
 
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4:25 PM
Conference ends
 
 
 
 
 

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