RSM Section Presidents collaborate on neuropathies masterclass
Three of the RSM’s Section Presidents will come together for the next instalment of our popular clinical masterclass series on diabetic neuropathy, to be held at the RSM on Tuesday 20 May.
Dr Abdul Lakhdar, Endocrinology and Diabetes Section President; Dr Ash Shetty, Pain Medicine Section President; and Professor Christian Heiss Vascular, Lipid and Metabolic Medicine Section President will share their collective expertise in this important session on neuropathic pain, focusing on neuromodulation. The collaboration of these three Section Presidents highlights the value of cross-disciplinary education in advancing healthcare to improve patient outcomes.
An estimated 4.3 million people in the UK live with diabetes, and it is expected that over 50% of all adults with diabetes will be affected by neuropathic pain in their lifetime [1] - making this a hugely salient subject, relevant to a range of healthcare providers. The fourth session to date in our annual clinical masterclass series on the topic, the event is designed to enhance understanding of current guidelines for treating neuropathic pain and neuromodulation as a treatment method.
Dr Ash Shetty, Honorary Associate Professor at University College London and Consultant in Pain Management at the University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, will deliver an update on the state-of-the-art of neuropathy treatment.
This will be followed by insights into the management of painful diabetic neuropathy by Dr Abdul Lakhdar, Consultant Endocrinologist at Barts Health NHS Trust, specialising in diabetes and endocrine diseases.
Professor Christian Heiss, Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Surrey, as well as an Honorary Consultant in Interventional Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Surrey and Sussex NHS Healthcare Trust, will speak on the importance of neuropathy in vascular medicine before chairing a panel discussion. Dr Fareeha Rizvi, Clinical Lead and Consultant in Diabetes, Endocrinology and General Internal Medicine, Whipps Cross University Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust, completes the speaker lineup, along with patient keynote Mr Ian Henderson who will share his lived experience.
Read more about the free event and sign up here: https://www.rsm.ac.uk/events/rsm-studios/2024-25/cet07/
Our clinical masterclass on diabetic neuropathy series
Watch the previous masterclasses:
A clinical masterclass on: Diabetic neuropathy
This, the first in our series on diabetic neuropathies, focused on introducing new diagnostic tests, emphasising early intervention benefits, exploring novel pain management strategies, and best practices for foot ulcer management.
A clinical masterclass on treatments for painful neuropathies
Building on our inaugural masterclass, this programme covers the most recent clinical developments in emerging therapies, hears from a patient sharing their first-hand experience with receiving accessible treatments, and reflects on what experts anticipate will be available in the future.
A clinical masterclass on painful neuropathies
The latest in our series, this masterclass explored the underlying causes of neuropathy, practical screening and diagnostic advice, and the up-to-date expert guidance around management and treatment.
We would like to thank the Alan and Sheila Diamond Charitable Trust for its generous support enabling free access to this event.
[1] Pharmacological treatment of painful neuropathy in adults with diabetes - DiabetesontheNet