Press notes: 27 June
Coming up week commencing 27 June 2022
Wednesday 29 June: webinar 9.20am to 4.20pm
The understanding of syncope, or temporary loss of consciousness, is the topic of this webinar for cardiology trainees. It will cover epilepsy, sleep disorders, falls in elderly patients, current DVLA guidance, the use of implantable loop recorders and the detection of atrial fibrillation.
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Thursday 30 June and Friday 1 July: in person 8.45am to 5.00pm
This two-day inter-disciplinary conference will present lectures from radiologists and clinicians on head and neck imaging. The aim is to promote a shared understanding of current and emerging diagnostic techniques among surgeons, radiographers, nurses and medical students.
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Friday 1 July: livestream 9.00am to 5.00pm
How can we help patients prior to surgery to ensure a less painful postoperative journey? During this livestreamed event, a multidisciplinary panel of speakers will review the evidence and discuss whether changes to diet, sleep, exercise regimen and pain medication, together with psychological preparation and the management of expectations, can promote better outcomes.
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Other news
Professor Yvonne Doyle, NHS Medical Director for Public Health, will join Professor Gillian Leng CBE on Wednesday 29 June at 7pm for a conversation about her role in leading the public health national function within the NHS. Professor Doyle has worked for over 30 years in senior roles in the NHS and the UK Department of Health, and in the academic and independent sectors.
Notes for editors
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