International Conference Highlights Breakthroughs in Bleeding Disorders

Earlier this month, the Center of Excellence in Thrombosis and Hemostasis (CETH) of King Saud University’s College of Medicine held a major conference on the management and treatment of bleeding disorders in Riyadh.  The meeting, which brought speakers and experts from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, India, Europe, the US and Canada to discuss scientific papers and developments in the treatment of bleeding disorders and Hemophilia.

During this event, called “Current Practices in Thrombosis and Hemostasis-2013”, major orthopedic surgeries were carried out by local and international experts.  These procedures included joint replacements and reconstructive surgeries for patients suffering from von Willebrand Disease, Hemophilia A, and Hemophilia B.

Professor Abdul Kareem Al Momen, CETH Director, told the Saudi Gazette,“This event provides specialized insights into the proper management of bleeding disorders at both micro and macro levels alike. It comprises practical and hands-on workshops to educate hemophilia and other bleeding disorder patients and help them understand their disease and properly deal with it in day to day life at home.”

“It plays a crucial role in training patients as well as medical and paramedical staff on the management of the disease at different situations from various perspectives,” he added.

Here at webleed.org we are excited to learn and report on events like this from all over the globe!

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