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Sneeze, Wheeze, Scratch
A Seminar With All The Allergy Experts You’ll Need
Inborn or induced by environmental factors, an allergy is a life-altering condition. This seminar will have a similar impact on sufferers who may still be in the dark, or for those who need to understand the condition better for the sake of their affected loved ones.
Allergy experts are coming together to help clear misconceptions, share medical breakthroughs and scratch beneath the surface of the different types of allergies in a whole new perspective. What you'll learn could finally soothe more than your burning questions. |
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| 1.45pm |
Door Opens |
| 2.00pm |
Opening Introduction |
| 2.05pm |
Don't Sneeze At Allergy
Some distressing headaches, facial pains, coughs, and runny or blocked nose incidences are really allergic reactions. Atmospheric particles and certain food items are common culprits. Chronic sufferers left in the dark are at risk of developing worsening conditions such as blockage or infection of the sinuses. Be enlightened. Know how to identify allergic and sinus conditions and the solutions available now.
By Dr Stephen Lee Teck Soong
MBBS (Mal), FRCS (Glas), FRCS (Edin), FAMS
Specialist in Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery, Raffles ENT Centre
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| 2.40pm |
Taking A Closer Look At The Allergy
Allergic sufferers, especially children, face many eye discomforts. This delicate organ is readily exposed to the elements including pollen, grass, weeds and dust allergens. Fortunately, the medical community is now equipped with easy means to alleviate the situation. Find out the many types of examinations, preventive measures and eye allergy treatment plans to safeguard you or your loved ones.
By Dr Lee Jong Jian
MBBS (S'pore), M Med (Ophth), FRCS (Edin), FRCS (Glas), FAMS
Specialist in Ophthalmology, Raffles Eye Centre
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| 3.15pm |
Tea Break |
| 3.45pm |
Let's Not Rush Into Rash Conclusions
Our skin is an unwilling canvas for rashes and eruptions. A food allergy causes acute urticaria, a severe drug allergy develops into an erythematous rash, and contact allergy brings in an ezcematous rash. Proper clinical evaluation and investigations by a competent doctor are of utmost importance especially since not all rashes are caused by an allergy. Wrong perceptions and treatment could have deep-seated repercussions.
By A⁄Prof Wong Soon Tee
MBBS (S’pore), MRCP (UK), FAMS
Specialist in Dermatology, Raffles Aesthetics and Raffles Skin Centre
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| 4.20pm |
Don't Be Consumed By Food Allergy
Individuals diagnosed with food allergy or intolerance have more things to worry about than just avoiding certain food allergens. They need to be cautious of every food item which may contain unspecified traces of allergenic substances such as those from peanuts, eggs, milk or soy. Accidental ingestion of known food allergens may lead to dire consequences. Knowing what to eat, what to avoid and how to take advantage of other nutritional food sources are the key ingredients of this talk.
By Ms Nehal Kamdar
BSc (Nutrition and Food Science), PG Dip (Nutrition & Dietetics), Cert Bariatric Nutrition (USA)
Senior Dietitian, Raffles Internal Medicine Centre
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| 4.55pm |
Question and Answer Session with Panel |
| 5.30pm |
End of Seminar |
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| SPEAKERS |
Dr Stephen Lee Teck Soong
MBBS (Mal), FRCS (Glas), FRCS (Edin), FAMS
Specialist in Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery, Raffles ENT Centre
Dr Lee has been practicing ENT surgery for 25 years, with the last 14 years spent at Raffles Medical Group where he is currently a Senior Partner and Consultant. He is an accredited Regional Trainer for Singapore Balloon Sinuplasty, a clinical surgery study he takes special interest in together with minimally invasive Endoscopic Sinus surgery for the treatment of sinus and nasal conditions. He has published more than 20 related articles both locally and internationally, and has authored 3 textbooks. |
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Dr Lee Jong Jian
MBBS (S'pore), M Med (Ophth), FRCS (Edin), FRCS (Glas), FAMS
Raffles Eye Centre
Specialist in Ophthalmology, Raffles Eye Centre
Dr Lee holds the distinction of being one of the first to perform the 23 Gauge minimally invasive retinal eye surgery in Asia. He was subsequently honoured by the renowned Dutch Ophthalmic Research Center after successfully completing the first 100 retinal eye surgeries in Asia using this technique in 2006. His field of expertise includes retinal and macular eye conditions, cataract, myopia control, refractive eye conditions, glaucoma, eye trauma, complex eye diseases and general ophthalmology. |
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A⁄Prof Wong Soon Tee
MBBS (S’pore), MRCP (UK), FAMS
Specialist in Dermatology, Raffles Aesthetics and Raffles Skin Centre
A/Prof Wong is consulted regularly on skin cancer, aesthetic skin surgeries, food intolerance and drug allergies. He also does a lot of minimally invasive facial rejuvenation treatments in his day-to-day practice. The treatments run the gamut from photo-aged to facial pigmentation correction and botox and fillers. As a specialist dermatologist, he sees patients with general dermatological problems like psoriasis, acne, eczema, urticaria, keloid, viral warts, and hair and nail disorders. |
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Ms Nehal Kamdar
BSc (Nutrition and Food Science), PG Dip (Nutrition & Dietetics), Cert Bariatric Nutrition (USA)
Senior Dietitian, Raffles Internal Medicine Centre
Ms Kamdar is a certified dietitian with Raffles Hospital and a member of the Singapore Nutrition and Dietetic Association and the American Overseas Dietetic Association. Her areas of interest include weight management, diabetes and renal nutrition which she practiced at various local hospitals including KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Gleneagles Hospital and Kidney Dialysis Foundation. She was recently appointed as dietitian for Singapore Prisons in charge of providing improved nutritional analysis and dietary consultant services. |
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| Date/Time |
Saturday, 21 November 2009
2.00 pm – 5.30 pm
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| Venue |
Suntec Convention Centre Theatre Level 2 |
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| Ticket Fee |
| Ticket |
Price |
| Early Bird Rate |
S$11 (Book your tickets by 11 November 2009) |
| Regular Price |
S$16 |
| Event Day Price |
S$21 (Tickets bought on 21 November 2009) |
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*Tickets are inclusive of S$1 ticketing fees
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| Ticket hotline |
(SISTIC) (65) 6348 5555 |
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| Website |
www.sistic.com.sg |
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