Middle East Imaging and Diagnostic Conference previews the future of digital imaging at Arab Health 2005

The programme is designed to help Radiographers, Radiologists and X-Ray Technicians.

The conference highlighted the benefits of Volume CT and 3T MRI for a host of applications, including developments in imaging technology, improved computer management of local health services, and speeding up communication between X-ray departments and patients.

The conference will feature over 17 presentations from internationally renowned speakers with live case demonstrations. The speaker panel includes well respected names such as Dr. Stefan Sunaert and Dr. Glenn van Langenhove from Belgium, Dr. Heinz-Peter Schlemmer, Prof. Markus Schwaiger and Dr. Mattias Egger from Germany, Dr. Dominic Barron and Dr. Mike Bourne from the UK, and Dr. Keiran J Murphy from the US.

Topics like Whole Body Imaging, Advanced Neuro Imaging, New Horizons in VCT imaging of the brain and ultrasound techniques will be discussed on February 13, 2005. The following day will host topics including Vertebroplasty, Onyx in Neuro-interventional, AV Fistula Intervention and Strokes. The schedule for the final day will include Molecular Imaging, Nuclear Medicine and the future of Digital X-Ray Imaging.

Hamed Kazim, Director of Federal Radiology, UAE Ministry of Health, said: "This conference aims to educate and upgrade skills in order to best serve patients. It is part of continuing medical education which is a must for every healthcare professional, be they radiologists or technologists. I would like to thank Arab Health 2005 for organising this conference. This is our fifth Middle East Conference and attendance is expected to be over 600."

GE Healthcare's John O'Connell, CT Modality Business Manager said, "Our Volume CT range aims to improve the quality of life while avoiding interference with patients' daily lives. It has the ability to screen a large population of patients with a view to predicting disease, early diagnosis and informed treatment."

According to John Hassett, Exhibition Director, "Medical imaging for patients in the Middle East has seen dramatic advances in recent years. It has helped provide patients in the region with world-class diagnostic and therapeutic facilities. The latest technological breakthroughs will be discussed at the conference to enable both professionals and patients to improve diagnosis."

Sponsored by technology giant Philips, the conference will also be hosting delegates from the Radiological Society of Saudi Arabia (RSSA) and the Pan Arab Association of Radiological Societies (PAARS).