UAE sends medical delegation to 20th Congress of the European Association of Urology

More than 60 medical doctors from UAE, the highest number of any Arab nation, have just returned the prestigious 20th Congress of the European Association of Urology which took place from 16 to 19 March 2005 in Istanbul, Turkey.

During the congress, urologists, urological residents, urological scientists, and other professionals reviewed urological research as well as clinical progress and practice.

"An enormous international exchange of high quality, scientific information was made available to us through high-level meeting sessions, state-of-the-art lectures, educational courses, and focused satellite symposia," said Dr. Hamza Al Sisi.

"Of particular interest for UAE's doctors was a course entitled: 'Medical and Surgical Management of Erectile Dysfunction,' because we physicians in the UAE want to learn more about the proper prescription of sildenafil, vardenafil, and tadalafil, three oral ED medications which are commonly taken in UAE," added Dr. Al Sissi.

Sildenafil, which Pfizer trades in the Middle East under the brand name Viagra, for example, has recently been scientifically proven to produce longer-lasting, harder erections with no side-effects, and is believed to be the number one choice among UAE physicians prescribing ED medication to patients.

Following the international launch of the Pfizer VICTORY program at last year's Congress of the European Association of Urology held in Vienna, Austria, several new Middle East "Viagra patient ambassadors" have voluntarily joined the program, including a few from UAE.

"Erectile dysfunction is a very common condition among men in the Middle East. But unlike many men, I sought medical attention almost immediately after determining that I might be able to benefit from Viagra, and that one visit to my urologist has changed my entire life," said Haidar Said, a Middle East-based VICTORY ambassador.

"Doctors can tell you about limitations with ED drugs, but my body is able to tell me what works and what doesn't. I recommend Viagra to family and friends without reservation - it's safe, it's quick, and it works every time," said Said.

Pfizer was a platinum corporate sponsor of the 20th Congress of the European Association of Urology.