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A team of Kuwaiti newly graduated dermatologists wins
AIDA 2024 scientific
competition
(Abu Dhabi, UAE) - On the second day of the 10th edition of the
International Conference in
Dermatology and Aesthetics
(AIDA), currently being held
in Abu Dhabi, a
first-of-its-kind
educational medical
competition was held in the
UAE for newly graduated
dermatologists from
residency programs in
several (GCC) countries.
Twelve doctors from the
UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and
Kuwait participated in the
competition. Each country
was represented by three
doctors, who were required
to answer a series of
medical and histology
questions and general
cultural questions. The
Kuwaiti team won, with the
UAE team in second place.
The Scientific Committee
and Conference Organizing
Committee ran the
competition. The winning
Kuwaiti team received a
trophy, certificates, and
prizes. The other teams also
received gifts.
On the
second day of the
Conference, participants
discussed important topics
in dermatology and
Aesthetics dermatology and
the latest developments in
this specialty.
Dr.
Khaled Othman, Founder and
Conference Chair, Consultant
Dermatology & Aesthetician,
stated that the first two
days of the conference saw
in-depth and extensive
discussions on the
therapeutic developments in
dermatology and cosmetology,
as well as how the fourth
industrial revolution and
artificial intelligence
could be leveraged to
enhance the treatment of
dermatological diseases.
He also posited that the
world is witnessing a rapid
proliferation of
technologies and innovations
across a multitude of
fields. The health sector is
particularly keen to benefit
from these technologies in
the treatment of numerous
diseases, with a particular
focus on dermatological
conditions. Furthermore, the
sector is eager to leverage
modern innovations to
revolutionize the beauty
industry.
Dr. Huda Rajab,
Chair-Elect and Co-Chair of
the Dermatology Program,
Chair of the Dermatology
Department at AHS-SEHA in
Abu Dhabi, stated that the
conference provides
essential scientific
material for dermatologists.
It offers 60 specialists and
experts the chance to
present the results of their
research and share their
scientific experiences in
the treatment of
dermatological and
Aesthetics diseases. It also
provides a forum for
exchanging ideas and visions
and learning about the
latest developments in this
field.
On the second
day of the conference, a
special session on
anti-aging was convened,
during which several
dermatologists and
Aesthetics specialists
presented papers on skin
enhancers, facial threading,
scar correction, and current
concepts in skin care
preparation.
The
meeting also addressed the
latest in aesthetics,
aesthetic medicine, the use
of artificial intelligence
in medicine and cyber
aesthetic surgery, the use
of sponge spikes for
biostimulation –
indications, methods, and
results, and the use of
ultrasound in aesthetic
medicine.
The second
day of AIDA-2024 featured a
panel discussion on
thiamidol, a novel treatment
for hyperpigmentation.
Additionally, a workshop on
psoriasis, with a focus on
genital psoriasis, new
emerging treatments for
psoriasis, and the process
of selecting an appropriate
treatment for each patient,
was presented.
Furthermore,
an allergy symposium was
held, which addressed the
challenges in treating
urticaria and the potential
role of allergy
immunotherapy in allergic
skin diseases.
Attendance at the
3-day-event is estimated at
approximately 750
international experts,
doctors, lecturers,
dermatology, Aesthetics, and
laser specialized societies
from the GCC, the Middle
East, and international
specialized societies, along
with 60 local and
international experts and
specialists, who will
present their expertise in
dermatology, aesthetics, and
lasers.
The
Department of Health in Abu
Dhabi has accredited
participation in the
conference with 16.5 hours
of continuing medical
education, while the
European Board of Continuing
Medical Education accredited
it with 18.5 hours.
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