Hi Members,

Thanks to everyone for coming to Fantastic Four last week and thanks to Qscan for sponsoring again. There's been a bit of interest in Wicked 2 so we might try to fit it in at the end of the year. Some updates:

1) AADA Weekend Conference - Life of Health:Health for Life. I have attached the draft program which is looking like an excellent weekend. We have 2 x $200 visa gift cards to giveaway to those that register by our next meeting on the 26/8 (including those that have already registered). So get in quick!

https://www.trybooking.com/DBWLK

2) Dr Natalie Ling will be giving a small group talk at Mowbray Park Dermatology this Thursday 7th of August 630pm. The talk is only limited to GPs with a specialist interest in skin / anti-aging. To RSVP please reply back to this email.

3) Our next dinner meeting will be Tuesday 26th of August at 9Seafood sponsored by Greenslopes Hospital. We will send out our usual RSVP email link later this week

We've had a great couple of weeks for AADA including our Pickleball day and also a great talk by Khai Phan on Investing in Bonds.

Please see the link for a copy of the slides https://www.papermark.com/view/cmclmnznj0004l40402vgnkl8\

Also our conference rego is open. Our theme is Life of "Health:Health for life" with a focus on our health and well being. We are currently finalising the fantastic program. Please see https://www.trybooking.com/DBWLK for tickets

Thanks!

AADA member newsletter:

1. We had a very educational talk by Dr Yong Wee on "Marfan syndrome explained" on the 7/8/18, which was also our AGM and we thank all the members that were able to attend, the committee is honoured to be able to serve all the members again for the next 12 months.

2. AADA /ACCMA Medical conference 29/9/18 - 1/101/8 The Star Gold Coast

AADA will be hosting our National weekend conference ( Australian Council of Chinese Medical Associations ACCMA) from 29/9/18 till 1/10/18 this year at The Star Gold Coast. We welcome our interstate and New Zealand delegates that will be joining us.

The conference registration includes sunday lunch, 2 nights accomodation and 2 buffet breakfasts.

The topics include "Headaches and Chiari Malformation" "Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea"

3. Next AADA dinner meeting is scheduled for 7/11/18, Topic/Speaker TBA, venue will be Gambaro Restaurant, the RSVP will be emailed.

We have been made aware of some members not getting our emails, please ensure you check your spam folder and add contactus@aadaqld.com to your approved contact list.

6:00pm – Members arrive from this time

7:00pm – Entree is served

7:30pm – Entree is cleared, dinner is served

7:45pm – Presentation

8:30pm – Question & Answers. (Dessert is served)

9:00pm – Meeting is concluded

Abstract:

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) represents a major concern for our healthcare systems, being ranked as the fifth leading cause of death in Australia and significantly affecting the quality of life of patient(1). Both non-pharmacological approaches and pharmacological therapies are important in the management of management of COPD(2). With the recent introduction of additional pharmacotherapies, there is now a wider choice for healthcare professionals to consider, which has its advantages and disadvantages. A greater selection to choose from enables healthcare professionals to select the best possible therapeutic option for individual patients.

References:

1. http://www.aihw.gov.au/copd

2. COPD-X Concise Guidelines

Learning Outcomes:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the assessment tools used in measuring control of COPD
2. Summarise the role of different classes of pharmacological therapies in the management of COPD
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the assessment tools used in measuring control of COPD

1. AADA Annual Weekend Conference.

Start Date:29 Apr 2017

End Date:01 May 2017

Location:Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast
Address: 71 Sea World Drive, Main Beach, Gold Coast QLD 4217

Topic:AADA Annual Weekend Conference (Topics are TBA, we will again have a wide range of important topics to educate our GP and specialist members)

RSVP Date:Please RSVP by 30 Mar 2017 using the link sent to you in your E-Mail

2. AADA Overseas Medical Conference

Start Date:06 Aug 2017

End Date:20 Aug 2017

Location:Explore Iceland, Norway by sea on HOLLAND AMERICA CRUISE LINES

Topic:AADA Overseas Medical Conference

The speakers & topics are being finalised at present.

Any speakers who are interested to present during the conference may do so by submitting their abstracts to the Honorary secretary Dr Natalie Ong, AADA.

RSVP Date:Please RSVP by 01 Apr 2017 using the link sent to you in your E-Mail

Contact:

Pleasecontact Daryn Sibley from Escape Travel Chermisde for further details.

Shop 398, Westfield Shopping Centre
Cnr Gympie & Hamilton Roads | Chermside QLD 4032
Ph: (07) 3350 1453 | Fax: (07) 3359 7145

3. Our first dinner education meeting will be on 14/03/2017, at Gambaro. Further details to follow.