Philippines' National Psoriasis And Psoriatic Arthritis Conference - October 28 2008

Main Category: Eczema / Psoriasis
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Article Date: 02 Oct 2008 - 5:00 PDT

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The NPPAC-2008 recognizes the many diverse and emerging issues involved with psoriasis raised by the Filipinos with Psoriasis around the Philippines. "Converging for Better Understanding" is the theme of the NPPAC-2008 and will include the following topics:

- Immunology of Psoriasis
- Differential Diagnosis of Psoriasis
- Nail Psoriasis
- Diet and Nutrition in Psoriasis
- Psoriasis Comorbidities: Diabetes Mellitus & Metabollic Syndrome
- Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis
- Psycho-immunology of Psoriasis
- Cardiovascular Risk: Myocardial Infarction
- Anti-Inflammatory Diet in Psoriasis
- Psoriasis and Uveitis

Many scientific, clinical and patient leaders from various parts of the Philippines will be attending the NPPAC-2008.

This Conference is made possible through the educational grants of Leo Pharma Philippines and Wyeth Philippines as this year's co-presentors of the NPPAC.

Psorphil is a Non-Profit SEC-registered Organization composed of people with psoriasis. We lead a national campaign to improve the living conditions of millions of Filipinos with Psoriasis. For more info please contact us at info@psorphil.com

Psorphil

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