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ITP National Convention 2005
The 2005 Convention for patients was held at St James's Hospital, Dublin on Saturday 18th June. It was the first time the convention was held in Ireland.
We apologise for the delay in getting the speaker's presentations on this site. We experienced some operational difficulties but they have now been resolved. August 2005.
The Programme was:-
Ten years of the ITP Support Association, Shirley Watson, Founder, ITP Support Association
Chronic ITP in adults - management issues, Dr. Gerard Crotty, Tullamore Hospital, Ireland. Gerard's presentation is available here.
ITP & Women's Health, Dr. Derek Norfolk, Leeds General Infirmary, UK. Derek's presentation is available here.
Childhood ITP: more than just the platelet count, Professor Victor Blanchette, Hospital for Sick Children, Canada. Victor's presentation is available here.
The supporting role of the CNS with the ITP patient, CNS Mary Kelly, Tullamore Hospital, Ireland. Mary's presentation is available here.
A year of paediatric ITP - Data from the Irish Paediatric Surveillance and Ulster Paediatric Society report card system, Dr. Melanie Cotter, Children’s University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland. Melanie's presentation is available here.
An Overview of ITP and UK Guidelines, Professor Adrian Newland, Royal London Hospital, UK
Immune Disorders and ITP, Dr Mohammed Abouzakouk, St James’s Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
Question Forum chaired by Dr. Gerard Crotty, Tullamore Hospital, Ireland