Next Steps in the Treatment of Lipedema & Dercum's Diseaseis April 27-29, 2018 at the DoubleTree Dallas Campbell Centre in Dallas, Texas. Keynote speaker is world renowned Fat Disorder expert, Karen L. Herbst, MD, PhD.
Registration
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Live Stream
Can't attend in person? FDRS will live stream the conference for FREE.
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Hotel information
FDRS room block rate is $119 per night. Click here to book your room. The hotel has 7 handicap accessible rooms and they are in the FDRS room block.
The FDRS room block is valid for Wednesday, April 25 through Monday, April 30, 2018. Should you wish to come early or stay late, rooms at this rate are subject to availability.
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Conference Schedule
Friday 4:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Saturday 7:00 am – 6:15 pm
Sunday 7:00 am – 12:45 pm
Come early and stay late! There will be opportunities for pre- and post- conference networking and research.
Karen Herbst, MD, PhD - keynote speaker, with separate sessions on Dercum's disease and a Quadrivas study update
Breakout sessions for Clinicians: Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Subcutaneous Tissue in Children with Lipedema, Multifactorial Leg Swelling in Lipedema, Roundtable discussion Practical Tips on Diagnosing Lipedema and Dercum’s Disease
Breakout session for Therapists: Hot Topics in the Treatment of Patients with Fat Disorders
Breakout session for Researchers: Emerging Research Topics
General Sessions:
Abdominopelvic Congestion: a Hidden Problem of Swelling Impacting Health
Vasospastic Disease in Lipedema
Herbal Medications and Their Application to Patients with Lipedema and Dercum’s Disease
Research Updates
Dercum's Disease: Inflammation, Pain, and a Novel Reduction Strategies
How Yoga Helps the Lymphatic System
Fat Disorders & Retirement-Navigating the Next Chapter of our Lives
From Childhood Isolation to Mystery Diagnosis to Immeasurable Happiness
7 D's in Living with Dercum’s Disease: Denial, Diagnosis, Difficult, Decide, Develop, Do, Determination
Honoring our Bodies through Art
Breakout sessions for Patients/General:
Compression Therapy: Living Without Limits
Chronic Pain and Management Strategies
Meditation and Mindfulness Interventions for Patients with Fat Disorders
Nutrition, Hypermobility and Lipedema/Dercum's
Liposuction for Lipedema and Dercum’s Disease
Obtaining Disability
Through the Ages: Lipedema in Art and History
Help! I Can’t Find a Local Doctor to Help Me!
Roundtable: Mobility Devices: A Few of Our Favorite Things Planning for Change
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CME: The Academy for Continued Healthcare Learning designates this live activity for a maximum of 13.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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Financial Assistance
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