Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) recently hosted the 1st Pediatric Neuroradiology Symposium in Qatar. More than 600 healthcare professionals from across HMC hospitals gathered at the event.
The conference was organized by the Pediatric Radiology Section at Hamad General Hospital (HGH), in collaboration with Sidra Medical and Research Center, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), Canada, and St-Jude Children's Research Hospital, US.
The symposium featured informative lectures, delivered by local and international experts from Qatar, Canada, and the US, coupled with in-depth discussions and interactive workshops on various related topics. The sessions provided an overview of the most advanced neuroimaging modalities used in pediatric neuroradiology and in the diagnosis of pediatric diseases and disorders such as congenital and acquired spine disorders, inflammatory diseases of the central nervous system in children, and fetal brain injury.
Commenting on the importance of the conference, Dr. Jehan Al Rayahi, Vice-Chair of the symposium and Fellow of Pediatric Radiology at HGH, said: "This symposium was well-aligned with HMC's commitment to enhance healthcare services provided to patients in Qatar. It was aimed at acquiring state-of the art neuroimaging modalities used in pediatric neuroradiology and promote collaboration amongst professionals working in this domain locally and worldwide".
Dr. Al Rayahi stressed the importance of clinical imaging as an integral part of the diagnosis process. She pointed out that HMC has deployed ultra-modern Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) equipment that facilitates the early detection of pediatric neurological disorders, making the treatment of many of these disorders possible.
"This symposium encouraged a series of similar events focusing on updating the expertise and knowledge of healthcare professionals in Qatar, with the ultimate goal of providing the best possible healthcare services to the public," Dr. Al Rayahi added.