Events

Alström Syndrome Multidisciplinary Adult Clinic

National Health Service/Alström Syndrome UK Support Group
Victoria Hotel, Belgrave Road, Torquay TQ 3BR, UK
02 September 2010 - 03 September 2010

A special clinic for adults with Alström Syndrome.

The clinic includes:

• a carousel of tests and assessments timetabled for each person, with an hour for each of cardiology, respiratory tests, diabetes and metabolism, and prearranged appointments for audiology, psychology and urology;

• a summary of results and recommended therapy to be sent to each family and their hospital/community carers;

• a carefully planned set of tests on one blood sample at least once per year (if appropriate and desired).

Attendance is free and accommodation costs will be provided for by the NHS Trusts involved. For further information, contact Kay Parkinson at or on +44 (0)1803 524 238.

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Further details of this event are available on the Alström Syndrome UK Support Group website.