patients in "Riyadh Specialist" to discuss disease developments
The activities of the fourth annual forum for Parkinson''s patients "Parkinsonism", organized by the Saudi Parkinson''s Patients Association, was launched at the King Salman Conference Hall in the main building of the King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center in Riyadh.
The Chairman of the Society''s Board of Directors, Eng. Tariq Al-Qasabi, stated that the annual forum seeks to introduce the disease and its treatment methods, in addition to reviewing the latest developments in research about it and its developments.
He added that the association aims to cooperate with joint health and social institutions, family and patients to provide a comprehensive system of treatment and training that helps patients deal with this disease and its treatment, expressing his hope that these efforts will develop the system of work to deal with treatment.
Engineer Al-Qasabi indicated that the association will work on scientific research on the disease in the Kingdom to benefit from it in developing various therapeutic services that can contribute to improving the patient’s life, indicating that the accompanying exhibition offers various educational workshops.
And he indicated that the association will continue to provide services that help treat the disease, and participate in patient care within the existing health and social system to reach patients in all regions of our dear homeland.
The President of the Parkinson''s Patients Association thanked the King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center in Riyadh for hosting the association’s activities, and the participants in the forum for their rich research.
For his part, Assistant General Executive Supervisor of the King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center Foundation, Dr. Saleh Al-Mofdi said: “We are honored to host the association, its meetings and support it in all fields, and we are also pleased with what we heard about the association’s extension of communication with other government agencies and academic universities, and this will reflect positively on services. Introduction ".
And he indicated that the section of the King Faisal Specialist Hospital for Movement Disorders, including Parkinson''s disease, is considered one of the best departments in the world for treatment and care, thanks to the modern equipment supported by it and provided with specialized cadres to properly perform its various therapeutic tasks.
Dr. Saleh Al-Mufadi added that the hospital added a "nuclear radiology" service that increases the accuracy of diagnosis and patient follow-up, which will have a greater impact on properly discovering and following up patients. The hospital is also cooperating with international bodies to try to improve treatment better and faster.
In the same context, the Dean of the College of Nursing at King Saud University, Dr. Mai Al-Rashed, stated that this forum is beneficial to patients and their families in educating about this disease and the methods of treatment offered, stressing that the college is proud that the association contributes effectively to raising awareness of the disease affected, their families and society in general On the nature of the disease, its causes, and the various treatment developments.
She emphasized that the College of Nursing believes in social responsibility and is keen to participate with all charitable societies to raise community awareness, as well as its partnership in knowing the community and labor market need for specializations and rehabilitation programs that contribute to accessing complete health care.
In turn, a consultant neurosurgeon at King Faisal Specialist Hospital, Dr. Faisal Al-Otaibi, explained that 3 people out of every thousand have Parkinson''s disease, the causes of which are not known until now, and the incidence of the disease increases in the Kingdom.
He pointed out that among the expected causes are the genetic changes inside the person that are inciting the disease, and exposure to toxins and pesticides, as people who live in agricultural areas are exposed to toxins more than others.
Al-Otaibi indicated that there are surveys the society is working on to find out the incidence rate in each area and the leading factors, stressing that there is no complete cure for the disease, noting that with the progress of the disease there are interventions other than drugs such as installing pumps and an intense electrical stimulation device among the advanced treatments, noting that King Faisal Hospital performs 65 operations annually for Parkinson''s patients.
During the ceremony, an introductory presentation was made about the Saudi Parkinson''s Patients Association and its origins, while another video reviewed the joint cooperation between the society and the King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center.
The Association honored Dr. Yaqoub Al-Mazroui, in recognition of his efforts and achievements over a period of 45 years full of giving and achievements locally and internationally.
Last Saturday, the Society held a scientific symposium to discuss participation in researching new treatments for Parkinson''s disease, such as gene therapy, in which Dr. Mona Obeid reviewed symptoms and treatment interventions, while Dr. Dalal Guth touched on physical therapy for patients.
