Dr Qasim Akram (South Manchester Rheumatologist)
@DrQasimAkram
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Consultant Rheumatologist & General Physician. EULAR MSk (Rheum) Ultrasound Expert/Instructor. Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, Spire Regency, Wilmslow Hospital
Manchester & Cheshire 🇬🇧
Joined June 2012
Delighted to share our @BasuW27 new practical and easy to follow rheumatology ultrasound manual for rheumatology trainees/consultants. Thank you to all our wonderful international contributors 👏🙌🌍🙏 #rheumatology #ultrasound
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3rd Rheumatology Ultrasound Course- 5th/6th September in Manchester! .Final few places remaining. Book now to avoid disappointment and enhance your technical proficiency.
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RT @gurdeep_dulay: Top ultrasound training and tips by the excellent @DrQasimAkram . Hands on practice at Interstellar 2025. -hand and wris….
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Registration open for the 3rd Rheumatology Ultrasound Course in Manchester on the 5th/6th September. Lots of hands on scanning opportunity, small groups with a great faculty and excellent real life pathology. Book early to secure a place!.@mskultrasound .@BasuW27.@RheumatologyUK
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The 2nd Rheumatology Ultrasound Course concluded at Radisson Blu, Manchester Airport! 🎉 Delegates from top hospitals attended insightful sessions. Thank you to our sponsors, Esaote, Eosactive, and Novartis!.#Rheumatology #Ultrasound #MedicalEducation #Healthcare #RUC2024
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Dr. Akram's talk covers using ultrasound (US) to detect crystal arthritis, including double contour sign, gouty tophi, and rose beading, with practical examples of Gout and Pseudogout differentiation and detection. #rheumuscoursemcr #crystalarthritis #qualitypatientcare
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Really interesting talk from Dr Basu on US in OA. Differentiation between OA and other forms of arthritis. Common features and usefulness of US in early detection of this disease. How to differentiate from PsA which can affect similar joints especially the DIPJs.#rheumuscoursemcr
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Top drawer stuff from Dr Chitale talking about US in PsA/SpA. Highlights from this talk include US is superior to clinical exam for enthesitis, accuracy in detecting early SpA, how to detect enthesitis/tendinitis and the different components of dactylitis.#psoriaticarthritis
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Practical sessions are in full swing and have been well received! Don't miss out on the next opportunity. Register your interest for the upcoming course today. #rheumuscourse #rheumatoidarthritis #qualitypatientcare #pointofcareultrasound.#striveforexcellence #PracticalTraining
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Early morning masterclass by Dr. Jagdish Nair on the role of ultrasound in RA. Covered early diagnosis, treatment monitoring, and biologic tapering. Key insights: Flexor TS and ECU TS predict early disease. #rheumuscoursemcr #rheumatoidarthritis #qualitypatientcare
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🌟That's a wrap for Day 1!🌟 It has been an engaging and productive day filled with valuable information. Plenty for the delegates to reflect on. Now, it’s time for them to enjoy the networking dinner 🍽️ and prepare for Day 2, which will feature practicals on real-life patients.
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Lecture and practical demo by @anandkirwadi_ak on ultrasound-guided injections, covering both 'in plane' and 'out of plane' techniques. Hands-on practice with high-quality joint simulators from SPI Simulators, replicating real-life joints and soft tissues. #rheumuscourse
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Clear and concise lecture on knee joint anatomy and sono-anatomy by Dr.Nair, followed by a live demo of the EULAR knee scanning protocol. Tips on assessing synovial recesses for excess fluid and performing aspiration in cases of diagnostic uncertainty.#rheumuscourse #rheumatology
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Practical Foot and Ankle Session.#rheumuscourse #rheumatology #bestpractice #MedicalEducation #HandsOnTraining #FootAndAnkle
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Dr. Chitale talk on ankle and foot anatomy, followed by a great demo of systematic ultrasound. Focus on medial, peroneal tendons, and a relaxed Achilles for enthesitis check. Small group practicals ongoing!. #rheumuscourse #learnfromexperts #leadingthefield #bestpractice
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Ultrasound course Dr Subhasis Basu undertaking practical session. #Rhematology #Rheumatologyultrasoundcourse #Manchester
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Great lecture by Dr. Basu on hand and wrist anatomy with a live demo of the EULAR scanning protocol. Key tips for the 1st and 6th extensor compartments and distal radioulnar joints. Small group practicals underway!. #rheumatology #learnfromexperts #bestpractice #leadingthefield
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Easy to understand lecture on the physics of ultrasound necessary for practice. Importance of Colour and Power doppler in rheumatology. Common artefacts and how to avoid them. How to use the machine, handling and choosing the right probe for your patient. #rheumuscourse
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Setting the scene lecture by Dr Akram. Importance of using ultrasound, with real examples, as a modern-day rheumatologist benefitting your practice and patient care. #rheumuscourse #learnfromexperts #leadingthefield #bestpractice #rheumatology
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Starting 2 days of Rheumatology Ultrasound training in South Manchester on this beautiful autumn day! Thanks to our delegates and sponsors (Esaote, Novartis, Cingal, SPI Simulators) for making it happen. Stay tuned for updates, and info on the next course is coming soon!
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Great interview from Kirsty Young about suffering from chronic pain/fibromyalgia.
“I felt incapable, I felt hollowed out by it… I lost my sense of self.” . BBC presenter Kirsty Young speaks to @EmmaBarnett about the impact of living with chronic pain, and how she learned to accept her condition. #R4Today
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