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RCN
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Rheumatology Forum Committee stand will have a number of useful guidance
documents for practitioners as well as news on conferences and other educational initiatives for nurses. The RCN RF have
recently published guidance for practitioners in the administration of subcutaneous methotrexate which will be available on
the stand. Come and collect a copy or access it through the RCN website www.rcn.or.uk and go to guidelines.
If you would like: • Information on joining the RCN
• Wish to have advice on rheumatology nursing or how to develop rheumatology nursing posts
• Would like to hear about bursaries and awards for nurses
• Obtain guidelines prepared by the forum.
• Or would like advice on nursing issues related to rheumatology
Please come and visit our stand which will be manned by members of the committee who would be pleased to meet you
The Scleroderma Society
The Scleroderma Society is a voluntary charity founded in 1982. Our aim is to help sufferers and their families to obtain
appropriate support/information and fund medical research. Scleroderma is a rare connective tissue disease and the Society
helps patients/members to feel less isolated through group meetings, quarterly newsletters, telephone and email helpline
and message board on www.sclerodermasociety.co.uk. Patient information leaflets available at our stand
Surgicraft
Surgicraft are delighted to be exhibiting Orthovisc, a pure hyaluronic acid injection indicated for the treatment of
osteoarthritis in all synovial joints.
Orthovisc is reported to have a significantly lower rate of adverse events, due to its proprietary manufacturing process and
formulation. As an efficient and safe 3-injection treatment, Orthovisc is fast becoming the HA of choice.
Syner-Med
Syner-Med (PP) Ltd supply Venofer ® (i.v. iron sucrose) to the UK and Ireland health care providers.
Anaemia is a debilitating condition which can compound the symptoms of diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis. Venofer ® is
suitable for the treatment of iron deficiency anaemia sometimes characterised in rheumatoid patients. Venofer ® does not
contain Dextran, therefore worsening of the joint condition and anaphylaxis are not encountered. Venofer ® is also suitable
for patients undergoing hip and knee surgery to support blood loss where blood transfusion avoidance is considered.
TRB Chemedica
TRB Chemedica specialises in the manufacture of a variety of highly purified, non-animal sourced, Hyaluronic Acid based
products. Ostenil ® is for the relief of OA pain in large joints, for example the knee and hip & Ostenil mini ® is for the relief of
OA pain in the small joints, for example, the upper and lower limbs and the facet joints of the lumbar spine.
Vertec Scientific
Vertec Scientific Ltd, the UK’s leading supplier of Dexa scanners introduces the Hologic DiscoveryTM including Hologic’s
innovative Instant Vertebral Assessment (IVA), the new Standard of Vertebral Osteoporosis Assessment. Vertec are also
launching the New Hologic ExplorerTM just released in the UK.
Wisepress
Wisepress Online Bookshop is pleased to present a display of titles selected especially for the British Society of
Rheumatology Annual Conference 2004 from the world’s leading publishing houses. All titles can be bought / ordered at
the congress or via our website: www.wisepress.co.uk . Whatever your book requirements, Wisepress will be happy to help
Wyeth
Enbrel is a twice – weekly injection licensed for the treatment of active rheumatoid arthritis (RA) including early RA,
ankylosing spondylitis (AS), active and progressive psoratic arthritis (PsA) and active juvenile chronic arthritis (JCA). Enbrel
has a unique mode of action as the only approved tumor necrosis factor (TNF) receptor, and has been used in over
215,000 people worldwide, including over 4,000 British adults and children since its UK launch in 2000.
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