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International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (IUATLD)--20th Eastern Region conference. 4-7 June 1999,

P Seale1

  • 1Department of Pharmacology, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia. jpseale@med.usyd.edu.au

Idrugs : the Investigational Drugs Journal
|August 30, 2005
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Insights

This conference focused on strategies for managing prevalent lung diseases including asthma, COPD, lung cancer, tuberculosis, and HIV. Over 1000 delegates from 25 countries, primarily from the Asia Pacific region, attended this key respiratory health meeting.

Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology and Respiratory Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The conference addressed the significant burden of common respiratory and related infectious diseases.
  • It highlighted the need for collaborative strategies across the Asia Pacific region.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss and strategize management approaches for major lung diseases.
  • To foster collaboration among international experts in thoracic medicine and infectious diseases.

Main Methods:

  • A biennial international conference format was utilized.
  • Discussions and presentations focused on key themes in respiratory health.

Main Results:

  • Over 1000 delegates attended, representing 25 countries.
  • The primary focus was on strategies for asthma, COPD, lung cancer, tuberculosis, and HIV.

Conclusions:

  • The meeting successfully convened experts to address critical lung health challenges.
  • It underscored the importance of regional and international cooperation in combating respiratory and HIV-related diseases.

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