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Michael Oko to Speak at Healthcare Conference in Cyprus

April 2, 2013 in Events, Uncategorized by admin | No comments

The International Hospital & Healthcare Management Conference

Date now changed to 4-5 July 2013


9th & 10th of May 2013 at Grand Resort, Limassol, Cyprus

Date now changed to 4-5 July 2013

This event comes at a difficult time for Cyprus, and I very much hope that some of the outcomes will be beneficial. I will be talking about how to set up cost-effective and successful sleep clinics such as the Sleeping Disorders Centre. The event provides a platform for discussing various strategies to improve cost efficiency in the hospital sector while, at the same time, improving the quality and safety of patient care.

Read an article about the the conference: MEH March 2013 Cyprus Feature

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1Oth Middle East Update in Otolaryngology

March 31, 2013 in Events, Uncategorized by admin | No comments

The 1Oth Middle  East Update in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery is the largest meeting of Otolaryngologists in the Middle East. I am delighted to have been invited back to speak for a second time about sleep apnoea, in a region where awareness of the condition is very low, but incidence is on the rise. The event is previewed in this month’s issue of Middle East Hospital magazine:

MEH March 2013 Middle East Otolaryngology article

Find out more here

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Does the Nose Really Have Anything to do with Snoring and Sleep Apnoea?

March 22, 2013 in Events by admin | 1 comment

This is the topic I will be addressing at:

The Nose: Recent Key Developments for ENT Surgeons

An event organised by my colleague Professor Ram Dhillon, and carrying an Accreditation of 3 hours CPD (ENT-UK). Other speakers and topics include:

Allergic rhinitis: is there anything new?
Mr Hesham Saleh, Consultant ENT SurgeonCharing Cross Hospital, London

Immunotherapy for ENT Surgeons. It’s not impossible to understand.
Dr Harsha Kariyawasam, Consultant Rhinologist, Royal National Throat Nose and Ear Hospital, London

Facial pain: a bane for ENT Surgeons. What are we doing wrong?
Mr Peter Andrews, Consultant ENT Surgeon, Royal National Throat Nose and Ear Hospital, London

For the future: Osteitis, Sinusitis: the modern theory for chronic sinusitis
Ms Claire Hopkins, Consultant ENT Surgeon, Guys & St. Thomas’ Hospitals

Biofilms in the nose: do they explain anything?
Mr James Fairley, Consultant ENT SurgeonWilliam Harvey Hospital, Kent

The event is being held on Thursday 11 April 2013 at The Courthouse Hotel, Great Marlborough Street, london

Download the flyer and booking form: ENT Nose Conference 11th Apr 2013

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World Health Care Congress Europe

May 17, 2012 in Events, Uncategorized by admin | No comments

I will be speaking at the World Health Care Congress Europe about the Sleeping Disorders Centre as an innovative healthcare partnership working to reduce road traffic deaths. The talk will cover:

  • Exploring the link between obstructive sleep apnoea and road traffic accidents
  • Working in partnership to identify where healthcare interventions can deliver benefits to the wider community
  • Demonstrating that surgical treatment of sleep apnoea and investment in ENT services delivers measurable reductions in road traffic deaths and injuries

This is taking place in Amsterdam on Wednesday 23rd May.

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The Business Case for Improving ENT Services: Part Two

October 2, 2011 in Events, Video by Michael Oko | 1 comment

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The Business Case for Improving ENT Services: Part One

October 2, 2011 in Events, Video by Michael Oko | No comments

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ENT and Audiology Services 2011 Conference

July 19, 2011 in Events by Michael Oko | No comments

Im speaking at ENT and Audiology Services 2011 in London on 29th September. I will be addressing:

Developing a business case for investing in the continued improvement to ENT services

  • Understanding the impact of the independent sector on ENT services provided by the NHS
  • Assessing the impact of “Any Willing Provider” on the business viability of ENT units in secondary care
  • Developing best practice around recording and highlighting excellent patient experiences
  • Branding and selling your services in a competitive market

Here is a summary of the event:

All departments and services in the NHS need to find efficiency savings as finances become tighter, and the nation’s population grows older and more dependent on NHS care. With the complex and rapid pace of change caused by recent health reforms, the future of the NHS has never been more uncertain. These concerns will affect all ENT and Audiology departments and will revolutionise how services are run.

Despite providing a service that patients truly value, ENT and Audiology services may be at a greater threat from cuts than other departments. ENT has previously been criticised for providing treatments of low clinical value that are often seen to improve the quality of life of patients, rather than treatments that save lives, putting these services at a greater risk from the threat of cuts.
Is your department prepared for the future challenges you are going to face?

To help you through these changing times, Health Service Journal has expertly produced ENT and Audiology Services 2011. This timely and informative conference has been specially researched and designed to help you prepare and deliver results in 2011 and beyond.

 

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British Lung Foundation Calls For Sleep Apnoea Clinics Throughout Wales

June 16, 2011 in Events, Sleep Apnoea by Michael Oko | No comments

As part of the British Lung Foundation’s and Philips Respironics’ three year programme (begun this year) to raise public awareness and improve diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnoea in the UK, the campaign is urging Wales to wake up to the growing problem of sleep apnoea and the huge impact it can have on people’s lives if left untreated. The campaign calls for specialist sleep clinics to be set up in all parts of Wales.
The number of people admitted to hospital as a result of the condition has more than doubled in the last decade and it is estimated around 6% of otherwise healthy adults in Wales suffer from sleep apnoea. Chris Mulholland, head of the British Lung Foundation Wales, said: “Wales needs to wake up to the problem of sleep apnoea. It has a huge impact on people’s lives – not just those with the condition but also their partners and families.
“It can lead to all kinds of other health problems. Plus it massively increases the risk of being involved in a serious car accident. Sleep apnoea is becoming more widespread in Wales, partly because it is often linked with obesity, which is on the increase. Admissions for the condition have more than doubled in the past decade. But the real problem is that many more people are simply not being diagnosed.

“Specialist sleep services are not available in all parts of Wales. With increasing rates of sleep apnoea, we have to ensure that everyone in Wales who needs access to a sleep service can get it.”

The British Lung Foundation’s Breathe Easy support groups around Wales will hold a series of events this week to highlight the condition.

In the UK it is estimated that over one million people may be suffering from OSA, with prevalence being higher in men and those that are overweight. To date only 10% of sufferers are aware of their condition and are being treated to alleviate their symptoms.

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National Stop Snoring Week Starts Today

May 9, 2011 in Events by Michael Oko | No comments

The British Snoring and Sleep Apnoea Association’s National Stop Snoring Week runs from 9-15 May. This initiative aims to raise awareness of the issue of snoring and its impact on people’s lives, and encourage sufferers to take action to stop snoring. The Association suggests performing the following tests: Nose Test, Mouth Breathing Test, Tongue Test, and a BMI Test. Instructions are here.

Your snoring could also be a symptom of sleep apnoea. The warning signs are:

  • Loud snoring
  • Breath holding at night (apnoea)
  • Daytime fatigue
  • Short term memory loss
  • Multiple trips to urinate through the night
  • Early morning headaches
  • Loss of interest in sex

If you suffer from some or all of these then take the Epworth Test to find out if you need to see a sleep doctor for a proper diagnosis.

This year’s theme for Stop Snoring Week  focuses on sleeping apart and whether it’s a good thing for couples:

“A survey in April this year of 1616 respondents commissioned by British Snoring & Sleep Apnoea Association found that snoring is causing damage to relationships across the UK; 75% of UK couples are spending nights in separate rooms, causing embarrassment and distance between partners. 61% of them even think their sleeping arrangements are socially unacceptable, so wouldn’t talk about them openly.

Whilst a small proportion of couples were happy to sleep in separate rooms more than 80% said that they would sleep together in the marital bed if their snoring issues were resolved. A staggering 16% of those surveyed had been sleeping separately for more than 10 years. If you or your partner is one of the UK’s 30 million affected by snoring, we have good news because snoring is treatable.”

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Philips Healthcare Showcases its Latest Innovations in Sleep Therapy in Dubai

May 2, 2011 in Events, Middle East, Products by Michael Oko | 2 comments

Philips Enhanced System One

At the 8th Otolaryngology Exhibition and Conference, Philips is demonstrating, for the second year in a row, its most recent innovative range of Sleep Diagnostics and Therapy Solutions. The event will take place in Dubai from the 8th – 10th of May.

Otolaryngology is a branch of medicine that deals with diagnosis and treatment of diseases related to the ear, larynx, and upper respiratory tract. Philips’ participation comes in line with its goal to increase awareness around sleep disorders caused by breathing difficulties.

“There are a number of potential causes for a disturbed night’s sleep. These include sleep disorders such as Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), which affects approximately 4 percent of the adult population”, says Diederik Zeven, General Manager of Philips Healthcare Middle East. “It’s a disorder characterized by airway collapse behind the tongue during sleep, which obstructs breathing. If untreated, it can contribute to the development of high blood pressure, diabetes, heart attacks, and strokes”, he adds.

As a global leader in the management of sleep disorders, Philips Healthcare has developed a wide range of products and solutions, from diagnostic tools through patient-centered sleep therapy devices, to help enhance the quality of sleep and thereby improve the health and well-being of people around the world.

Philips will be hosting a workshop, during the event, on Sleep Therapy Solutions, taking place on the 10th of May, demonstrating sleep apnea therapy devices and masks to the clinicians and offering them a practical hands-on training.

The Philips Healthcare solutions on display at the 8th Otolaryngology Exhibition and Conference are:

  • Alice 5™ Polysomnography System: a sleep laboratory system that is suitable for hospital or institutional applications. This system represents the state-of-art technology in sleep diagnostics and combines a total of 55 channels to diagnose sleep disorders in the lab setting.
  •  Alice PDx™ Portable Sleep Diagnostic System: a portable sleep recording device for Obstructive Sleep Apnea screening, follow up and diagnostic assessment of Cardio-Pulmonary Sleep Disorders. The Alice PDx™ enables clinicians to test their patients outside the lab, at home or clinic, without compromising the study’s results.
  •  RU Sleeping™: a basic screening device that provides real-time apnea score
  •  System One Sleep Therapy Platform of CPAP & BiPAP: is the latest generation from Philips Respironics Sleep Therapy Devices for the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. The new CPAP and BiPAP devices comes with intelligent technology that simplifies patient management by monitoring patients and recognizing when therapy needs are changing, while offering sophisticated comfort enhancements.
  •  Comfort Gel Nasal & Face Masks: Philips Respironics provides a wide range of patient masks for the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Besides it’s unique and comfortable Gel Nasal and Face Masks, it offers minimal contact masks that aims to provide more patient comfort during therapy.

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