ITP Conference 2024 in sunny San Antonio, Texas!
In 2024, PDSA hosted its 24th annual update on immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) for patients, caregivers and the medical community in San Antonio, Texas July 26-28. The in-person patient conference took place at The Westin Riverwalk in downtown San Antonio.
On-Demand Conference
Conference sessions were recorded and are available free of charge to CURRENT PDSA MEMBERS during the month of September. If you are already a PDSA member, you should have received an email with instructions on how to access our virtual conference center. If you are not a PDSA member, or your membership has expired, please JOIN or RENEW to access the conference content. Please email pdsa@pdsa.org with any questions.
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Each year the ITP conference provides opportunities to hear the latest information about ITP, meet others who are coping and living with ITP and receive answers to your medical questions. Attendees also had the opportunity to ask questions to PDSA’s Medical Advisors, who are some of the most experienced ITP doctors in the world. The conference is always a tremendous opportunity to hear and talk with these world-renowned experts.
In addition to the educational program and social events, our conference featured several small group sessions that provided attendees an opportunity to get to know other patients and caregivers in an intimate environment. We also offered programs for children at our Kids Kamp for children ages 5-12. Like conferences in the past, this year’s conference provided a separate track for teens and young adults.
Topics Included:
- Natural History of ITP: Navigating the Journey
- Current Management of Refractory ITP
- ITP: More Than Just a Low Platelet Disorder (thrombosis, cognitive impairment, fatigue)
- ITP and Aging: Addressing the Unique Challenges
- New Drug Development in ITP
- Children With ITP: Treatments, School & Sports
- ITP in Pregnancy
- Barriers to Care
- Shared Decision Making to Improve Outcomes
- Inquire & Inspire: Patients Ask the Experts and Share Personal Journeys
- and more.
Saturday Night Family Fun Event
A free narrated cruise introduced attendees to the iconic sights, wonders, and culture of San Antonio.
Questions?
If you have any questions or require assistance, please contact Jody Shy at the PDSA office at (440) 746-9003 or via email at jshy@pdsa.org.
