Topic Highlights
The Event
Lipedema & Dercum’s Disease: Goals for
the Future and Tools for Today is an
opportunity for patients, physicians and
therapists to hear from leaders in the fat
disorders community on the most up to date
information and treatments available. The
conference is focused on non-surgical and
surgical options for treating lipedema and
Dercum’s Disease.
Karen Herbst, MD, PhD - keynote speaker, with separate sessions on
Dercum's disease and a Quadrivas study update
Breakout sessions for Clinicians: Clinical Challenges and Solutions
for Treating Patients with Lipo-Lymphedema  Practical Tips on
Diagnosing Lipedema and Dercum’s Disease
Breakout session for Therapists: Hot Topics in the Treatment of
Patients with Fat Disorders
Breakout session for Researchers: Emerging Research Topics
General Sessions:
CME
Understanding the Lymphatic System
This activity has been planned and implemented
in
accordance
with
the
accreditation
requirements and policies of the Accreditation
Council for Continuing Medical Education
(ACCME) through the joint providership of the
Academy for Continued Healthcare Learning
(ACHL) and the FDRS. ACHL is accredited by the
ACCME to provide continuing medical education
for physicians.
The Academy for Continued Healthcare Learning
designates this live activity for a maximum of 13.0
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians
should claim only the credit commensurate with
the extent of their participation in the activity.
Schedule at a Glance
Friday
4:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Saturday
7:00 am – 6:15 pm
Sunday
7:00 am – 12:45 pm
Come early and stay late! There will be
opportunities for pre- and post- conference
networking and research.
The Enigma of the Swollen Leg
Treating Late Stage Patients with Lipo-Lymphedema
Living 4XL: Finding a new Abnormal and Navigating the Insurance
Process
Research Updates
Management of EDS
Lipedema Physical Exam
Lymphatic Tissue Repair in Patients with Lipedema and Dercum’s
Disease using Adipose Derived Biopaste
Overcoming Fat Bias from Your Doctors
The Emotional Challenges of a Fat Disorder
Breakout sessions for Patients/General: Liposuction for Lipedema
and Dercum’s Disease  Complementary Care to Address the
Challenges of the Lipedema and Dercum’s Patient  Roundtable
discussion for family/friends: Preventing Caregiver Burnout 
Movement Matters for Lipedema and Dercum's  Vitamins, Minerals
and Supplements for Lipedema and Dercum's Disease  Quality of Life
and Psychological Functioning of Patients with Lipedema and
Dercum's Disease  Managing Chronic Pain
Eating to Reduce Inflammation: Food Choices, Gut Microbes, and
Lipedema/Dercum's  Comparing Nutrition Plans for The Lipedema
and Dercum’s Patient  Ketogenic Way of Eating
Register Online at http://www.fatdisorders.org/society/events/fdrs-conference-2017