Monday, January 20

Ríma:

09:00-12:00         Physical activity as the cure - an active twist to daily life    

                              Chair: Valgerður Rúnarsdóttir, MD 

09:00-09:00        Introduction

09:05-09:25        Environmental influence on health and wellbeing, Kristin Thorleifsdottir, landscape architect, PhD, MLA

09:25-09:45        Physical activity, prevention for heart disease: Karl Kristjánsson, MD, PhD

09:45-10:05         Why stay indoors when you can be outdoors?! Kolbrún Kristínardóttir, MSc, Pediatric Physical Therapist

10:05-10:35         Coffee break

10:35-10:55         From screen time to playtime: encouraging active lifestyles in young individuals: Sunna Gestsdóttir, PhD, psychologist

10:55-11:15           Multifaceted Health Promotion – Future Lifestyle: Janus Guðlaugsson, PhD, Sports and Health Scientist

11:15-11:35           Sport medicine a must for geriatric medicine? Hannes Hrafnkelsson, MD, PhD 

11:35-12:00         Discussion and questions

 

Kaldalón:

09:00-12:00         HIV – Current Situation in Iceland

                               Chair: Sigurður Guðmundsson, MD, PhD

09:00-09:30         The United Nation´s 95-95-95 targets. Has Iceland reached the targets? Testing recommendations: Erna Milunka Kojic, MD

09:30-09:50         HIV treatment: Magnús Gottfreðsson, MD, PhD

09:50-10:10          Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis: Anna Tómasdóttir, Outpatient Infectious Diseases Clinic, Landspitali

10:10-10:40           Coffee break

10:40-11:00            Results from a survey among health care providers in Iceland on knowledge and stigma pertaining to HIV (Mapping surveillance systems for HIV/AIDS in the European region): Anna M. Guðmundsdóttir, MD, Directorate of Health

11:00-11:20            Metabolic complications in persons living with HIV: Birgir Jóhannsson, MD

11:20-11:40            Diagnosing HIV in the Department of Immigration Health Services: Ansgar Bruno Jones, MD

11:40-12:00           Panel Discussion

Silfurberg B:

09:00-12:00         Liver disease in Iceland: Changing landscape and new challenges

                              Chair: Sigurður Ólafsson MD 

09:00-09:10         Welcome and introduction: Chair

09:10-09:30         Alcoholic liver disease: Einar S. Björnsson MD, PhD 

09:30-09:50        Viral hepatitis A-E: Sigurður Ólafsson MD

09:50-10:10          Cirrhosis in Iceland- a major increase in incidence: Steingerður A. Gunnarsdóttir MD, PhD 

10:10-10:40           Coffee break

10:40-11:20           MASLD (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease) in 2024: A New Era Has Begun: Mazen Noureddin, MD, MHSc

11:20-11:40           Clinical approach to the patient with suspected liver disease -role of the primary care physician: Óttar M. Bergmann MD

11:40-12:00          Panel discussions

12:10-13:00         Noon lectures:

Kaldalón:          -Clinical genetics – Role and utility in clinical practice

                              Chair: Jón Jóhannes Jónsson, MD, PhD

                             -Actionable genotypes – experience and impact in clinical practice: Arna Rut Emilsdóttir MD

                             -Recessive founder mutations and possibilities of preimplantation genetic testing: Hákon Björn Högnason, genetic counsellor, MSc

                             -Three revolutions of genetics: Hans Tómas Björnsson, MD, PhD

Silfurberg B:   -Sigurður Breiðfjörð and Jónas Hallgrímsson. Two 19th century Icelandic poets with alcohol problems: Óttar Guðmundsson, MD

 

Kaldalón:

13:10-16:10         Amyloidosis in Iceland: Mapping of amyloidosis and new challenges

                            Chair: Gunnar Þór Gunnarsson, MD

13:10-13:20         Introduction/welcome: Gunnar Þór Gunnarsson, MD 

13:20-13:40         What is TTR cardiac amyloidosis? Ævar Örn Úlfarsson, MD

13:40-14:00        State of knowledge about TTR cardiac amyloidosis in Iceland: Inga Jóna Ingimarsdóttir, MD

14:00-14:20        Light chains in a tangle. Amyloidosis due to plasma cell disorders: Sæmundur Rögnvaldsson, MD

14:20-14:50        Coffee break

14:50-15:10         Renal amyloidosis: Fjölnir Elvarsson, MD

15:10-15:30         The impact of amyloidosis on the nervous system: Ólöf Jóna Elíasdóttir, MD 

15:30-15:50        Interdisciplinary care and future aspects: Þórdís Jóna Hrafnkelsdóttir, MD, PhD 

15:50-16:10        Panel discussion

Ríma:

13:10 –16:10       Hospital at home and delivering acute care on the borders of general practice and hospital services

                            Chair: Jón Magnús Kristjánsson, MD, MBA 

13:10-13:20         Introduction: Chair

13:20-13:50        Introduction to different hospital at home models and the possibilities they offer: Daniel Laserson, MD

13:50-14:10         Selfoss Hospital at Home: Guðný Stella Guðnadóttir, MD, PhD

14:10-14:30         The General practice view on collaborating with home care teams: María Ólafsdóttir, MD, PhD

14:30-14-50         Acute ambulatory care in Landspítali University Hospital: Telma Huld Ragnarsdóttir, MD, PhD

14:50-15:20         Coffee break

15:20-15:40         New models of work in Prehospital Medical Services in Iceland: Vicente Sanchez-Brunete Ingelmo, MD, MBA

15:40-16:00         Subacute geriatric evaluation: Anna Björg Jónsdóttir, MD, MPA 

16:00-16:10         Discussions

Silfurberg B:

13:10-16:10         What every doctor needs to know about sleep

Chair: Nanna Briem, MD Director of Psychiatric Services at Landspitali

13:00-13:30        The importance of sleep and future of sleep measurements: Erna Sif Arnardóttir, associate professor, director of the HR Sleep Research Center and president of the European Society for Sleep Research (ESRS)

13:30-14:20        Sleep disorders and how to approach them: Prof. Dr. Dirk Pevernagie Pulmonologist and Sleep specialist, Professor Emeritus, Ghent Universityy

14:20-14:50         Coffee break

14:50-15:05         Sleep medicine in Iceland: Erna Sif Arnardóttir, Associate Professor, Director of the Reykjavik University Sleep Institute and President of the European Sleep Research Society (ESRS).

15:05-15:10         CBT-I, cognitive behavioural therapy for sleep problems: Erla Björnsdóttir, Psychologist, PhD in sleep research and Manager of Better Sleep.

15:10-15:40         Relaxation exercise before sleep: Þórgunnur Ársælsdóttir, Psychiatrist, Landspitali

15:40-16:00       Drug treatment of sleep problems: Magnús Haraldsson Psychiatrist, Associate Professor, University of Iceland

16:20                   Opening ceremony

Tuesday, January 21

Silfurberg B:

09:00-12:00         Insidious presentation of serious diseases in children

                          Chair: Helga Elídóttir MD, PhD 

09:00-09:10          Welcome: Chair

09:10-09:40          Immune deficiency in disguise: Sólrún Melkorka Maggadóttir, MD 

09:40-10:10         The never-ending cough: Óli Andri Hermannsson, MD

10:10-10:40          When vomiting is not gastroenteritis: Jóhanna G Pálmadóttir, MD 

10:40-11:10           Coffee break

11:10-11:35            A breakthrough in diagnosis and treatment: Brynja K. Þórarinsdóttir, MD

11:35-12:00          Everything is not as it seems- is it hormonal imbalance or something else? Soffía G. Jónasdóttir, MD

Kaldalón:

09:00-12:00         Pain medicine/treatment

                               Chair: Kristján G. Guðmundsson, MD, PhD 

09:00-09:05         Introduction: Chair

09:05-09:30          Pain; definitions, physiology, and pain medicine: Haraldur Már Guðnason, MD 

09:30-09:55          Specific interventions for chronic pain: Birkir Hlynsson, MD

09:55-10:20          non-medical treatment for pain: María Hrafnsdóttir, MD 10:20-10:50           Coffee break

10:50-11:15             The pain problem from the perspective of psychology: Þorsteinn Guðmundsson, psychologist

11:15-11: 40             Pain, epidemiology, treatment, and resources in Iceland: Kristján G. Guðmundsson, MD, PhD

11:40-12:00            Panel discussion

Ríma:

09:00-12:00         What´s up doc?

                               Chair: To be announced

09:00-09:50         Vaccine hesitancy: Robert M. Jacobson, M.D., F.A.A.P., The T Denny Sanford Professor of Pediatrics, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science

09:50-10:40          Common rheumatic diseases and corticosteroids: Katrín Þórarinsdóttir, MD, PhD 

10:40-11:10            Coffee Break

11:10-12:00            The development of non-invasive treatment options for structural heart disease: Inga Hlíf Melvinsdóttir, MD, MHS

 

12:10-13:00            Noon lectures:

Silfurberg B:     -Famine mortality in Iceland in the 18th and 19th centuries: Guðmundur Jónsson, professor

Kaldalón:            -Stories from rural practice

Chair: Margrét Ólafía Tómasdóttir, MD, PhD, chair of the Icelandic College of GP´s Opening: Chair

Story 1: Hera Birgisdóttir, MD

Story 2: Indriði Einar Reynisson, MD Story 3: Hallgrímur Hreiðarsson, MD

Story 4: Súsanna Björg Ástvaldsdóttir, MD 

Story 5: Sigurgeir Trausti Höskuldsson, MD

Silfurberg B:

13:10-16:10         Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR): Challenges and Actions

                            Chair: Karl G. Kristinsson, MD, PhD, FRCPath, ESCMID Fellow 13:10-13:15          Introduction: Chair

13:15-13:45         Extensively drug-resistant pathogens – do not let them over the bridge: Arnfinn Sundsfjord, MD, PhD

13:45-14:05         Antimicrobial Use and Resistance: The Situation in Iceland and International Cooperation: Anna Margrét Halldórsdóttir, MD, PhD

14:05-14:30         One Health National Action Plan (NAP) of the Icelandic Government on Antimicrobial Resistance: Þórólfur Guðnason MD, PhD

14:30-15:00         Coffee break

15:00-15:40         Guidelines for the Treatment of Common Infections and Antimicrobial Stewardship in Iceland. Perspectives of Primary care and Landspitali University Hospital:

-Primary Care - Strama and Electronic Monitoring of Prescriptions: Jón Steinar Jónsson, MD

-Landspitali University Hospital - Antimicrobial Stewardship and Clinical Guidelines (Eolas Medical): Birgir Jóhannsson, MD

15:40-16:05         Infection Prevention and Control - How to Tackle Resistant Organisms in Hospitals: Ólafur Guðlaugsson, MD

16:05-16:10          Concluding Remarks: Karl G. Kristinsson, chair

Ríma:

13:10-16:10          Fecal incontinence

                             Chair: Steinar Ólafsson, MD 

13:10-13:15          Introduction: Chair

13:15-13:45          Epidemiology and work up: Kjartan Örvar, MD 

13:45-14:00         First line of treatment: Elsa Björk Valsdóttir, MD

14:00-14:15          Relationship between diet and stool: Elínborg Hilmarsdóttir, nutritionist 

14:15-14:45         Coffee break

14:45-15:05         Tran anal irrigation and plugs: Birna Björnsdóttir, stoma nurse specialist

15:05-15:25         Physical therapy for the pelvic floor: Katarzyna Maniakowska, physical therapist 

15:25-16:00         Operations: Theódór Ásgeirsson, MD

 

Kaldalón:

13:10-16:10        One day each man shall die

                           Chair: Helga M. Ögmundsdóttir, MD, PhD

13:10-13:30        Changing attitudes to death through the ages: Óttar Guðmundsson, MD 

13:30-14:00        Causes of death through a century: Sigríður Haralds Elínardóttir, PhD 

14:00-14:30        Coffee break

14:30 -15:00       Working close to death – views from palliative care: Arna Dögg Einarsdóttir, MD 

15:00 -15:30       A doctor’s experience of assisted suicide: Helgi Hafsteinn Helgason, MD

15:30 -16:00       General discussion

Wednesday, January 22

Silfurberg B:

09:00-12:00         Adult ADHD in Iceland: Diagnostic procedures, prevalence, and treatment

                              Chair: Engilbert Sigurðsson, MD, PhD

09:00-09:05        Balancing functioning, diagnosis, and treatment of ADHD: Engilbert Sigurðsson, MD, PhD 

09:05-09:25         ADHD is over-diagnosed in Iceland: Oddur Ingimarsson, MD, PhD

09:25-09:40         A perspective on behalf of the ADHD Association on adult ADHD diagnostic procedures in Iceland: Vilhjálmur Hjálmarsson, Chair of the ADHD Association

09:40-09:55         The perspective of the ADHD primary health care team on the diagnostic procedures of ADHD among adults: Elvar Daníelsson, MD

09:55-10:10          What is the risk of psychosis or mania developing within a year of adults commencing ADHD treatment? Ragna Kristín Guðbrandsdóttir, MD

10:10-10:40          Coffee break

10:40-10:55         The perspective of a psychologist in private practice on the diagnostic procedures of ADHD among adults: Sóley Dröfn Davíðsdóttir, Psychologist

10:55-11:10          The perspective of a psychiatrist in secondary care on the diagnostic procedures of ADHD among adults: Kristófer Sigurðsson, MD

11:10-11:30           Green Book Working Group on the current state of diagnostic procedures of ADHD: Bjarni Sigurðsson pharmacologist, Chair of Working Group

11:30-12:00          Panel discussion and questions from the audience

Kaldalón:

09:00-12:00        Connected Europe – Reducing Burden and Increasing Patient Safety with Better Access to Electronic Health Records Across Borders

                              Chair: Sigurður E. Sigurðsson, MD, Director of Medical and Operational Affairs, The Healthcare Institution of West Iceland

09:00-09:10         Opening Remarks: Ásta Valdimarsdóttir, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health 

09:10-09:30         Escalated Burden on Healthcare Professionals with Growing Tourism; Experience of a General Practitioner: Nanna Sigríður Kristinsdóttir, MD

09:30-09:50         Connected Europe and Digital Transformation: Auður Harðardóttir, Directorate of Health 

09:50-10:00          How Does This Work? Cross-Border EHR Access for Physicians: Einar Logi Einarsson,

Directorate of Health

10:00-10:10           Unified Implant Registration: Einar Logi Einarsson, Directorate of Health

10:10-10:35           Coffee Break

10:35-10:50          Centralized Medication Card; Current Medication: Sunna Brá Stefánsdóttir, Directorate of Health

10:50-11:10            Laboratory Results and Imaging Reports; Cross-Border Access: Ragnheiður Arnardóttir and Ingi Steinar Ingason, Head of Division, Directorate of Health

11:10-11:25             New Centralized “Snowflake”; Increased Safety in Treatment: Auður Harðardóttir, Directorate of Health

11:25-11:40            Implementation and Dissemination in Iceland: Helga Margrét Clarke, Directorate of Health

11:40-12:00           Questions from the Audience and Discussion

Ríma:

09:00-12:00           Clinical guidelines in treatment of obesity

                                Chair: Erla Gerður Sveinsdóttir, MD 

09:00-09:05          Introduction: Chair

09:05-10:00          Implementing clinical guidelines: Ximena Ramos-Salas, MD, PhD 

10:00-10:20          Clinical guidelines for adults: Hildur Thors, MD

10:20-10:50          Coffee break

10:50-11:10            Clinical guidelines for children: Tryggvi Helgason, MD

11:10-11:30             Treatment in Iceland: Guðrún Þ. Höskuldsdóttir, MD and Bjarni G. Viðarsson, MD 

11:30-11:55            Stigma in obesity: Ximena Ramos-Salas, MD, PhD

11:55-11:40            Wrap-up and questions

12:10-13:00         Noon lectures:

Silfurberg B:       -You are what you eat: Bryndís Eva Birgisdóttir, MD, PhD

Kaldalón:             -Syphilis – a historical disease reemerges: Erna M. Kojic, MD

Silfurberg B:

13:10-16:10          Fuel your mind—and the Force will be with you

                             Chair: Svala Sigurðardóttir, MD 

13:10-13:20         Opening: Chair

13:20-13:35         Foundation of the Icelandic Lifestyle Medicine Association (ILMA): Kjartan Hrafn Loftsson, MD

13:35-13:55         Lifestyle medicine, is it really evidence-based? Thomas Wood, MD, PhD, Associate Professor (Faculty Scientist), Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, University of Washington Seattle, WA

13:55-14:10          Metabolic health- for good energy: Tekla Hrund Karlsdóttir, MD 

14:10-14:25          Metabolic psychiatry: Guðmundur Freyr Jóhannesson, MD 

14:25-14:55         Coffee break

14:55-15:05         Where is your mind? Svala Sigurðardóttir, MD

15:05-15:20         With environmental medicine on the brain: Una Emilsdóttir, MD 

15:20-16:05         The Neuroscience of Lifestyle Medicine: Thomas Wood, MD, PhD 

16:05-16:10          Panel discussion/question

 

Kaldalón:

13:10-16:10         Common topics in Cardiology

                            Chair: Helga Margrét Skúladóttir, MD 

13:10-13:20         Introduction from the chairperson

13:20-13:45         Preventing heart disease: Karl Konráð Andersen, MD, PhD 13:45-14:10          Common arrythmias: Kristján Guðmundsson, MD

14:10-14:35          Approach to heart failure and new therapies: Ævar Örn Úlfarsson, MD 

14:35-15:05         Coffee break

15:05-15:35         Coronary disease and CT: Berglind Libungan, MD, PhD 15:35-16:10          EKG quiz: Hjálmar Ragnar Agnarsson, MD

Ríma:

13:10-16:10         Elbows – so much more than tennis elbow. Knees – common problems and challenges in younger patients

                           Chairperson: Eyþór Örn Jónsson, MD

13:00-14:00        Elbows – so much more than tennis elbow: Eyþór Örn Jónsson, MD

-Introduction: Epidemiology, anatomy, how the elbow works and physical examination

-Tennis elbow – often but not always. Diagnosis and treatment

-Instability – also in the elbow!

-Discussion

-Stiff elbows. Arthrolysis can help

-Arthroplasty, also for elbows!

-Discussion

14:00-15:50        Knees – common problems and challenges in younger patients

-Introduction: Anatomy, physical examination and initial approach to knee injuries: Arnar Sigurðsson, MD

14:20-14:50        Coffee break

-Common stress-related conditions in the knee: Arnar Sigurðsson, MD

-Meniscus tears – practical approach: Þorkell Snæbjörnsson, MD

-Cruciate ligament injuries– aims of treatment: Þorkell Snæbjörnsson, MD 

15:50-16:10         Discussion

Stemma:

13:10-16:10         Kirurgia minor – workshop

Maximum number of participants is 15 - special registration is needed Participants are divided into three groups who rotate between three stations. There will be a coffee break after the first two stations.

Station A: Suturing. Instructor: Kristín Huld Haraldsdóttir

Station B: Draining an abscess. Instructor: Kristín Jónsdóttir 

Station C: Excision of lesion. Instructor: Örvar Arnarson

 

Thursday, January 23

Silfurberg B:

09:00-12:00         Legal issues

                               Program to be announced

Ríma:

09:00-12:00        The environment for medical research at Landspitali – room for improvement

                             Chair: Sunna Snædal MD, PhD

09:00-09:30       Combining medical research and clinical practice, how do we keep the fire alive? Katrin R. Kemp Guðmundsdóttir MD, PhD and Sunna Snædal MD, PhD

09:30-10:00        Medical research at Landspitali University Hospital; progress and challenges: Magnús Gottfreðsson, MD, PhD

10:00-10:30         Coffee break

10:30-11:00          My experience in practicing medical research at Landspitali the past years: Sigurdís Haraldsdottir, MD, PhD

11:00-11:30           Embedding a research culture at the University Hospital: Unnur Anna Valdimarsdóttir, epidemiologist, PhD, Professor

11:30-12:00         Panel discussion

Kaldalón:

09:00-12:00         Methods to improve medication management in older people

                               Chair: Nanna Sigríður Kristinsdóttir, MD 

09:00-09:05          Introduction: Chair

09:05-09:30          Chronic illness of older people - monitoring and review. The need for a clear division of tasks and responsibilities, teamwork, and work processes: Pálmi V. Jónsson, MD, Professor Emeritus

09:30-09:55          Tackling inappropriate medications. Updated Beers criteria and Stop/Start criteria (2023): Aðalsteinn Guðmundsson, MD

09:55-10:25          Coffee break

10:25-10:45           Clinical pharmacy in primary healthcare: Treatment adaptation, deprescribing, practical tools: Elín Ingibjörg Jacobsen, Clinical pharmacist

10:45-11:15           Descriptive cases from home care: Sandra Seidenfaden, MD and Rakel Ingólfsdóttir, MD 

11:15-11:35            Implementation of effective medications reviews within Primary Healthcare: Anna Bryndís Blöndal, Chief clinical pharmacist 

11:35-12:00           Panel discussion

12:10-13:00           Noon lectures:

Silfurberg B:    Cases from The Children´s Hospital in Iceland – Best of the Best: Ásgeir Haraldsson, MD, PhD

Kaldalón:

13:10-16:10         110th anniversary of the Icelandic Medical Journal 23 of January 2025

                            Chair: Ólöf Jóna Elíasdóttir editorial member

13:10-13:40         The story of the Icelandic Medical Journal in past and modern time: Helga Ágústa Sigurjónsdóttir, MD, PhD, Chief Editor of the Icelandic Medical Journal

13:40-14:00         The Importance of publication of scientific articles in the Icelandic Medical Journal: Karl Andersen, MD, PhD

14:00-14:10          Prize for the best scientific article in 2024

14:10-14:30          The Importance of publication of case reports in the Icelandic Medical Journal: Sigurður Guðmundsson, MD, PhD, professor emeritus

14:30-14:40         Prize for the best-case report in 2024

14:40-15:10          Birthday coffee break and live music played by Icelandic doctors

15:10-15:40          Panel discussion with former and current Chief Editors of the Icelandic Medical Journal and the current editorial – do we need an Icelandic medical journal? Chair: Halla Vidarsdottir, MD, editorial member

15:40-16:10          Pub quiz on Icelandic medical terms: Sæmundur Rögnvaldsson, MD editorial member

Silfurberg B:

13:10-16:10         Latest development in diagnostics and treatment of dementia disorders

                            Chair: Jón Snædal, MD, PhD, professor emeritus 

13:10-13:20         Welcome and introduction: Chair

13:20-13:55         Alzheimer ‘s disease 2025: Helga Eyjólfsdóttir, MD, PhD

13:55-14:25         Genetic and proteomic research in Alzheimer ‘s disease: Hreinn Stefánsson, CNS, PhD 

14:25-14:55         Coffee break

14:55-15:25         Latest development in diagnosis and treatment of Lewy body disease: Annegret Habich, MSc, PhD

15:25-15:55         Latest development in diagnosis and treatment of frontotemporal dementia: Steinunn Þórðardóttir, MD, PhD

15:55-16:10          Panel discussion

Ríma:

13:10-16:10          Symposium for junior doctors

                            Chair: Hrafnhildur L. Runólfsdóttir, MD, PhD

13:10-13:30          Common methodological pitfalls, why some studies lead to false conclusions: Sæmundur Rögnvaldsson, resident physician

13:30-14:00         Hyponatremia- is the risk of osmotic demyelination syndrome not as great as previously believed? Arnar Snær Ágústsson, resident physician

14:00-14:30          Fluid administration - the perspective of an intensive care specialist: Martin Ingi Sigurðsson, MD, PhD

14:30-15:00         Coffee Break

15:00-15:30         Sensible use of Imaging studies: Enrico Bernardo Arkink, MD

15:30-16:00         The practical side of abdominal pain: Hjördís Ásta Guðmundsdóttir, resident physician

 

Friday, January 24

Silfurberg B:

09:00-12:00         Endometriosis

                               Chair: Kolbrún Pálsdóttir, Chief physician at the Gynecological department at Landspítali 

09:00-09:10         Opening of the session: Chair

09:10-09:25          Endometriosis and Primary Health Care Services: Margrét Ólafía Tómasdóttir, MD, PhD 

09:25-09:40          Secondary Care service and Endometriosis: Hildur Guðjónsdóttir, MD

09:40-09:55         The Endoteam at Landspítali: Ragnheiður Oddný Árnadóttir, MD

09:55-10:10           Pain treatment in Endometriosis – view from the Pain Clinic at Landspítali: Haraldur Már Guðnason, MD

10:10-10:40            Coffee Break

10:40-10:55             Physiotherapists and endometriosis: Katarzyna Magdalena Maniakowska, physiotherapist

10.55-11:10             Psychologists and endometriosis: Anna Guðrún Guðmundsdóttir, psychologist 

11:10-11:40              Approach to treatment of Endometriosis in Stockholm: Malin Brunes, MD, PhD 

11:40-12:00            Panel discussion

Ríma:

09:00-12:00          It is fun to be a doctor

                               Chair: Steinunn Þórðardóttir, MD, PhD, President of the Icelandic Medical Association 

09:00-09:10          Introduction: Chair

09:10-09:30          It is fun to be a doctor: Steinunn Þórðardóttir, MD, PhD

09:30-09:50         A medical vs. a technical approach to Medicine: Þórður Sverrisson, MD 

09:50-10:10          Positive Leadership: Sigurður Böðvarsson, MD, MSc

10:10-10:40           Coffee break

10:40-11:00           Health promotion and happiness at work: Hilda Hrönn Guðmundsdóttir, MD 

11:00-11:20            Passion and Burnout: Ólafur Þór Ævarsson, MD, PhD

11:20-11:40           Discussions

Kaldalón:

09:00-12:00         Streptococcus - an Enduring Battle

                              Chair: Ásgeir Haraldsson, MD, PhD 

09:00-09:10         Introduction: Chair

09:10-09:45         GAS, a very versatile pathogen: Karl G. Kristinsson, MD, PhD, FRCPath, ESCMID Fellow 

09:45-10:30         Streptococcus pyogenes – a global perspective: Shiranee Sriskandan, MD, PhD, Professor, FRCP, Imperial, London, UK 

10:30-11:00           Coffee break

11:00-11:30            Streptococcal Carriage in Day Care Centers in Iceland: Helga Erlendsdóttir, MSc

11:30-12:00          Recent streptococcal epidemic in Icelandic children: Valtýr Stefánsson Thors, MD, PhD

 

12:10-13:00           Noon lectures:

Silfurberg B:    -Live debate: Technological advances make the daily work of doctors increasingly simple

Moderator: Ásgeir Þór Másson, MD

This is the fourth consecutive year of engaging debates among doctors at Læknadagar! This occasion presents us with the opportunity to celebrate and honor outstanding quality improvement work from our post-graduate trainees, and to have fun together

digging deeper into quality related matters. We are thrilled that our reigning champions have graciously accepted the challenge of defending their title!

Debate team 1: Hrafnhildur L. Runólfsdóttir, MD, PhD and Þórir Bergsson, MD Debate team 2: Defending champions Stella Rún Guðmundsdóttir, MD and Ágúst Hilmarsson, MD

Join us and cast your vote for the winner of this year's debate at the Læknadagar 2025. Your participation makes all the difference

Kaldalón:         -Rickets - in Times of Abundance: Soffía Guðrún Jónasdóttir, MD

Kaldalón:

13:10-16:10         Follow-up in Primary Care?

                            Chair: Margrét Ólafía Tómasdóttir, MD, PhD 

13:10-13:15         Opening of the session: Chair

13:15-13:40        „Return to sender “– comparison of transfer of care between Denmark and Iceland: Ágúst Óskar Gústafsson, MD, GP in Copenhagen

13:40-13:55        „I always went south “– experience of a rural GP: Eyjólfur Þorkelsson, MD

13:55-14:10        „Consult or insult? “– Consulting between doctors in different segments: Sigurveig Margrét Stefánsdóttir, MD

14:10-14:40          Coffee break

14:40-14:55         Cooperation between primary and secondary care – the view of a psychiatrist: Elvar Daníelsson, MD

14:5515:10           Referrals in walk in departments of Landspítali: Arnar Þór Guðjónsson, MD 

15:10-15:30          Organization and future vision of transfer of care: Hlíf Steingrímsdóttir, MD 

15:30-16:10         Panel discussion

Silfurberg B:

13:10-16:10          Positive and negative effects of corticosteroids – live saving and secondary effect

                             Chair: Helga Ágústa Sigurjónsdóttir, MD, PhD 

13:10-13:20          Introduction: Chair

13:20-14:00         The HPA axis response to critical illness: Professor Greet van den Berghe, MD, PhD, Leuven, Belgium

14:00-14:10          Case presentation

14:10-14:30          Secondary effects of corticosteroids on the adrenal function: Margrét Jóna Einarsdóttir, MD, PhD

14:30-14:55          Coffee break

14:55-15:10          Nationwide prevalence of glucocorticoid prescriptions over 17 years and osteoporosis prevention among long-term users: Björn Guðbjörnsson, Professor, MD, PhD

15:10-15:55        New guidelines from European Society of Endocrinology and Endocrine Society: Diagnosis and Therapy of Glucocorticoid - induced Adrenal Insufficiency – Debate:

-The clinical guidelines - are they the definitive answer: Yes, possible: Irina Bancos, Mayo, Rochester, USA

-The clinical guidelines - are they the definitive answer: No, possible not: Marianne Klose Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark

15:55-16:10         Panel discussion

Norðurljós:

16:20                   Closing ceremony