This congress was held at The Mandarin Singapore, on 7-10 October 1993.
Congress websites remain online for a limited period after the event. Therefore for posterity, the following links are to pages reproduced from the congress' Final Announcement.
Given the size and complexity of such events, it is inevitable that there were last minute changes. Consequently there is no guarantee that all the sessions detailed actually took place in the form advertised.
Localised information that is unlikely to be of further interest, such as hotel booking, transportation arrangements to the venue, etc., has been omitted.
The following information appeared in the Final Announcement
7th - 10th October 1993
The Mandarin Singapore
Organised by the Singapore Thoracic Society under the auspices of the Asian Pacific Society of Respirology
Sponsors: Ministry of Health, Singapore; Academy of Medicine, Singapore; National University of Singapore
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Invitation | 2 |
Organising Committee | 2 |
General Information | 3 |
Scientific Programme at a Glance | 5 |
Scientific Programme | 6 |
List of Speakers | 8 |
Congress Social Programme & Accompanying Persons' Programme | 9 |
Registration Form A | 10 |
Application to Present a Scientific Paper Form B | 11 |
Subject Classifications and Guidelines for Preparation of Abstracts | 12 |
Abstract Reproduction | 13 |
Hotel Accommodation Booking Form C | 15 |
Deadline for Submission of Abstracts | 30 Jun '93 |
Deadline for Early Registration at Reduced Rate | 30 Jun '93 |
Last Date for Cancellation and Refund | 31 Jul '93 |
Opening Ceremony & Welcome Banquet | 07 Oct '93 |
Farewell Dinner Party | 09 Oct '93 |
Closing Ceremony | 10 Oct '93 |
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It gives me great pleasure to invite you, on behalf of the Organising Committee, to the Third Congress of the Asian Pacific Society of Respirology (APSR) to be held in Singapore from 7th to 10th October, 1993.
The theme of the Congress is "Asia-Pacific Pulmonary Medicine - Current Challenges and Future Trends". The Scientific Committee has put together a programme that is highly relevant to the participants of the Asia-Pacific region and which should appeal to the clinician and scientist alike. Included in the scientific programme are "state-of-the-art" plenary lectures on topics such as lung transplantation, smoking and lung health and acute respiratory distress syndrome as well as several major symposia featuring practical issues in various clinical areas such as pulmonary infections, asthma and lung cancer. There will also be "specific" symposia covering areas of more specialised interest to subspecialty groups, such as critical care of the lung; and endobronchial laser and stenting and an optional pre-congress workshop on "Clinical Applications of Lasers in Respiratory Medicine". Most importantly, investigators of all ages will have ample opportunities to present and discuss their work at fully-chaired oral and poster discussion sessions.
Last but not least, we hope to present a varied and exciting social programme for all participants and accompanying persons. For those who prefer to explore the island of Singapore on their own, it is safe and easy to do so.
We look forward to seeing you in October 1993.
Wan-Cheng TAN
President of Congress
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On or before 30th June 1993 | After 30th June 1993 | |
Scientific Participant | S$500 | S$600 |
Accompanying Person | S$250 | S$300 |
Pre-Congress Workshop | S$300 | S$300 |
Luncheon Seminar (per seminar) | S$25 | S$25 |
All scientific registrants, including those presenting a free paper or poster, must register as full members and pay the relevant registration fees. Registration will not be confirmed until the respective registration fee has been received by the Congress Secretariat.
To register, complete and mail Form A together with your payment to the Congress Secretariat. The registration fee must be paid in Singapore Dollars by bank draft payable to Singapore Thoracic Society A/C 2 or by credit card (Amex, MasterCard and Visa card only). Upon receipt of your registration form and the appropriate fees, an official receipt and registration card will be issued to you. Please produce the registration card at the Registration Desk to obtain your registration badge and congress satchel.
The registration fee for Scientific participants includes:
Admission to all Scientific Sessions Opening Ceremony Welcome Banquet Trade Exhibition Farewell Dinner Party |
Closing Ceremony All Coffee and Tea Breaks A Congress Kit A Copy of the Congress Proceedings |
Accompanying person registration fee includes:
Admission to Opening Ceremony Welcome Banquet Farewell Dinner Party |
Closing Ceremony Social Programme |
75% of registration fee is repayable until 31st July 1993. There will be no refund for cancellation requests received after this date. Refunds will only be made after the Congress.
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Singapore Airlines Limited has been appointed official carrier for the Congress. For special fares, please present your confirmation of registration to the Singapore Airlines office near you.
The Organising Committee has secured accommodation at the Congress venue and nearby support hotels at specially reduced rates. Applications for hotel accommodation must be made on Form C. A one-night non-refundable room deposit is required to confirm hotel reservations.
A trade exhibition will be organised in conjunction with the Congress and the latest pharmaceuticals, instrumentation and equipment for clinical management and research, among others, will be featured. Companies interested in participating in the Trade Exhibition may request the Exhibitors' Information and Order Manual from the Congress Secretariat.
Pico Art International Pte Ltd and Trans-Link Exhibition Forwarding Pte Ltd have been appointed as Official Exhibition Contractor and Official Exhibition Forwarder respectively.
Tradewinds Tours and Travel is the travel agent appointed to organise tours for registered accompanying persons. Details of the Accompanying Persons' programme can be found in Page 9 of this announcement. A leaflet containing a number of interesting pre-and post-Congress optional tours in Singapore and the neighbouring countries at special prices is enclosed.
Papers from the plenary, symposia and controversies sessions will be published in the Proceedings of the Congress.
Delegates are invited to submit abstracts for oral/poster presentation on the official Abstract Reproduction Form together with Form B not later than 30th June 1993. Abstracts will not be processed until the registration Form A and registration fee have been received and acknowledged.
Yellow fever vaccination is required for visitors arriving from endemic areas. No other health documents are required.
National passport holders of most countries are permitted to stay in Singapore for up to 14 days without visas. However, visas may be required for visitors from some countries and participants are requested to clarify this before travelling.
The Organising Committee shall not be held liable for personal accidents, illness or losses or damage to private property of registered delegates of the Congress. Delegates should make their own arrangements with respect to personal insurance.
Whilst every attempt will be made to ensure that all aspects of the Congress mentioned in this announcement will take place as scheduled, the Organising Committee reserves the prerogative to make last minute changes should the need arise.
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0830-0915 | 0915-1045 | 1115-1245 | 1400-1530 | 1600-1730 | 1900-2300 | ||
Wed 6 Oct | Pre-congress workshop: "Clinical Applications of Lasers in Respiratory Medicine | ||||||
Thur 7 Oct | Pre-congress workshop: "Clinical Applications of Lasers in Respiratory Medicine | Welcome banquet | |||||
APSR Business Meeting | |||||||
Registration | |||||||
Fri 8 Oct | PL1: Lung Transplantation | S1: Asthma S2: Paediatric Lung Disease FP 1 & 2 | S3: Occupational Lung Disease FP 3, 4 & 5 | Luncheon Seminar 1 & 2 | S4: Pulmonary Infections FP 6, 7 & 8 | Controversies 1 | Astra Satellite Symposium on New Aspects on Corticosteroids in Asthma |
Poster Display | Poster Discussion 1 & 2 | ||||||
Sat 9 Oct | PL2: Smoking & Health | S5: Critical Care FP 9, 10 & 11 | S6: Lung Cancer FP 12, 13 & 14 | Luncheon Seminar 3 & 4 | S7: COPD S8: Breathing Disorders in Sleep FP 15 & 16 | Controversies 2 | Farewell Dinner Party |
Poster Display | Poster Discussion 3 & 4 | ||||||
Sun 10 Oct | PL3: Radiology in Pulmonary Disease - Then & Now | S9: Chronic Airway Diseases FP 17 & 18 | S10: Interstitial Lung Disease S11: Inhalation Therapy FP 19 & 20 | Luncheon Seminar 5 & 6 | PL4: ARDs: New Treatments | Closing Ceremony | |
Poster Display | Poster Discussion 5 & 6 | ||||||
Public Forum - Asthma |
PL - Plenary Lecture, S - Symposium, FP - Free Paper
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Asthma (S1)
Paediatric Lung Disease (S2)
Occupational Lung Disease (S3)
Pulmonary Infections (S4)
Critical Care (S5)
Lung Cancer (S6)
COPD (S7)
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Chronic Airway Diseases (S9)
Interstitial Lung Disease (S10)
Inhalation Therapy (S11)
For | Against | |
Surgical resection is indicated in N2 non-small cell lung cancer | A. Glanville | J. Dumon |
Non-invasive ventilatory support should be used in COPD | C. E. Sullivan | N. Berend |
Beta agonist should only be used for symptom relief | A. J. Woolcock | P. Calverley |
Monoclonal antibodies therapy in endotoxaemia is good therapy | R. C. Bone | D. Allen |
Immunosuppressive therapy is effective treatment for severe chronic asthma | N. Berend | P. Calverley |
A satellite symposium entitled "New Aspects on Corticosteroids in Asthma" will be organised by Astra Pharmaceuticals on the evening of Friday, 8th October 1993.
In addition, the following sessions will be offered on a subscription basis:
Clinical Applications of Lasers in Respiratory Medicine
(S$300, inclusive of coffee break, lunch and workshop materials, limited to 40 participants)
Wednesday, 6th October 1993
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Thursday, 7th October 1993
(S$25 per seminar, inclusive of lunch and seminar materials, limited to 30 participants per seminar.)
AUSTRALIA: N. Berend, A. Glanville, L. Landau, P. Sly, C. E. Sullivan, A. J. Woolcock
CANADA: M. Chan-Yeung, J. Hogg, J. Milic-Emili
CHINA: N. S. Zhong
DENMARK: S. Pederson
FRANCE: J. Dumon
HONG KONG: W. K. Lam, J. Mackay
JAPAN: Y. Fukuchi, M. Fukuoka, S. Kira
SINGAPORE: D. Allen, O. M. Chay, T. H. Cheong, W. Y. Cheong, K. P. Hui, F. Lee, W. C. Tan, S. K. Teo, Y. T. Wang, I. Wong
SRI LANKA: C. G. Uragoda
THAILAND: M. Sookpranee
UK: P. Barnes, P. Calverley, G. Crompton, R. M. du Bois
USA: A. C. Bone, A. Mehta
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All registered scientific participants and accompanying persons are cordially invited to attend the following social events:
In addition to the Congress Social Programme, registered accompanying persons are entitled to participate in the following specially arranged tours:
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Scientific Participant: Prof/Dr/Mr/Mrs/Miss
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On or before 30 June 1993 | After 30 June 1993 | Total | |
Scientific Participant | S$500 | S$600 | |
Accompanying Person | S$250 | S$300 | |
Pre-Congress Workshop | S$300 | S$300 | |
Luncheon Seminar 1 2 3 4 5 6 (per seminar) | S$25 | S$25 | |
Total amount payable S$25 |
Indicative exchange rate: S$1.00 = US$0.64
☐ I enclose a bankdraft for S$ payable to Singapore Thoracic Society A/C 2
☐ Please charge S$ to my Amex/MasterCard/Visa Card
All communications should be addressed to:
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Prof/Dr/Mr/Mrs/Miss
Family name:
Other names:
Address:
City:
Area Code:
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Title of Paper:
Authors (not more than 4):
Preferred method of presentation: ☐ Oral, ☐ Poster, ☐ Either
Subject Classification: (Please refer to Page 12 and indicate your subject category by number(s))
Reminder: You are required to register and pay registration fees at the same time you submit your application to present a paper/poster.
All applications should be made to:
Deadline for submission: 30th June 1993
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Sample Abstract
K. P. Hui, N. K. Chin, K. Chow, T. C. Yeo, G. Kumarasinghe, W. C. Tan. Division of Respiratory Medicine, Department of Medicine, National University Hospital, Singapore 0511.
Community acquired pneumonia (CAP) remains a significant cause for hospital admissions, both in developed and developing countries, despite the advent of potent antibiotics. Nevertheless, the pattern of CAP in Singapore is unknown.
We prospectively surveyed the pattern of CAP in patients requiring hospitalisation at National University Hospital between March and August 1991. During that time period, all patients who were admitted into NUH with CAP were enrolled into the survey. Definition of CAP includes the following: no hospital stay for at least 3 days prior to admission, pneumonic consolidation on Chest X-Ray at admission, and fever or cough plus sputum. Microbiological investigations include sputum microscopy with culture, examination of Mycobactenum tuberculosis (TB), sputum pneumococcal antigen (Wellcome latex agglutination test kit), blood cultures, serum serology for mycoplasma and legionella. 96 patients fulfilling the criteria of CAP were eligible for analysis, of which 9 patients died (mortality rate 11%). Median range of patients was 62 years (range 16 - 91), with male:female ratio of 1:1. Ethnic distribution was 76% Chinese, 18% Malay and 5% Indian. Mycobactenum tuberculosis (TB) remains the commonest identifiable pyogenic organism, of which only 25% was identified by sputum culture. Gram-negative organisms are significant pathogens in 19% of patients. No micro-organism was identified in more than half the patients.
As this survey is only limited to patients admitted into a single hospital within a relatively short time period, regional and seasonal differences in causative micro-organisms may not be detected. Nevertheless, the observed pattern would be a useful guide to the management of patients hospitalised with community acquired pneumonia at first contact in a Singapore hospital.
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Prof/Dr/Mr/Mrs/Miss
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Number of nights:
Choice of hotel: | Twin | Deposit | |
Congress Venue | Single | Sharing | Required |
☐ The Mandarin Singapore | S$200 ++ | S$200 ++ | S$228 |
Support Hotels | |||
☐ The New Otani | S$180 ++ | S$200 ++ | S$205-228 |
☐ Hotel Imperial | S$160 ++ | S$160 ++ | S$182.40 |
☐ Cairnhill Hotel | S$120 ++ | S$120 ++ | S$136.80 |
Room rates are subject to 10% service charge and 4% government tax. Except for the Cairnhill Hotel, complimentary shuttle service will be available at specified times between the Congress Venue and the support hotels. A one-night non-refundable room deposit is required to confirm hotel reservation. Please mail this form, together with a bank draft payable to the respective hotels, to: