Internal Medicine meetings & conferences

7th International Conference on Advanced Technologies & Treatments for Diabetes

February 5-8 2014 Vienna, Austria

Filling a unique niche, the 7th International Conference on Advanced Technologies & Treatments for Diabetes (ATTD 2014) will attract an international audience of researchers and clinicians as well as developers from the medical technology industry.

Since the inaugural ATTD meeting in 2008, ATTD gatherings have grown dramatically. ATTD 2014 will build on the success of previous annual meetings and present the latest technological advances in treatment of diabetes and related conditions.

Join us for ATTD 2014 in majestic Vienna, Austria, February 5-8 2014 for unparalleled access to unique scientific knowledge as well as valuable networking opportunities.

Contact Us

c/o Kenes International
1-3 Rue de Chantepoulet
P.O. Box 1726
CH-1211 Geneva 1, Switzerland
Tel: +41 22 908 04 88, Fax: + 41 22 906 9140
E-mail: attd@kenes.com
Website: www.kenes.com/attd

6th International Conference: Diagnostic Error in Medicine

September 22–25, 2013 Chicago, Illinois

Patient safety and reduced error in medical diagnosis — these are the goals of the Diagnostic Error in Medicine (DEM) Conference. The sixth meeting of this international event, held in Chicago, welcomes health professionals across all disciplines to engage and collaborate in meaningful dialogue.

Diagnostic errors (missed, delayed, incorrect diagnoses) account for significant harm but are underemphasized and understudied. The DEM Conference is dedicated to Define, Measure and Improve diagnostic errors, with an exciting line-up of speakers and educational programming. The DEM Conference is the only event dedicated solely to the problem of diagnostic error, bringing together stakeholders with a shared goal of improving patient safety.

The goals of the Conference include:

Acknowledging the frequency, impact, and public health significance of medical misdiagnosis

Developing a constituency of advocates from across the healthcare delivery spectrum

Defining the causality of, and exploring strategies to improve, diagnostic error in medicine

Sharing research methods and results relevant to clinical reasoning, diagnostic error, and misdiagnosis-related harm

This program is jointly sponsored by the Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine and the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

International Workshop on the Medical and Surgical Management of Chronic Pancreatitis

February 6-8, 2014 Kiawah Island, South Carolina

The International Workshop on the Medical and Surgical Management of Chronic Pancreatitis will be held at the Sanctuary in Kiawah Island, South Carolina, February 6-8, 2014. Chronic pancreatitis remains a challenge to those who treat it and those who suffer from it, a group that has been marginalized by the health care profession. Our century offers many opportunities to better define the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of chronic pancreatitis.

The goal of this workshop is to bring together leading scientists, physicians and surgeons interested in improving patient care in chronic pancreatitis.

5th International Conference on Fixed Combination in the Treatment of Hypertension, Dyslipidemia and Diabetes Mellitus

21-24 November, 2013 Bangkok, Thailand

Fixed combination has recently made a comeback as an initial therapy in the treatment of hypertension. The additive or synergistic effect of combination therapy fully lowers blood pressure in patients who tend to have less than full response to one component only. Antihypertensive monotherapy does not address the multifactorial nature of hypertension as a disease with many pathways; using more than one drug makes more therapeutic sense, as combined agents cover more than one etiology.

Importance of anti-diabetic and anti-lipidemic combinations should be emphasized as well: Many patients with diabetes mellitus may also be treated with dual pharmacological therapy as fixed combination: two or more drugs acting on different pathophysiological process is often  necessary to reach  early and sustained achievement of individualized  glycemic targets. At the same time choosing the safest option to avoid hypoglycemia is of paramount importance compared with loose pill, both statin and anti-diabetic combination therapies may also have better adherence, improved satisfaction and lower drug costs.

The conference is intended for experts in the fields of diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, internal medicine, cardiology, endocrinology, nephrology, hyperlipidemia, family medicine, primary care physicians, nurse practitioners and physicians’ assistants. All are invited to explore the current and future role of fixed combinations in the treatment of hypertension, dyslipidemia and diabetes.

List of Topics

•  Treatment Simplification and Compliance

•  FDCs as First Step Treatment

•  FDC in Secondary Prevention

•  FDCs of Antihypertensive and Antidiabetic Drugs

•  FDCs of Antihypertensive and Lipid Lowering Drugs

•  FDC in the Elderly and Very Elderly

•  Ambulatory BP in the Assessment of FDC Efficacy

•  Home BP in the Assessment of FDC Efficacy

•  Combinations with Thiazides. Chlortalidone vs HCTZ

•  ACE Inhibitors  and  Diuretics FDC

•  ACE Inhibitors  and  Calcium Channel Blockers FDC

•  ARBs  and Diuretics  FDC

•  ARBs  and Calcium Channel Blockers  FDC

•  Triple Drug Combinations

•  The Polypills

•  FDCs as Generic Drugs

•  Guidelines

•  FDCs in Different Countries

•  Regulatory Aspects

•  Cost Issues

Contact Us

Conference Organizers

Paragon Conventions
18 Avenue Louis-Casai
1209 Geneva, Switzerland
Tel:  +41 (0)22 533 0948    
Fax: +41 (0)22 580 2953

General Enquiries

Noa Beer-Raveh - Project Manager
fixed2013@fixedcombination.com  
Fax: +41 (0)22 580 2953

Third International Congress on Cardiac Problems in Pregnancy

February 20-23, 2014 Venice, Italy

The goals of “The Third International Congress on Cardiac Problems in Pregnancy” are to continue advancing the knowledge and expertise of health care professionals around the globe by exchange of information, development of collaborative research both basic and clinical, discuss, adopt and upgrade recent guidelines for the management of cardiovascular conditions during pregnancy and the post partal period. The program will include invited lectures, workshops as well as original oral and poster presentations which will cover a wide spectrum of topics in all disciplines related to pregnancy associated cardiovascular conditions.

Who Should Attend?

This Congress is intended for:

Cardiologists

Gynecologists

Obstetricians

Anesthesiologists

Internists

Hypertension specialists

Medical Imaging Technicians

83rd Annual Meeting of the American Thyroid Association

October 16-20, 2013 San Juan, Puerto Rico

At the 83rd Annual Meeting of the American Thyroid Association (ATA), attendees will experience top-notch educational sessions, great networking opportunities and unmatched collegiality. 

The American Thyroid Association is the leading organization focused on thyroid biology and the prevention and treatment of thyroid disorders through excellence and innovation in research, clinical care, education, and public health. Earn CME credits, hear innovative talks on clinical topics, participate in interactive sessions, develop professionally with state of the art information, and meet with friends and colleagues.

The ATA meeting is designed for the community of endocrinologists, internists, surgeons, basic scientists, nuclear medicine scientists, pathologists, endocrine, fellows, nurses, physician assistants and other health care professionals who wish to broaden and update their knowledge of the thyroid gland and its disorders. Clinical, basic and surgical fellows will have customized educational tracks to enhance their meeting experience.

10th Asia Pacific Congress of Hypertension (APCH 2014)

12-15 February 2014 Cebu City, Philippines

Join colleagues and leading specialists in Cebu City, Philippines, 12-15 February 2014, for this major educational forum - established to advance the clinical and scientific understanding of hypertension and to improve the treatment of hypertension and related vascular disorders in the community.

The 10th Asia Pacific Congress of Hypertension (APCH 2014) is a biennial event organized by the Asia Pacific Society for Hypertension (APSH) that aims to promote public education, better care and facilitate research and collaboration in the field of hypertension. Due to its size and scope, the meeting offers unique networking opportunities:

APSH is the official affiliate of the International Society of Hypertension (ISH) for Asia Pacific.

At each APCH gathering, there is a joint symposium with the ISH.

APCH 2014 will build on highly successful congresses in Sydney, Taipei and Kuala Lumpur.