Pain and Symptom Management meetings & conferences

Accelerating Translational Neurotechnology: Fourth Annual Aspen Brain Forum

September 18 - 20, 2013 Aspen Meadows Resort

Presented by The Aspen Brain Forum Foundation, Science Translational Medicine, and the New York Academy of Sciences

Neurotechnology encompasses electrical, chemical, and medical devices and products that can interact with or intervene in the activity of the central nervous system. These technologies include neuroprosthetics, neuroengineering, neuroimaging, optogenetics, neuromodulation, and neural stem cell therapies. Translating neurotechnologies from the laboratory into clinical and commercial products has been an arduous process. Yet many of these new tools show great potential to revolutionize the treatment of neurological diseases and disorders including depression, pain, headache, epilepsy, neuromuscular disease, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and traumatic brain injury.

Through a series of plenary sessions, panel discussions, and interactive breakout groups, this 2.5-day international conference shall explore innovative scientific, clinical, and organizational models for advancing the translation of neuroscience research into technology that can dramatically improve diagnosis and treatment of neurological and psychiatric disease. Participants will also examine the ethical and regulatory challenges in translating neuroscience research, and the potential economic impact of their clinical application.

This conference includes a breakout session. During registration, you will be asked to choose a work group based on your area/disease of interest. Please pick your first and second choices for this session. You may also write in an alternate topic. We will create additional groups if there is sufficient interest. Registrants will receive an email with work group details several weeks prior to the conference.

Choices include: Parkinson's Disease, Major Depression and other Mood Disorders, Chronic Pain, Alzheimer's Disease, or Traumatic Brain Injury.

4th World Congress of Regional Anaesthesia and Pain Therapy

November 24-28, 2014 Cape Town, South Africa

Gain unparalleled access to the latest research in regional anaesthesia and pain therapy. WCRAPT 2014 is an ambitious meeting, with a top caliber scientific programme, reflecting the unique expertise of the five leading continental regional anaesthesia and pain therapy  societies. 

Anaesthesiologists, physicians and scientists who are engaged in or interested in the techniques of regional anaesthesia for surgery, obstetrics, paediatrics and pain control will benefit from the meeting’s broad based educational platform. Join colleagues and expand your professional network by participating in both the didactic sessions and dynamic, hands-on workshops that WCRAPT 2014 has organised.

Contact

Email: wcrapt2014@kenes.com

WCRAPT 2014
Kenes International
1-3, Rue du Chantepoulet; P.O. Box 1726
CH-1211 Geneva 1, Switzerland
Tel: +41 22 908 0488; Fax: +41 22 908 9140

National Pediatric Hypnosis Training Institute Pediatric Clinical Hypnosis Skills Training Workshop

10/3/2013 through 10/5/2013 Chaska, Minnesota

Tri-level pediatric-specific medical hypnosis skills training, co-sponsored by the National Pediatric Hypnosis Training Institute (www.NPHTI.org), the University of Minnesota Department of Pediatrics, and the Minnesota Society of Clinical Hypnosis.

Clinical Hypnosis is a therapeutic intervention with empirical support for a variety of clinical conditions: including chronic and procedure-related pain, anxiety disorders, stress-related conditions, habit problems, sleep disturbance, and various medical conditions. This workshop provides training in the use of clinical hypnosis and its applications to children and teens with various conditions in pediatric settings. The workshop is offered at three levels (Introductory, Intermediate and Advanced) depending on the clinician’s previous training in pediatric hypnosis. Strong emphasis is placed on experiential learning, with supervised practice of hypnotic techniques suitable for children/teens and of integrating a developmental perspective.

ELIGIBILITY AND TARGET AUDIENCE

These workshops would be ideal for persons holding a:

• Doctoral Degree in Medicine, Psychology, or Dentistry

• Masters Degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical or Counseling Psychology

• Masters Degree in Nursing or a Registered Nurse with subspecialty training and certification

• Other Advanced degree health care providers, e.g. Occupational and Physical Therapists, Speech and Language Pathologists, et. al.

• Child Life Specialists holding a Bachelor’s degree

• Students, Interns, Residents and Fellows actively enrolled in a graduate program leading to degrees or completion of training in any of the foregoing.

NOTE: All participants are expected to attend the entire workshop and participate in experiential activities, including trance experiences. No exceptions

Www.NPHTI.org  for Brochure and general information

And to register:  www.cme.umn.edu/intropedshypnosisinfo

3rd International Patellofemoral Pain - Research Retreat & Clinical Symposium

September 18 – 20, 2013 Vancouver, Canada

We invite researchers interested in learning about the latest in patellofemoral joint research to join us at the 3rd International Patellofemoral Research Retreat in Vancouver, British Columbia. The research retreat is a gathering of scientists who meet every two years to present new research findings and review the science regarding patellofemoral pain.

The retreat will take place over three days (September 18th – 20th, 2013) and include panel discussions and consensus building sessions. We are pleased to confirm two keynote speakers, Professor Paul Hodges (Brisbane, Australia) and Professor Irene Davis (Boston, USA).

In 2013, we are also pleased to announce the 1st International Patellofemoral Pain Clinical Symposium in Vancouver. This one-day symposium (September 21st, 2013) is aimed at health and medical practitioners who would like to hear from world experts in the field of patellofemoral pain.

Features of the symposium include…

Keynote presentations on innovations in the understanding of PFP

Debates from world-leaders in PFP research and management:

Proximal or distal contributions to PFP

Specific or local exercises for PFP

Case studies with expert opinions

This symposium will provide health and medical practitioners with the opportunity to hear from the foremost clinical researchers in the field of PFP.

If you have any questions, please contact David Adams at david.adams@hiphealth.ca.

2014 World Cancer Congress

3-6 December 2014 Melbourne, Australia

This next World Cancer Congress will be held in Melbourne, Australia, from 3 - 6 December 2014 and will be hosted by Cancer Council Australia.

Building on the success of the 2012 World Cancer Congress in Montréal, Canada, UICC would like to bring your expertise on board to help us build a top-quality programme highlighting collaboration, interactivity and innovative thinking.

The World Cancer Congress is the opportunity to involve all players in the global cancer community and to contribute collectively towards achieving UICC’s mission: eliminating cancer as a life-threatening disease for future generations.

One of the key objectives of the 2014 World Cancer Congress will be to equip delegates with the tools and implements needed to effectively apply knowledge, take action at all levels and address priorities efficiently.

It is in this spirit that the event’s theme has been chosen – Joining Forces – Accelerating Progress.

Congress audience

Approximately 3,000 delegates representing the entire spectrum of the global cancer control community from over 100 countries participate.

International Conference on Deep Brain Stimulation - 25 Years

The International Conference on Deep Brain Stimulation - 25 years - will take place in Düsseldorf, Germany, from 30 - 31 May, 2013.

The topics of the scientific program include

1) Basic mechanisms and animal models of DBS

2) Human electrophysiology and imaging

3) Deep Brain Stimulation in

- Movement disorders

- Neuropsychiatric disorders

- Dementia / epilepsy / pain

4) History, visions, ethics

In the past 25 years the development of deep brain stimulation has revolutionized the treatment of Parkinson´s disease and other movement disorders. Although the mechanisms of DBS are still not fully understood the remarkable therapeutic efficacy of DBS in Parkinson´s disease and tremor has prompted clinical and basic research to scrutinize further applications in neurological and psychiatric disorders. At the same time DBS has tremendously fostered research in basal ganglia physiology and pathophysiology.

This conference will provide a unique opportunity to cover and discuss the current state-of-the-art, hot topics, and future directions of DBS in plenary talks, symposia, short oral communications and poster presentations.

12th Annual  American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine Pain Medicine Meeting

November 21-24, 2013 Phoenix, Arizona

ASRA, the largest subspecialty medical society in anesthesiology, has organized the 12th Annual ASRA Pain Medicine Meeting with the aim of providing the latest information on invasive and non-invasive targeted therapies in pain medicine.

ASRA Fall 2013 will feature experts in the field of pain medicine and offer lively discussions and leading-edge information about advances in the field of pain management. The stellar scientific program will include refresher courses, general sessions, parallel sessions, cadaver workshops, intensive lower back pain workshops, problem-based learning discussions, poster presentations and a comprehensive technical exhibition.

Join colleagues from across the United States and around the world at this premier educational forum.

Contact Us 

Meeting Organizer

Kenes International

For general inquiries regarding the Meeting, please contact:

Toll Free Number 1-866-739-4452
Fax:  1-718-269-6188
E-Mail: asra@kenes.com
Website: www.kenes.com/asra

23rd International Congress of the Israel Society of Anesthesiologists

The Israel Society of Anesthesiologists looks forward to welcoming you to our 23rd International Congress (ICISA 2014) which will take place in Tel-Aviv, Israel on September 16-18, 2014.

ICISA 2014 Tel Aviv will bring together anesthesiologists, intensive care physicians and pain specialists to provide the framework to participate in thought-provoking discussions, plenary sessions, workshops, poster presentations with acclaimed experts from around the world.  

CONTACT US

Kenes Group Building
2 Hayarden St.
Airport City
Ben Gurion Airport
70100
Israel
icisa2014@kenes.com

International Symposium on Supportive Care in Cancer

June 27-29, 2013 Berlin, Germany

We have created a scientific program that focuses on new developments and challenges in supportive care, including topics of global interest and regional development.

Supportive care makes excellent cancer care possible and is itself supported by excellent science as we strive to enhance the lives of people on the cancer journey, at whatever stage they may find themselves.

The value of supportive care in cancer is increasingly being recognized, and the annual International Symposium is a wonderful place to learn, teach, communicate, network and share in the process of enhancing knowledge of supportive care and improving cancer care outcomes.

The Symposium will include discussion of methods to minimize cancer-induced side effects, the symptoms and complications of cancer treatment, and psychosocial issues facing cancer patients and their families.

Contact Us

Congress Organizer:

Kenes International
1-3 Rue de Chantepoulet, P.O. Box 1726, CH-1211
Geneva 1, Switzerland

Tel: +41 22 908 0488
Fax: +41 22 906 9140
E-mail: mascc@kenes.com

8th Interdisciplinary World Congress on Low Back & Pelvic Pain

October 27-31 2013, Dubai

The overall theme for the 2013 Dubai congress will be: Advances in Multidisciplinary Research for Better Spinal/Pelvic CareLumbopelvic Pain is still the second most common cause of sick leave in the industrialized world. It is a problem for patients as they try to seek clear consistent advice. For practitioners it is a complicated multi-factorial issue, especially when psychosomatic factors are involved and the sheer variety of treatments betrays our lack of precise knowledge in predicting outcomes. The great variation in clinical practice without consistent results would suggest sometimes less than ideal care. Too often the choice of treatment reflects the specific skills of the practitioner rather than the needs of the patient.

The congress promotes empowerment of the patients to participate in their own care and promotes cost effective prevention of treatment. The program will be developed in partnership with appropriate patient, professional and scientific organisations, companies, health care providers, governments and non-governmental organisations in consultation with global and regional stakeholders.

info@worldcongresslbp.com