Pain and Symptom Management meetings & conferences

8th Congress of the European Federation of IASP Chapters - Europe against Pain 2013

Join us in Florence, Italy for Pain in Europe VIII. EFIC 2013 congress, taking place October 9-12, brings together over 4,000 pain specialists for a multidisciplinary forum that will focus on the latest developments in the study and treatment of acute or chronic and recurrent pain.

Presented by a leading international faculty, the scientific programme promises to provide new insights into basic science, clinical research and therapeutic interventions.

Secretariat and Congress Organisers

EFIC 2013 Congress Secretariat
Kenes International
1-3 rue de Chantepoulet, PO BOX 1726
CH-1211 Geneva, Switzerland
Tel: +41 22 908 0488
Fax: +41 22 906 9140
E-mail: efic2013@kenes.com
Website: www.kenes.com/efic

3rd International Public Health & Palliative Care Conference

Limerick, Ireland, 25-27 April 2013

The International Public Health and Palliative Conference has been growing in its number of participants since the first conference was held in 2009 in Kerala, India. Up to 250 delegates will gather together for the 3rd International Public Health and Palliative Conference to be held in Limerick, Ireland between 25-27 April, 2013.

As part of the Conference, we are delighted to announce that the International Association for Health Promoting Palliative Care will be launched.

The scientific programme will consist of key-note speakers, invited papers, concurrent presentations and facilitated workshops based on submitted abstracts. We aim to achive a high number of scientific contributions in Limerick and will mix these with creative, thought provoking contributions, workshops and café conversations that bring clinicians and academics, professionals and non professionals together to discuss and reflect on death, dying, loss and care.

Conference organisers:

Milford Care Centre & the University of Limerick
c/o Milford Care Centre
Limerick, Ireland
Telephone: +353 (0)61 485 843
FAX: + 353 (0)61 331 181
PublicHealthPalliativeCare.org

14th MS Nurse Workshop

October 9, 2012 Lyon, France

Aim of the course

This is an educational program created to encourage the dissemination of scientific knowledge among nurses working in the field of multiple sclerosis (MS). Disease management in research and clinical practice, with a special emphasis on the nurses’ crucial role, will be reviewed. Management of main signs and symptoms of the disease, such as spasticity, pain, psychosocial distress, cognitive impairment and genitourinary problems will be addressed both from the physician and nurse perspective.

Learning objectives

This course will offer to participants:

Updates on etiologic factors and pathogenetic mechanisms
An overview of diagnostic tools used in patient screening and follow-up
A review of research methodology in MS
Criteria to optimize treatment administration

Target audience

Nurses involved in the treatment of persons with multiple sclerosis.

Scientific Secretariat

Serono Symposia International Foundation
Salita di San Nicola da Tolentino, 1/b
00187 Rome, Italy

Project manager: Serena Dell’Ariccia
T +39-06-420 413 251 | F +39-06-420 413 677
E-mail: info@seronosymposia.org

Serono Symposia International Foundation is a Swiss Foundation with headquarters in 14, rue du Rhône, 1204 Geneva, Switzerland

Society for Acupuncture Research 2013 Conference

Impact of Acupuncture Research on 21st Century Health Care

April 19-21, 2013 University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA

Co-sponsored by: University of Michigan Department of Anesthesiology and Program in Integrative Medicine

The rising incidence of chronic disease and stress-related illness in the West has led to an increased utilization of acupuncture
as a contemporary health care option. A major reason for this increase in usage is that acupuncture has heeded the call for evidence-based medicine, with a broad range of clinical trials, surveys of safety, and basic science studies of physiological action all contributing to its growing acceptance. The 2013 SAR conference will explore diverse areas of acupuncture research, emphasizing their potential to affect health policy decisions and enhance clinical practice.

-- Leading researchers from the U.S. and abroad will present keynote addresses, participate in symposia and panels, and lead workshops assessing recent progress, challenges and opportunities for the field.

-- Representative speakers from the national and international acupuncture research communities will present original data in three major areas: clinical research, basic science and research methodology.

-- A pre-conference workshop will focus on “Current status and issues in acupuncture research for practitioners, students, and educators new to this field.”

See www.acupunctureresearch.org for more details about the conference program as available.

6th Annual Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association Clinical Practice Forum

Managing Complex Chronic Illness: Trajectories and Transitions

September 14-15, 2012 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The keynote address will be delivered by Judith A. Paice, PhD, RN.

Two pre-conferences are offered on Friday September 14, 2012 from 8 – 11:30 a.m.

-- Creative Management of Complex Wounds in the Presence of Chronic Illness presented by Carol Mathews, BSN, CWOCN, Nurse Clinician, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), Pittsburgh, PA

--Putting the Pieces Together for Advanced Practice Palliative Nursing presented by Constance Dahlin, APRN, BC, ACHPN®, FPCN, FAAN, North Shore Medical Center, Salem, MA

The HPNA Clinical Practice Forum is purposely developed with an interdisciplinary focus and always provides attendees a unique blend of interaction, participation, conversation, and networking with colleagues from around the country.

2012 International Society for Quality of Life Research Annual Conference

The Journey of Quality of Life Research: A Path Towards Personalized Medicine

The 2012 ISOQOL 19th Annual Conference will be held in Budapest, Hungary, 24-27 October.

Our goal is to provide attendees with a conference focused on the most important topics and trends in health-related quality of life research through thought-provoking, relevant presentations.

11th Annual Pain Management Meeting

November 15th-18th, 2012 Miami, Florida

The 11th Annual ASRA Pain Medicine delivers a compelling mix of didactic and hands-on sessions in the rapidly growing subspecialties of regional anesthesia and acute pain. This gathering is tailored to pain management specialists and has developed into a major forum by which doctors
from a wide variety of backgrounds can exchange ideas, findings and expertise.

Please do not hesitate to contact the Organizers if you require any additional information or assistance.

Please address all correspondence to:

Kenes International
11th Annual ASRA Pain Medicine Meeting & Workshops
1-3, rue du Chantepoulet; P.O. Box 1726
CH-1211 Geneva 1, Switzerland
Tel: +41 22 908 0488; Fax: +41 22 906 9140
E-Mail: asra@kenes.com
Website: www.kenes.com/asra
 

8th International Symposium for the History of Anaesthesia

International Symposium on the History of Anaesthesia 2013, Sydney

The 8th International Symposium for the History of Anaesthesia will be held from January 22-25, 2013 in Sydney, Australia.

The Australian Society of Anaesthetists, the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists and the New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists are pleased to announce that they are hosting the 8th International Symposium on the History of Anaesthesia (ISHA) in Sydney, Australia in January 2013.

The theme of the meeting: HISTORY MATTERS!

ISHA 2013 is administered by the Australian Society of Anaesthetists.

Historical themes will include the relationship of the profession with industry, military anaesthesia, equipment, pioneers and notable names, regional anaesthesia, pain management, simulation, society and education, organisations, antiquity, subspecialty anaesthesia, veterinary anaesthesia, anaesthesia and the arts, anaesthesia mortality and others.

Contact

Please contact the ASA for more information.

email: isha2013@asa.org.au
tel +61 2 9327 4022

ASEAPS 2013, the 5th Association of South-East Asian Pain Societies Conference

28 April – 05 May 2013 Singapore 

ASEAPS 2013, the 5th Association of South-East Asian Pain Societies Conference, brings together scientists, clinicians, pharmacologists, nurses, and researchers in Southeast Asia to learn, share, debate, and discuss the latest developments in pain management. 

Organized by the Pain Association of Singapore, this biennial conference will offer participants a fully comprehensive scientific program featuring internationally renowned experts, sponsored and plenary symposia, free papers, poster sessions, and networking opportunities. It also features pre-congress educational sessions including a four-day Pain Management Camp for healthcare graduates, a one-day Interventional Pain Cadaver Workshop, and a one-day Pain Refresher Course.

For more information, please contact the ASEAPS 2013 Conference Secretariat:

Kenes Asia
PICO Creative Centre
20 Kallang Avenue
Singapore 339411
Tel: +65 6292 4710
Fax: +65 6292 4721
E-mail: aseaps2013@kenes.com

4th International Conference on Neuropathic Pain

May 23-26, 2013 Toronto, Canada

This congress will unite basic scientists, clinical scientists, and practical clinicians in the field of neuropathic pain. A rich scientific program will provide the most up to date information in the field based on the premise that a deep understanding of the issues can improve patient care.

Topics

I Basic science (animals)

Ia. Animal models
Ib. Systems
Ic. Cellular/molecular
Id. Genetics
Ie. Glia / immune
If. Other

II Basic science (human)

IIa. Human models
IIb. Systems
IIc. Cellular/molecular
IId. Genetics
IIe. Glia / immune
IIf. Other
IIg. Imaging

III Clinical

IIIa. Diagnosis / assessment
IIIb. Peripheral neuropathic pain
IIIc. Central neuropathic pain
IIId. Pharmacotherapy
IIIe. Invasive therapies
IIIf. Other treatments
IIIg. Psychosocial aspects
IIIh. Neuropathic pain in cancer patients
IIIi. Genetics
IIIj. Epidemiology
IIIk. Pain services, health care system
IIIl. Education, ethics, economics, law
IIIm. Possible neuropathic pains
IIIn. Evidence

Kenes International
1-3 Rue de Chantepoulet
PO Box 1726, CH-1211
Geneva 1, Switzerland
Tel: + 41 22 908 0488
Fax: + 41 22 906 9140
E-mail: neuropathic@kenes.com