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SUMMARY:Mayo Clinic Opioid Conference: Evidence\, Clinical Considerations and Best Practice 2018
DESCRIPTION:The Mayo Clinic Opioid Conference: Evidence\, Clinical Considerations and Best Practice 2018 aims to highlight the shift in guidelines and public concern regarding the use of opioids in medical practice and provides the most up-to-date information regarding the appropriate indication for opioids in clinical practice. Topics cover the basics of opioids\, evidence-based guidelines for opioids\, medication monitoring\, tapering and legal considerations. In addition\, the course covers a broad range of issues\, including opioid addiction and difficult patient conversations and guidelines to standardize the practice of opioid prescribing. This course includes lectures by experts in the field of pain medicine and opioid management and question-and-answer sessions. The preliminary program is available here. \nMedia contacts: \nPhone: 507-284-5005 \nEmail: newsbureau@mayo.edu. \n  \nHow to Attend: \nPress may register by sending an email to newsbureau@mayo.edu. \nFind more information about the event here.        
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/mayo-clinic-opioid-conference-evidence-clinical-considerations-and-best-practice-2018/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181021T010000
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SUMMARY:Embargoed abstracts to be presented at American Neurological Association annual meeting
DESCRIPTION:Embargoed abstracts to be presented at the American Neurological Association’s 143rd Annual Meeting Oct. 21-23 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta are now available to journalists upon request. To request access to the full program of abstracts (embargoed until the start of the Annual Meeting on Oct. 21)\, please contact Rachel Brown at rbrown@steegethomson.com. Below is an overview of a few noteworthy abstracts that will be presented. \nFor the first time\, the meeting will feature a media roundtable on Monday\, Oct. 22\, 2018 from 11:45-1 p.m. at which presenters of the six principal symposia will present highlights\, discuss the relevance of the work\, and answer questions. To RSVP for the media roundtable or request dial-in information if you are not able to attend in person\, please contact Rachel Brown at rbrown@steegethomson.com.  \nMembers of the media are welcome to attend the full meeting and can view the advance program here. For the meeting schedule at a glance\, click here.  \nTo register and obtain press credentials\, please click here. \n2018 ANA Annual Meeting Abstract Highlights [Embargoed until Oct. 21]\n1. Chadwick Christine\, MD\, UCSF Medical Center: “VY-AADC01 in Medically Refractory Parkinson’s Disease: Safety and Efficacy of a Phase 1b Dose-ranging Study 12 Months and Beyond” \nInvestigators at UCSF and UPMC report an early phase clinical trial of adenovirus-delivered gene therapy for the treatment of Parkinson’s Disease that is resistant to standard medical treatment. The engineered virus is injected into a brain region called the putamen to transfer DNA that encodes an enzyme called AADC.  This enzyme enhances the synthesis of the neurotransmitter\, dopamine\, which is reduced in Parkinson’s. In this preliminary study\, improvements in mobility and reduction in abnormal movements were still measurable a year and a half out from treatment. Though the patient numbers are small and further larger trials are required\, this study provides highly encouraging support for the potential of gene therapy in Parkinson’s disease. \n2. Nicolas Barthélemy\, PhD\, and Randall J. Bateman\, MD\, Washington University at St. Louis: “Profiling Alzheimer Disease Stages in Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer Disease Using CSF Tau Phosphorylation Isoforms: Position Matters” \nTau is a neuronal protein that is a key part of the plaques and tangles that are hallmarks of brains affected by Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). Although Tau has important normal functions\, a modification called phosphorylation of the Tau protein has been implicated in AD. In an inherited form of AD for which the disease progression can be more accurately predicted\, investigators at Washington University at St. Louis report that phosphorylation on a particular amino acid of Tau can be measured in patient spinal fluid\, correlating with the distinct biological stages of the disease. Importantly\, phosphorylated Tau starts increasing as early as 21 years before the estimated age of symptom onset and 2 years before signs of AD are seen on brain imaging. This study shows that chemical markers of AD in patients may enable identification of those at greatest risk so that treatment can be started early and success of the selected treatment may be assessed biochemically\, without having to wait decades to see an outcome. \n3. Alexander Merkler\, MD\, PhD\, Weill Cornell Medical College: “Duration of Heightened Ischemic Stroke Risk After Acute Myocardial Infarction” \nThe weeks following a heart attack have been associated with an increased risk of stroke\, but how long that increased risk lasts was unknown until now. Investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine studied the course of 1\,750\,000 patients suffering an acute myocardial infarction between 2008-2015\, selected randomly from Medicare beneficiaries aged 66 or older. After adjustment for other factors\, they found that the risk of stroke was still elevated up to 3 months after acute heart attack\, two months longer than was previously thought. These results will likely encourage more active and prolonged stroke prevention management of patients after a heart attack. \n4. Ahmet Hoke\, MD\, PhD\, Johns Hopkins University: “Development of EQ-6 for Neuroprotection Against Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy”  \nChemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) causes numbness\, tingling and often burning pain mostly in limbs that limits the use of effective anticancer drugs. Investigators at Johns Hopkins University have produced a modification\, EQ-6\, of their previously reported candidate for a drug that could prevent nerve damage due to the chemotherapeutic drug\, paclitaxel. Here they report that EQ-6 prevents nerve fiber loss\, sensory changes\, and reduces protein markers of nerve damage in animal models of CIPN. Furthermore\, EQ-6 was well tolerated without any significant toxicity. This is an important step toward clinical trials of a drug that may prevent one of the most long lasting and debilitating side effects of chemotherapy. \n5.  Bridgette Jeanne Billioux\, MD\, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke: “Case Series of Ebola Survivors from Liberia with Neurological Sequelae Undergoing In-Depth Neurological Evaluation at the National Institutes of Health” \nAcutely\, Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) causes severe brain symptoms including seizures\, meningitis\, coma and stroke-like symptoms. However\, the long-term effects on brain among EVD survivors are poorly understood. Investigators at NIH have studied 20 Liberian volunteers who survived the West African Ebola epidemic in 2015\, three of whom underwent intensive evaluations including brain imaging and nerve function testing. Preliminary findings suggest EVD survivors demonstrate residual effects of meningoencephalitis and small blood vessel disease presenting as persistent abnormalities on brain imaging\, visual\, motor and cognitive functions. Although more data including controls of non-Ebola sufferers matched from the same community are needed\, these studies indicate that measures to protect brain from the effects of EVD will be critical to successful management of the acute infection. \n6. Suman Dutta\, PhD\, and Gal Bitan\, PhD\, UCLA: “α-synuclein in Brain-derived Blood Exosomes Distinguishes Multiple System Atrophy From Parkinson’s Disease” \nClumps and deposits of a synaptic protein\, a-synuclein\, are found in neurons and certain glia of patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD)\, Dementia with Lewy body disease (DLB)\, and multiple system atrophy (MSA)\, but distinguishing these overlapping diagnoses is often challenging. Exosomes are tiny packets filled with protein\, DNA and RNA that are shed by cells and brain derived a-synuclein containing exosomes have recently been identified in blood. Investigators from UCLA have examined neuronal and oligodendroglial exosomes isolated from blood samples of 50 healthy controls\, 50 patients with PD and 30 patients with MSA. They found that a-synuclein was elevated in patients relative to controls and that the fractions of the protein in neuronal to glial exosomes were different enough to distinguish PD from MSA patients with 90% accuracy and sensitivity. This is a significant step toward developing a blood test specific for diagnosing these “synucleinopathies” in life\, paving the way for more precise prevention and treatment of these devastating brain diseases. \n7. Eleanor Donnelly\, PhD\, Georgia Institute of Technology: “Image-Guided Delivery\, Tracking and Quantification of Stem Cells in the Spinal Cord” \nAs stem cells are intensively studied for their usefulness in restoring injured or degenerating nerves\, tools are needed for the delivery of these cells to the right place in the spinal cord while minimizing any additional damage to the tissue. Investigators at Georgia Tech report a new method of using a photoacoustic contrast agent and ultrasound needle guidance to precisely inject stem cells into the spinal cord of experimental animals. The labeled stem cells could be tracked to observe their numbers and distribution over time within the spinal cord. This tool has great potential for application to the development of cell therapeutics for spinal cord trauma and diseases like ALS. \nMethods to more precisely inject stem cells into the spinal cord; an enzyme that enhances the synthesis of dopamine in people with Parkinson’s disease; a drug that protects against chemotherapy-induced neuropathy – these are just a few of the exciting research findings that will be presented at the meeting. \n“This meeting reflects a landmark year in neurology\, as we highlight cell-based therapies coming on board for neurological disorders\,” said M. Elizabeth Ross\, MD\, PhD; Director\, Center for Neurogenetics at Weill Cornell Medicine and Chair of the ANA’s Scientific Program Advisory Committee.   “There’s a feeling of optimism in neurology as we anticipate having a range of new and highly effective tools for improving the lives of many individuals with neurological disorders.” \n2018 Plenary Sessions include: \n\n\nViral Based Vectors in Neurotherapeutics \n\n\nLewy Body Dementia: From Symptoms to Synuclein featuring Susan Schneider Williams\, widow of the late comedian Robin Williams\, who suffered from Lewy Body Dementia (Monday\, Oct 22\, 9:15-11:15 am) \n\n\nAdvances in Cell-Based Therapeutics \n\n\nInflammation and Neurological Disease: Friend or Foe? \n\n\nToward Disease-Modifying Therapies in Traumatic Brain Injury \n\n\nVascular Contribution to Dementias \n\n\nContact: Denise Portner dportner@steegethomson.com / 267-670-7010 or Rachel Brown rbrown@steegethomson.com / 267-670-7011 \n 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/embargoed-abstracts-to-be-presented-at-american-neurological-associationa-annual-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181020T010000
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SUMMARY:North American Forum on Family Planning
DESCRIPTION:The Forum is the premiere scientific and educational family planning conference\, and is focused on advancing access to safe\, convenient\, and high-quality family planning care. At this annual convening\, approximately 1\,500 medical and social scientists\, clinical providers and staff\, and other partners share and debate research and clinical practice recommendations\, provide training on best clinical practice\, and form new and exciting collaborations. Session topics include new research and clinical practice issues related to contraception\, abortion\, STIs\, sexuality\, and how to translate the best evidence into clinical practice. \nMedia contacts: \nContact the Forum Conference Team here: forumconferenceteam@gmail.com \n  \nHow to Attend: \nPress may register by sending an email to forumconferenceteam@gmail.com. \nFind more information about the event here.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/north-american-forum-on-family-planning/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181018T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181022T010000
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SUMMARY:American Dental Association (ADA) 2018 Annual Session
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe year’s program will include a dental office design competition\, an interactive digital dentistry “playground\,” special gatherings for new dentists and women in dentistry and scores of continuing education courses. \nFeatured presenters will include Paul Glassman\, a professor of dental practice at the University of the Pacific’s Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry and Dr. Michael Helgeson\, chief executive officer of the nonprofit Apple Tree Dental\, who will discuss the use of teleheath technology to reach underserved populations. \nGet more information.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-dental-association-ada-2018-annual-session/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181018T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181020T010000
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SUMMARY:International Council on Active Aging Conference
DESCRIPTION:The wellness effect: Green buildings\, farmers markets\, and technologies that help manage our connections\, health\, well-being\, performance and quality of life. Driven by consumer expectations\, the wellness effect is now being felt throughout society. \nThe ability to meet people’s shifting needs and expectations is key to the current and future plans  —and success of — organizations that provide housing\, hospitality\, health care\, fitness\, recreation and other lifestyle opportunities for older adults. \nSome of the best minds in health\, business\, wellness and longevity will come together to share best practices\, trends\, programming and business opportunities for all who embrace the role of wellness within their organizations. \nContact: Colin Milner\, CEO\, International Council on Active Aging\, 604-734-4466
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/international-council-on-active-aging-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181018T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181020T010000
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SUMMARY:WV Appalachian Addiction & Prescription Drug Abuse Conference
DESCRIPTION:WV Appalachian Addiction & Prescription Drug Abuse Conference \nDiscussion topics this year include pain and addiction\, best practices and proper prescribing. \nMedia contact: \nBrad Hall\, (304) 933-1030 \nHow to Attend: \nPress may register by sending an email to pbh2006@hughes.net. \nFind more information about the event here.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/wv-appalachian-addiction-prescription-drug-abuse-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181017T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181018T010000
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SUMMARY:4th International Conference on Sexual and Reproductive Health
DESCRIPTION:With members from around the world focused on learning about Women’s Health and its advances; this is your best opportunity to reach the largest assemblage of participants from the Women’s Health community. Conduct presentations\, distribute information\, meet with current and potential scientists\, make a splash with new discoveries in the breast cancer treatment and diagnosis\, and receive name recognition at this 2-day event. World-renowned speakers\, the most recent techniques\, developments\, and the newest updates in women’s health\, breast cancer\, gynaecological issues\, pregnancy\, Woman Psychology\, women disorders are hallmarks of this conference. The preliminary program is available here. \nMedia contacts: \nEmail: reproductive@conferencesamerica.org \nCall: 1-888-843-8169 \n  \nHow to Attend: \nPress may register by sending an email to reproductive@conferencesamerica.org. \nFind more information about the event here.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/4th-international-conference-on-sexual-and-reproductive-health/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181016T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181017T010000
DTSTAMP:20260515T231320
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SUMMARY:2018 Research Conference on Sleep and the Health of Women
DESCRIPTION:The 2018 Research Conference on Sleep and the Health of Women is intended to sound a wakeup call throughout society about the importance of sleep for the health of women. It will showcase a decade of federally funded research advances in understanding health risks\, societal burden\, and treatment options associated with sleep deficiency and sleep disorders in women. \nResearchers and the public will present and discuss the state of the science regarding sleep and the health of women; the limitations to implement what is already known; and the opportunities to translate scientific findings into practice and routine care. The discussion panels will engage public stakeholders to identify actionable new directions and areas in which research is needed. \nMedia contact:Dr. Lenora Johnson Phone: 301-496-4236 E-mail: johnslen@nhlbi.nih.gov \nLocation: National Institute of Health\, Bethesda\, MD \nHow to attend: \nPress may register here. \nFind more information about the event here. \n 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/2018-research-conference-on-sleep-and-the-health-of-women/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181015T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181207T010000
DTSTAMP:20260515T231320
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SUMMARY:Medicare Open Enrollment
DESCRIPTION:CMS has an FAQ on its website which explains how to change plans\, purchase part D/prescription drug coverage and other eligibility rules. It might be a good time for reporters to think about doing a story on what’s changed\, what’s the same and how rates/coverage may differ due to various CMS budget changes. \n 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/medicare-open-enrollment/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181015T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181016T010000
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SUMMARY:16th Global Summit on Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology
DESCRIPTION:This summit has the ambition to bring together a multi-disciplinary group of scientists from all over the globe to present and share most recent advances in major areas of toxicology and applied pharmacology. The Summit will be an excellent occasion for the participants to make new acquaintances and strengthen international networking and research collaboration. As always\, the Organizing Committee is sincerely making full efforts to feature wide-ranging scientific program to ensure that you are up-to-date with the latest developments in current research in general fields of rapidly growing pharmacological science. Special attention will be paid to new and promising technologies\, predictive in-vitro toxicology increasing R&D to detect toxicity at early stages. The preliminary program is available here. \nMedia contacts: \nEmail: toxicology@toxicologyconferences.org \nPhone: 1-888-843-8169 \nHow to Attend: \nPress may register by sending an email to toxicology@toxicologyconferences.org. \nFind more information about the event here.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/16th-global-summit-on-toxicology-and-applied-pharmacology/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181014T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181016T010000
DTSTAMP:20260515T231320
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SUMMARY:Marijuana for Medical Professionals 2018
DESCRIPTION:Marijuana for Medical Professionals 2018 offers certified Continuing Medical Education for physicians\, nurses\, and clinicians. Plus\, expert training with CE credit for budtenders\, dispensaries\, MIPS\, and labs. The preliminary program is available here. \nMedia contacts: \nContact Marijuana for Medical Professionals here. \nWHEN/WHERE: \nDate: 10/14/18 – 10/16/18 \nLocation: Marriott Hotel Denver Tech Center\, Denver\, CO \nHow to Attend: \nPress may register by calling 720-588-3737. \nFind more information about the event here.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/marijuana-for-medical-professionals-2018/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181010T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181013T010000
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CREATED:20231025T162110Z
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SUMMARY:LGBTQ Health Conference
DESCRIPTION:GLMA\, previously known as the Gay & Lesbian Medical Association\, holds its 36th annual conference on LGBT health. This year’s event\, LGBTQ Health : Mind\, Body\, Spirit\, and Policy: Holistic Approaches to LGBTQ Healthcare\, will convene in Las Vegas. The group bills the annual event as the “world’s largest scientific gathering devoted to LGBTQ health.”
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/lgbtq-health-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181009T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181009T010000
DTSTAMP:20260515T231320
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SUMMARY:Zero to Three Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Early childhood advocacy group Zero to Three holds its annual conference in Denver. The keynote speaker will be Former U.S. Secretary of Education John King\, now head of the nonprofit The Education Trust. Other speakers include representative of the University of Colorado School of Medicine; the National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN); the University of Southern California\, Los Angeles; the University of Oregon; the Bezos Family Foundation; and Zero to Three. Sessions will address a range of issues from family-focused treatment in the opioid crisis and maternal mental health care to mindfulness and trauma care. Panels will also tackle Medicaid\, the 2020 U.S. Census\, primary care screening for ACEs and social determinants of health\, racial equity in education\, and more.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/zero-to-three-annual-conference-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181003T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181007T010000
DTSTAMP:20260515T231320
CREATED:20231025T162113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155330Z
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SUMMARY:Infectious Diseases Society of America conference
DESCRIPTION:The Infectious Diseases Society of America\, the nonprofit that represents infectious disease physicians\, scientists and other health care providers\, will host its annual conference – ID Week – at the Moscone Convention Center. The conference will focus on the last research\, news and topics connected to infectious diseases. Among its keynote discussions will be about studying the microbiome and space and the use of viruses to kill superbugs. \nMedia wishing to attend should go to this link or email Lauren Martin: LMartin@pcipr.com \nLauren says: “Reporters who attend the meeting will have unparalleled access to the latest scientific advances in the field – from influenza to Zika\, HIV to antibiotic resistance – and to the internationally recognized experts who will be presenting them.”
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/infectious-diseases-society-of-america-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181003T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181005T010000
DTSTAMP:20260515T231320
CREATED:20231025T162126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155331Z
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SUMMARY:Pushing the Boundaries of Population Health Science
DESCRIPTION:The Interdisciplinary Association for Population Health Science’s annual conference features the latest in population health science from diverse disciplines and promotes exchanges about population health issues between scientists and stakeholders from policy and practice fields. This year’s conference is hosted by the National Academies Roundtable on Population Health Improvement. Topics include: \n\n\npopulation health \n\n\ntechnological innovations \n\n\nintegrating genetics into population health \n\n\nimmigration policies \n\n\nstate drug policies\, the pharmaceutical industry and trendsd in the opioid-related overdose epidemic \n\n\nracism as violence in the U.S. \n\n\nchildhood trauma and mental health \n\nusing electronic health records to identify health disparities\n\nand much more.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/pushing-the-boundaries-of-population-health-science/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180924T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180928T010000
DTSTAMP:20260515T231320
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SUMMARY:Outbreak Week
DESCRIPTION:Harvard’s Global Health Institute leads a series of discussions on the global threat of pandemics. \nOn Sept. 28\, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease Director Anthony Fauci will give a keynote discussion at 9:15 a.m. on “Preventing Epidemics in a Connected World.” at Harvard Law School’s Wasserstein Hall\, 1585 Massachusetts Ave\, Cambridge\, Mass. \nOther sessions include: \n\n\nConflict and the Global Threat of Pandemics \n\n\nGlobal Disease Outbreaks: Shaping Public Health Infrastructure & Investments \n\n\nEmerging Infections Then & Now \n\n\nMedia in the Age of Contagions \n\n\nScreening of Contagion with a discussion featuring screenwriter Scott Burns & scientific advisers \n\n\nVaccines for Outbreaks in the Modern World \n\n\nFor registration\, click: https://harvard.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d6z2VhJyzPWsOjP \n 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/outbreak-week/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180924T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180926T010000
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SUMMARY:2018 PDA/FDA Joint Conference - Putting Patients First
DESCRIPTION:Sessions will include many case studies and practical solutions to current supply challenges\, such as shortage prevention and disaster recovery\, management of contract manufacturers\, supplier oversight\, supply chain challenges for innovative products (e.g.\, cell and gene therapy)\, and supply chain safety. The traditional and ever-popular presentations of each of the FDA’s medical product areas to discuss program specific initiatives and compliance updates will also be included. There will also be speakers from other regulatory agencies and global industry leaders who will explore the issues facing companies that operate globally. The preliminary program is available here. \nMedia contacts: \nContact info@pda.org or call 301-656-5900. \nWHEN/WHERE: \nDate: 09/24/18 – 09/26/18 \nLocation: Renaissance Washington\, DC Downtown Hotel\, Washington\, DC \nHow to Attend: \nPress may register by sending an email to info@pda.org. \nFind more information about the event here.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/2018-pda-fda-joint-conference-putting-patients-first/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180924T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180925T010000
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SUMMARY:17th International Conference on Environmental Toxicology and Ecological Risk Assessment
DESCRIPTION:The summit offers a unique window and opportunities to present and evidence the latest updates with a holistic approach to different areas of interest. They have done their utmost to get rid of the traditional “silo” approach in the elaboration of the program and most importantly\, during the active sessions\, in order to foster innovation and scientific curiosity. Thus\, their intention is\, to create platforms which will gather eminent scientists who will undoubtedly enrich the meeting during the Q&A sections. The preliminary program is available here. \nMedia contacts: \nEmail: envitoxicologyconference@gmail.com \nPhone: 1-888-843-8169 \nWHEN/WHERE: \nDate: 09/24/18 – 09/25/18 \nLocation: Chicago \nHow to Attend: \nPress may register by sending an email to envitoxicologyconference@gmail.com. \nFind more information about the event here.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/17th-international-conference-on-environmental-toxicology-and-ecological-risk-assessment/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180922T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180926T010000
DTSTAMP:20260515T231320
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SUMMARY:AIHM Annual Conference 2018: People\, Planet\, Purpose
DESCRIPTION:The annual conference brings together a community of individuals dedicated to transforming the health of humanity and the planet. This year’s conference has something for everyone; from the science of the biofield to the latest in psychoneuroimmunology and the business of health. AIHM 2018 is more than a conference; it is a movement. It is an opportunity to connect with people from all over the world to learn the latest information on the science of health and healing\, network to move the integrative health movement forward\, and be in a nurturing environment supported by colleagues and friends. The preliminary program is available here. \nMedia contacts: \nContact AIHM here. \nWHEN/WHERE: \nDate: 09/22/18 – 09/26/18 \nLocation: Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina\, San Diego\, CA \nHow to Attend: \nContact AIHM here. \nFind more information about the event here.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/aihm-annual-conference-2018-people-planet-purpose/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180917T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180919T010000
DTSTAMP:20260515T231320
CREATED:20231025T162114Z
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SUMMARY:29th Annual National Conference on Women’s Health Care
DESCRIPTION:This conference is designed to provide the most current clinical information about the care of the female patient to OB/GYNs\, family physicians\, nurse midwives\, nurse practitioners\, PAs\, nurses and all other health care professionals involved with the care of women. The goal of this conference is to increase knowledge and enhance the competence of attendees. Emphasis will be placed on practical application of the evidence-based topics presented. Conference format will include didactic lectures\, smaller group breakout and interactive sessions\, case studies\, and question and answer sessions. The preliminary program is available here. \nMedia contacts: \nPhone: (800) 327-3161 or (925) 969-1789 \nWHEN/WHERE: \nDate: 09/17/18 – 09/19/18 \nLocation: Bally’s Las Vegas\, Las Vegas\, NV \nHow to Attend: \nPress may register by calling (800) 327-3161 or (925) 969-1789. \nFind more information about the event here.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/29th-annual-national-conference-on-womenaes-health-care/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180916T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180918T010000
DTSTAMP:20260515T231320
CREATED:20231025T162111Z
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SUMMARY:Health 2.0 Fall Conference
DESCRIPTION:  \nHealth 2.0 showcases cutting-edge innovation transforming the health care system. Topics will include: \n\n\nRemote care \n\n\nChronic disease treatment \n\n\nPatient-centered care \n\n\nInteroperability \n\n\nHealth analytics \n\n\nConsumer technology \n\n\nHealth care delivery models \n\n\nApply for a press pass. 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/health-2-0-fall-conference/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180914T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180915T010000
DTSTAMP:20260515T231320
CREATED:20231025T162106Z
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SUMMARY:Midwest LGBTQ Health Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Chicago area-based health provider Howard Brown Health holds a two-day conference in Chicago on a range of LGBTQ health issues. The event\, entitled “Midwest LGBTQ Health Symposium: Moving Towards Health Equity. Strengthening our Community of Care\,” includes sessions on community care and stigma\, care for older adults\, transition-related care\, and HIV. Speakers include Jessica Halem\, the inaugural LGBT program director at Harvard Medical School and Dustin Duncan\, an associate professor at New York University School of Medicine’s Department of Population Health and director of NYU’s Spatial Epidemiology Lab.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/midwest-lgbtq-health-symposium/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180913T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180914T010000
DTSTAMP:20260515T231320
CREATED:20231025T162125Z
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SUMMARY:Central New York Dental Conference
DESCRIPTION:This year’s meeting will feature discussions of teledentistry\, dental hygiene and infection control and will host speakers including Stanley F. Malamed\, a dentist anesthesiologist\, who will deliver a talk on emergency medicine in dentistry. 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/central-new-york-dental-conference/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180911T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180913T010000
DTSTAMP:20260515T231320
CREATED:20231025T162113Z
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SUMMARY:2018 National Conference on Health Communication\, Marketing\, and Media
DESCRIPTION:This conference brings together individuals representing academia\, public health researchers and practitioners from federal and state government and the private sector and provides a forum for collegial dialogue within and across these disciplines. The conference is an excellent opportunity to meet with colleagues and shape the future of health communication\, marketing\, and media practice. \nMedia contacts: \nMichelle Bondsmedia@cdc.gov  (404) 639-3286 \nWHEN/WHERE: \nDate: 09/11/18 – 09/13/18 \nLocation: Omni Atlanta Hotel at CNN Center\, Atlanta\, GA \nHow to Attend: \nPress may register by sending an email to register@nphic.org or by calling 703-964-1240 x 240. \nFind more information about the event here.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/2018-national-conference-on-health-communication-marketing-and-media/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180826T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180829T010000
DTSTAMP:20260515T231320
CREATED:20231025T162043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155351Z
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SUMMARY:International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases 2018
DESCRIPTION:Held every 2–3 years\, the conference brings together more than 1\,500 public health professionals from around the world to encourage the exchange of the latest information on issues affecting the emergence\, spread\, and control of infectious disease. \nCDC will host the next International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases (ICEID) Aug. 26–29 at the Omni Atlanta Hotel at CNN Center in Atlanta.  \n \nOrganized in collaboration with the Task Force for Global Health and with scientific input from more than 30 national and global partners\, ICEID 2018 will mark the 10th occurrence of this premier infectious disease conference. The program includes plenary and panel sessions with invited speakers\, oral abstract and poster presentations\, and multiple scientific and public health exhibitors—all focusing on emerging and re-emerging infections. \nMajor topics for ICEID 2018 include surveillance and outbreak response\, laboratory diagnostics and systems\, factors contributing to disease emergence and control\, and public health preparedness.  Specific subjects focus on issues such as antimicrobial resistance\, genomic and molecular epidemiology\, foodborne and waterborne illnesses\, vector-borne and zoonotic diseases\, health care-associated infections\, respiratory infections\, and global health. \n \nConference registration is complimentary for credentialed media. To register\, please contact Christine Pearson at 404-639-7582 or cpearson1@cdc.gov. \n 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/international-conference-on-emerging-infectious-diseases-2018/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180820T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180823T010000
DTSTAMP:20260515T231320
CREATED:20231025T162111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155354Z
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SUMMARY:Public Health Informatics Conference
DESCRIPTION:The theme for the 2018 PHI Conference is Connecting Systems and People to Improve Population Health. To support this theme\, the conference will feature sessions that explore the following topic areas: \nInformation systems: highlights of technical aspects of information systems; IT infrastructure; interoperability (within and across agencies representing various sectors); health information exchange; data quality; and change management \nGovernance: strategy; law; policy; standards; data security; and privacy \nInformatics workforce and leadership development: teaching\, training\, and applying core skills in informatics; leadership; strategic thinking; communicating (informatics concepts and the value proposition); and engaging stakeholders \nInnovations and novel applications: new and existing hardware (e.g.\, devices\, diagnostics) and software (e.g. blockchain\, Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources [FHIR]\, geographic information system [GIS]) technologies; sources generating and using big data; leveraging open source software; health information exchange; applications to addressing problems affecting population health; clinical decision support; natural language processing; and making use of unstructured data \nInformatics-based solutions to improving population health: approaches to addressing problems affecting population health pertaining to a variety of topic areas (e.g.\, chronic diseases\, communicable diseases\, natural disasters\, preparedness\, opioids\, immunization\, health inequities); conducting and translating research; and accessing\, analyzing\, and visualizing data across different sectors \nLaboratory informatics: laboratory information systems\, bioinformatics; advanced molecular detection; genomics
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/public-health-informatics-conference-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180815T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180817T010000
DTSTAMP:20260515T231320
CREATED:20231025T162112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155357Z
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SUMMARY:Too Much Medicine: XXIX Paulo Foundation International Medical Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The XXIX Paulo Scientific Symposium will bring together a group of outstanding international scientific experts to raise awareness of problems related to medical excess and to identify the best sustainable evidence-based practices. The Symposium aims to find methods for eliminating sources of bias from clinical trials and guidelines\, to advance the dissemination of accurate scientific information and to promote critical societal debate about medicine. The preliminary program is available here. \n  \nMedia contacts: \nContact form: http://too-much-medicine.com/#contact \n  \nWHEN/WHERE: \nDate: 08/15/18 – 08/17/18 \nLocation: Hotel Hilton Kalastajatorppa\, Helsinki\, Finland \n  \nHow to Attend: \nPress may register by using the contact form here: http://too-much-medicine.com/#contact. \nFind more information about the event here.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/too-much-medicine-xxix-paulo-foundation-international-medical-symposium/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180809T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180811T010000
DTSTAMP:20260515T231320
CREATED:20231025T162105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161201Z
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SUMMARY:The Florida Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry 2018 Annual Scientific Session and Trade Show
DESCRIPTION:This year’s meeting will feature a workshop on the use of 3-D printers as well as discussions of  implant technologies and social media messaging in the dental practice. \nFor more information: https://www.flacosmeticdentistry.org/meetings
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/the-florida-academy-of-cosmetic-dentistry-2018-annual-scientific-session-and-trade-show/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180808T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180810T010000
DTSTAMP:20260515T231320
CREATED:20231025T162113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161203Z
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SUMMARY:IFA 14th Global Conference on Ageing
DESCRIPTION:The International Federation on Aging Global Conference theme this year is “Towards a Decade of Healthy Ageing – From Evidence to Action\,” is in response to the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Report on Ageing and Health and the subsequent goals of the WHO Global Strategy and Action Plan (2016). \nMedia Contact: Paula Colaso\, Media\, Marketing & Communications Officer
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/ifa-14th-global-conference-on-ageing/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180801T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180802T010000
DTSTAMP:20260515T231320
CREATED:20231025T162106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161208Z
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SUMMARY:NAS Workshop on Sustainable Diets
DESCRIPTION:The National Academies of Sciences\, Engineering\, and Medicine’s (NAS)Food Forum holds a two-day public workshop on “the concept of sustainable diets within the field of food and nutrition.” The event is Sustainable Diets\, Food\, and Nutrition: A Workshop.”
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/nas-workshop-on-sustainable-diets/
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