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SUMMARY:National Advisory Council for Healthcare Research and Quality (NAC)
DESCRIPTION:The National Advisory Council for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) will meet on July 13 at AHRQ’s offices in Rockville\, MD. The council provides advice to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary and the director of the Agency. The council consists of 21 members from the private sector and seven ex-officio members from other federal health agencies. \nThe meeting\, which is open to the public\, will begin with an update on the Agency’s initiatives and current programs from AHRQ Director Dr. Carolyn Clancy. It will also include presentations on and discussions of the status of efforts to improve quality in ambulatory care settings and on data efforts relating to the concentration of health care expenses. \nA detailed agenda is available on the official website. \nDate:            Friday\, July 13\, 2012 \nLocation:     AHRQ’s Eisenberg Conference Center                        540 Gaither Road                        Rockville\, MD 20850 \nTime:           8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. \nRegistration:  No prior registration is required. The meeting is open to the public. The meeting will also be available by Webcast starting at 8:30. Click here to view the meeting online.  \nPeople with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodations may contact Barbara Alvarado by e-mail or by telephone at (301) 427-1459. \nClick here to get AHRQ news updates on Twitter. 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/national-advisory-council-for-healthcare-research-and-quality-nac/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120712T010000
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SUMMARY:American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The 2012 AOSSM Annual Meeting will be held at the Baltimore Convention Center from June 12 – 15. This conference will highlight the latest advances in sports medicine research and practice. \nJournalists should contact Lisa Weisenberger\, Director of Communications\, at 847-292-4900 to inquire about registration.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-orthopaedic-society-for-sports-medicine-annual-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120712T010000
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SUMMARY:2012 IANA International Academy on Nutrition and Aging
DESCRIPTION:Improving and Maintaining Functions with Aging\nPhysical and cognitive disabilities are the two most important age-related declines. Nutrition is an important factor for either sarcopenia or loss of muscle with age\, and cognitive functions. On July 12 and 13 the International Academy on Nutrition and Aging will be hosted in Albuquerque. \nThe meeting will focus on maintaining function with age: physical\, cognitive\, nutrition\, brain and muscle function\, prevention of frailty with advancing age. This research and practice symposium will be organized with the the International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics\, the International Academy on Nutrition and Aging and the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. Researchers from around the world will present new findings in these important fields. The oral proceedings will be published in the Journal of Nutrition\, Health and Aging. \nA preliminary program (PDF) has been posted online.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/2012-iana-international-academy-on-nutrition-and-aging/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120707T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120711T010000
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SUMMARY:National Association of Area Agencies on Aging Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging Annual Conference will showcase the most innovative policies\, programs and services that assist older adults\, persons with disabilities and their caregivers. \n\n\nFind out how proposed Older Americans Act reauthorization legislation will affect your agencies and services. \n\n\nHear from AAAs that received the 3026 program funding how they are implementing their Care Transitions Programs. \n\n\nEngage in a discussion with AAAs on ways to carve out a role in Medicaid Managed Care. \n\n\nLearn how your agency can be involved in Accountable Care Organizations\, Health Homes and other new CMS demonstrations. \n\n\nFind out how to develop successful private pay and cost-sharing programs to expand your ability to serve more clients with limited resources. \n\n\nExplore the benefits of new partnerships with health providers including hospitals\, Quality Improvement Organizations\, community health centers\, pharmacists and medical societies. \n\n\nLearn how new volunteer roles are strengthening organizations\, expanding service capacity and leveraging additional resources. \n\n\nExplore ways to use technology and social media to gain visibility and support for aging programs. \n\n\nHear from communities that are leading the way in developing livable communities for all ages that promote health\, wellness and independence. \n\n\nPre-registration will close on June 28. \nClick here for a list of Frequently Asked Questions or contact Register@ConferenceSolutionsInc.com.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/national-association-of-area-agencies-on-aging-annual-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120627T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120701T010000
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SUMMARY:Biennial Symposium on Minorities\, the Medically Underserved & Health Equity
DESCRIPTION:A combination of panels\, speakers\, break-out sessions and workshops will focus not only on defining existing disparities but also will seek solutions and chart new initiatives in policy making\, prevention\, and empowering communities in the era of health reform. \nExpected luminaries include Harold P. Freeman\, MD\, senior advisor to the National Cancer Institute\, Tom Kean\, president and CEO of C-Change\, Kenneth Shine\, MD\, former president of the Institute of Medicine\, and David Satcher\, MD\, former surgeon general\, as well as researchers\,scholars and epidemiologists from universities and nonprofit organizations across the county. \nThe Symposium is intended for students\, social justice advocates\, health care workers\, social workers\, policy makers and concerned citizens. \nThe event is hosted by the Center for Health Equity & Evaluation Research\, or CHEER (a joint venture of the Graduate College of Social Work (GCSW) University of Houston and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center) and the Intercultural Cancer Council. \nPanels will include: \n\nThe future of science\, service and health equity\nHealth disparities and health communication\nCharting new initiatives  – from disaster preparedness to clinical trials\nChronic disease prevention and control\n\nGet more information and register here.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/biennial-symposium-on-minorities-the-medically-underserved-health-equity/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120624T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120626T010000
DTSTAMP:20260421T183104
CREATED:20231025T161203Z
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SUMMARY:Aging\, Mobility and Quality of Life (AMQoL) Conference
DESCRIPTION:The AMQoL conference will focus on meeting the transport/mobility needs of older adults so as to improve their access to the various activities and services that underlie health\, well-being\, and quality of life. \nThis interdisciplinary conference will bring together experts from: gerontology/geriatrics; transport safety; psychology; sociology; social work; urban planning; engineering; tourism and leisure; occupational therapy; and medicine.  Topics will address the mobility-related characteristics of older adults (e.g.\, aging in developing and newly industrialized countries\, exercise and health\, personal security\, social participation\, spatial cognition and way finding\, tourism and leisure\, travel behavior\, transport safety)\, as well as technological and policy responses to enhancing transport/mobility (e.g.\, assistive technologies\, building design\, community transport\, roadway design\, transport policy\, urban planning and environmental design\, vehicle design). \nClick here for registration information.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/aging-mobility-and-quality-of-life-amqol-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120623T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120626T010000
DTSTAMP:20260421T183104
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SUMMARY:ENDO 2012: The 94th Annual Meeting & Expo
DESCRIPTION:This year’s conference marks the 94th meeting of the Endocrine Society. Attendees can look forward to more than 200 sessions focused on endocrinology and 350 lectures from expert endocrinologists. \nJournalists can learn about the conference and register at this page.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/endo-2012-the-94th-annual-meeting-expo/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120614T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120615T010000
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SUMMARY:Missing the Target: When Practitioners Harm More Than Heal
DESCRIPTION:This year’s PharmedOut conference will focus on how patient harms may result from industry promotion. \nSpeakers include: \n\nShannon Brownlee\, New America Foundation\nRita Redberg\, M.D.\, Editor-in-chief\, Archives of Internal Med\nCarl Elliott\, M.D.\, Ph.D.\, Author\, White Coat\, Black Hat\nKay Dickersin\, Ph.D.\, Johns Hopkins University\nSusan Wood\, Ph.D.\, George Washington University\nSean Flynn\, J.D.\, American University\nJoel Lexchin\, M.D.\, York University\nBarbara Mintzes\, Therapeutics Initiative\n\nTopics include: \n\nInnovative Drugs: Hard Facts and Tribal Myths\nDoes Direct-To-Consumer Advertising Educate the Public to Misuse Medicines?\nUnderuse of Classic Drugs\nAntipsychotic Use in Children\nCan Clinical Trial Data be Hidden?\nRadiation From Medical Imaging: A Hidden Epidemic\nRegulating Medical Devices: A Historical Perspective\nCardiovascular Devices: The Role of Evidence in the FDA Approval Process\nThe Failure of the DePuy ASR Hip Prosthesis: Implications for Medical Device Initiatives\nLeft To Our Own Devices: A Surgeon’s Perspective\nDoctors and Devices\nShould device reps be in the OR?\nWhat Can and Should the States Do?\nThe Supreme Court Strikes Back: IMS v. Sorrell – a Constitutional Right to Track Prescription Data?\nDisclosure of Physician Industry Relationships: Data from Washington\, D.C.\nTesting the Limits of FDA Authority\nFederal enforcement\nCongressional oversight\nPenicillin and Panaceas\nExploiting Homeless Mentally Ill Patients in Drug Safety Trials\nPromoting Prudent Prescribing: A Culture of Resource Stewardship\nRole of the Media
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/missing-the-target-when-practitioners-harm-more-than-heal/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120609T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120613T010000
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CREATED:20231025T161217Z
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SUMMARY:SLEEP 2012\, the 26th Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies
DESCRIPTION:This year’s SLEEP meeting will happen in Boston over five days in early June. It will feature scientific sessions and an exhibition hall that deliver information about sleep research and sleep medicine. \nTo register\, see the attached PDF.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/sleep-2012-the-26th-annual-meeting-of-the-associated-professional-sleep-societies/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120608T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120612T010000
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CREATED:20231025T161218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160416Z
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SUMMARY:American Diabetes Association's 72nd Scientific Sessions
DESCRIPTION:The American Diabetes Association holds its 72nd Scientific Sessions this June at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. More than 13\,000 diabetes experts are expected to attend. \nMedia should follow this link to submit a request for complimentary registration.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-diabetes-associations-72nd-scientific-sessions/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120606T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120609T010000
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SUMMARY:The European League Against Rheumatism Congress of Rheumatology
DESCRIPTION:The EULAR Congress 2012 in Berlin will offer professional training and panels on clinical innovations\, clinical translational and basic science related to rheumatism and arthritis. There will be discussions led by people with arthritis as well as by clinical health professionals and by those affiliated with the health care industry. EULAR 2012 will also host guests from the Paediatric Rheumatology European Society (PReS) in a joint congres. \nTo apply for a press pass\, follow this link.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/the-european-league-against-rheumatism-congress-of-rheumatology/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120605T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120606T010000
DTSTAMP:20260421T183104
CREATED:20231025T161144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160418Z
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SUMMARY:Health Data Initiative Forum III: The Health Datapalooza
DESCRIPTION:The Health Data Initiative was launched in 2010 by the Institute of Medicine and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as the Community Health Data Initiative. It is a public-private collaboration that encourages innovators to utilize health data to develop applications to raise awareness of health and health system performance and spark community action to improve health. \nIt brings together a diverse group of data experts\, technology developers\, entrepreneurs\, policy makers\, health care system leaders\, and community advocates to support innovative applications of health and health care data. \nThis year’s event will include the Data & Apps Expo with data producers and the developers that use that data to create innovative tools and services to improve the health of individuals and communities. \nSpeakers will include: \n\nMatt Miller\, host\, “Left\, Right & Center\,” NPR\nTodd Park\, U.S. chief technology officer\nMark T. Bertolini\, chairman & president\, Aetna\nThomas Goetz\, executive editor\, Wired Magazine\nBill Frist\, former U.S. senator\, Tennessee
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/health-data-initiative-forum-iii-the-health-datapalooza/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120601T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120605T010000
DTSTAMP:20260421T183104
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SUMMARY:American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The year’s ASCO meeting’s theme is “Collaborating to Conquer Cancer” and is hosted in Chicago at the McCormick Place conference center. Panels\, symposia and research sessions focus around clinical and scientific issues surrounding cancer. \nTo ask about registration\, media should contact the ASCO Communications and Patient Information Department between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. at either 571-483-1368 or communications@asco.org.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-society-of-clinical-oncology-annual-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120601T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120604T010000
DTSTAMP:20260421T183104
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SUMMARY:41st Annual Meeting of the American Aging Association
DESCRIPTION:The will consist of invited symposia\, plenary talks\, oral presentations based on contributed abstracts\, and poster presentations. Featured symposia include: \n\nOxidative Stress\, an Evolving Concept\nNew Invertebrates in Aging Research\nTherapeutic Targets for Life-span and Health-span\nAdvances in Nutrient Modulation of Aging\nSensory Aging: Toward Improving the Aging Experience\nEating and Aging\nTiming of Anti-Aging Interventions\n\nThis meeting will feature a keynote address as well as two signature plenary talk/luncheons that will be given by the winners of the Vincent Cristofalo award (sponsored by the American Federation for Aging Research) and the Denham Harman award (sponsored by AGE). \nAdditionally\, a plenary talk will be dedicated to Drs. James Joseph and Mark Smith (supported by AGE). A Transatlantic symposium (scheduled for Sunday\, June 3)\, will feature presentations based on cooperative efforts between US and UK scientists (sponsored by BBSRC and NIA) and a Nathan Shock Center Symposium (scheduled for Monday\, June 4 and sponsored by NIA) will highlight advances emanating from the Nathan Shock Centers of Excellence in Aging Research. For students and trainees\, there will be the popular “Data Blitz”‘ followed by a social on Saturday evening (June 2).
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/41st-annual-meeting-of-the-american-aging-association/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120529T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120602T010000
DTSTAMP:20260421T183104
CREATED:20231025T161211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160424Z
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SUMMARY:American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This conference of sports medicine professionals includes symposia\, posters\, panels and more. This year also marks the third annual world congress on “exercise is medicine” and hosts speakers and attendees from more than 70 specializations within sports medicine. \nFor more information or to register\, members of the press should e-mail Dan Henkel in the media department or call 317-637-9200\, ext. 127.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-college-of-sports-medicine-annual-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120529T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120531T010000
DTSTAMP:20260421T183104
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SUMMARY:7th Annual NIH Pain Consortium Symposium
DESCRIPTION:When: May 29-31 on the NIH campus in Bethesda\, Md.The symposium will be videocast live and archived. \nSymposium LocationNational Institutes of HealthNatcher Conference Center\, Building 45Bethesda\, MD 20892 \nThe 7th Annual National Institutes of Health (NIH) Pain Consortium Symposium\, Novel Approaches and Therapy Development for Pain Management\, will be held in conjunction with a Food and Drug Administration workshop\, Assessment of Analgesic Treatment of Chronic Pain. \nThe NIH Pain Consortium Symposium will focus on research advances related to therapy development of novel opioid analgesic formulations and approaches\, novel nonopioid analgesic development and testing\, and nonpharmacological strategies as adjuncts to pain management. Presentations will highlight NIH-funded studies that have made significant contributions to advancing the field of pain research. A poster session also will be part of the symposium and will include a broad selection of current pain research findings presented by talented young investigators. Members of the extramural scientific community\, the NIH scientific community\, health care providers\, advocates\, and the public are invited to attend. The event will be hosted by the chair\, Dr. Story Landis\, director of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke\, and the Executive Committee of the NIH Pain Consortium\, including Dr. Josephine P. Briggs\, director of the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine; Dr. Patricia A. Grady\, director of the National Institute of Nursing Research; Dr. Martha J. Somerman\, director of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research; and Dr. Nora D. Volkow\, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse. \nThe public workshop\, hosted by the FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research\, will begin at 1 p.m. on May 30\, immediately following the adjournment of the NIH Pain Consortium Symposium and will conclude on May 31 at 5 p.m. It will include a discussion of the available data on the efficacy of analgesics in the treatment of chronic noncancer pain (CNCP). The focus of the presentations and discussions by scientific experts and other stakeholder groups will be on the available clinical data from both randomized clinical trials and other studies of the efficacy of opioid analgesics\, and comparison of that data to the data from studies of nonopioid analgesics used in the treatment of CNCP. \n 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/7th-annual-nih-pain-consortium-symposium/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120523T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120527T010000
DTSTAMP:20260421T183104
CREATED:20231025T161158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160426Z
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SUMMARY:AACE 21st Annual Scientific and Clinical Congress
DESCRIPTION:The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists hosts its annual meeting starting Thursday\, May 23\, this year in Philadelphia. Events include an exhibition of new endocrinology products and devices\, expanded workshops and “meet the expert” sessions. Pre-conference activities will also happen on Wendesday\, May 22. \nMembers of the media should follow this link to register.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/aace-21st-annual-scientific-and-clinical-congress/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120523T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120527T010000
DTSTAMP:20260421T183104
CREATED:20231025T161143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160426Z
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SUMMARY:American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists Annunal Scientific and Clinical Congress
DESCRIPTION:The AACE Annual Scientific and Clinical Congress aims to provide practical training and information for practicing clinical endocrinologists. The meeting will include general sessions\, workshops\, meetings with clinical experts and satellite symposia. Further\, more than 70 exhibitors will be present. \nMembers of the media should register here for complimentary access to the conference.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-association-of-clinical-endocrinologists-annunal-scientific-and-clinical-congress/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120519T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120523T010000
DTSTAMP:20260421T183104
CREATED:20231025T161210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160428Z
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SUMMARY:American Urological Association
DESCRIPTION:The world’s largest conference of urologists\, which meets this year in Atlanta\, offers than 100 courses and 2\,000 presentations on urologic medicine. It provides access to new urology research\, medical guidelines and advances. \nPress should follow this link to register.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-urological-association/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120519T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120522T010000
DTSTAMP:20260421T183104
CREATED:20231025T161210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160429Z
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SUMMARY:American Society of Hypertension Annual Scientific Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The 27th annual meeting of the American Society of Hypertension will convene in New York City on May 19\, 2012. The conference aims to promote treatments\, diagnoses and research related to hypertension and cardiovascular disease. \nContact registration manager Mandy Mann for information about registration.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-society-of-hypertension-annual-scientific-meeting/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120519T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120522T010000
DTSTAMP:20260421T183104
CREATED:20231025T161201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160429Z
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SUMMARY:Digestive Disease Week
DESCRIPTION:Digestive Disease Week is the world’s largest conference of gastrointestinal specialists and researchers who specialize in gastroenterology\, hepatology\, endoscopy and gastrointestinal surgery. Last year\, roughly 300 companies from the pharmaceutical\, nutrition\, technology and noprofit industries exhibited their products and services at 1\,000 booths. There will also be myriad presentations on healthcare technologies and gastrointestinal health products. Digestive Disease Week also hosts press releases and has its own newsroom for media benefit. \nVisit the Digestive Disease Week press site\, or click here to register for the conference.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/digestive-disease-week/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120518T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120523T010000
DTSTAMP:20260421T183104
CREATED:20231025T161205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160430Z
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SUMMARY:American Thoracic Society International Conference
DESCRIPTION:This conference of pulmonologists\, critical care specialists and sleep specialists will gather in San Francisco in late May 2012. Last year\, 13\,000 people from 95 countries attended. \nAccording to Karon Fagan\, M.D.\, Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Pharmacology andChief of Pulmonary and Critical Care Division at University of South Alabama\, “The conference helps clinicians better understand the evolution of the most advanced treatments. Attendees hear from the investigators themselves—from the scientists who performed the first studies to the clinicians who are applying those ideas to patient care.” \nMembers of the media may register by contacting Nathaniel Dunford at ndunford@thoracic.org. Note that all press must be approved by the American Thoracic Society Communications Unit prior to registering.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-thoracic-society-international-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120514T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120515T010000
DTSTAMP:20260421T183104
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160431Z
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SUMMARY:Alzheimer's Disease Research Summit 2012
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Health and Human Services & the National Institute on Aging sponsor the two-day summit on preventing and treating Alzheimer’s disease. The summit will be held in Bethesda\, MD on May 14-15. The meeting will feature six main sessions\, 1) Interdisciplinary Approach to Discovering and Validating the Next Generation of Therapeutic Targets for Alzheimer’s Disease\, 2) Challenges in Preclinical Therapy Development\, 3) Who to Treat\, When to Treat\, and What Outcomes to Measure\, 4) Drug Repurposing and Combinatorial Therapy\, 5) Non-Pharmacological Interventions\, and 6) New Models of Public Private Partnerships.  \nFor more information\, please click here. 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/alzheimers-disease-research-summit-2012/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120506T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120510T010000
DTSTAMP:20260421T183104
CREATED:20231025T161144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160432Z
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SUMMARY:Association for Research in Vision and Ophthamology Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This year’s ARVO meeting theme is Translational Research: Seeing the Possibilites. According to the conference description\, the meeting will explore “how basic research translates to effective prevention\, diagnosis and treatment.” At the annual meeting exhibit hall\, 220 booths and roughly 170 companies will exhibit products and technologies relevant to ophthamology.  \nFollow this link for information on press registration. To register\, click here.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/association-for-research-in-vision-and-ophthamology-annual-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120505T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120509T010000
DTSTAMP:20260421T183104
CREATED:20231025T161202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163036Z
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SUMMARY:American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Psychiatry scholars and professionals from the United States and more than 50 other countries will convene in Philadelphia this May for “the psychiatry event of the year.” Journalists will have the opportunity to interview leaders in mental health research and practice as well as American Psychological Association decision makers. \nFollow this link to learn about media registration\, which must be completed no later than April 27\, 2012. Journalists’ press credentials from previous years’ conferences do not guarantee access to the 2012 meeting.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-psychiatric-association-annual-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120505T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120509T010000
DTSTAMP:20260421T183104
CREATED:20231025T161144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163037Z
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SUMMARY:American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Annual Clinical Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The goal of the annual ACOG meeting is to continue improving worldwide women’s health care efforts. This conference will specifically offer clinical seminars\, post-graduate courses\, hands-on sessions\, poster sessions and other extracurricular activities. \nPress should register using this form.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-college-of-obstetricians-and-gynecologists-annual-clinical-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120503T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120514T010000
DTSTAMP:20260421T183104
CREATED:20231025T161126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163038Z
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SUMMARY:Bringing Home the Care Continuum: Harnessing High Tech\, High Touch Home Care Medicine
DESCRIPTION:This two-day conference in Seattle\, sponsored by the American Academy of Home Care Physicians\, will examine emerging new technologies and implications for medical practice. 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/bringing-home-the-care-continuum-harnessing-high-tech-high-touch-home-care-medicine/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120503T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120505T010000
DTSTAMP:20260421T183104
CREATED:20231025T161122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163038Z
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SUMMARY:American Geriatrics Society: Annual Scientific Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The theme this year is “patient safety and quality\, what geriatrics has to offer.” The meeting\, in Seattle\, features new research on aging\, clinical care and innovative models of care delivery. \nThere is online registration for media. For more information contact: Jillian Lubarsky AGS Communications 212-308-1414 x329 jlubarsky@americangeriatrics.org \n 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-geriatrics-society-annual-scientific-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120428T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120501T010000
DTSTAMP:20260421T183104
CREATED:20231025T161139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163039Z
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SUMMARY:Pediatric Academic Societies Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:More than 7\,500 leaders in academic pediatrics are expected at this year’s Boston meeting. Journalists will have access to hundreds of scientists who conduct research in children’s health\, including clinical scientices\, health services and translational research. \nPress should contact Susan Martin in media relations at 847-434-7877 or at ssmartin@aap.org before April 28. \n  \n 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/pediatric-academic-societies-annual-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120425T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120425T010000
DTSTAMP:20260421T183104
CREATED:20231025T161145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163040Z
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SUMMARY:Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality HCUP Data Users' Workshop
DESCRIPTION:AHRQ is sponsoring a full-day\, intermediate-level workshop designed for health services researchers and analysts who want to learn how to use or improve their use of Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project databases and products. Prior experience with HCUP databases or prior attendance of HCUP overview presentation of online course is encouraged. Computers will be provided and instructor-lead programming examples will be presented in SAS. There will be a specific focus on conducting revisit analyses using the HCUP state-level databases. Given the nature and pace of this course\, some prior familiarity with health care administrative data and SAS is recommended. Additional information is available in the registration form.   \nRegistration for this event is open. To register\, please complete the registration form on page 4 (PDF file\, 364 KB). Registration is limited.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/agency-for-healthcare-research-and-quality-hcup-data-users-workshop/
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