IACFS/ME BIENNUEL CONFERENCE
Hosted by the NATIONAL ME/FM ACTION NETWORK
Translating Evidence into Practice
September 22-25, 2011 • Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
AGENDA
Conference Highlights
Latest Research on XMRV/MLVs
The case FOR Human Gamma Retroviruses (HGRV) in CFS/ME
The case AGAINST Human Gamma Retroviruses (HGRV) in CFS/ME
Debate
· F Fibromyalgia: Are Tender Points Necessary?
Research
· New
findings: Blood XMRV Working Group on Blood Safety
· Latest
findings
o immunology
o virology
o genomics
o brain
and neuroendocrine function
o pediatrics
o exercise physiology
Clinical Practice Sessions
· Difficult
Clinical Cases
· IACFS/ME Clinical Practice Guidelines: A New Primer
Professional Workshops
· Treating
Sleep, Pain and Fatigue in ME/CFS Patients
· Fibromyalgia
Theory, Assessment and Practice
· Behavioral
Assessment and Treatment of ME/CFS
· Pediatrics
and CFS/ME
· Exercise
Intolerance: Guide to Management and Treatment
· How to Apply for Grants
It is anticipated that this event will be accredited for continuing medical education for Category 1 CME (physicians), CNE for nurses, and CPE for pharmacists.
Patient Agenda – September 22nd, 2011
Patient Conference Highlights
New Developments in Possible Causes of ME/CFS
New Research on What Helps People Cope with ME/CFS
Fibromyalgia: Current Status
Breakout Session: For parents of children with ME/CFS
Legal Aspects of Disability
Latest Research on the Pathophysiology of ME/CFS
Effective Management of Activity Intolerance
New Developments in Pharmacologic Treatments
Invited Speakers:
Anthony Komaroff, MD
Nancy Klimas, MD
Leonard A. Jason, MD
Charles Lapp, MD
Lucinda Bateman, MD
Rosamund Vallings, MB, BS
Hugh Scher (Attorney)
Annette Whittemore, WPI
For further information and registration for the conferences, please
visit: http://www.iacfsme.org