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
Lydia
Lydia E. Neilson, M.S.M. , Founder
Chief Executive Officer
NATIONAL ME/FM ACTION NETWORK
512 - 33 Banner Road
Nepean, ON K2H 8V7 Canada
Tel. 613.829.6667
Fax 613.829.8518
Email: mefmaction(a)ncf.ca
www.mefmaction.com
NATIONAL ME/FM ACTION NETWORK - HOST OF THE IACFS/ME INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH & CLINICAL
CONFERENCE - OTTAWA, CANADA
SEPTEMBER 22 - 25, 2011
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