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The 4th IiME International ME/CFS Conference
2009
Management, Treatments and the Latest Advances in Research into ME/CFS
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The 4th IiME International ME/CFS Conference
2009
This
will be the
fourth annual Invest in ME international biomedical conference on ME/CFS.
The conference will be
held on
29th May
2009 in London and
builds on the successful biomedical research conferences organised by Invest in ME in
previous years.
As in
previous years Invest in ME aim to raise awareness of the neurological illness
myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS) and we shall be focusing on severely and
moderately affected patients with ME as part of our campaign for a
national strategy for biomedical research into ME which will lead to treatment and a cure for
this devastating illness - an illness which is about 5 times more common in the
UK than HIV/AIDS - yet which has had little funding spent on biomedical
research.
At
the 2009 conference we will raise more awareness of severe ME - a group of
patients who are not represented in research trials and misunderstood by
healthcare services. Many believe that studying severe ME will yield
treatments and cures for this illness and have repercussions for other
services including management of ME.
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regarding the conference.
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Why you should attend
The conference theme is
Management, Treatment and Research into ME/CFS.
The key to resolving,
treating and curing ME/CFS lies in biomedical research. Our 2008 conference
in London focused on Sub Grouping and Treatments and
showed indisputable proof from leading ME/CFS experts regarding the pathology of
this illness.
In order to progress research into this illness the severely
(and moderately) affected patients need to be examined.
The complications of long standing ME is poorly understood and has rarely
been discussed or even researched. An epidemiological study of this nature
is something which needs to be performed and questions need to be answered
concerning how many patients experience neurological problems such as
seizures, or develop MS, heart disease, gastrointestional disease,
osteoporosis, and/or cancer.
Research data and experiences of
managing and treating ME/CFS will be presented as will
findings from the latest biomedical research. The time is right for moving ahead with sub
grouping of ME/CFS both for treatment and for optimising
research which will lead to curative solutions for this illness.
The presenters at the conference represent the world's most
current
ME/CFS knowledgebase regarding ME/CFS.
The conference provides
information and opportunities which are not available via the internet.
One of the
most important aspects at previous IiME conferences has been the creation or
resumption of the unique networking opportunities available with some
of the most renowned experts on ME/CFS speakers in the
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Who should attend?
The
conference will appeal to healthcare professionals, doctors, nurses,
paediatricians, occupational therapists, researchers, ME support groups, people
with ME and those working in social services, educational support and the media.
The conference provides an opportunity for people within
government, health departments, social services and education to be able to be
informed of the true nature of ME/CFS and of the current status of diagnosis,
treatment and current/future biomedical research possibilities.
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Conference
Registration
Registration will be possible from 08.00 on 29th May.
Included in the conference are
morning and afternoon refreshments, and a hot lunch.
A small quiet room
adjacent to the lecture theatre will be available for some who may wish to
rest.
The refreshment areas should be
available as rest areas during the conference presentations and during lunch and breaks the
lecture theatre should also provide a quiet area to sit and relax.
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Conference
Venue
The conference venue is
at One Birdcage Walk in
the heart of Westminster. The
conference will be held in the magnificent
Lecture Theatre of One Birdcage Walk.
This wonderful venue will make the day a relaxing
opportunity to network with other healthcare professionals and
patient groups/charities. Please note this conference is a
TICKET-ONLY event - tickets
must be purchased prior to the event (please see our conference
registration page).
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CPD Accreditation
Invest in ME have been
awarded the maximum CPD accreditation (6 points) for the conference by the Royal
Colleges and is available for those registering as professional delegates.
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Last Updated:
19/04/2009 |
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