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FIBROMYALGIA LECTURES & WORKSHOPS
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The 10th biennial conference of the International Association for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME brings together leading international experts in the field of chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia. This is a unique opportunity to learn from and network with those who are advancing our understanding of these puzzling illness conditions.
General conference topics include:In addition, sessions will address: advances in assessment and treatment (from biological to behavioral); as well as new developments in virology, immunology, and neuroendocrinology.
Attendees to IACFS/ME conferences are primarily biomedical & behavioral professionals, including clinicians, researchers, & educators.This event is accredited for 23 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™ in
continuing medical education.
Register Early and Save!2011 Conference Location:
Delta Ottawa City Centre Hotel
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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The Delta Ottawa City Centre is close to Ottawa's political and business hub and within walking distance to most major attractions including Parliament buildings, museums and the Rideau Canal. The City Centre has just completed a $25 million renovation of the entire facility, with contemporary furnishings, large windows and a work desk in each room. Plus an indoor pool, sauna, fitness room and 24-hour business centre.
We have a block of discounted rooms available for IACFS attendees.
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Fibromyalgia Workshops at the Conference
Chronic widespread pain (CWP) is associated with many somatic symptoms, including fatigue, anxiety, depressed mood, and insomnia. Patients at the extreme end of the CWP spectrum have been labeled with fibromyalgia (FM). These patients show signs of abnormal pain processing including increased central pain sensitivity and dysfunctional endogenous pain modulation.
This illness is very closely related to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and being able to recognize the symptoms and understand the treatment options is critical to treating patients.
Half Day Workshops
Fibromyalgia Theory and Practice
Daniel J. Clauw, M.D.
Professor of Anesthesiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Fibromyalgia Assessment and TreatmentDuring this workshop mechanism based assessments and therapies of FM will be discussed.
Roland Staud, M.D.Professor , University of Florida, Gainsville, FL
Special Fibromyalgia Session
Fibromyalgia: Are Tender Points Necessary? A Debate
Chair: Lucinda Bateman, M.D.
Adjunct Clinical Faculty , Departments of Anesthesiology,
Family & Preventive Medicine, and Internal Medicine,
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
Director, Fatigue Consultation Clinic, Salt Lake City, UTTender Points are Important
Roland Staud, M.D.Tender Points are Unnecessary
Daniel J. Clauw, M.D.Complete list of distinguished speakers & topics:
See Professional Agenda See Patient AgendaFull-day Patient Conference
September 22, 2011
Sessions: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Reception: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pmThe special conference day for patients and caregivers of patients with CFS/ME will focus on a wide range of helpful topics from New Developments in Possible Causes to New Research on What Helps People Cope with ME/CFS , and includes a special Breakout Session for Parents of Children with ME/CFS.
About IACFS/ME:
IACFS/ME is, a 501(c)3 non-profit association, dedicated to promoting, stimulating and coordinating the exchange of ideas related to chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), ME and fibromyalgia (FM) research, patient care and treatment. The IACFS/ME also conducts and/or participates in local, national, and international scientific conferences in order to promote and evaluate new research and to encourage future research ventures and cooperative activities to advance scientific and clinical knowledge of these illnesses.