LDA CONFERENCE IS SOLD OUT; REGISTERED FOLKS ONLY; NO WALK INS!LDA/Columbia 2011 Scientific Conference October 1st & 2nd
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Register Now - LDA/Columbia 2011 Scientific Conference October 1st & 2nd
Lyme & Tick-Borne Diseases: 2011 Update for Scientists, Clinicians & Health Officials
Jointly sponsored by
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons & Lyme Disease Association, Inc.
Saturday, October 1, & Sunday October 2, 2011,
Hyatt Regency Penns Landing,
Philadelphia, PA
This conference is designed for medical and health professionals.
The conference is also open for the general public to register. Adults only.
13.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM offered by Columbia University to CME (continuing medical education) registrants.
LDA's 12th Annual Lyme & Tick-Borne Diseases Conference
Course Description / Target Audience / Objectives
Course Faculty (with titles and affiliations)
Agenda
Accreditation-Designation & Disclosure Statements
Online CME * Registration
(*CME registration provides 13.25 CME credits for physicians)
Online Non-CME Registration
Printable By Mail Registration Form
Questions on registration contact: treasurer@lymediseaseassociation.org
General Registration Information
► Fee(s):
Non-CME =
Regular $180 (by 09/08/11);
$199 (after 09/08/11);
$215 (if space available, door)
CME =
Regular $280 (by 09/08/11);
$299 (after 09/08/11);
$315 (if space available, at door)
► No Phone or Fax Registrations Accepted
► At the door registrations are determined by the room capacity and number of registrants on day of conference and are charged at a higher rate. CASH and CHECK ONLY at door!
► CANCELLATION: Written notice of cancellation must be RECEIVED BY LDA BY 9/8/11 for refund, NO exceptions.
► AVAILABILITY: Registration subject to space availability at the time of receipt by LDA of completed registration. NO registrations accepted without payment.
► This conference may be videotaped.
The conference will provide attendees with important updates from leading national and international researchers and clinicians regarding ticks, and the pathogenesis, manifestations, and treatment of Lyme and other tick-borne diseases.
The first day of the conference focuses primarily on
new breakthroughs in the science of Lyme, ehrlichiosis, anaplasmosis and other tick-borne diseases
including the role of biofilms, diagnostic assays, vaccines, diversity of genospecies,
a new intervention model targeting chronic inflammation,
veterinary implications of Lyme, and
mechanisms underling neuropsychiatric manifestations triggered by infections.
The second day focuses on clinical diagnosis and treatment aspects and will include presentations on
chronic symptoms,
eye manifestations,
autoimmune perspectives on Lyme arthritis,
unusual presentations of ehrlichiosis in children,
complementary medicine approaches,
distinguishing epileptic from non-epileptic seizures, and a
critical review of treatment strategies for Lyme disease.
Models for chronic persistent Lyme symptoms will be described, including research suggesting new therapeutic approaches.
The conference is geared toward physicians from all specialties, nurses, psychologists, scientists, and public health workers.
The public and Lyme disease educators may also attend.
The conference offers 13.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM by Columbia University to CME registrants.
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