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| 5th International Symposium on Clinical Advances in Osteoporosis |
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Date:30 October 2003
Duration:1 1/2 days |
|  The concise one and a half day format will provide you with the most current evidence-based information you need to effectively prevent, diagnose and treat patients with osteoporosis and low bone mass. Topics will include effective prevention strategies, diagnostic technologies, clinical disease management approaches and practical rehabilitation applications. Exercise strategies demonstrations will be presented.
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| American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) 25th Annual Meeting and Anniversary Celebration |
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Date:16 April 2003
Duration:2 days |
|  Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA |
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| A Skeleton Guide to a Healthy You |
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Date:29 August 2003
Duration:1 day |
|  Free open meeting to the public
Talks from local doctors and osteoporosis experts about the fragile bone disease, its causes, diagnosis, treament and prevention.
This meeting will also mark the launch of the new Basingstoke NOS support group
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| Osteoporosis in Lothian –an update and look to the future |
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Date:09 October 2003
Duration:1 day |
|  The NOS in Scotland are hosting an educational meeting for NOS members, members of the public and health professionals.
The guest speakers will include
Professor David Purdie
Dr Ailsa Gebbie
There will be no charge to attend but a donation envelope will be available and the NOS would welcome a contribution to support the continuing work of the charity.
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| Osteoporosis in the 21st Century |
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Date:16 October 2004
Duration:9am - 4pm |
 
Osteoporosis in the 21st Century
Clinical Conference.
9am - 4pm
Fee of €175 for clinical meeting, lunch and black-tie gala dinner.
(Additional charge of €75 applies if partner accompanies you to the black-tie gala dinner)
Following the medical meeting, the Irish Osteoporosis Society is hosting a black-tie gala dinner and an evening of entertainment in the Westin Hotel at 7.30pm to coincide with World Osteoporosis Day.
The meal will be preceded by a drinks reception at 7.00pm.
Places are limited – register NOW to avoid disappointment.
Location: The Westin Hotel, Dublin
Contact: Patrick Daly or Karen Davidson on +353 1 4753300
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| NOS National Training Scheme for Bone Densitometry |
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Date:08 November 2004
Duration:8th-9th November 2004 |
 
NOS National Training Scheme for Bone Densitometry
8th-9th November 2004
The National Osteoporosis Society (NOS) has designed a detailed scheme for radiographers, technologists, clinical scientists and other health care professionals who are operators of bone densitometry equipment.
Click here to read more.
Location: Birmingham, UK
Contact: j.reakes@nos.org.uk
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| National Osteoporosis Society 10th Conference on Osteoporosis |
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Date:28 November 2004
Duration:28 November – 1 December 2004 |
 
The National Osteoporosis Society Conference is now established as the leading UK conference for scientists and clinicians interested in this bone disease.
Its scientific programme has an excellent reputation and attracts delegates and speakers from a wide range of disciplines.
Click here to visit the conference mini-site.
e-mail: janet@janet-crompton.com
Location: Harrogate International Centre, Harrogate, UK
Contact: Janet Crompton - tel: 01453 549929
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| 14th IOF - Advanced training course on osteoporosis |
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Date:01 February 2005
Duration:1st - 3rd February |
 
The IOF advanced training course on osteoporosis, taught in English by an internationally renowned faculty provides a concise and practical overview of the latest knowledge on the physiology, epidemiology, diagnosis and management of osteoporosis.
The three-day course trains up to 150 international participants.
Location:Hotel Lyon Metropole, Lyon, France
Contact:IOF - tel (33) 472 914 177
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| British Endocrine Societies 24th Joint Meeting |
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Date:04 April 2005
Duration:4-6th April 2005 |
 
Preliminary programme, registration form and abstract details will be available in September 2004.
Contact: British Endocrine Societies,
22 Apex Court,
Woodlands,
Bradley Stoke,
Bristol
BS32 4JT,
UK.
Tel: +44 (0)1454 642212
Location: Harrogate International Centre
Contact: Tel: +44 (0)1454 642212
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| Clinical Safety: Ongoing preparation and implementation of the European Clinical Trials Directive |
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Date:21 September 2004
Duration:21 September - 23 September |
 
Determine how the Pharmaceutical industry and its Clinical Safety professionals are complying with the European Clinical Trials Directive, with practical insight into how organisations and individuals are operating under the new guidelines.
A comprehensive two-day event with pre-conference workshop, IIR's Clinical Safety event is a must attend for Clinical and Pharmacovigilance professionals.
Programme agenda, confirmed speakers and registration form can be found by clicking here
Location: The Ramada Plaza Regents Park Hotel, London, UK
Contact: Neil Darkes on +44 (0) 20 7915 5012 or ndarkes@iirltd.co.uk |
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| NOS Osteoporosis Roadshow |
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Date:12 February 2005
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|  NOS Osteoporosis Roadshow
The National Osteoporosis Society is organising a series of roadshows to bring the work of the society and the very latest information on osteoporosis. |
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| NOS Osteoporosis Roadshow |
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Date:12 March 2005
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 The National Osteoporosis Society is organising a series of roadshows to bring the work of the society and the very latest information on osteoporosis.
Location: York
Contact: s.phillips@nos.org.uk
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| NOS Osteoporosis Roadshow |
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Date:16 April 2005
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 NOS Osteoporosis Roadshow
The National Osteoporosis Society is organising a series of roadshows to bring the work of the society and the very latest information on osteoporosis.
Location: London
Contact: s.phillips@nos.org.uk
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| 2nd Joint Meeting of the European Calcified Tissue Society (ECTS) and International Bone and Mineral Society (IBMS) |
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Date:25 June 2005
Duration:25th June - 29th June 2005 |
 2nd Joint Meeting of the European Calcified Tissue Society (ECTS) and International Bone and Mineral Society (IBMS)
The abstract submission for next year's ECTS-IBMS Joint Meeting in Geneva , 25-29 June 2005, is now open - visit the meeting website at www.ects-ibms-2005.org for full details.
The meeting website also includes details of the scientific programme and social events and you can register and book your accommodation on-line.
The deadline for abstracts is 10 January and all accepted abstracts will be published in Bone.
Contact: Congress Secretariat for further information:
MCI Suisse SA
75, rue de Lyon
PO Box 502
CH-1211 Geneva 13
Switzerland
Tel: +41 (0)22 33 99 595 / Fax: +41 (0) 22 33 99 621
Email: ects-ibms@mci-group.com
Location: Geneva , Switzerland
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| Improving Care for Older People 2005 |
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Date:07 June 2005
Duration:7 June and 8 June 2005 |
 Locations: Savoy Place, London
Improving Care for Older People 2005
The third annual conference examining the key practical issues involved in improving services and care delivery for older people
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| The 7th London International Conference on Eating Disorders |
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Date:04 April 2005
Duration:4 - 6 April 2005 |
 The 7th London International Conference on
Eating Disorders
4 - 6 April 2005
Imperial College, London
Accreditation: PGEA & CPD Approved |
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| Falls, Fractures, Food, Fitness & Medicine: Treating and Preventing Osteoporosis |
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Date:11 May 2006
Duration:One Day |
|  The University of Glasgow, Division of Developmental Medicine would like to inform you of the above event which it is hosting.
The aim of the conference will be to provide delegates with current information and practical advice on prevention and treatment strategies employed in osteoporosis therapy with particular reference to diet, medicine and exercise.
The conference will appeal to all health professionals including hospital doctors, dieticians, nutritionists, health promotion specialists, general practitioners, cardiologists, people working in community health projects and anyone else with an interest in this area.
To find out more about this conference please contact David Gentles on Tel: 0141 201 9353 |
| Osteoporosis in Men (Open Forum) |
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Date:14 June 2006
Duration:7-9pm |
 Guest speakers:
Fergus Ewing MSP, Inverness NOS support group patron, Member of EU Osteoporosis Consultation Panel.
Professor David Purdie , Edinburgh Osteoporosis Centre, Osteoporosis in Men.
Professor Stuart Ralston , Molecular and Clinical Medicine, University of Edinburgh. Management of Osteoporosis in Men.
All are welcome to attend.
A donation will be requested to support the work of the Charity in Scotland.
For further information contact Anne Simpson 01698 811 171 or a.simpson@nos.org.uk |
| Osteoporosis-update and look to the future |
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Date:28 March 2006
Duration:7.15-9pm |
 Treetops Hotel, Aberdeen
Professor David Reid,Dr Alison Black, Dr Alex Mavroeidi, Dr Helen Macdonald.
Series of public events - with birthday cake and refreshments-hosted by NOS Support Groups throughout Scotland to celebrate 20 years of the Charity-with contributions from local lead clinicians and allied health professionals.
All welcome to attend.
A donation will be requested to support the work of local NOS Support Group |
| Osteoporosis-update and look to the future |
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Date:25 April 2006
Duration:2-4pm |
|  Station Hotel, Dumfries.
Dr Alastair McLellan. Western Infirmary Glasgow.
Series of public events - with birthday cake and refreshments-hosted by NOS Support Groups throughout Scotland to celebrate 20 years of the Charity-with contributions from local lead clinicians and allied health professionals.
All welcome to attend.
A donation will be requested to support the work of local NOS Support Group |
| Osteoporosis-update and look to the future |
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Date:15 May 2006
Duration:7.15-9pm |
 Park Hotel, Falkirk.
Lynne Gordon, Osteoporosis Specialist Nurse, NHS Fife.
Series of public events - with birthday cake and refreshments-hosted by NOS Support Groups throughout Scotland to celebrate 20 years of the Charity-with contributions from local lead clinicians and allied health professionals.
All welcome to attend.
A donation will be requested to support the work of local NOS Support Group
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| Osteoporosis-update and look to the future |
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Date:07 June 2006
Duration:7.15-9pm |
 Savoy Park Hotel, Ayr.
Dr Elaine Melrose, NHS Ayrshire and Arran.
Series of public events - with birthday cake and refreshments - hosted by NOS Support Groups throughout Scotland to celebrate 20 years of the Charity-with contributions from local lead clinicians and allied health professionals.
All welcome to attend.
A donation will be requested to support the work of local NOS Support Group |
| Osteoporosis-update and look to the future |
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Date:08 June 2006
Duration:7-9pm |
 Central Hotel, Glasgow
Series of public events - with birthday cake and refreshments-hosted by NOS Support Groups throughout Scotland to celebrate 20 years of the Charity-with contributions from local lead clinicians and allied health professionals.
All welcome to attend.
A donation will be requested to support the work of local NOS Support Group |
| Osteoporosis-update and look to the future |
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Date:02 August 2006
Duration:7.15-9pm |
 Thistle Hotel, Inverness.
Dr Malcolm Steven. NHS Highland.
Series of public events - with birthday cake and refreshments-hosted by NOS Support Groups throughout Scotland to celebrate 20 years of the Charity-with contributions from local lead clinicians and allied health professionals.
All welcome to attend.
A donation will be requested to support the work of local NOS Support Group |
| Osteoporosis-update and look to the future |
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Date:04 September 2006
Duration:7.15-9pm |
 Peebles Hydro Hotel, Peebles.
Dr Andrew Pearson. NHS Borders.
Series of public events - with birthday cake and refreshments-hosted by NOS Support Groups throughout Scotland to celebrate 20 years of the Charity-with contributions from local lead clinicians and allied health professionals.
All welcome to attend.
A donation will be requested to support the work of local NOS Support Group |
| Osteoporosis-update and look to the future |
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Date:13 September 2006
Duration:2-4pm |
 Rufflets Hotel, St Andrews.
Dr Jane Gibson. NHS Fife.
Series of public events - with birthday cake and refreshments-hosted by NOS Support Groups throughout Scotland to celebrate 20 years of the Charity-with contributions from local lead clinicians and allied health professionals.
All welcome to attend.
A donation will be requested to support the work of local NOS Support Group |
| National Osteoporosis Society 11th Conference on Osteoporosis |
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Date:25 June 2006
Duration:25 - 28 June 2006 |
 The conference is open to all health professionals with an interest in the area of osteoporosis. The high-quality scientific programme covers pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, risk factors for fractures and falls, diagnostic techniques and their validity, bone quality assessment, political aspects and service delivery.
Sponsorship and Exhibition options are also available for corporate supporters. See the conference website for details.
Contact: Sarah Phillips
Email: s.phillips@nos.org.uk
Telephone: 01761 473106 |
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| Next Steps Conference |
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Date:23 May 2007
Duration:23rd and 24th May 2007 |
 The Next Steps UK conference will focus on developing an integrated aproach to the management of Falls, Fragility Fractures and Osteoporosis.
For further information contact Elizabeth Steel on 01698 540111 or E-mail: elizabeth.steel@budgepr.com
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| RSM Academic Symposia: Key Advances in the Clinical Management of Osteoporosis |
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Date:29 August 2006
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 Venue: University of Glasgow, Glasgow
Accreditation: 5 CPD points
The conference aims to encourage further understanding of this prevalent disease. Leading experts will update delegates on epidemiology and imaging, as well as focusing on the assessment and management of osteoporosis. The diversity of the disease will be demonstrated through a number of clinical case studies.
for further details please contact Primrose Ante-Bennett on Tel: 020 7290 2965; fax 020 7290 2977 or e-mail: primrose.ante-bennett@rsm.ac.uk and to book on-line go to or visit our website at http://www.rsm.ac.uk/diary |
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| RSM Academic Symposia: Key Advances in the Clinical Management of Osteoporosis |
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Date:05 September 2006
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 Venue: University of Derby, Derby
Accreditation: 5 CPD points
The conference aims to encourage further understanding of this prevalent disease. Leading experts will update delegates on epidemiology and imaging, as well as focusing on the assessment and management of osteoporosis. The diversity of the disease will be demonstrated through a number of clinical case studies.
for further details please contact Primrose Ante-Bennett on Tel: 020 7290 2965; fax 020 7290 2977 or e-mail: primrose.ante-bennett@rsm.ac.uk and to book on-line go to or visit our website at http://www.rsm.ac.uk/diary |
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| BSR Advanced Course |
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Date:20 September 2007
Duration:20th and 21st September |
 Convenors: Prof Paul Wordworth, Dr Raasis Luqmani
Venue: St Hugh's College, Oxford
Contact: anartey@rheumatology.org.uk or 020 7842 0918 for further information |
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| BSR Foot and Ankle Courses |
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Date:06 September 2007
Duration:6th - 7th September 2007 |
 Convenors: Prof J Woodburn, Dr P Helliwell, Dr D Turner, Dr A Redmond and Ms H Davys.
Venue: Glasgow Calodnian University, Glasgow
Contact: anartey@rheumatology.org.uk or 020 7842 0918 for further information |
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| BSR Update on Biological Therapies |
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Date:07 September 2007
Duration:One Day |
 Convenor: Prof David Isenberg
Venue: University College London
Contact: anarty@rheumatology.org.uk or 020 7842 0918 for further information |
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| BSR Course 1 |
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Date:24 May 2007
Duration:24th - 25th May 2007 |
 Convenors: Dr Andrew Keat and Dr Jacqueline Andrews
Venue: Northwick Park Hospital, London
Contact: anartey@rheumatology.org.ukor 020 7842 0918 for further information |
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| BSR Core Course II |
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Date:18 September 2007
Duration:18th - 20th September 2007 |
 Convenor: Prof John Axford
Venue: St George Hospital, London
Contact: anartey@rheumatology.org.uk or 020 7842 0918 for further information |
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| BSR Basic Ultasonography Courses |
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Date:07 December 2007
Duration:7th - 9th December 2007 |
 Convenor: Prof Bhaskar Dasgupta
Venue: Southend University Hospital, Westcliff-on-Sea
Contact: anartey@rheumatology.org.uk or 020 7842 0918 for further information |
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| BSR Advanced Ultrasound Course |
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Date:01 February 2008
Duration:tbc |
 Date: Still to be confirmed
Convenor: Dr Phil Platt
Venue: tbc, Newcastle
Contact: anartey@rheumatology.org.uk or 020 7842 0918 for further information |
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| BSR Travelling Fellowship 2007 |
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Date:19 November 2006
Duration:19th - 23rd November 2007 |
|  Convenor: Dr Ashok Bhalla and Prof John Kirwan
Venue: Bath and Bristol
No of Place - Six
Contact: anarty@rheumatology.org.uk or 0207 7842 0918 for further information
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