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Returning Workshops in 2012
We are working to add program descriptions to our website soon to help you prepare for the upcoming National Patient Education Conference in Dallas. Many of our most popular speakers will be back. Here are two experts who are featured this year:
Heidi Jacobe, M.D., will present two workshops at this year's conference:
- Skin Involvement in Scleroderma: Causes and Treatment - Skin problems are frequently encountered by patients with scleroderma. They can range from the skin thickening and hardening experienced by the majority of patients to itching, dryness, ulcerations, and changes in skin color. Explore the underlying causes for these skin changes, treatment, and general advice for skin care.
- Localized Scleroderma: Localized scleroderma is a form of scleroderma restricted to the skin and sometimes the underlying muscle and tissue. Learn more about the diagnosis, complications, treatment and management of localized scleroderma.
 Another returning speaker is Janet Poole, Ph.D., OTR/L, FAOTA. She will present "Occupational Therapy - What It Has to Offer a Person With Scleroderma." In this session, she will provide exercise programs and suggestions for accomplishing the tasks of daily living. Our presenter will demonstrate exercises and the use of assistive devices, alternative movement methods, and energy conservation. Audience questions are encouraged.
We hope to see you in Dallas at the conference Friday, July 27, through Sunday, July 29. To learn more, click here.
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National Drug Take Back Day - April 28
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The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has scheduled another National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 28 This is a great opportunity for those who missed the previous events, or who have subsequently accumulated unwanted, unused prescription drugs, to safely dispose of those medications. Last October, Americans turned in more than 377,086 pounds (188.5 tons) of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at the 5,327 take-back sites that were available. To find a collection site near you, click here.
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Patient PHorums: Find One Near You
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 United Therapeutics, as a part of its "Living PAH" campaign, hosts educational dinner seminars across the U.S. These forums are designed to help patients and caregivers better understand pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and its various treatment options.
Patient PHorums are led by local health care professionals who present current information on PAH, discuss treatment approaches and answer patient questions. It also connects you with other PAH patients and caregivers in your area so you can share thoughts and ideas.
To view the current schedule, click here. You also can call Jennifer Roe (866) 495-5053 or email at Jennifer@nathansonpartners.com. If possible, please reference the city you are interested in attending.
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Young Investigators Awards - May 21
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The ENTELLIGENCE™ Steering Committee and Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc., invite you to attend the 2012 Young Investigators Award Ceremony to be held during the American Thoracic Society International Conference May 21 in San Francisco.
This year's award winners are:
- Eileen Bauer, Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
- Kelly J. Shields, Ph.D., Allegheny Singer Research Institute
- Kenny Schlosser, Ph.D., Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
- Joshua P. Fessel, M.D., Ph.D., Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Please confirm your attendance. Email jfreeman@medtelligence.net on or before May 9, 2012.
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