Upcoming Medical Conferences in Poland

European Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology (ESGAR) Liver Imaging Workshop is organized by European Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology (ESGAR) and will be held during Apr 26 - 27, 2018 at Staszic Palace, Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland. The target audience for this medical event is Radiologists and Gastroenterologists. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 12 European CME credits. Liver imaging evolved into one of the main fields of application in our discipline thanks to the technological evolution of modalities and development of contrast media in particular tissue agents. The aim of the workshop is to provide a comprehensive coverage of all the main liver pathologies that will be presented by means of an integrated multimodality approach. Imaging findings will be analysed on the basis of their pathological correlations. The format of the workshop will include formal lectures that have been assigned to expert colleagues, able to thoroughly discuss each topic. Moreover, an interactive discussion on real clinical cases will be led - in additional "slots" - by the faculty members who will help to define the state-of-the-art in the diagnosis of liver diseases. A specific aim of the workshop is to provide practical suggestions on how to manage the diagnostic work-up of liver diseases in the daily practice. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

European Wound Management Association (EWMA) 28th conference is organized by European Wound Management Association (EWMA) and will be held during May 09 - 11, 2018 at EXPO Krakow, Krakow, Malopolskie, Poland. The target audience for this medical event is physicians, nurses, physical therapists and other healthcare professionals engaged in wound management. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 11 European CME credits. Wound care technologies are rapidly developing offering new treatment options, which should be used when proven cost-effective and beneficial to the patients. The development further stresses the importance of up-to-date and continuing education in an interdisciplinary environment. The technological and educational aspects are two important elements of seeking and expanding the new frontiers in wound management. Conference Objectives: • Gain new knowledge and best practice about the most recent research and treatment in wound management. 91% of the participants at EWMA1 said that they could use the knowledge gained in their daily practice. • Meet peer researchers and clinicians from all over the world. 96% of the participants at EWMA1 networked professionally with the other participants. • Attend high-level key sessions, free paper sessions, hands-on workshops, focus sessions and the guest session hosted by other medical societies offering new knowledge. 89% of participants stated that the programme offered new knowledge. • Meet with suppliers and exchange experiences about wound care products and technology. 94% of participants felt that attending the exhibition was relevant to their work. The conference offers high-level scientific presentations, networking activities and an excellent opportunity to exchange knowledge and experiences with international colleagues. We look forward to welcoming you to the historical city of Krakow! With its long history of intellectual heritage and modern dynamic development, Krakow offers the ideal venue for the EWMA 2018 conference to gather the European and international wound management communities with the common goal of improving the care of wound patients. Prices : Full 3 day registration (EWMA members and EWMA Cooperating Organisation Members). From: EUR 379, Full 3 day registration (Non-members). From: EUR 457, Full 3 day registration (PWMA members: doctors incl. assistant doctors and healthcare management). From: EUR 73, Full 3 day registration (PWMA members: nurses, physiotherapists, dietitians and podiatrists). From: EUR 49, One day registration (EWMA, EWMA Cooperating Organisation Members and non-members). From: EUR 247, One day registration - exhibition access only (no access to sessions and workshops). From: EUR 253 Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

4th European Forum on Hypertension is organized by Via Medica and will be held during May 10 - 12, 2018 at Courtyard by Marriott Gdynia Waterfront, Gdynia, Pomorskie, Poland. The target audience for this medical event is Cardiologists. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

4th McMaster International Review Course in Internal Medicine (MIRCIM) is organized by Polish Institute of Evidence Based Medicine (PIEBM) and Jagiellonian University Medical College and Practical Medicine Medycyna Praktyczna and McMaster University and will be held during May 10 - 12, 2018 at ICE Krakow Congress Centre, Krakow, Malopolskie, Poland. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 23 European CME credits (ECMECs). MIRCIM has been conceived and developed by the McMaster University Department of Medicine, the birthplace of evidence-based medicine (EBM) and problem-based learning (PBL), and the Polish Institute for Evidence Based Medicine. It is organized in collaboration with Jagiellonian University Medical College and the Polish Society of Internal Medicine in partnership with over 20 national societies of internal medicine from around the world. The three-day course will be filled with information-packed lectures delivered by an outstanding assembly of speakers who are world-renowned experts in their fields, from authors of clinical practice guidelines to researchers behind breakthrough trials that shape the modern standards in medicine. Our aim has been to deliver up-to-date and reliable knowledge that is useful to general internists, subspecialists, hospitalists, family physicians, residents and fellows in training specialising in internal medicine. Group rates for students (please contact MIRCIM secretariat) 70 € Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

XVII Conference on Arterial Hypertension is organized by Via Medica and will be held during May 18 - 19, 2018 at Hilton Warsaw Hotel and Convention Centre, Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland. The target audience for this medical event for Cardiologists. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

23rd WONCA Europe Conference is organized by The College of Family Physicians in Poland (CFPiP) and will be held during May 24 - 27, 2018 at ICE Krakow Congress Center, Krakow, Malopolskie, Poland. Course Description: Throughout Europe, General Practitioners and Family Doctors practice everyday to provide to their patients high quality primary medical care. They play a key role in the healthcare systems to make efficient use of limited resources and to assure equal care to all patients. Nowadays, as Europe faces new crises, preserving these the universal values: Quality, Efficiency and Equity is a new challenge for all family physicians and we want to discuss them during the conference in Krakow. We invite researchers, educators, managers, but especially practising doctors to contribute to this debate. Additional Details will be posted as soon as they are available.

New Course - Lecture : Factors determining the effectiveness of treatment of malocclusion class II and class III is organized by Orto-fan Kursy and will be held on Jun 09, 2018 at Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland. Course plan : 1. RECOGNIZING AND TREATING DEFECTS OF BILDING. • The role of an orthodontist in the supervision of development: preventing the emergence and interruption of defect development based on the most important principles of effectiveness and efficiency. • What, when and how to do in case of detecting defects of class I, II and III. 2. TREATMENT OF CLASS II FAULTS: WHY, WHEN AND HOW? • The controversies concerning the optimal moment of starting treatment for class II defects will be discussed in depth • The results of tests on various types of "fixed" functional machines will be presented 3. WHAT IS MISSING FOR TREATMENTS OF CLASS III FRAUDS? • New research evidence and early treatment protocols. • Advantages and disadvantages of early treatment. • Various extraction options for non-surgical orthodontic treatment. 4. EXTRACTIONS IN ORTHODONTICS: A NON-STANDARD METHOD OF THINKING. • Non-standard extraction solutions to treat difficult cases. • A special biomechanics applied in the case of decisions on extractions in difficult cases. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

XLVII Scientific Congress of the Polish Urological Association is organized by Polish Urological Association / Polskie Towarzystwo Urologiczne (PTU) and will be held during Jun 11 - 14, 2018 at International Congress Center, Katowice, Slaskie, Poland. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Flexible Applications Functional treatment - straighten your teeth in a natural way! is organized by Orto-fan Kursy and will be held during Jun 14 - 15, 2018 at Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 12 Educational Points. Conference Description : During the lecture will be discussed in detail all ready -made MRC apparatus - functional, for early treatment, for tooth scheduling, ready-made orthodontic appliances and apparatus for the treatment of SLEIDS for children and adults. You will learn the methods of treatment and termination of treatment with ready-made devices that can be used in all cases and in every age group. The course will discuss the correct functions and dysfunctions such as breathing, chewing, speech and swallowing. During the course you will learn a new line of myosas, these are functional facilities for the treatment of respiratory disorders during sleep.Breathing disorders during sleep may cause interruption of breathing such as obstructive sleep apnea. Treatment with elastic braces is now considered the most convenient way to alleviate problems with SDB. What will you learn ? • How to diagnose and treat functional problems. • How to start treatment (how to adjust the right camera). • How to conduct the treatment so that most of the assistants can do it. • When to use the BWS system (in combination with ready-made orthodontic appliances). • How to use several different cameras in one therapy. • How to select patients suitable for functional treatment. • How to connect the complaints of patients with SNS functional disorders. • How to improve your relationship with the patient. • How to explain the process of treatment with functional appliances for patients and parents. • How to connect the complaints of patients with SNS functional disorders. • How to plan a treatment plan. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

3rd Conference of the official educational journal of the Polish Society of Rheumatology is organized by Via Medica and would be held during Jun 22 - 23, 2018 at Gdansk, Pomorskie, Poland. The target audience for this medical event for Rheumatologists. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.