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The 3rd World Congress on Controversies in Urology (CURy)

ATHENS February 25-28, 2010 Urology

The purpose of the 3rd World Congress on Controversies in Urology (CURy) is to disseminate information and to discuss and debate controversial issues in the continuously evolving field of Urology. The Congress promises innovative approaches in...

1st World Congress on Controversies in Ophthalmology (COPHy)

PRAGUE March 4-7, 2010 Ophthalmology

The World Congress on Controversies in Ophthalmology (COPHy) is intended as an exclusive forum for international experts to share and compare experiences in order to outline the potentially best treatments for patients within these controversial...

Anatomy for Electrophysiologists

LONDON June 28-29, 2010 Neurology, Exercise Physiology, Medical Education

This course aims to provide the foundation for understanding the anatomy of the heart and spatial relationships of cardiac structures as viewed by cardiac electrophysiologists. Anatomical correlations with clinical imaging relevant to everyday...

Innovations in Cardiovascular Interventions (ici) meeting 2010

TEL AVIV December 5-7, 2010 Cardiology, Technology, IT & E-Health

The 2010 ICI Meeting is set to take place December 5-5, 2010, and is a continuation of the series of international conferences in interventional cardiology held in Israel since 1995, which have helped shape Israel as a leading force in...

Second International Trauma Conference

QUEENSTOWN July 3-8, 2010 Emergency & Trauma

The conference will cover aspects of trauma medicine through a series of interactive academic sessions coupled to discussion groups and workshops intended to extend participant's knowledge and practice of trauma medicine.

Advances in Respiratory Medicine

LONDON April 26-30, 2010 General/Internal Medicine, Respiratory & Sleep

This annual course is designed for clinicians to learn about the growing edge of respiratory medicine - covering a wide range of topics over the week. The course is designed to meet the needs of consultants and senior specialists from the UK...

Baghdad College of Medicine 14th Scientific Conference

BAGHDAD April 14-15, 2010 General/Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases & Microbiology, Medical Education

Since 2002, when the 13th Scientific Conference took place in Baghdad months before the war, we are planning to conduct the 14th Scientific Conference in Baghdad College of Medicine in Iraq. College of Medicine, University of Baghdad was...

Basic and Clinical Allergy

LONDON April 12-15, 2010 Allergy & Immunology, General/Internal Medicine, Primary Care/General Practice/Family Medicine

This highly popular annual course is the 22nd in the series. It consists of lectures by international experts covering current and emerging concepts as well as an overview of basic principles. Newer therapeutic developments are also...

6th International Symposium on Cough

LONDON June 24-26, 2010 General/Internal Medicine, Respiratory & Sleep

This symposium will review the impact of cough in clinical disease, the latest patho-physiological mechanisms of cough, current and future treatments and on-going research areas. International contributors include clinicians...

ISDN 2010 Understanding the basic mechanisms of neurodevelopmental disorders

ESTORIL June 6-9, 2010 Neurology, Neurosurgery, Research & Innovation

Understanding the basic machanisms of neurodevelopmental disorders, Abstract Submission Deadline - February 26th 2010. Taking place at the Estoril Congress Centre, Estoril, Portugal. For further information visit the website...

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TB Learning Zone

TB Learning Zone

I have just registered and completed a fantastic educational initiative on Tuberculosis (TB) – TB Learning Zone - produced by Oxford Immunotec. Registration is free and it takes about 90 minutes to complete the training in the Learning Zone. After completion of the training the user gains access to a great PowerPoint presentation filled with high quality images. A very useful tool for students... [Read more]


The Two Faces of Swine Flu

The Two Faces of Swine Flu

The sun is making more frequent cameos in our part of the world, suggesting summer may be on its way. Another, but less obvious, indicator of the change in seasons is the gradual decline in patients with swine flu (H1N1 09 influenza) needing treatment in our intensive care units. The last ‘Life in the Fast Lane’ comment on swine flu was made before the pandemic was declared, and centered... [Read more]


What is Brugada Syndrome?

What is Brugada Syndrome?

A 21 year old male of Asian descent has presented to your ED following a brief episode of syncope. He feels fine now and wants to go home. His ECG looks like this: Brugada type 1 Brugada Syndrome Brugada Syndrome is an ECG abnormality with a high incidence of sudden death in patients with structurally normal hearts. First described in 1992 by the Brugada brothers, the disease has since had an exponential... [Read more]


Toxicology Conundrum #017

Toxicology Conundrum #017

Your next patient is a 26 year-old female who claims to have ingested 40 x citalopram hydrobromide tablets (40mg each) about 3 hours ago. She appears anxious with a heart rate of 95/min. She is alert, orientated and has bilaterally equal 4mm pupils. Further examination is unremarkable. Questions Q1. Describe the toxicodynamics and toxicokinetics of citalopram. Q2. What is the risk assessment for this... [Read more]


Isolated Volar Distal Ulnar Dislocation

Isolated Volar Distal Ulnar Dislocation

Dislocation of the distal radio-ulna joint (DRUJ) is an extremely rare injury, particularly when it occurs without associated fractures of the distal radius and ulna. Isolated volar dislocations of the ulna in relation to the radius are much less common than dorsal dislocations because specific mechanisms are required to generate such an injury. As a result of this, plus the subtlety of clinical signs,... [Read more]


Can we fix our ailing hospital emergency departments?

Can we fix our ailing hospital emergency departments?

I was in Sydney on Monday to attend a fantastic discussion forum on ‘SBS Insight’ hosted by Jenny Brockie. The estimate of about 1500 deaths a year due to overcrowded emergency departments…from the period 2002- 2004 roughly corresponds to the road toll each year at that time. The title of the discussion was broad – ‘Can we fix our ailing hospital emergency departments?‘... [Read more]


New Popfossa Members

latif ullah dr, Pakistan
i am a dental professional , doing my post graduation in public health and hosp management...

Michael Jones Dr, Australia
GP with an interest in medical politics, travel and golf.

Rebecca Adams Program Manager, United States
I am a program manager who functions as a full time faculty member and consultant in Radiology...

Vera Madzarevic Director R&D, United States
I am a Clinical Scientist dedicated to develop new therapeutic agents targeted especially at...

Taff Richardson Registered Nurse (Div 1), Australia
Since the early 1980's I have been a registered nurse. I completed my Certificate of Nursing...

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