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71st Annual Natural Products Convention and Trade Show, Natural MarketPlace 2008

December 17, 2007 (Washington, D.C.)—Natural products retailers and suppliers from across the country will gather to exchange trade information, learn about the industry, and peruse booths showcasing industry’s best products at the Natural Products Association’s 71st annual trade show and convention — Natural MarketPlace 2008 — July 17 - 19, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Natural MarketPlace is the largest single event hosted by the nation’s oldest and most influential industry trade association, where retailers, suppliers, manufacturers and other leaders come together to discuss industry trends, explore business opportunities, and network. The association’s event will again take place at the world-class Sands Expo and Convention Center and The Venetian Resort Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip. Natural MarketPlace 2008 offers a new and exciting schedule expanded in response to survey results from industry retailers. This year’s trade show will open on Friday and continue through Saturday, allowing retailers plenty of time to enjoy the show’s well-known relaxed and congenial atmosphere that encourages networking and relationship building. In addition, Thursday’s schedule will include the highly regarded educational conference with some of the natural products industry’s most insightful and provocative speakers. The educational opportunities available at Natural MarketPlace make it unique among industry trade shows and an invaluable resource for learning more about all aspects of the industry, whether you are an exhibitor or own a health food store. Past conference seminars have focused on key topics such as consumer and product trends, business improvement, new discoveries in nutrition research, and preparing for legislative and regulatory developments, such as our widely popular good manufacturing practices (GMPs) training program. Participants can anticipate another stellar show, with both top-of- the-line exhibitors and experienced retailers who make up the core of our industry and innovative new products and exhibitors making their debut in the industry. Eighty percent of Natural MarketPlace attendees have direct purchasing power, and 35 percent of attendees report annual sales in excess of $1 million, making for an informed audience for our large numbers of high-profile exhibitors. Attendees will see the hottest new natural products from innovative, top-quality exhibitors including dietary supplements, functional foods and beverages, health and beauty aids, sports nutrition, herbals, organics, homeopathics, pet products, natural/green home products and much more. As with past Natural Products Association trade shows, natural product retailers are invited to walk the show floor free of charge. “As a health food store owner, Natural MarketPlace has long been a key annual event to discover new innovations that keep my store at the cutting edge of our industry,” said Deborah Short of Shawnee, Oklahoma. “In addition, as an educational experience, Natural MaketPlace has given me the opportunity to stay abreast of new regulations and trends in living a natural lifestyle and has really helped me expand my business.” In addition to exciting trade show exhibits, attendees can enjoy special events on the show floor such as the annual People’s Choice Awards blind taste-test competition and live product and service demonstrations or the always anticipated product launches and scientific poster sessions Participants are also invited to attend other show events such as the popular President’s Reception, our keynote event and the association’s annual business meeting. As part of the Natural Products Association’s ongoing effort to best serve our members, we encourage members to suggest event activities or seminars that would enhance the Natural MarketPlace experience. Because Natural MarketPlace is one of many educational events the association holds throughout the year, we aim to present the most valuable and pertinent information for our industry. Registration for both attendees and exhibitors is open. For more information about Natural MarketPlace 2008 call (202) 223-0101, ext. 109 or e-mail conventions@naturalproductsassoc.org . Details are also available at www.naturalproductsassoc.org/tradeshow. # # # About The Natural Products Association The Natural Products Association (www.NaturalProductsAssoc.org) is the nation’s largest and oldest non-profit organization dedicated to the natural products industry. The association represents more than 10,000 retailers, manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors of natural products, including foods, dietary supplements, and health/beauty aids. About Natural MarketPlace Natural MarketPlace 2008, the Natural Products Association’s annual convention and trade show, will be held July 17-19 at Sands Expo Convention Center and Venetian Resort Hotel in Las Vegas, Nev. The conference begins on July 17 and exhibits are open July 18 and 19. For more information regarding registration and trade show activities, visit www.naturalproductsassoc.org/tradeshow or e-mail conventions@naturalproductsassoc.org. www.naturalproductsassoc.org/tradeshow

14th Annual Symposium on Complementary Healthcare

This annual symposium, organised by the Complementary Medicine unit at the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry in Exeter provides a forum for all individuals with a research interest in CAM. With an emphasis on original research it offers a unique opportunity to discuss key issues such as effectiveness, safety and costs in critical yet open-minded debate. The main programme of the symposium consists of two days of oral and poster presentations, complemented by workshops. Highlights for 2007: Paediatric CAM research day (11th December) Chaired by Sunita Vohra, University of Alberta, Canada CAM Practitioner research workshop (13th December) Chaired by John Dent, Complementary Therapists Association, UK

Oncology Biomarkers: From Discovery to Validation

This meeting will provide an extensive look at new and innovative techniques for discovering and validating oncology biomarkers. Challenges to biomarker validation will be examined in depth, including regulatory perspectives on development and qualification, as will the clinical application of oncology biomarkers and enabling biomarkers in cancer drug development. Attendees will receive first-hand data from specific case studies and information on future methods and approaches to discovering and developing oncology biomarkers. You can find our full conference calendar through 2008 at: http://www.gtcbio.com/events_gtcbio.pdf

The 6th International Medical Congress of National Research Centre, Egypt

Main Topics: Pediatrics, child health, biological anthropology, growth and development, body composition, clinical nutrition, community medicine, cytogenetics and biochemical genetics, dermatology and venereal diseases, disability and mental health, endocrinology and diabetes, environmental health impacts, histopathology, laboratory medicine, molecular and immunogenetics, oro-dental diseases, pharmacology and toxicology, prenatal genetics, reproductive health, gynecology and obstetrics, and free papers in medical sciences. Registration fees: US$ 150 which include: opening ceremony, admission to scientific sessions, admission to technical exhibitions, conference kit, certificate of attendance, coffee and lunch breaks. Accommodation: Accommodation can be arranged on request. Payment: Bank trasfere: National Bank of Egypt, Cairo, Account No. 9/450/81761/1. Email: Nrc_med@yahoo.com Contact person: Prof. Dr. Ashraf Shaalan Head of Medical Research Division National Research Centre Cairo, Egypt.

IV ESRA Winter Week 2008

The purpose of our IV ESRA Winter Week is to once again promote regional anaesthesia in the relaxed atmosphere of the Swiss Alps. The scientific programme is a mix of state-of-the-art lectures, discussions, hands-on workshops and video presentations. The scientific programme which has been developed to take place during early morning and late afternoon thereby allowing the participants to take advantage of wintersport or the many other leisure activities that this region has to offer.

6th Annual Cytokines and Inflammation

This conference will cover many important fundamental aspects of the role of cytokine and inflammation as related drug discovery and development, including current drugs, progress of potential drugs in pre-clinical and clinical trials, and new research and development in this field. We hope to achieve this goal by bringing together conceptual innovators from all active parties who certainly include scientists, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and regulators. You can find our full conference calendar through 2008 at: http://www.gtcbio.com/events_gtcbio.pdf

FDA Pre-Approval Inspections

An Important Two-Day Comprehensive & Interactive Seminar with Case Studies and Workshops On: - FDA, Today and Tomorrow - FDA Rules and Regulations - FDA’s Initiative on Pharmaceutical cGMPs for the 21st Century - Application and Approval in the US - FDA Inspections - FDA Pre-Approval Inspectional Program Before, During and After - System Based Inspections Quality, Facility & Equipment, Materials, Production, Packaging/Labeling, Lab Controls - A Quality Systems Approach to GMPs - Most Common GMP Deficiencies by Systems - Expectations for cGMPs for Laboratories - Inspections of Combination Devices - Requirements for Inspection Preparations - Surviving an US FDA Audit - Criteria for Warning Letter vs Violation Letter - Responding to FDA FD-483 Distinguished Course Leaders Ms. Maxine Fritz Vice President, Pharmaceutical Quality Systems and Validation Quintiles Consulting Mr. John Godshalk Senior Consultant Biologics Consulting Group Dr. Marla Phillips Senior Compliance Consultant

7th Annual Cool Chain Europe

7th Annual Cool Chain Europe Pharma IQ's flagship annual Cool Chain event, bringing together the continent's biggest collection of cold chain professionals every year. This event is presented in English January 29 - 30, 2008 • Sheraton Brussels Hotel and Towers, Brussels, Belgium The 7th Annual Cool Chain Europe will build on the feedback from the past 6 European annual events to deliver an essential learning and networking forum. For 2008 we will take a closer look at how the QA/Logistics integrated relationship is affecting buying decisions and cool chain operations, also, in addition we will examine key developments in: • Regulations, physical distribution, temperature monitoring of room temperature or temperate chain distribution (<25°C) • Developments in the qualification of trailers or active refrigeration systems • Implementing stability studies based on product requirements • Country specific temperature profiles • Regulatory assessment of new products and shipment validation • Providing guidance to down stream handlers of biotech products • Identifying temperature requirements and designing compliant systems www.iqpc-pharma.com/be/coolchaineurope/ediary

The 4th Annual Conference on Achieving ROI for Eliminating Healthcare-Associated Infections

Healthcare-associated infections have never posed a greater threat. Preventing HAI is one of the most pressing and important issues in healthcare today – and both the government and the public have taken notice. While infection control has never been a source of hospital revenue, the potential cost avoidance of a well-developed, comprehensive program is substantial. And with public reporting mandates and changes to CMS reimbursement policies, the message from the government could not be clearer: eliminate hospital-acquired infections or risk Medicare reimbursement dollars and possibly punitive measures. Investing in prevention is one of the smartest things you can do – for patient safety and financial security. This conference will examine best-practice case studies and proven tools that will demonstrate the importance of a well-rounded and efficient infection control program. Now more than ever, IC programs need to secure their resources, adopt and optimize latest technologies, and ensure compliance to best practices. The distinguished faculty at this event will provide you with best practices to: Leverage transparency to prepare your department for public reporting and legislative mandates Increase compliance and improve employee commitment to quality through simple yet effective strategies Re-assess cost-effectiveness of current protocols and determine which need to be upgraded Optimize strategies for creating culture changes across all employee levels, from the environmental services staff to the Chief Executive Officer Integrate new, evidence-based best practices that will yield the greatest ROI Capitalize on new technologies to provide your patients with the greatest advancements in care Eliminating HAI is Essential to Maintaining Bottom-Line Results The World Research Group’s 4th Annual Conference on Achieving ROI for Eliminating Healthcare-Associated Infections conference will bring together healthcare leaders who recognize that preventing infections is a top priority for keeping patients safe and keeping costs and bed days from skyrocketing out of control. As more and more payers begin to refuse payment for extra days that are caused by HAI, attendance at this conference becomes all the more important. Specifically you will hear how: Southcoast Hospital Group embraced voluntary transparency by reporting its infection rates to its board and on its website as a tool to spur quality improvement and how it motivates employees and patients to sustain these enhanced outcomes Duke University Medical Center developed an in-house, query-based technology system to track infections throughout the facility Albert Einstein Healthcare Network leveraged a Positive Deviance program to re-evaluate its behaviors and pinpoint problems in implementing best practices Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expanded the National Healthcare Safety Network into a nationwide tool for all hospitals Michigan Health & Hospital Association’s Keystone Center for Patient Safety rolled out its successful statewide infection prevention programs from the ICU to entire healthcare facilities Vanderbilt University Medical Center built a strong relationship between upper level administrators and infection control staff, communicated its need and doubled its IC staff The conference on Achieving ROI for Eliminating Healthcare-Associated Infections is the only conference that brings together practitioners, administrators, directors, and executives to share how they have communicated the importance of IC to every employee – from CEOs to patient access staff. Attendees have always found this conference to be full of invaluable information, but this year’s innovative, interdisciplinary line-up of national leaders is sure to bring the most cutting-edge strategies and ideas to the podium. Hear how St. Barnabas Healthcare, Rochester General Hospital, and St. Rose Dominican Hospital have strategically developed and designed their MRSA screening tactics to eliminate this deadly HAI. Remember, IC must be a concern and priority for all of your employees and bringing a team of participants will ensure that this conference has the greatest possible impact on your facility’s outcomes. Register a team of 3 people and the 4th member attends free! Register early and enjoy the greatest discounts!

Retail Health Clinics

With clinics continually surfacing in retail chain stores across the country, it’s apparent these clinics have delivered what consumers want and are quickly becoming part of a serious industry. Is your organization prepared to harness the success of this rapidly expanding industry?

The World Congress on Controversies in Urology

The 1st World Congress on Controversies in Urology (CURy) is meant to function as an exclusive forum for international experts to share and compare experiences, in order to outline the right treatment for patients. A congress focusing on controversies is a new concept. It is designed primarily to enable an effective debate about unresolved issues, resulting in agreed-upon answers, supported by evidence-based medicine and expert opinion. Participants will have the advantage of discussing and debating these unresolved issues with leading world experts. The Congress aims at reaching the best possible answers for the moment, providing the clinician with reliable, up-to-date scientific solutions, based on the best existing evidence.

CME - Aging Population: Primary Care Medicine for the Elderly

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES - DAY 1 - DELIRIUM IN THE ELDERLY – CURRENT CONCEPTS – Diagnostic features and common causes of delirium. Distinguish between delirium and dementia. Causes of persistent delirium. Non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic treatment approaches to the delirious patient. EXERCISE PROGRAM IN THE ELDERLY – Relationship between maximal oxygen consumption, aging, and functional status. Potential benefits of exercise. Risks of exercise and how to minimize them. Components of an exercise program. DEMENTIA IN THE ELDERLY – Prevalence and significance of dementia. Common causes of dementia and the value of objectifying cognitive performance. Atypical patterns and differential diagnosis of dementia syndromes. Risks and benefits of commonly used drugs to treat dementia. Medical evaluation of a newly identified patient. OFFICE ORTHOPEDICS IN THE OLDER PATIENT – Common causes of acute low back pain. Symptoms and treatment of spinal stenosis. Causes of shoulder pain. Common causes of neck pain. DAY 2 - ADVANCED NUTRITIONAL ASSESSMENT AND THERAPY – Metabolic changes and inflammatory effects of aging and poor diet. Utilize readily available clinical data to make accurate and comprehensive nutritional assessments. Therapeutic nutritional approaches for acutely ill, chronically ill, and frail patients. Apply nutritional therapies towards improved wellness. TREATMENT OF CHRONIC PAIN IN THE ELDERLY – Alterations in body composition and physiology that alter the pharmacology of various analgesics. Adverse effects of NSAIDs. Use of the opioids and adjunctive medications in the treatment of chronic pain. Non-pharmacological treatments available for the treatment of chronic pain. VITAMIN B-12 DEFICIENCY IN THE ELDERLY – Normal physiology and the pathophysiology of B-12 deficiency and its causes. Use of metabolic markers in B-12 deficiency. Work-up of B-12 deficiency in clinical practice. OSTEOARTHRITIS: DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT IN THE OLDER PATIENT – Describe newer understandings of the pathophysiology of OA. Recognize the typical and atypical clinical features of OA. Describe the various treatments of OA and how to integrate them. Distinguish OA symptoms from those of other localized or generalized disorders. DAY 3 - OSTEOPOROSIS: CONTEMPORARY DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT – Define osteoporosis pathologically and by the WHO standards. Distinguish between the effects on bone metabolism of aging and those during the post-menopausal period. Usefulness of the T-score on DEXA scan reports and how to incorporate bone markers into treatment decision. Anti-resorptive agents available for the treatment of osteoporosis. SENSIBLE APPROACHES TO GERIATRIC INFECTIONS – Atypical presentation of infectious illness. Causes of pneumonia and UTI and describe the approach to antibiotic selection. Considerations in emerging antibiotic resistance. Issues in reasonable antibiotic use. RHEUMATOLOGIC LAB TESTS AND RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS IN THE ELDERLY – Impact of aging on the sensitivity and specificity of rheumatologic lab tests. Alterations in the presentation of rheumatoid arthritis. Use of corticosteroids in elderly onset rheumatoid arthritis. Complications of methotrexate therapy and proper lab monitoring during its use. Role of newer treatments for rheumatoid arthritis. SENSIBLE PRESCRIBING PRACTICES FOR THE ELDERLY – The limits of studies on drug safety and efficacy. Subtle but significant drug side effects. Undesirable prescribing practices and better approaches. DAY 4 - GERIATRIC DEPRESSION: ADVANCES IN DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT – Clinical presentations of depressive syndromes. Utility and application of the Geriatric Depression Scale. Relative advantages and disadvantages of the various medications available for treatment of depression. Benefits of non-pharmacologic treatments alone or in conjunction with medical treatments. MUSCULOSKELETAL EXAM AND ARTICULAR AND SOFT TISSUE INJECTIONS FOR THE PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN – Equipment necessary for specific injections. Contraindications to and complications of injections. Proper technique for handling of and the necessary tests on synovial fluid. The technique for the injection of several commonly affected structures. CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN END OF LIFE CARE – Aapproach to assessment of the whole patient in a hospice setting. Practical and effective approaches to common physical symptoms in the terminally ill. Effective clinical care of patients in the last days of life. Dementia as a terminal illness. DAY 5 - POLYMYALGIA RHEUMATICA AND GIANT CELL ARTERITIS – Typical symptoms, physical findings, and laboratory abnormalities in polymyalgia rheumatica. Treatment options for PMR. Typical and atypical presentations of GCA. Appropriate indication and technique for temporal artery biopsy. Most effective treatment and the most serious complications of GCA. RISK MANAGEMENT AND CARE OF THE ELDERLY – Principles of effective risk management practices. Newer concepts and approaches in dealing with medical errors. Benefits of honest disclosure of medical errors. GOUT AND PSEUDOGOUT IN THE ELDERLY – The unique characteristics of gout. Factors that impact the presentation and treatment of gout. The Allopurinol hypersensitivity syndrome and predisposing factors. Clinical manifestations of calcium pyrophosphate deposition. Polarized microscopic findings for uric acid and CPPD crystals. IMPROVING COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN MEDICAL PRACTICE – Ways that people perceive communication and process information. Your personal communication strengths and limitations. Communication issues unique to older patients. Practices to maximize effective communication and listening.

Day Spa Expo and Business Forum

Day Spa Expo is the only national event in the country dedicated to serving the huge Day Spa Market. We invite the real buying decision-makers (Owners & Operators, Presidents, Directors * Managers) to Day Spa Expo to take advantage of the great mix of spa-focused exhibitors and the dedicated business curriculum presented by the Day Spa Association. If you offer or need goods or services in the Spa Industry then you will need to have a presence at this focused national event. The Day Spa Expo and The Day Spa Association have joined forces to produce and present an educational program specifically for the Day Spa Owners & Operators that you can't afford to miss! Go to www.dayspaexpo.com for more information.

Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Symposium 2008

Target audience: cardiolgoists, internists, family physicians, endocrinologists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, dietitians, psychologists

14TH ANNUAL NATIOPNAL CONFERENCE OF INDIAN SOCIETY OF CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE

Fourteenth congress of Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine will be held from 13th to 17th February, 2008, at Bhopal, India. Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh, is a fascinating amalgam of scenic beauty, old historic city and modern urban planning. It is the 11th century city, founded by Raja Bhoj and was named Bhojpal, but the present city was established by an Afghan soldier, Dost Mohammed (1707-1740). Bhopal today presents a multi-faceted profile; the old city with its marketplaces and fine old mosques and palaces still bears the aristocratic imprint of its former rulers, among them the succession of powerful Begums who ruled Bhopal from 1819 to 1926. The two lakes of Bhopal still dominate the city, and are indeed its nucleus. Few state capitals in India have a history as eventful as Bhopal. It is greener and cleaner than most cities in the country. The venue noor-us-sabah palace affords one of the best views of the breathtakingly beautiful and expansive Bhopal lakes and the vindhya hills and is the ideal base for exploring the city of Bhopal and its surroundings. It is located at a distance of just 6kms from domestic airport and 5kms from Railway Station. The people of Bhopal are a very warm and hospitable lot. There is an old Indian adage, atithi devo bhava a guest is as God. Over the centuries this has been drilled so deep into succeeding generations of Indians that hospitality is almost next to godliness here. Bhopal produces exquisite meat and fish dishes, of which the spicy rogan josh, delicious korma, luscious keema, all-season favourite biryani pilaf and succulent kababs such as shami and seekh are almost legendary The scientific programme will be designed to fulfill the needs of established workers as well as growing young clinicians and scientists in the field of critical care Medicine. This will constitute of basic knowledge relevant to clinical practice as well as advanced level clinical and methodological discussions. The idea is to bring together international and national experts in these areas to present the latest advances. The theme of CRITICARE-2008 “Evidence Guidelines and Enforcement” was chosen to overcome the challenges of new millennium which indeed is a great concern for the entire critical care patients worldwide. To discuss the existing details and find out ways to overcome the shortcomings associated with these three most important connecting links for improved outcome. Every effort will be made to make your stay enjoyable, fruitful and unforgettable, also to make this event a great success.

8th International Conference on New Trends in Immunosuppression and Immunotherapy

The meeting programme covers several key aspects of this burgeoning field, and includes many of the most authoritative figures in each area. The combination of basic and clinical scientists will ensure that the challenges of clinical application of scientific advance will be confronted. We hope that you will take full advantage of opportunities for formal and informal discussions of how to make further advances in immune therapies.

CME - Pediatric Emergency Medicine: An Evidence-Based Approach

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES - DAY 1 - OFFICE MANAGEMENT OF MILD TO MODERATE ASTHMA – Benefits and drawbacks of using nebulizers or metered-dose inhalers with spacers to deliver beta2-agonists. Evidence supporting the use of ipratropium bromide for moderately ill asthmatic children. Use of corticosteroids in this setting, including Dr. Scarfone’s research on the use of oral prednisone and nebulized dexamethasone. ED MANAGEMENT OF SEVERE ASTHMA – Appraise the literature with regard to the treatment of children with severe asthma. Role of continuously nebulized albuterol for children with severe asthma. Use of magnesium sulfate and intravenously administered beta2- agonists in this setting. BRONCHIOLITIS – Benefits and limitations of the most recent recommendations for the treatment of bronchiolitis. Features placing infants at risk for more serious disease. VISUAL DIAGNOSIS, PART I – Common, uncommon and atypical presentations of childhood illnesses. Approach to the management of certain childhood illnesses or injuries based on visual clues. Questions to discriminate among similar appearing pediatric diagnoses. DAY 2 - PEDIATRIC DERMATOLOGY: COMMON RASHES YOU SHOULD KNOW – Characteristics of rashes encountered in the acute care setting. Treatment for common dermatologic conditions. FEVER AND RASH – Approach to a febrile child with petechiae. Characteristics of rashes in the child with fever. Historical clues that are helpful in evaluating difficult to identify rashes. THE RED HOT EYE – Eight-point eye examination and clinical conditions may be identified by each step in the examination. Eye pathology resulting from infection or trauma and when to refer a child to an ophthalmologist. Difference between inflammatory edema, peri-orbital cellulitis and orbital cellulitis. WHAT’S NEW IN PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY MEDICINE? – Nnew treatment practices in the pediatric emergency department. Use data from recently published clinical trials to offer an evidence-based approach to the management of ill or injured children. Cost-effective treatment strategies for children with common pediatric emergency diagnoses. DAY 3 - NO TIME TO WASTE – SURGICAL EMERGENCIES IN CHILDREN – Signs and symptoms of various acute surgical emergencies in children. Appropriate diagnostic studies to obtain in the evaluation of children with surgical emergencies. Consequences of delayed diagnosis in children with surgical emergencies. INFANTS BEHAVING BADLY – Differential diagnosis for critically ill infants. Key management strategies in actual cases of infants presenting to a pediatric emergency department. Evaluation and management options available for infants with interesting and uncommon diagnoses. PEDIATRIC STATUS EPILEPTICUS AND FEBRILE SEIZURES – Management of Status Epilepticus. Appropriate laboratory and imaging studies in the acute care setting. Typical features of a simple and complex febrile seizure. ANIMAL BITES – Bites that are at particular risk of infection. Arguments for and against the use of prophylactic antibiotics in specific bite wounds. Match specific infecting organisms with the biting animal. DAY 4 - INTERESTING CASES IN PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY MEDICINE – Approach to the acutely ill child with a confusing presentation. Differential diagnosis for the acutely ill or injured child. THE FEBRILE YOUNG TODDLER – Stratify the young child with high fevers into specific risk categories of occult bacteremia. Current literature regarding occult bacteremia. Use and utility of prophylactic antibiotics in children with occult bacteremia. THE FEBRILE YOUNG INFANT – Appropriate evaluation and treatment of the febrile infant who is less than eight weeks of age. Serious bacterial infections for which the febrile infant is at risk. Appraise recent data suggesting that a subset of febrile infants may be treated as outpatients. VISUAL DIAGNOSIS, PART II – Diagnoses in children by simple visual inspection. Common pediatric diagnoses by asking appropriate historical questions. DAY 5 - PEDIATRIC HEAD TRAUMA – Victims of Shaken-Baby Syndrome. Children who have sustained concussions. Children who require imaging studies as part of their medical evaluation. PAIN MANAGEMENT IN THE OFFICE AND ED – Reasons why pain in children has often been inappropriately managed in the past. Use of pain management for specific case scenarios commonly seen in an office setting. Use of pain management for specific case scenarios commonly seen in an ED. PEDIATRIC ORTHOPEDIC PITFALLS – Historical and physical clues suggestive of serious causes of limp. Utility and limitations of studies used in the evaluation of limp. Interaction of anatomy, mechanism and age in common pediatric causes of limp. PHYSICAL CHILD ABUSE – Findings that are characteristic of physical abuse. Physical findings often confused with physical abuse. Further evaluation and an appropriate course of action when the suspicion of abuse exists.

Enhanced Solubility & Bioavailability

ð¯ Explore different solubility methods to understand each techniquefs benefits and pitfalls ð¯ Discuss how to measure solubility and bioavailability to predict the developability of compound candidates ð¯ Assess nanochrystal technology for the improvement of dissolution rates and bioavailability ð¯ Get an insight into cyclodextrines and understand their impact on solubility enhancement ð¯ Hear about in-silico technologies to predict solubility and drug absorption

3rd Annual Sales and Marketing Forum

After the great success of our 2nd Annual Chemical Sales & Marketing Effectiveness conference, which took place in March 2007 with over 100 delegates and speakers participating, we are now announcing our 3rd Annual Chemical Sales & Marketing Effectiveness event scheduled for the 19th and 20th February 2008 in Amsterdam. In a more and more competitive chemical industry growth through sales & marketing is the most attractive way to increase revenues for your company. On next year’s agenda you will find new angles on key topics such as pricing as a marketing tool, key account management, customer relationship management, but we are also venturing into very innovative concepts of competitive intelligence, challenges, obstacles and lessons learned on the path to success. Come and join us at this renowned meeting of key industry players, learn from the newest case studies, benchmark and see where your company is heading to in terms of sales & marketing effectiveness.

Middle East Natural and Organic Products Expo 2007

Event Profile: Middle East Natural & Organic Products Expo will include a new profile, to enhance the show. Here, the entire spectrum of natural & organic products up to packaging in an environment-friendly method will make the exhibition truly a haven for all things natural and organic. Highlights: With increased marketing focus in previous year the show attracted 3896 trade and professional visitors and about 2672 consumers, inciting over 75% of the exhibitors to repeat their participation for the 2006 edition of the event. Visitor's Profile: Importers/Exporters/Distributors/Wholesalers/Trading houses/Business Groups/ Collaboration & joint venture seekers/Manufacturers/Producers/Overseas buyers / Agents / Consultants / Franchisees are the target visitors. Exhibitor's Profile: Profile for exhibit include Natural Remedies, Pharma, Health, Nutritional Products/Dietary Supplements, Beauty & Personal Care Products, Food & Beverage, Herbs & Spices, Relaxation Products, Fabrics & Accessories, Gifts & Novelties, Furniture etc.

Molecular Farming - Plant Biologicals

"Plant biotechnology offers an unprecedented opportunity to produce modern, recombinant pharmaceutical proteins at scale, quickly and at low cost. In essence, a “low-tech high technology”, it has the potential to address many of the global health issues that cannot be solved using conventional technologies. This meeting follows on from the first Molecular Farming meeting in January 2006, and will visit the latest advances and enabling technologies, and review the progress that is being made towards the first commercial products." Chair - Professor Julian Ma, St Georges Hospital, University of London, UK Confirmed Talks include: Pharma-Planta – an academic consortium advancing Molecular Farming in Europe and South Africa Professor Julian Ma, St Georges Hospital, University of London, UK New generation technologies for expressing recombinant proteins in green plants Professor Yuri Gleba, Icon Genetics GmbH, Germany The developing regulatory oversight of plant made pharmaceuticals Professor Philip J Dale OBE, John Innes Centre, Norwich, UK Expression of self-assembling macromolecular complexes using a plant virus vector Dr George Lomonossoff, John Innes Centre, Norwich, UK Recombinant pharmaceutical proteins from cereal grains Dr Eva Stoger, Germany Confirmed Speakers include: • Dr Harry Thangaraj, Director of Research, Centre for the Management of IP in Health R&D, UK • Lorenzo Frigerio, University of Warwick, UK The deadline for early registrations is 20th October 2007. Fees double after this date. Abstracts are still being accepted for oral and poster presentations. All presentations will be published in the meeting proceedings. Guidelines for abstract submission can be found at http://www.euroscicon.com/absguidelines.html For more information go to http://www.regonline.co.uk/molfarm08 We seek CPD accreditation from the IBMS for all our meetings

Arab Naturals -Traditional and Complementary Healthcare Expo & Conferences

The UAE Government, His Highness Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, endorsed the usage of natural products by establishing the "Zayed Complex for Herbal Research and Traditional Medicine" which was recently approved as the only collaborating centre for the World Health Organization in United Arab Emirates. With Arabian cultures and technological advances retreating 'back to nature', Zayed Complex for Herbal Research and Traditional Medicine proudly presents Abu Dhabi's first - ever trade exhibition and conference, dedicated to the deep-rooted eras of the past which are now becoming fads and fashion of the present, "Arab Naturals 2007 -Traditional and Complementary Healthcare Expo & Conferences " scheduled to be held from 4th - 6th December 2007 at Beach Rotana Hotel & Towers, Abu Dhabi. The trade show and conferences are a tribute to the entire burgeoning industry for natural & healthcare products and therapies, stimulating progress in the industry and supporting this movement in its full diversity. It will advocate and facilitate the adoption of natural products and supplements, alternative treatments, complementary medicine, health and nutrition products, herbal products and remedies throughout the region and will ensure to endow sources to give sufficient and sustainable resources and education. With the media coverage ensuring attendance from visitors from all over the U.A.E, all Arabian Gulf countries, Middle East, Iran, CIS countries and the Indian sub-continent regions, the show is a vibrant dais for trade and networking in an International arena. With the Arabian Peninsula contributing as a rapidly developing region for natural products, the expo and conference will portray the tone and trend of the era towards a natural livelihood For more info please visit www.arabnaturalsexpo.com