The EQUATOR Network Workshop: Key guidelines for reporting health research studies
Date:25 June 2008	Location:The Royal Society of Medicine, London
Transparent and accurate reporting of research findings is a necessary component of good research practice. Sound knowledge of the principles of high quality reporting of various types of health research is crucial for researchers and professionals involved in the publication of medical research. This workshop will provide an intensive overview of major scientific and ethical issues relating to the quality of health research reporting. Key reporting guidelines as well as examples of good and bad research reports will be discussed. Information about how the new EQUATOR Network can help editors and peer reviewers, such as resources and training facilitating research reporting, will be presented. New knowledge acquired during the workshop should benefit professionals at various positions associated with publishing health research. The workshop precedes the EQUATOR Network launch meeting that will be held on 26 June 2008, 10:00 – 17:00, at the Royal Society of Medicine, 1 Wimpole Street, London, W1G 0AE, UK Target audience: Editors and peer reviewers of medical research journals Learning objectives: 1. Understand the importance of transparency and accuracy in reporting health research and be familiar with common deficiencies in reporting of randomised controlled trials (RCTs), systematic reviews and meta-analyses, and observational studies 2. Understand the key concepts of reporting guidelines and their efficient use by different professional groups with the main focus on editors and peer reviewers 3. Learn about the main elements of the selected reporting guidelines: CONSORT Statement (reporting RCTs); the forthcoming PRISMA Statement (reporting systematic reviews and meta-analyses evaluating healthcare interventions) and STROBE (reporting epidemiological studies) 4. Understand and efficiently use the EQUATOR Network internet-based resource centre and training programme Presenters: Professor Douglas G. Altman, Centre for Statistics in Medicine, University of Oxford, UK Dr David Moher, Chalmers Research Group, University of Ottawa, Canada Dr Kenneth Schulz, Family Health International, Durham, US Dr John Hoey, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada Dr Iveta Simera, Centre for Statistics in Medicine, University of Oxford, UK Fees: £ 100 (plus VAT) Deadline for registration: 31 May 2008 Places are limited to 30 participants, preference will be given to journal editors and peer reviewers
email:marty.kilby{at}virgin.net	Tel:

SMIER - XXIst European Intensive Course of Digestive Endoscopy
Date:28-29th November 2008	Location:France
Workshops: Barrett’s oesophagus Cystic tumours of the pancreas Difficult issues during colonoscopy The video-session will include: Endoscopic treatment of Barrett’s oesophagus Endoscopic treatment of Zencker’s diverticulum Gastric and colonic endoscopic mucosal resections Double balloon examination of the stomach after bariatric surgery Transduodenal access to the bile duct Polypectomy during double balloon enteroscopy Intra-diverticular biliary sphincterotomy Duodenal prosthesis Transgastric NOTES
email:smier{at}meeting-pro.com	Tel:+33(0)1 64 33 33 33

BMJ Masterclass for GPs: General Update, Programme 1
Date: Various, see below	Location: Various see below
Monday 25 February 2008, Glasgow* Wednesday 12 March 2008, Bristol Friday 4 April 2008, Newcastle Tuesday 29 April 2008, London* Wednesday 14 May 2008, Sheffield* Tuesday 10 June 2008, Birmingham* * Running back to back with programme 2 Leading experts bring you the latest evidence, guidelines, and best practice in an easy to understand and interactive format. Learn using case studies, with the chance to ask questions. This update will change your everyday practice and give you greater confidence in managing your patients. You will also receive our popular course handbook covering new guidelines, practical management tips, key references, and commonly asked questions, exclusive to our delegates. Topics include: - Respiratory Medicine - Gastroenterology - Neurology - Diabetes - Musculoskeletal - Paediatrics For the full programme please visit: http://masterclasses.bmj.com/GPs/general-update/autumn-2007
email: events{at}bmjgroup.com	Tel: +44 (0)20 7383 6241/6281

18th Conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver (APASL 2008 Seoul)
Date: 23-26 March, 2008	Location: Seoul, Korea
Online abstract submission and registration is available at www.apaslseoul2008.org Tentative Scientific Program 1. Postgraduate Courses: Viral Hepatitis; present and future 2. Symposia - Liver cancer: a critical reappraisal of current practice - New insights in NAFLD - New therapeutic approach to HCC - Therapy for viral hepatitis: promises and pitfalls - Management for complications of liver cirrhosis - Liver pathology: an update - Metabolic and autoimmune liver diseases 3. Plenary Presentations 4. New APASL Guideline of Chronic Hepatitis B Treatment 5. Research Workshop 6. State-of-the-art Lectures 7. Imaging Courses 8. Surgical Hepatology/ Transplantation 9. Endoscopy Course 10. AASLD-APASL Joint Workshop
email: info{at}apaslseoul2008.org	Tel: +82-2-3452-7241/ +82-2-3471-8555

Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) – Seminar 2008
Date: 4 April 2008	Location: London, UK
This year’s seminar will focus on three key topics: (1) How does patient privacy legislation affect an editor’s ability to publish? (2) What is publication? — the changing definitions of publication. (3) COPE’s new Best Practice Guidelines. There will also be a short demonstration of an anti-plagiarism system as it is working in a publishing house. Invited speakers will discuss legislation on privacy and data protection that editors need to be aware of; how editors should respond to more and more data being available online prior to formal peer-reviewed publication; and what happens to a publication after it appears in print. The newly designed COPE website will be demonstrated, and there will be interactive workshops on common ethical and editorial dilemmas. Editors, authors and all those interested in improving the standard of publication ethics are welcome. The seminar will include invited talks: - A Pandora’s box of tissues—legislation in relation to tissues and cells - The promise and perils of patient privacy - Pre-publication or duplicate publication? How to decide - What really happens to a publication after it appears in print - Screening for plagiarism: the CrossCheck initiative In addition: - Discussion of COPE’s new Best Practice Guidelines with experiences from journals who have piloted the audit - COPE’s new website unveiled - Interactive workshops on the key topics of the seminar. - Opportunities to network with other editors and share your experiences and challenges The seminar is free for COPE members and £50.00 for non-members. Numbers are limited and early booking is advisable. For registration or more information please contact the COPE Administrator at cope{at}bmjgroup.com or call 020-7383-6602.
email: cope{at}bmjgroup.com	Tel: +44 (0)20-7383-6602

International Forum on Quality and Safety in Health Care
Date:22-25 April 2008	Location: Paris, France
Why attend? - Join over 1,000 health care professionals from over 40 countries worldwide - Learn from experienced leaders and improvement experts - Find out what is current in quality and safety - Gain new skills and tools for creating change in your organisation - Take home practical solutions for improvement methods - Network with like-minded colleagues Register on-line from January 2008 onwards For more information on the forum visit http://www.internationalforum.bmj.com
email: events{at}bmjgroup.com	Tel: +44 (0)20 7383 6409

BMJ Masterclass for Physicians: Cardiology
Date: 30 April 2008	Location: Manchester, UK
CPD 6 hours, RCP Chaired by Professor Roger Hall, Professor of Clinical Cardiology, University of East Anglia, Norwich and Former Editor of Heart, the BMJ Masterclass for Physicians: Cardiology provides you with the latest evidence and best practice in cardiology. Learn about: - Diagnosis and management of stable angina - Management of patients with cardiac arrhythmias - Heart failure: pharmacotherapy and device therapy - Medicolegal risk. For the full programme please visit: http://masterclasses.bmj.com/cardiology/programme-08 Book by Monday 21 January 2008 to take advantage of the early bird discount.
email: events{at}bmjgroup.com	Tel: +44 (0)20 7383 6241

BMJ Masterclass for Physicians: Respiratory Medicine
Date: 1 May 2008	Location: Manchester, UK
CPD 6 hours, RCP Professor Wisia Wedzicha, Editor in Chief, Thorax, and Professor of Respiratory Medicine, University College London returns to Chair the BMJ Masterclass for Physicians: Respiratory Medicine. Leading experts cover important new topics and debate areas of controversy. Learn about: - Preventing exacerbations in asthma - Smoking cessation - Reducing COPD exacerbations - Pleural effusions - Pneumonia - Sleep apnoea. For the full programme please visit: http://masterclasses.bmj.com/respiratory/programme-08 Book by Monday 21 January 2008 to take advantage of the early bird discount.
email: events{at}bmjgroup.com	Tel: +44 (0)20 7383 6241

BMJ Masterclass for GPs: Cardiology, Diabetes and CKD
Date: Various, see below	Location: Various see below
Thursday 19 June 2008, London Thursday 25 September 2008, Leeds Monday 3 November 2008, Birmingham This one day masterclass will advance your knowledge in three of the most rapidly changing and challenging areas of clinical practice, and provide you with practical information from expert speakers. Topics covered include: • Heart failure: the essentials of management • Atrial fibrillation • Secondary prevention after myocardial infarction (MI) • Complications of diabetes • Therapeutic challenges in the management of type 2 diabetes • Chronic kidney disease: when to refer to the nephrologist. This masterclass is suitable for: • GPs • Practice nurses • Nurse practitioners Early bird rates are available so don't delay. To view the full programme and list of speakers or to register, please visit: http://masterclasses.bmj.com/GPs/cardiology-diabetes-ckd
email: events{at}bmjgroup.com	Tel: +44 (0)20 7383 6241

The 26th Leeds Course in Clinical Nutrition
Date: 2-5 September 2008	Location: Leeds, UK
For more information please visit http://www.clinical-nutrition.co.uk.
email: clinicalnutrition{at}leeds.ac.uk	Tel:

Extra-Esophageal Reflux Disease
Date: 18-20 September 2008	Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Early registration deadline: April 1 2008 The basic science didactic sessions will cover duodenogastricesophageal reflux with emphasis on the acid, bile and pepsin components. Damage caused by these elements and methods of protecting the esophagus, lungs, pharynx, larynx, oral cavity, nasopharynx, nose, sinuses and middle ear will be presented and discussed. Distinctive problems in the pediatric patient, the symptomatic pulmonary patient and the vocally handicapped patient will highlight the clinical presentations. Emphasis will be placed on state-of-the-art diagnostic techniques and treatments. A hands-on-workshop, under the supervision of internationally renowned physicians, will provide the conference participants with an opportunity to evaluate the upper aerodigestive tract using endoscpoic techniques (TNE). Contact:Abstracts for poster consideration must be submitted by email to dschact@mcw.edu by July 1 2008. Basic scientists, otolaryngologists, gastroenterologists, allergists, pulmonologists, internists, chest physicians, airway specialists, speech language pathologists, pediatricians and generalists will find the conference extremely beneficial. Conference attendance is limited. Fees received by April 1 2008 will benefit from the early booking discount.
email: dschact{at}mcw.edu	Tel: +44 (0)113 343 2494