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Major new e-science resource for biologists
The University of Manchester and the European Molecular Biology Laboratory's European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI) have launched a major new e-science resource for biologists - which could accelerate research into treatments for H1N1 flu and cancer.
Report card on UK's health
Medical scientists from Southampton have contributed to a major new report, setting out plans to enhance the nation's health by improving diet, increasing physical activity and cutting harmful drinking.
Poor sleep may be more dangerous for women than men
Women who get less than the recommended eight hours sleep a night are at higher risk of heart disease and heart-related problems than men with the same sleeping patterns.
Survivors of childhood cancer at greater risk of birth complications when pregnant
Survivors of childhood cancer run particular risks when pregnant and should be closely monitored, the 25th annual conference of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology heard this week.
Question marks on credibility of some published clinical trials
Randomised Controlled Trials (RCTs) are considered the 'gold standard' research method for assessing new medical treatments. But research published in BioMed Central's open access journal Trials shows that the design of a remarkable 93 percent of 2235 so-called RCTs published in some Chinese medical journals during 1994 to 2005 was flawed, casting doubt on the reliability of research that is likely to influence medical decision-makers.
Cerebrovascular mental stress reactivity is impaired in hypertension
Mental stress causes carotid artery dilation and increases brain blood flow. A series of ultrasound experiments, described in BioMed Central's open access journal Cardiovascular Ultrasound, also found that this dilatory reflex was absent in people with high blood pressure.
Homeopathy at risk of being lost in translation
Homeopathy risks being subsumed by modern medicine, argues a historian of science. Not only does this means that homeopathy's heroes have become mere footnotes in history, but it could limit homeopathy's potential to contribute to the treatment of today's pressing medical problems, she says.
Biological warfare in bacteria offers hope for new antibiotics
Scientists are to study a group of proteins that are highly effective at killing bacteria and which could hold the key to developing new types of antibiotics.
Bioethicists lead call for public debates on future uses of stem cells
More than 40 scientists, bioethicists, lawyers and science journal editors are calling on their colleagues, policy makers and the public to begin developing guidelines for the research and reproductive use of stem cell-derived eggs and sperm, even though such use may be a decade or more away.
FDA approves Multaq tablets (dronedarone) to treat atrial fibrillation
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Multaq tablets (dronedarone) to help maintain normal heart rhythms in patients with a history of atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter (heart rhythm disorders). The drug is approved to be used in patients whose hearts have returned to normal rhythm or who will undergo drug or electric-shock treatment to restore a normal heart beat.
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South East Wales Independent Practitioners Group is a community based non-profit network designed to allow dental professionals in the locality access to top speakers in the profession.
Membership
Open to all practitioners in the area, from GDP's to community staff and those in hospital posts.
Our Mission
We aim to provide high quality up to date information and regular postings on the various events as they occur.
Benefits of joining SEWIPG
By becoming a member, you will receive:
- access to top speakers from the UK and abroad
- events often qualify for C.P.D. providing an array of career development opportunities.
Materials List
An extensive list of dental materials can be viewed by clicking here
(Center for Aesthetic Restorative Dentistry Aesthetic Restorative Series - www.centerforard.com) |
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Date for your diary
Ron Jackson (USA) 13th November* THE authority on composites & bonding
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South East Wales Independent Practitioners Group Presents
“An Evening Playing with Composites!”
Bewildered by the huge variety of composite systems available? Thinking of changing your present system? Want to see how others compare?
Now is the chance to evaluate the handling, ease of use, price& presentation of a number of current types.
With the generous help of 6 participating companies: Prestige, Kerr, Dentsply, Ivoclar, Voco,& Hereaus Kulzer, we are running a hands-on evaluation session which will allow you to examine & compare what’s available.
Venue: Copthorne Hotel, Culverhouse Cross, Cardiff
Date: Thursday 25th June 2009,
Time: 6 for 6.30pm Commencing with a tasty buffet, Finish 9pm.
Please return this portion, completed with Cheque Payable to ‘SEWIPG account’
To: Colin McCubbin, 100 Cathedral Road, Cardiff CF11 9LP
PLEASE STATE NUMBER OF PERSONS
SEWIPG Member Free __________________
Non-member £30 __________________
TOTAL___________________
NAMES _______________________________________________
ADDRESS_____________________________________________________________
Names of other practice members( if any)____________________________________________________________________
Special Dietary Requirements__________________________________________________
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The SEWIPG has now been in existence, with great success, for 3 years. The steering committee wish to thank every member for your support & encouragement over this time, & look forward to continued success.
It is a non-profit making group, & we have been very successful in accumulating a substantial “fighting fund” at this time. We have tried to maintain a balance between comfortable solvency & low cost course fees for members, & hope this has proven satisfactory for SEWIPG members. The steering group members have taken NO funds at all, except for direct costs in organising the course e.g. stationery, photocopying etc. The personal time applied to setting up & running the courses has been devoted free of payment, & it has been our pleasure to do so.
We now feel it is time to invite interested colleagues to join the steering group, as “new blood” is always healthy for a group such as ours, & fresh ideas can rejuvenate interest.
In order to encourage new steering group personnel, we feel it is appropriate to set up a constitution which describes payment of a yearly honorarium to steering group members. This would help reimburse time spent organising these courses, & encourage a healthy turnover of steering group personnel.
Setting up the framework of such an arrangement requires discussion amongst members, as after all, it is YOUR group. We do not wish to draft a weighty tome hidebound with red tape, but we do need rules of conduct which steering group members can operate freely within, & yet do not bring heavy responsibilities or obligations yet ensuring the IPG maintains a productive, active programme which members continue to enjoy.
We propose that the conditions the Committee could operate under are:-
Duties:-
-That 3 or 4 QUALITY courses are held in any one year
-Each Course carries verifiable CPD Accreditation, approved by the Dental Postgraduate Dept of UWCM, with associated feedback forms submitted to the same.
-Preferential Rates for SEWIPG Members
-Rotate venues to allow equal access to all members
-Ensure that the Group is financially self-supporting
-Keep adequate financial records
Compensation:-
Each Committee member allowed to draw from the account £100 per committee meeting, up to a maximum of 6 meetings per annum. This is to compensate for time spent on SEWIPG matters. This is in addition to direct costs incurred in these duties---eg stationery, postage, photocopying etc.,
Free attendance at the courses they have arranged. |
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