MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'ESPEN' source. Mon, 24 May 2010 14:46:34 +0100 http://espenblog.com/wp/?p=245 The reciprocal influences between nutrition and cancer, as they pertain to the development and progression of cancer cells, and to their impact on nutritional status and clinical outcome, are being increasingly appreciated. To discuss the latest advances and new perspectives for the future of Clinical Nutrition and Cancer, the II International Conference of Nutritional Oncology is [...] (Source: ESPEN) ESPEN organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3406239 Thu, 25 Mar 2010 23:16:21 +0100 3406239 http://espenblog.com/wp/?p=242 The Medical Nutrition International Industry (MNI) Grant for the Best Initiative to Fight Malnutrition is ready to award with a 30,000 € check the national PEN society endorsing the most innovative initiative to increase the awareness and fight malnutrition. Take a look at the call for applications for more details on the criteria to apply. The [...] (Source: ESPEN) ESPEN organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3392824 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 23:16:01 +0100 3392824 http://espenblog.com/wp/?p=237 The Oley Foundation is a non-proft organization very active in the field of nutritional support by providing critical information on research, medical advances and best clinical practice. The Oley Foundation has just released the a second module of its interactive educational program “MY HPN”. This module addresses the strategies to avoid catheter-associated infections. Know more [...] (Source: ESPEN) ESPEN organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3277967 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 23:07:48 +0100 3277967 http://espenblog.com/wp/?p=234 When completing the form for the 2010 ESPEN Research Fellowship, a few applicants pointed out that providing the ESPEN code number was a mandatory field, but this code was not easily retrievable. Indeed, ESPEN administration is no longer coding members by a number, but rather by a username. Only, “old” ESPEN members have a code number. To avoid [...] (Source: ESPEN) ESPEN organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3260920 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 23:15:31 +0100 3260920 http://espenblog.com/wp/?p=231 On December 12, 2009, ESPEN announced on the website the call for proposals for the newly launched EBM grant and for Research Fellowships. This is a great opportunity to receive support for your research in difficult economic times. Take a look at the News posted on December 12, 2009 for more information on these grants, devise your projects and then submit [...] (Source: ESPEN) ESPEN organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3195756 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:57:12 +0100 3195756 http://espenblog.com/wp/?p=228 Starting today, it is possible to submit your abstract(s) for the upcoming ESPEN congress in Nice (September 5-8, 2010). Under the section “Congress” on this website, just click on “Upcoming congress”, and then “Abstracts”. The ESPEN congress is a formidable opportunity to present and discuss your data in a stimulating and supportive environment. Do not [...] (Source: ESPEN) ESPEN organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3177584 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 09:37:36 +0100 3177584 http://espenblog.com/wp/?p=225 The relevance of nutrition in daily clinical practice is receiving more and more acknowledgements. Also, it is becoming part of the political agenda. These achievements are the results of the many professionals worldwide involved in research and education in clinical nutrition. ESPEN played an important role in increasing awareness, promoting research and implementing good clinical practice. ESPEN is [...] (Source: ESPEN) ESPEN organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3140644 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 21:42:28 +0100 3140644 http://espenblog.com/wp/?p=222 Nutrition is essential to life. Many new data have been accumulating in the recent past, shedding light on the pathogenic mechanisms of protein-energy disturbances associated with age and disease. It is now time to translate this information on basic mechanisms into more effective clinical therapies. The First International Congress of Translational Research in Human Nutrition (Clermont-Ferrand, France, [...] (Source: ESPEN) ESPEN organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3091158 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 23:52:48 +0100 3091158 http://espenblog.com/wp/?p=217 ESPEN is devoted to foster research in the field of Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism. In particular, its strategic aims include the support of young talented researchers and the improvement of clinical practice via the development of guidelines based on solid evidence. To accomplish these goals, the Scientific Committee and the Executive Committe of ESPEN announce the availability [...] (Source: ESPEN) ESPEN organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3081206 Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:32:23 +0100 3081206 http://espenblog.com/wp/?p=207 One of the most appreciated tradition of ASPEN’s Clinical Nutrition Week is the organzation of pre-conference courses. This year, one of the topic to be discussed will be Intestinal Failure. An impressive panel of world authorities in this field will present the most advanced results on this topic, covering different aspects from etiology to nutrition support, from [...] (Source: ESPEN) ESPEN organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2997847 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:28:57 +0100 2997847 http://espenblog.com/wp/?p=204 The ESPEN Life Long Learning (LLL) Programme is one of the most successful educational projects available. Thousands of students have been trained in Clinical Nutrition during the last years, and more will come. In order to prepare new teachers for the LLL courses, ESPEN is offering the possibility to become a certified trainers. On January [...] (Source: ESPEN) ESPEN organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2990970 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:09:55 +0100 2990970 http://espenblog.com/wp/?p=200 New Orleans, Lousiana, is the fascinating venue of the Digestive Disease Week 2010. This most celebrated scientific event will take place May 1-5, 2010, and the American Gastroenterological Society is organizing an exciting program. DDW 2010 is a great opportunity to be updated on the most recent advances in the field of Nutrition (check for the Nutrition [...] (Source: ESPEN) ESPEN organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2983206 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:52:59 +0100 2983206 http://espenblog.com/wp/?p=198 It is now some years since ESPEN has had a pharmacist on any of its principal committees, and we are pleased to be remedying this situation with the appointment of a pharmacist to the Educational and Clinical Practice Committee. Following an internal election, Dr Sylwia Osowska has been selected to take up this role and [...] (Source: ESPEN) ESPEN organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2961376 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:55:35 +0100 2961376 http://espenblog.com/wp/?p=190 It is a long standing tradition that the ESPEN Course in Clinical Nutrition always meets high level of satisfaction by the participants. This year, the 16th Course was recently held in Fruska Gora, Norcev, Serbia (October 8-14, 2009) under the responsability of Prof. Marina Panisic and the National Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition - [...] (Source: ESPEN) ESPEN organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2914326 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:36:48 +0100 2914326 http://espenblog.com/wp/?p=188 ESPEN joint campaign with ENHA - “Fight Against Malnutrition” - has been nominated as one of the four finalists in the Best European Public Campaign. This is a major sign of recognition! Please, click here and you will see we are alongside Greenpeace and other very strong organisations. The tide is turning and your work counts [...] (Source: ESPEN) ESPEN organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2903861 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:12:41 +0100 2903861 http://espenblog.com/wp/?p=184 The next edition of the ESPEN Advenced Course in Clinical Nutrition will take place in Maastricht, The Netherlands, on 16-22 May 2010. Learn more about this exciting course and how to register by clicking here. (Source: ESPEN) ESPEN organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2874046 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 21:35:19 +0100 2874046 http://espenblog.com/wp/?p=182 Couldn’t you attend te ESPEN congress in Vienna? Do you want to see again that lecture which struck you? Then, you should not miss the opportunity to review the educational lectures given during ESPEN 2009 congress. Click on “Congress” and then “Congress presentations”, and enjoy the large library of educational lectures that ESPEN provides to [...] (Source: ESPEN) ESPEN organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2830463 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:47:33 +0100 2830463 http://espenblog.com/wp/?p=179 Approximately 2400 delegates attended the ESPEN Congress in Vienna, which underlines the relevance of our annual meetings in the scientific and educational arena of clinical nutrition and metabolism. Considering the top speakers lecturing at the congress, as well as the new intriguing data presented during the oral communication and poster sessions (and the beauties of [...] (Source: ESPEN) ESPEN organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2794957 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:42:37 +0100 2794957 http://espenblog.com/wp/?p=177 The ESPEN guidelines for the use of Parenteral Nutrition in adult patients are now available. They have been presented during the ESPEN Congress in Vienna and they have been published in Clinical Nutrition. For those who are not ESPEN members and cannot access Clinical Nutrition, the ESPEN guidelines can be viewed and downloaded for free from the ESPEN website, [...] (Source: ESPEN) ESPEN organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2780499 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 22:24:14 +0100 2780499 http://espenblog.com/wp/?p=173 During the last couple of years, a number of initiatives were organized in Belgium to address the major health problem of undernutrition in care homes and home care. To share the results of these efforts put forward by Belgian National Food and Health Plan and discussed during the international workshop on undernutrition in care homes and [...] (Source: ESPEN) ESPEN organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2764383 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:33:11 +0100 2764383 http://espenblog.com/wp/?p=170 In 2010, a new edition of the ESPEN Advanced Course in Clinical Nutrition will be organized. As usual, the location will be Maastricht, The Netherlands. The date of the course is still to be finalised, but it should be in April 2010. Check regularly the ESPEN website for updates and the final programme. (Source: ESPEN) ESPEN organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2722120 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:35:03 +0100 2722120 http://espenblog.com/wp/?p=166 The ESPEN General assembly will take place during the upcoming Vienna Congress. All ESPEN members are invited to join the meeting on Monday 31 August 2009, 17:30-19:00 (Room Strauss, Messe Wien Exhibition and Congress Centre; Messeplatz 1, 1021 Vienna). Please, read the agenda of the meeting and the minutes of last year’s general assembly. (Source: ESPEN) ESPEN organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2669444 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 20:41:49 +0100 2669444 http://espenblog.com/wp/?p=162 The 16th ESPEN course in Clinical Nutrition will be organized in Fruska Gora (Serbia) between 8-14 October, 2009. Read more on this classic event organized by ESPEN (programme, contact details, etc.) and see you in Serbia next October. (Source: ESPEN) ESPEN organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2593931 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 15:31:56 +0100 2593931 http://espenblog.com/wp/?p=157 The meeting organized in Prague last June by the Czech EU presidency in order to develop new plans to fight malnutrition across Europe gathered health ministries from EU memeber states, medical experts, ESPEN, ENHA. They all agreed to sign a declaration which summarizes the problems that we are facing in our daily practice and to propose a series of action [...] (Source: ESPEN) ESPEN organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2551561 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 17:56:13 +0100 2551561 http://espenblog.com/wp/?p=155 The Institute of Scientific Information has just released the 2008 IF of scientific journals. Confirming the trend observed in the previous years, Clinical Nutrition increased its IF, reaching a fantastic 3.203 from last year’s 2.878! This achievement highlights the leading role of ESPEN in the scientific arena of clinical nutrition research, and is a confirmation [...] (Source: ESPEN) ESPEN organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2492855 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:10:28 +0100 2492855 http://espenblog.com/wp/?p=146 The Czech Presidency of EU assumed the auspices over the international seminar “STOP malnutrition of patients and diseases resulting from malnutrition” held in Prague on 11-12 June. At the same time, the Presidency called upon leading EU experts in the area of healthcare and health policy to address the issue of poor nutrition in healthcare institutions [...] (Source: ESPEN) ESPEN organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2480980 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 22:21:14 +0100 2480980 http://espenblog.com/wp/?p=142 Dieticians are critical resource for ESPEN. To attract more dieticians to the ESPEN congresses and to enhance their active participation to the debates occurring at our annual meetings, the Educational and Clinical Practice Committee, in agreement with the Executive Committe, has devised a new structure for the Dieticians’ Session. Read more on this new exciting agenda, [...] (Source: ESPEN) ESPEN organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2480981 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 22:13:51 +0100 2480981 http://espenblog.com/wp/?p=135 Are you interested in the ESPEN LLL courses? Are you willing to become an ESPEN teacher and give and organize a LLL session in your country? Then, do not miss the opportunity to become a certified ESPEN LLL teacher by attending the TTT course which will be organized during the next ESPEN congress in Vienna. [...] (Source: ESPEN) ESPEN organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2480982 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 21:44:19 +0100 2480982 http://espenblog.com/wp/?p=133 Nutrition remains a key factor in preventing diseases and contributes to restore healthy status. The mechanisms underlying these effects are mainly derived from experimenatl data whose translation into the clinical setting should be enhanced. Know more on the clinical application of scientific knowledge by attending the First International Congress of Translational Research in Human Nutrition [...] (Source: ESPEN) ESPEN organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2409348 Tue, 12 May 2009 23:26:13 +0100 2409348 http://espenblog.com/wp/?p=126 In Clermont-Ferrand, between June 27 and June 28, 2009, the highly appreciated ESPEN Intensive Course in Tracer Methodology in Metabolism will take place. This is a “must attend” course for all those interested in tracer methodology in metabolic research. Read the details and how to contact the organizers of this successful course by downloading the  flyer. You may also download the [...] (Source: ESPEN) ESPEN organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2393987 Mon, 04 May 2009 21:31:10 +0100 2393987 http://espenblog.com/wp/?p=122 After the great success of last year’s edition, the Medical Nutrition International Industry (MNI) Grant for the Best Initiative to Fight Malnutrition is ready to award with a 30,000 € check the national PEN society endorsing the most atttractive and effective project to fight malnutrition. Take a look at the call for applications for more details on [...] (Source: ESPEN) ESPEN organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2378658 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:28:33 +0100 2378658 http://espenblog.com/wp/?p=121 As of today, the ESPEN community can count on more than 2000 members. Actually, we are 2050 and it is very likely that in the next weeks some more will join or renew their membership to ESPEN. This is good news not only for ESPEN, but more importantly for building the case of Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism [...] (Source: ESPEN) ESPEN organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2371738 Sun, 26 Apr 2009 22:43:39 +0100 2371738 http://espenblog.com/wp/?p=120 Abstract submission is now closed. See you in Vienna to present and discuss exciting new findings in the field of clinical nutrition and metabolism. (Source: ESPEN) ESPEN organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2344198 Tue, 07 Apr 2009 15:32:01 +0100 2344198 http://espenblog.com/wp/?p=118 During the upgrade of the ESPEN database, a technical problem has occured which is completely independent from the will of Secretariat and the management of the website. As a consequence, it is possible that some members, particularly those who applied for membership/renewal in March 2009, could experience some difficulties in accessing the members’ section of the website (including access [...] (Source: ESPEN) ESPEN organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2344199 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 16:15:20 +0100 2344199 http://espenblog.com/wp/?p=117 One of the strategic goals of ESPEN is to increase the awareness of political institutions on malnutrition and secure more funds for the development and implementation of effective nutritional programs. As a consequence of the society’s continuing efforts, ESPEN was invited to participate in the European Parliament conference in the European Life Science Circle, held on March 4. The [...] (Source: ESPEN) ESPEN organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2344200 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 15:30:19 +0100 2344200 http://espenblog.com/wp/?p=116 Although the ESPEN Congress in Florence last September was one of the most attended ESPEN congresses, yet many health professionals could not attend it. For those who missed the congress and for those who want refresh the most important messages delivered during the congress, the Japanese Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (JSPEN) has developed a [...] (Source: ESPEN) ESPEN organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2344201 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:21:20 +0100 2344201 http://espenblog.com/wp/?p=115 The impact of nutrition in the prevention and treatment of many chronic diseases is now widely recognized. However, many issues remain to be completely elucidated. Get the most updated information on the relationship between nutrition and health by participating to the 1st Mediterranean Nutrition and Metabolism Congress, which will be held in Tel Aviv, Israel, [...] (Source: ESPEN) ESPEN organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2344202 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:06:27 +0100 2344202 http://espenblog.com/wp/?p=114 After having served as chairman of the ESPEN Home Artificial Nutrition Group for about 5 years, Michael Staun is leaving his position. The good new is that he will remain active within the group as danish member. Loris Pironi, from Bologna, Italy, has been unanimously appointed as the new chairman of the HAN Group. The [...] (Source: ESPEN) ESPEN organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2344203 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:18 +0100 2344203 http://espenblog.com/wp/?p=113 Following the resolution of the Council of Europe in 2003, a major follow up has been achieved strengthening the role of malnutrition in the political agenda. The European Parliament has recently adopted the report of the Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety, urging the European Commission and member states to consider malnutrition alongside with [...] (Source: ESPEN) ESPEN organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2344204 Sat, 17 Jan 2009 13:40:38 +0100 2344204 http://espenblog.com/wp/?p=112 The end of this month, and precisely January 29 is the NutritionDay. This exciting and very successful project will collect data from patients across Europe and beyond. Also this year, we will have a NutritionDay in Hospitals, in Nursing Homes and in the ICU. If you have already participated in the previous years, then you [...] (Source: ESPEN) ESPEN organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2344205 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 20:32:06 +0100 2344205 http://espenblog.com/wp/?p=110 In the ontinuing effort to promote the appropriate and evidence-based use of enteral nutrition, the Polish Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition has accomplished the major task of translating the ESPEN EN guidelines into polish. This will help spread the ESPEN guidelines and hopefully more and more patients will receive the nutritional support they deserve. (Source: ESPEN) ESPEN organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2344206 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 23:49:20 +0100 2344206 http://espenblog.com/wp/?p=109 The ESPEN Guidelines for the use of Pn in the ICU are now online. Click on “Guidelines” under the section “Quick Links” on this webpage and read the manuscript prepared by a panel of experts. As always, your comments will be highly appreciated. Send your referenced comments and criticisms to the Coordinator of the ESPEN [...] (Source: ESPEN) ESPEN organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2344207 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 23:39:23 +0100 2344207