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Update your knowledge on Intestinal Failure by attending the ASPEN’s Research WorkshopEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: ESPEN - November 16, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Laviano Tags: Uncategorized Add new tag Source Type: organizations

Do you want to become a LLL teacher?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: ESPEN - November 14, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Laviano Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: organizations

Don’t miss the opportunity to attend and present at DDW 2010Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: ESPEN - November 11, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Laviano Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: organizations

A pharmacist has been appointed to the Educational and Clinical Practice CommitteeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: ESPEN - November 4, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Laviano Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: organizations

News from the XVI ESPEN Course in Clinical NutritionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: ESPEN - October 21, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Laviano Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: organizations

ESPEN is finalists at European Public Affairs Awards 2009Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: ESPEN - October 18, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Laviano Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: organizations

ESPEN Advanced Course in Clinical NutritionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: ESPEN - October 8, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Laviano Tags: Uncategorized Add new tag Source Type: organizations

The educational lectures of ESPEN 2009 are now available.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: ESPEN - September 25, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Laviano Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: organizations

Thank you, Vienna! See you in Nice!Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: ESPEN - September 15, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Laviano Tags: Uncategorized Add new tag Source Type: organizations

The ESPEN PN Guidelines are available onlineEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: ESPEN - September 9, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Laviano Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: organizations

Nutrition in Care Homes and Home CareEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: ESPEN - September 4, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Laviano Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: organizations

2010 ESPEN Advanced Course in Clinical NutritionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: ESPEN - August 21, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Laviano Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: organizations

ESPEN General AssemblyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: ESPEN - August 4, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Laviano Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: organizations

Serbia will host the ESPEN Course in Clinical NutritionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: ESPEN - July 12, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Laviano Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: organizations

The Prague declaration: stop disease-related malnutritionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: ESPEN - June 28, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Laviano Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: organizations

A new rise of Clinical Nutrition’s IF!!Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: ESPEN - June 19, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Laviano Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: organizations

EU Conference on malnutritionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: ESPEN - June 15, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Laviano Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: organizations

A new structure for the Dieticians’ Session during the ESPEN congressesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: ESPEN - June 15, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Laviano Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: organizations

Become an ESPEN teacher by attending the TTT course during the Vienna CongressEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: ESPEN - June 15, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Laviano Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: organizations

International Congress of Translational Research in Human NutritionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: ESPEN - May 12, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Laviano Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: organizations

ESPEN Intensive Course in Tracer Methodology in MetabolismEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: ESPEN - May 4, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Laviano Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: organizations

MNI Grant for the Best Initiative to Fight MalnutritionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: ESPEN - April 29, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Laviano Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: organizations

More than 2000 members!Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: ESPEN - April 26, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Laviano Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: organizations

Abstract submission to the ESPEN Congress in Vienna is closed!Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: ESPEN - April 7, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Laviano Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: organizations

Possible difficulties when accessing the websiteEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: ESPEN - March 31, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Laviano Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: organizations

Shaping the political agenda: ESPEN invited to the European Parliament ConferenceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: ESPEN - March 15, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Laviano Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: organizations

In the case you missed it ….Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: ESPEN - March 3, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Laviano Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: organizations

The 1st Mediterranean Nutrition and Metabolism CongressEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: ESPEN - March 3, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Laviano Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: organizations

A new chairman of the ESPEN HAN GroupEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: ESPEN - March 3, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Laviano Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: organizations

Good news from Bussels: malnutrition is on the political agendaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: ESPEN - January 17, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Laviano Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: organizations

NutritionDay 2009 is getting closer. Be prepared!Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: ESPEN - January 13, 2009 Category: Nutrition Authors: Laviano Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: organizations

The ESPEN enteral nutrition guidelines have been translated into polish.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: ESPEN - December 8, 2008 Category: Nutrition Authors: Laviano Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: organizations

The ICU PN Guidelines are on lineEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: ESPEN - November 28, 2008 Category: Nutrition Authors: Laviano Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: organizations