ISMH - Newsletter 19

International Society of Medical Hydrology and Climatology

2013.09.25.
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Report on XXIV Balneological Congress (5-8 September 2013 Swieradow Zdroj, Poland)


Dear members, colleagues and friends,

I am delighted to inform that XXIV Balneological Congress which was organized by Polish Association of Balneology and Physical Medicine has been successfully held 5-8 September 2013 in Swieradow Zdroj, Poland. Even though I have been attending the previous 4 congresses, unfortunately, I this time was not able to attend this important biannual international scientific meeting under the presidency of Prof. Dr. Irena Ponikowska who is a very active and esteemed scientific member of ISMH. Please have a look at the very rich and comprehensive program of the congress and find the abstracts which were published in Acta Balneologica, Journal of the Polish Association of Balneology and Physical Medicine. You will be excited to see how she and our colleagues in Poland are working hard to promote scientific balneology not only in homeland but also internationally.

I do cordially congratulate Prof. Dr. Irena Ponikowska and her coworkers and appreciate her struggle and efforts for balneology as a scientific medical discipline.

I am now really looking forward to their contribution to the 39th World Congress of ISMH 11-14 May 2014, Kyoto Japan.

Balneological greetings,

M. Zeki Karagülle,
President, ISMH

Download Acta Balneologica here >>

Program of the XXIV Balneological Congress (5-8 September 2013 Swieradow Zdroj, Poland) >>








This will be again the only biennial global gathering of the prominent scientists and hydroclimatological and balneological experts and professionals from the medical and related sectors and representatives of organizations and institutions based on the domains of medical balneology, hydrology and climatology.

President:
Shigeko Inokuma M.D.
Director, Department of Allergy and Rheumatic Diseases, Japanese Red Cross Medical Center, Tokyo JAPAN.

For more details please visit the website >>






- LAST NEWS -

Dear ISMH Members, Dear Friends,

ISMH is supporting and going to take part in these meetings and I am already excited about these events and looking forward to meeting many of you either in Azores Portugal or in Enghien les Bains France or better in both.
Best regards,

M. Zeki Karagülle, MD, PhD
President, ISMH
International Society of Medical Hydrology and Climatology



3rd Iberoamerican Congress of Peloids (The Azores, Portugal, 2-6 October, 2013)


Venue: Ponta Delgada town, S. Miguel Island, The Azores Archipelago, Portugal

Date: 2nd – 06th October, 2013

The organization of the 3rd Iberoamerican Congress of Peloids intends to achieve the following main goals:

i) To disclose and potentiate the experience of both individuals and groups of researchers and professionals on the science and application of Peloids in Balneology and Balneotherapy;

ii) To disclose both scientific and technical advances in the last years on several topics regarding the Peloids;

iii)To promote among the Azorean companies and researchers the field of Peloids, especially for the development of innovative products and services at The Azores Archipelago.

Even addressed to all interested in the issue, the congress is addressed to researchers, professionals, technicians and students of Medicine (Medical Hydrology, Physiatry, Rheumatism and Public Health), Geology, Hydrogeology, Hydrology, Biology, Pharmacy, Cosmetics and Tourism.

The sessions of the congress will take place at Ponta Delgada town, at S. Miguel Island, between 2nd and 5th October, 2013 and field trips are scheduled to Furnas (Oct, 3rd) and Lagoa do Fogo and Caldeiras da Ribeira Grande (Oct, 6th) thermal areas.

Main topics:
1. Specificities of Muds and Peloids of Volcanic Origin, particularly of Biofilms (Main Topic)
2. Peloids Properties, Typologies and Functions
3. Medical Evidences and Clinical Advances on Peloids Benefits
4. Sanitary Aspects of the Use of Peloids and Thermal Waters in Thermal Buildings/Spas;
5. Innovation in Peloids Preparation and Formulation Through the Incorporation of Natural and/or Artificial Functional Compounds
6. Health Effects of Natural Mineral Waters: Characterization, Properties, Applications, Hydrogeology, and Aquifers Protection
7. Peloids in Dermocosmetics
8. Medical Geology and Geo-pharmacy
9. Health and Well-Being Tourism
10. Muds/Peloids and Mudtherapy/Pelotherapy
11. Certification of Peloids Quality and Utilization Protocols
12. Miscellaneous

Those who want to present an oral or poster presentation should send an ABSTRACT (a half A4 page) by email until 31st May, 2013.
Until 31st July, 2013, the EXTENDED ABSTRACT/FULL TEXT (3 to 10 A4 pages) should be sent, by email, to the Organizing Committee, following the TEMPLATE in annex.
Only those who have done the registration and proof of payment can present their oral/poster presentation.
All accepted oral and poster presentation, as well as invited speakers presentations, will be distributed to all the participants.

Those who want to participate on the 3rd Iberoamerican Congress of Peloids should fill and send to the Congress Secretariat by e-mail the annex Registration Bulletin:
III Congresso Iberoamericano de Peloides – Azores 2013
Instituto de Inovaçăo Tecnológica dos Açores (INOVA)
Estrada de Săo Gonçalo
9504-540 Ponta Delgada - Açores - Portugal
Tel: (351) 296 201 770
Fax: (351) 296 653 324
E-mail: inova@inovacores.pt
Site: http://www.inovacores.pt

First Announcement >>
Registration form >>
Abstract form >>





European Thermal Meeting (7-8 November 2013, France)


Evidence in Balneotherapy of Rheumatic Conditions

Symposium dedicated to the state of the art of medical balneotherapy in Europe.

Venue: Enghien-les-Bains, France

Basic issues
• Hydro-thermal products and cares for balneotherapy of rheumatic conditions, the scientific evidence.
• Mechanisms of action of balneotherapy in rheumatic diseases, the scientific evidence.
• The specific therapeutic role of the mineral elements, the evidence.

Clinical approach
• Balneotherapy for mechanical conditions of the limbs and of the back, the evidence.
• Balneotherapy for inflammatory chronic rheumatic diseases, the evidence.
• Balneotherapy for patients with Fibromyalgia, the evidence.

First announcement >>


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Editor of the Newsletter: Prof. Dr. M. Zeki Karagülle, President of ISMH


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