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Download Abstract book >> The MELISA Medica Foundation in association with Sabater Análisis is proud to present the 14th MELISA Study Group Metals and more: crossroads between allergy, inflammation and disease 29-31 May 2009, Valencia, Spain

Program: Friday 29 May 19.00-21.00 Welcome reception in Hotel Sidi Saler including drinks and snacks Registration Saturday 30 May 08:00 - 08:45 Registration, exhibits 08:45 - 09:00 Welcome addresses 09:00 - 09:30 Free radicals, oxidized LDL and inflammation in cardiovascular and neurological diseases, Dr. Timothy Guilford, MD, Advanced Integrative Medicine, Los Altos, California, USA 09:30 - 10:00 Multiple sclerosis and chronic fatigue - causes and treatment, Dr Phillippe Tournesac, MD, Paris, France 10:00 - 10:30 The role of environmental factors in autoimmune thyroiditis, Dr. Monika Hybenová, MD, Institute of Immunology and Microbiology, 1st Medical Faculty, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic 10:30 - 11:00 Coffee break 11:00 - 11:30 In vitro tests for metal induced hypersensitivity, Dr Monika Lindemann, MD, Institute for Transfusion Medicine, University Hospital Essen , Germany 11:30 - 12:00 Metal binding to brain protein - a new clinically relevant biomarker, Prof. Vera Stejskal, PhD, University of Stockholm, Sweden and 1st Medical Faculty, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic 12:00 - 12:30 Use of T-cell reactivity for diagnosis of active Lyme: new developments, Dr. Elizabeth Valentine-Thon, PhD, Laboratory Center Bremen, Germany 12:30 - 13:00 Panel discussion with speakers 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch, exhibits 14:00 - 14:30 Medical consequences of root fillings and intolerance to dental materials. Karin Öckert, DDS, Specialist of Periodontology, Gårdatandläkarna, Gothenburg, Sweden 14:30 - 15:00 Mercury – MELISA® and detoxification, David Hefferon, BDS, The Ella Clinic, London, United Kingdom 15:00 - 15:30 Adverse effects of dental metals - from a dermatologist's point of view, Prof. Paolo Pigatto, MD, Institute of Dermatological Sciences Magglore Hospital and R. Elena Foundation, University of Milan, Italy 15:30 - 16:00 Coffee break 16:00 - 16:30 Metals as a risk factor in implantology, Prof. Jarmila Prochazková, MD, Institute of Dental Research, 1st Medical Faculty, Charles University, and General Faculty Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic 16:30 - 17:00 Zirconium – an immuno- compatible alternative for metal- intolerant patients, Dr. Bobbie Beckman, DDS, Studio Dentistico, Italy 17:00 - 17:15 Why do we need ceramics now?, Dr. Ralf Lüttmann, DDS, Z-systems, Eckernförde, Germany 17.15-17.45 Panel discussion with speakers 19.00- Social program: Excursion to Albufera nature reserve and Congress dinner Sunday 31 May 09:00 - 09:30 Clinical relevance of gold allergy in patients with gold-plated coronary systems, Dr Cecilia Svedman, PhD, Dept. of Occupational and Environmental Dermatology, Malmö University Hospital, Sweden 09:30 - 10:00 Impact of metal exposure for the intestinal immune system, Prof. Claus Muss, MD, Dr. a. A.V. Augsburg, Germany and i-gap, Vienna, Austria 10:00 - 10.30 Nutritional concepts in gastrointestinal inflammation, Dr. Thomas Endler, University of Vienna, Austria 10:30 - 11.00 Coffee break 11:00 - 11:30 Food allergy/intolerance, gut dysbiosis and inflammation - their impact on insulin resistance, hormone function and ageing, Dr Michael Elstein, MD, Eternal Health Medical Centre, Sydney, Australia 11:20 - 12:00 Chelation as a treatment for chronic diseases – case reports from my clinic, Dr Cristina Sales, MD, Medicina Integrada, Porto, Portugal 12:00 - 12:30 Electrosensitivity from a neurological and neurotoxicological point of view, Dr Margareta Griesz-Brisson, MD, Holistic Neurology, London, United Kingdom and Müllheim, Germany 12:30 - 13:00 An introduction to the use of bio-identical hormones, Dr Jenny Stejskal, MD, Stockholm, Sweden 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch, exhibits 14:00 - 14:30 Politics and science: update of the amalgam situation in Europe and USA, Dr Kurt Müller, MD, European Academy for Environmental Medicine, Isny, Germany 14:30 - 15:00 Panel discussion with speakers 15:00 - 15:30 Closing remarks and farewell Optional workshop Z-systems are offering a 3 hr workshop on ceramic implants on Friday and Sunday afternoon (starting about 15.00). The price is 450 € and includes one original Swiss ceramic implant. Please contact linda@melisa.org if you are interested in participating.       Important information Venue & accommodation Hotel Sidi Saler Playa El Saler 46012 Valencia Spain Tel. +34 96 161 04 11 Fax +34 96 161 08 38 Website: www.sidi-saler.com Special rates are available for participants: 137 € for single room and 167 € for double room per night (including breakfast and lunch during the conference). Prices include local tax of 7%. Hotel Sidi Saler is situated directly on the beach at El Saler and surrounded by the Albufera nature reserve. The hotel offers a hourly free shuttle bus service into town. Plenty of activities are available: golf, tennis, gym, mountain bikes, jogging, heated indoor and outdoor swimming pool. Beauty and relaxation treatments can be booked at the spa. Lectures The lectures will be given in English with simultaneous translation to Spanish. Registration Fees Congress dinner Payment Please register via our registration and payment form Full: 350 € On site: 400 € Reduced: 250 € (only students with proof) The registration fee provides each delegate with: - Admission to the conference and abstract book - Welcome reception on Friday evening - Tea, coffee and lunch both days - Excursion on Saturday afternoon to Albufera nature reserve - A certificate of attendance The congress dinner will be arranged at a local restaurant, and is an additional 45 € including drinks Please register and pay through one of the following options: 1) Via our registration and payment form on-line by credit card or bank transfer 2) By downloading and printing our registration form (pdf), which can be faxed or posted to us Bank transfers should be made to the following account: Bank: La Caixa de Pensions "La Caixa" Office address: Londres 2, Barcelona, Spain Account name: Sabater Analisis S.A. Account number: 2100-3369-72-2200127249 IBAN: ES58 2100 3369 7222 0012 7249 BIC: CAIXESBBXXX Please put your name as the reference for the payment. The registration form can be found here: https://www.sabater-tobella.com/php/Cast/formularioInscripcion.php?ref=8/001-1&idioma=3 Exhibitors Exhibition fee 450 € for both days and 150 € for each exhibitor Please download our Exhibitor Requirement Form     Links Valencia tourist guide www.valencia-tourist-travel-guide.com/index.html Hotel Sidi Saler www.sidi-saler.com Albufera nature reserve (in Spanish only) www.albufera.com/ More information MELISA Diagnostics London House 243-253 Lower Mortlake Road Richmond, Surrey, TW9 2LL United Kingdom Phone:  +44 20 8948 9558 Fax: +44 20 8711 5958 Email: linda@melisa.org Eva García Serra (inquiries in Spanish, Catalan, French, English, German) Phone: +34 93 470 5656 ext. 316 Fax: +34 93 473 2855 Email: ese@sabater-tobella.com

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