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OVERVIEW
AGENDA
SPEAKERS
HOTEL and MEALS
SPONSORSHIP
WHEN
Friday, July 19, and
Saturday, July 20, 2013
WHERE
Grand Hyatt Washington
1000 H St., N.W.
Washington, DC 20001
COST
Standard Registration: $359
Group Rate of Five or More: $269
(must make reservation by phone)
Student Rate (Medical Students, Interns, Residents, or Nursing or Dietetic Students): $79
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Support for the Nutrition and the Brain conference generously provided by:
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Brain disorders are the newest frontier in medical science. At this conference, some of the world’s foremost experts share the latest insights on the role of nutrients in Alzheimer’s disease, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease and other conditions.
On Friday, July 19, the focus is on how a fascinating interplay of dietary fats and trace metals may damage delicate brain structures, and the dietary patterns that may protect the brain. On Saturday, the scope widens to include the surprising effects of exercise and sleep on brain structures, the even more surprising effects of chemotherapy, a hopeful new intervention for multiple sclerosis, and details on how clinicians can help their patients.
Learning Objectives include the following:
- Describe dietary factors associated with reduced risk of developing dementia
- Explain how lifestyle interventions, such as sleep and exercise, may reduce the risk of brain disorders
- Learn how genes, environment, and nutrition interact to influence risk of Alzheimer’s disease
- List the characteristics of a dietary approach to multiple sclerosis
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Physicians
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Dietitians and Dietetic Technicians
The George Washington University Office of CEHP is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited Provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
Registered dietitians (RD) and dietetic technicians, registered (DTR) will receive 12 Continuing Professional Education Units (CPEUs) for completion of this program.
Nurses
This activity has been submitted to the Virginia Nurses Association for approval to award contact hours. The Virginia Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
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Questions: Jill Eckart, 202-527-7337 or jeckart@pcrm.org
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