Satellite symposia are produced independently of the St. Paul’s CME committee,and are supported by educational grants from industry. St. Paul’s CME registrants may attend, but these sessions are not planned or sponsored by St. Paul’s CME. Please see each satellite event for registration procedures.

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Herpes Zoster (HZ) and Post Herpetic Neuralgia (PHN): A New Approach to Treatment and Prevention
Presented by: Merck Frosst Canada

Speakers: Dr. Janet McElhaney, MD, FRCPC, FACP specialist in Geriatric Medicine, Professor of Medicine and Division Head of Geriatric Medicine, UBC; Dr. Daniel Ngui, BSc PT, MD, CCFP, active staff, St. Paul’s Hospital

Goals and Objectives:
· Describe the pathophysiology and clinical Presentation of HZ
and PHN.
· Recognize the epidemiology and burden of disease associated
with HZ and PHN.
· Discuss best practices for acute zoster pain management and
PHN treatment.
· Assess the recent data and potential benefits of immunization to
prevent HZ and PHN.

Wednesday, November 19, 12:15 – 13:15
Pan Pacific Hotel, Crystal Pavilion Room

Cost: No Charge
1.0 Hour MAINPRO M1
Boxed lunch / Limit 250 participants

To register please visit the Merck Frosst website, or call 1-800-361-7031 x 2806

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The Impact of DHA and ARA (Omega-3 and Omega-6) on Developmental Outcomes in Infants
Presented by: Mead Johnson Nutritionals

Speaker: Dr. Mark Kovacs, MD FRCPC FAAP

Goals and Objectives:
· Discuss the period of rapid brain growth and how this
corresponds to increase in brain DHA concentration.
· Discuss the variability in maternal DHA levels, its relationship
to diet and its impact on breast milk DHA levels.
· Review the DHA and ARA contents of supplemented infant
formulas and discuss their impact on various parameters,
including visual acuity and mental development .
· Discuss the link between nutrients and immunology.

Friday, November 21, 12:15 – 13:15
Location: Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre
Meeting Room Level, Room 9

Cost: No Charge
This program is eligible for 1.0 Hour MAINPRO M2 from
the College of Family Physicians of Canada.
Boxed lunch / Limit 40 participants

To register please call Sandy Thomson at 604-787-5882 or email: sandy.thomson@bms.com

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Breast Cancer Care to 2010: Current Standards and Future Directions

Speaker: Stephen Chia MD, FRCP(C), Medical Oncologist - BC Cancer Agency, Assistant Professor - University of British Columbia, Chair- British Columbia Breast Tumour Group

Moderated by Dr. Rhonda Low, CTV BC Medical Correspondent

Goals and Objectives:
· Brief update on the adjuvant therapy strategies in post-menopausal breast cancer
· Management of potential toxicities associated with adjuvant therapies
· Work-up and follow-up of breast cancer by the primary care MD
· Future classification of breast cancer - individualized medicine

Tuesday, November 18, 2008, 12:15 – 13:15
The Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
Mackenzie Room (Concourse Level)

Lunch provided by AstraZeneca
1.0 Hour MAINPRO M1
No charge: Limit 150 participants

Please RSVP by November 3, 2008 to Tanya Nundahl at tanya.nundahl@astrazeneca.com or 1-800-565-5877 ext 3514

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