Third Annual Encephalitis Conference Update
FACES to FACES Encephalitis Conference has confirmed two Conference speakers to date.
(PRWEB) June 24, 2004 -- Ginette Lafleche, Ph.D., is the clinical
neuropsychologist of The Memory Disorders Research Center at Boston University
School of Medicine. The MDRC has been studying memory disorders for over 15
years in order to understand the cognitive processes that are involved in
remembering and how the brain mediates these processes. The MDRC’s main approach
is to study the types of memory deficits that are seen after a variety of brain
injuries, including encephalitis. Dr. Lafleche will discuss managing and
improving memory problems after encephalitis.
David W. Moskowitz, MD, is
the Chairman, CEO and Chief Medical Officer for GenoMed, Inc. GenoMed is a
company that uses its expertise in genomics to improve clinical outcomes. They
announced recently (June 10 2004) that USA’s second case of West Nile virus
encephalitis has responded promptly to its treatment approach. Dr. Moskowitz
states that, "viral encephalitis involves two players: the virus and the host.
Not every person infected with the same virus has the same reaction to it. For
example, only about one third of people with West Nile virus 'fever' go on to
develop full-blown encephalitis. And no more than 30% of people with WNV
encephalitis die. Why are some people unluckier than others?”
FACES
(Friends And Caregivers, Encephalitis Survivors) represents a strong and
dedicated group of people striving to share information and support, and to
raise awareness on the topic of encephalitis. Previous Conferences held in
Ottawa Canada and Las Vegas Nevada, welcomed survivors, caregivers and loved
ones from India and Great Britain, as well as Canada and the United States.
FACES 2004 is to be held in Enfield Connecticut USA on August 6th to August 8th,
2004.
Visit Encephalitis Global at www.encephalitisglobal.com and click on FACES 2004 to find
registration information.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Sherry Drescher -
Worcester, MA
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Wendy Station –
Vancouver Canada
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(604)
980-2236
Encephalitis Global - http://www.encephalitisglobal.com
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Source : http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/6/prweb136147.htm