Neuropathy Summit for Physicians and Patients 2010

Peripheral Neuropathy has reached epidemic proportions in the U.S., impacting over 20 million Americans. Yet, despite the enormous physical, emotional and financial toll this chronic, often painful, and potentially debilitating illness takes on Americans health and our health care system, peripheral neuropathy remains one of the least recognized illnesses in the U.S. today. The 2010 Neuropathy Summit offers a catalyst to change this dynamic and improve the care offered to neuropathy patients. Held in conjunction with The Neuropathy Association`s 15th anniversary as the national leading organization bringing help, hope, and healing to the peripheral neuropathy community, The Neuropathy Association is proudly hosting the Neuropathy Summit featuring back-to-back physicians and patients conferences in Washington, D.C. on December 3-5, 2010 to build a bridge to a brighter future.

The Summit brings together the stakeholders in the neuropathy community patients, physicians and health care professionals, basic science and clinical researchers, industry representatives as well as executives from other health care organizations, and policy makers to advance our collective understanding of neuropathy and fuel momentum for better patient care and for overcoming obstacles preventing access to care, treatments and cures. Because debilitating neuropathic pain is the primary issue for many neuropathy patients, neuropathic pain management will be given special emphasis throughout the Summit.

Physicians Conference: December 3-4, 2010 This is a dynamic forum for health care professionals, scientists, investigators, and clinicians interested in peripheral neuropathy who will mobilize together to:

Exchange and share scientific knowledge; Accelerate translational research; Explore applications in clinical practice to enhance patient care; Foster collaboration and share new ideas in addressing peripheral neuropathy; and, Attend a joint 15th Anniversary banquet on December 4th.

Patients Conference: December 4-5, 2010 This is an opportunity for all neuropathy patients, caregivers, and family members to take part in interactive informational sessions with featured experts in the field of neuropathy and companies working in the neuropathy field as well as:

Learn about the latest research advances; Review treatments for neuropathic pain management; Connect with and learn from your peers; and, Attend a joint 15th Anniversary banquet on December 4th.

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