Urology in September (Updated-27th August)

Yes,I know it's the beginning of August but there is quite a lot happening during September regarding the world of Urology.

Mediwatch Plc Investor Day-Monday 7th September


PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS WEEK (PCAW)-September 20th-26th 2009

September Is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month USA-27th August



Australia

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month




September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and we are asking Australia to get involved and help create awareness and raise the much needed funds to help in the fight against prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in Australia with 20,000 men diagnosed and close to 3,300 deaths each year. By hosting a barbecue and asking guests to make a donation, Australians can make a significant impact in the fight against this disease. A barbecue is also an ideal opportunity to raise awareness about prostate cancer. Further information on how to host a BBQ and fundraise for PCFA will be posted to the website on August 12.

The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia


It is also worth pointing out that Mediwatch made the following statement within their recent Interim Results:

"Negotiating 1,000 patient trial for PSAwatch system in Australia - due to start September 2009"

Obviously time will tell if there is a link..........



Europe

Urology Week - organised on 14th and 15th September 2009


- Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in Western world.
- Every year 346,000 new cases of prostate cancer are detected in Europe alone.
- More than 50% of men over 50 have urological complaints due to benign conditions.
- Epidemiologic data indicate that erectile dysfunction (ED) is a significant problem among men worldwide. As many as 42.8 million men are expected to suffer from ED in Europe alone in 2025.


"Urology Week - organised on 14 and 15 September 2009 - is a tool with which the European Association of Urology (EAU), the European knowledge centre of urology in Arnhem, wishes to stimulate people over 50 to visit their doctors when they suffer from such complaints..

The EAU has selected prostate conditions and erectile dysfunction to be the key themes of Urology Week. We seek to create more awareness of urological conditions and the work of the urologist among the European public, especially those over 50, since they are the ones who suffer from these conditions most. The organisation cooperates closely with Europa UOMO, a European advocacy movement for the fight against prostate cancer, and other specialist and patient organisations at a European level.

This Urology Week website offers the latest information about prostate conditions and erectile dysfunction. If you suffer from any of these, do not wait. Contact a specialist; visit your urologist."

Urology Week Website


A very informative and interesting interview with Professor Abrahamsson,the EAU Secretary General relating to 'Urology Week' and erectile dysfunction specific:

Professor Abrahamsson-Interview



USA

AUGS 30th Annual Scientific Meeting-Florida,September 24th- 26th,2009


It's worth noting firstly Mediwatch's Priority points for this event along with the companies they are associated with or in partnership with:

Bard,Inverness Medical Innovations Inc,Society of Urological Nurses and Associates & T-Doc

2009 Exhibitors

Exhibitor Priority Points




USA






ICS 2009 Scientific Programme Tuesday 29th to Saturday 3rd October 2009

It is a great honour to welcome you to the ICS Annual Meeting in San Francisco from September 29th to October 3rd, 2009. This will be the first time in 10 years that the meeting has been held in the USA, and it is most fitting that our society has chosen this vibrant, diverse and beautiful city to host this event.

Welcome to the ICS Website