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Society for Infection and Inflammation 2012--request for abstracts (January 18, 2012)
The (SIIU)

The purpose of the society is to foster the interchange of knowledge and ideas about infections and inflammatory diseases of the urinary tract. Clinical and basic science investigators will provide novel insights and new concepts to further our understanding of the pathogenesis and treatment of infections and inflammatory diseases of the urinary tract. The rapid emergence of bacterial resistance in urinary tract infections, and the heightened awareness of the pathogenesis and profound impact of interstitial cystitis and chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome on the quality of life of many patients are but a few of the timely issues that the society addresses.

The SIIU will be holding the general meeting on Sunday May 20, 2012 in A404/405 Georgia world Congress Center followed by a key-note speaker and a podium session in the field of infection and inflammation (up to 15 X 5 minute sessions [2 minutes for presentation and 3 for questions/comments])

Submitted abstracts will be graded individually by SIIU reviewers based on scientific merit and originality. Accepted abstracts will be presented in a podium session directly following the key-note speaker.

1. Size: The size of the abstract is limited to 2,280 characters not including spaces. This includes title, body of abstract, tables and graphics. Tables are calculated at 225 characters.

2. Title: The title should clearly define the topic and contain no abbreviations.

3. Authors: List the primary author's full name, followed by the other authors' names. Spell out completely the names of all authors using full first name, middle initial and last name.

4. Presenting Author: If the author(s) of the abstract is an employee(s) of or has a financial relationship with the commercial interest which controls the content of the presentation then he/she cannot be the presenting author.

7. Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Statement: All authors must disclose conflicts of interest.

Joe Downey
SIIU
Administrative Assistant
Joe Downey MSc CCRP
Urology Research Administration
Financial and Regulatory Administrator
Centre for Applied Urological Research
Department of Urology
Queen's University
62 Barrie Street
Kingston, ON K7L 3J7
613 548 7832
613 548 7836 (fax)

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Note from Prostatitis Foundation (PF)
They want to encourage patients to attend. They would like to hear what prostatitis patients have to say. WE should be there to tell them our experiences. We will have to watch their webpage for further details. They will be posting information on the NIDDK KUH's home page to provide updates. Please visit our new KUH website at http://www2.niddk.nih.gov/KUH/KUHHome/default.htm

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There's a lot to learn. You and I have a lot to learn, and medical science has a lot to learn about prostatitis. Many cases of chronic prostatitis are not easy to cure. When you have read everything about prostatitis on this site, you may still have questions. The current state of scientific and medical knowledge about prostatitis is not very good, as any honest doctor will admit. We provide several ways for you to discuss prostatitis with others.

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PROSTATITIS DIFFICULT TO DIAGNOSE AND TREAT

Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland, often resulting in swelling or pain. Prostatitis can result in four significant symptoms: pain, urination problems, sexual dysfunction, and general health problems, such as feeling tired and depressed.

The prostate is a reproductive gland located just below the bladder and in front of the rectum. It wraps around the urethra, a tube that carries urine from the bladder. The prostate produces most of a male’s semen.

To diagnose prostatitis, a physician will collect a patient’s urine and thoroughly exam his prostate gland. To check the prostate gland, a physician will carry out a digital rectal examination, which involves inserting a well lubricated gloved finger into the rectum to check for any abnormalities of the gland. The physician also may collect a sample of prostate fluid so that it can be analyzed.

Some physicians also may want to carry out a prostate specific antigen test to measure the amount of this chemical in a person’s blood. Both prostatitis and prostate cancer can increase a patient’s PSA level.

Estimates on the number of males in the United States who will experience prostatitis during their lifetimes range up to 50 percent. Many urologic disease experts feel that from 5 to 10 percent of males will be experiencing prostatitis at a particular time, making it one of the most common urologic diseases in the U.S.

Over the years, prostatitis has been subdivided into a number of categories, but today commonly accepted variations of the disease include nonbacterial, acute, and chronic.

By far, the most common type of prostatitis is nonbacterial prostatitis. Symptoms may include frequent urination and pain in the lower abdomen or lower back area. Causes may be stress and irregular sexual activity.

According to Dr. Leroy Nyberg, Jr., director of Urology Programs at the National Institutes of Health, treatments for nonbacterial prostatitis may include anti-inflammatory medications or muscle relaxants, taking hot baths, drinking extra fluids, learning to relax when urinating, and ejaculating frequently. “Some physicians also may recommend some changes in a patient’s diet,” Dr. Nyberg said.

Acute bacterial prostatitis can be the result of bacteria, a virus, or a sexually transmitted disease. Symptoms may include fever and chills, low back pain, frequent and painful urination, weak stream when urinating, and infrequent urination.

Dr. Nyberg explained that these infections often are treated with antibiotics, bed rest, stool softener, and increased fluid intake.

Chronic prostatitis may be bacterial or the result of an inflammation of the prostate. Symptoms may include frequent bladder infections, frequent urination, and persistent pain in the lower abdomen or back.

This form of prostatitis often is treated with medications (often antibiotics), changes in the diet, biofeedback, and nonprescription supplements, according to Dr. Nyberg.

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