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Join us In Nashville, March 17-18, 2010 and learn effective heavy metal detoxification at our basics and beyond training course for physicians. This event is a excellent introduction for the novice as well as a detailed review for the experienced clinician. The presenters for this workshop come from differing medical backgrounds and have over 200 years of combined clinical experience.
Speakers include: Eric Born DO, David Quig PhD, Robban Sica MD, Terry Chappell MD, James Smith DO, John Parks Trowbridge MD, Robert Waters MD and Jeannette Soriano MD, with program Chairman Rick Plumb DO.
This workshop emphasizes the practical aspects of metal toxicology with ample opportunity for interaction through question & answer sessions and case study presentations. Take a minute to look at the detailed outline of this course. We are sure you'll recognize the value of this knowledge in heavy metal toxicology to your practice.

Overview and Goals:
-Introduce the attendees to the prevalence, incidence and contribution of heavy metal toxicity and/or imbalances of essential minerals to the chronic disease process.
-Discuss the common disease processes, which may have etiological basis as a result of chronic metal toxicity
-Discuss the pathophysiology of chronic metal toxicity
-Review and detail the various methods of diagnosis, evaluation, monitoring and treatment of chronic metal toxicity
-Convey the pitfalls associated with each of the above
Lecture Objectives:
-Describe the importance and implications of metal toxicity on the biological system
-Review the pathophysiology of chronic metal toxicity
-Discuss how metal toxicity may contribute to phenotypic expression of these chronic disease processes
Learning Objectives:
-Articulate the contribution of metal toxicity to the leading causes of death in the industrialized world including cardiovascular disease, cancer& neurological disease
-Identify the various methods of treatment and nuances of each treatment for chronic metal toxicity
-Outline the essential supportive treatment modalities necessary to safely and effectively treat chronic metal toxicity

Day 2 ABCMT certification test and additional lectures re. history, IV therapy, charting, the importance of staff training and case studies