Hypertension Canada eINFO - April 2016

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Happy World Health Day from Hypertension Canada! This month we have some exciting announcements and events to share. Abstract submissions are now being accepted for the 2016 Canadian Hypertension Congress, and don't miss our free SPRINT-related webinars taking place throughout the month! See below for details on upcoming conferences and the latest from the World Hypertension League.

The Canadian Hypertension Congress 2016

A call for abstracts is now open. Registration begins May 1.

Join us October 19-22 in Montreal for the 6th Annual Canadian Hypertension Congress (CHC). The CHC gathers key opinion leaders and showcases the latest research in hypertension. It is the only Canadian congress designed specifically to enable the development and exchange of evidence-based information on the pathobiology and management of hypertension. Our Primary Care Day on Friday, October 21 provides the latest updates on hypertension management and control for general practitioners, nurses, pharmacists and other health care professionals.

Hypertension Canada SPRINT Expert Exchange
Join us for two final educational webinars discussing how SPRINT relates to hypertension.

Did you miss yesterday's session on SPRINT + diabetes?
View it online and email us your questions to claim credit!

Make sure not to miss our next two sessions.

Click here for more information.

SPRINT + Diabetes

ASH Annual Scientific Meeting

May 13-17, New York City, New York

A special message from ASH Past-President, Dr. Suzanne Oparil

"As a past president of the American Society of Hypertension,

I am writing today to give you and your fellow clinicians an exceptionally good reason to attend the ASH Annual Scientific Meeting - May 13-17, 2016 in New York City: at this year's meeting, we will be highlighting the landmark SPRINT Trial--including featuring some new SPRINT data being released for the first time."

Click here to read more.

2016 International Behavioural Trials Network Conference

Deadline for registration: May 9, 2016

The IBTN is a forum for behavioural researchers and professionals interested in sharing leading behavioural trial research, practices and innovations. This 2 ½ day conference will include plenary sessions, workshops, a poster session, and many social networking opportunities (cocktail reception, lunches, dinner).

Topics of practical workshops include:
Evidence-based smoking cessation interventions	*Evidence-based adherence interventions
*Motivational communication	*Career development for trainees
*And many more!

**Plenaries will be presented in English, but many workshops will be offered in French**

Learn more:
www.ibtnetwork.org/conf2016/

World Hypertension League Newsletter

Check out the March 2016 World Hypertension League (WHL) newsletter for the latest from the organization. This edition includes details about World Hypertension Day 2016, requests for nominations for WHL awards, information on "SPRINT" and targets for blood pressure reduction, and much more.

Member Publication of the Month

Can adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes be predicted when blood pressure becomes elevated? Secondary analyses from the CHIPS (Control of Hypertension In Pregnancy Study) randomized controlled trial.

Magee LA, von Dadelszen P, Singer J, Lee T, Rey E, Ross S, Asztalos E, Murphy KE, Menzies J, Sanchez J, Gafni A, Gruslin A, Helewa M, Hutton E, Lee SK, Logan AG, Ganzevoort W, Welch R, Thornton JG, Moutquin JM.

Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2016 Feb 24. doi: 10.1111/aogs.12877.

PMID: 26915709

The full report of our members' publications is also available in English and French

"The Interdisciplinary Management of Hypertensive Patients" for all healthcare professionals (15.5 credits)

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