SICCR Regional Congress Sardegna: Difficult Decisions in Colorectal Surgery. 23rd June 2006, Cagliari NEWS: An interesting link (www.univadis.it) has been published on the web site, on a portal reserved solely to doctors for their professional formation .... NEWS: Eating Greens can reduce the cases of cancer of the colon? According to Swedish research published in a Journal of gastroenterology (Gut), a diet poor in folates can prevent cancer of the colon .... NEWS: A myth has been destroyed: Red pepper does not worsen haemorrhoids and there is no scientific reason for patients to avoid eating foods that contain it. This is the conclusion reached by a multicentric and randomized study published by Professor DF Altomare and at (DCR 2006, 49:1-5) QUESTIONNAIRE:* The results of the questionnaire “IT – Information Technology in the medical field”, which took place in April, have been analysed in a paper published on the association’s web site.		EVENTS IN JUNE NATIONAL: * Tues 20: Treviso, I° Siccr Interregional Congress Veneto-Friuli Venezia Giulia: New Diagnostic and Therapeutic Experiences in Faecal Incontinence. * Frid 23: Cagliari, SICCR Regional Congress Sardegna: Difficult Decisions in Colorectal Surgery. Tues 27: Milano, Training Course on Tour 'Hands On' in Operative Endoscopy for Doctors and Nursing Staff. Wed 28: La Spezia, Training Course on Tour 'Hands On' in Operative Endoscopy for Doctors and Nursing Staff. * Thurs 29 – Frid 30: Cinisello Balsamo (MI), International Course in Surgery: Posterior Vaginocele. INTERNAZIONAL: Mon 26 – Wed 28: Istanbul, ISUCRS 2006 - XXI Biennal Congress of the International Society of the Unversity Colon & Rectal Surgeons. * SICCR sponsorships /events DEADLINE ABSTRACT 2006: 30-06-2006: Roma, 20th World Congress of ISDS. USEFUL SERVICES: Summer is near and for those who need advice on summer holidays, we suggest visiting the section dedicated to: Travelling You will find reference links for people who travel by car, train, ship or plane; link for the search of hotels and apartments in Italy and abroad. COMPETITION The competition for the award of the best presentation on clinical cases is still open.... For details contact the secretary of the SICCR presidency: Dr Marina Fiorino cell. 338.2813863; e-mail: presidenza@siccr.org - marinafiorino@libero.it
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