17-th Annual Assembly Of IMAB And ISC International Symposium

International MedicalAssociation Bulgaria (IMAB)andInternational Societyof Chemotherapy (ISC)organize17-th Annual Assembly of IMABandISC International SymposiumINFECTIONS AND CANCERco-organizers:Medical University of Varna - BulgariaBulgarian Society of DermatologyNational Association of Bulgarian G.P. DoctorsDental Faculty, Medical University of Sofia, BulgariaFederation of European Societies of Chemotherapy and Infection (FESCI)Italian Association of GP doctorsScientific CommitteeKrassimir Metodiev, Varna, BulgariaAnelia Klissarova, Varna, BulgariaGeorge Kyuchoukov, Varna, BulgariaVassil Shveshtarov, Varna, BulgariaPenka Drumeva, Varna, BulgariaKatya Rabanova, Varna, BulgariaAngelina Kisselova, Sofia, BulgariaBogdan Petrunov, Sofia, BulgariaPlamen Nenkov, Sofia, BulgariaNikolai Tzankov, Sofia, BulgariaGrisha Mateev, Sofia, BulgariaMaria Balabanova, Sofia, BulgariaDimitar Gospodinov, Pleven, BulgariaLyubomir Kirov, Sofia, BulgariaGeorgi Ivanov, Sofia, BulgariaJean-Claude Pechere, Geneva, SwitzerlandMarc Pechere, Geneva, SwitzerlandKurt Naber, Straubing, GermanyPio Conti, Chieti, ItalyGeorge Wassilew, Berlin, GermanyArieh Ingber, Jerusalem, IsraelBullent Berkarda, Istanbul, TurkeyGerhard Krejci, Vienna, AustriaOrlin Savov, Nurnberg, GermanyVarna, Bulgaria, 03 - 06 May 2007Hotel Admiral, Resort “Golden Sands”

Contact Addresses:Prof. Dr. Krassimir T. Metodiev,President of International Medical Association Bulgaria (IMAB), Medical University, BG-9002Varna, Bulgaria,Tel./Fax: +359/52/634 107, Mobile: +359/888/712 407; E-mail: kr.metod@mail.vega.bgProf. Dr. Angelina Kisselova,Vice-president of IMAB, Deputy-dean, Dental School, Medical University, Sofia, Bulgaria;Tel./Fax: +359/2/953 32 48; E-mal: prof_kisselova@yahoo.comAssoc.prof.Dr. George Kyuchukov,Vice-president of IMAB, District Hospital “St.Anna”, Varna;Tel. 0888/628 424; E-mail: kyuchger@abv.bgProf. Dr. Nikolai Tzankov, Sofia,President of Bulgarian Society of Dermatology, Dean, Medical Faculty, Medical University,Sofia, Bulgaria;Tel.: +359/2/952 10 46 or 9230684Dr. Lyubomir Kirov, Sofia, Chairman of Bulgarian Association of G. P. Doctors,Tel./Fax: +359/2/8682894; E-mail: nsoplb@neo.bg or lllkkkbg@yahoo.comProf. Dr. Jean-Claude Pechere,Past-president of International Society of Chemotherapy (ISC), Professor of Universities ofGeneva and Marrakech; 19 Krieg, CH-1208 Geneva , Switzerland,Tel./Fax: (00) 41 22 789 5815, E-mail: jcpechere@yahoo.comProf. Dr. Kurt G. Naber,President of International Society of Chemotherapy (ISC),Technical University of Munich,Karl-Bickleder-Str. 44c, D-94315 Straubing, Germany,Tel.: +49/9421/33369, E-mail: kurt.naber@nabers.deCongress Secretariat:Mrs. Todorinka Totkova, Mrs. Ruska Nikolova – IMABPublisher&Technical Editor - Journal of IMAB: Mr. Gospodin PeytchinskiTel. 0888 213 675; publishers@imab-bg.orgAddress:Bulgaria, 9002 Varna, 55 Marin Drinov str., IMAB Headquarters;Tel./Fax:+359/52/634 107; E-mail: kr.metod@vega.bgWeb-site of IMAB: www.imab-bg.orgContacts for the Board and the Journal of IMAB:secretary@imab-bg.orgGolden sponsor: Zentiva BulgariaContact person: Mr. Alexander Atanasov, General Manager, Sofia, Bulgaria;Tel./Fax: +359/2/9624140 (tel) and 9624412 (fax); E-mail: atanasov@zentiva.bg

17-th Annual Assembly of IMABandISC International SymposiumInfections and CancerVarna, Bulgaria, 03 - 06 May 2007SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME(plenary lectures, oral and poster presentations):3 May 2007 (Thursday),10:00 - 19:00 arrival, registration, accommodation,20:00 - welcome reception4 May 2007 (Friday) - Main auditorium,9.00 - 9.30 Opening ceremony: greetings from the official guests,Special address: Deputy-mayor of Varna City: Prof. B.Kornovski,IMAB awards for active contribution, honorary diplomas and medalsGeneral topics “Infections and cancer”:First Session:Chairpersons: Kr. Metodiev, A. Klissarova, K. Naber, J-C. PechereSecretary: K. Wassilew09.30 - 10.00 Nosocomial UTI,Kurt Naber, Germany10.00 - 10.30 Immunotherapy of cancer - principles and practices,Milcho Mincheff, Bulgaria-USA10.30 - 11.00 New Frontiers in the Management of Hormone-Refractory Prostate Cancer (HRPC),Orlin Savov, Hans E. Rall, Germany11.00 - 11.15 coffee breakSecond Session:Chairpersons: G. Kyuchukov, B. Petrunov, D. FalkenhagenSecretary: E. Karbova11.15 - 11.45 New Milestones in Carcinogenesis and Cancer TherapyMilcho Mincheff, Bulgaria-USA11.45 - 12.15 New European study on prostatitis,Kurt Naber, Germany12.15 - 12.45 Evolution of clinical practice: the revolution in rheumatology,Maria Stoyanova Scholz, Germany12.45 - 13.00 discussion13.00 - 14.00 lunch break

Third Session:Chairpersons: N. Tzankov, O. Savov, M. MincheffSecretary: J. Kazandjieva14.00-14.30 Immunotherapy of allergic diseases,Bogdan Petrunov, Bulgaria14.30-14.50 Biologicals in the treatment of psoriasis - is it possible to find a cheaper modality,Nikolai Tsankov, Ivan Grozdev, Bulgaria14.50-15.10 Primary cutaneous lymphomas,Marija Balabanova, Bulgaria15.10-15.30 New antiviral agents of Herpes zoster treatment,Antonella Greco, Italy15.30-15.50 Temporary tattooes,Jana Kazandjieva, Bulgaria15.50-16.10 Mini invasive osteosynthesis of the proximal tibial fracturesYordan Andonov, P. Kosev16.10-16.30 Metaizeau’s technique in treatment of radial neck fractures in children – indications andadvantagesBojan Valentinov, P. Kosev, P. Chobanov16.30-16.45 coffee breakForth Session: postersChairpersons: I. Zlatarov, D. Radev, B. PopovSecretary: D. Tomov16.45-18.00 poster session: posters located in the lobby of Main auditorium:Fifth Session:5 May 2007: Main auditorium: Seminar “General practitioners”:Chairpersons: L. Kirov, C. Cricelli, G. WassilewSecretary: A. Kaprelyan9.30-10.00 Antibiotic treatment policy, correct use of antibiotics: pharmacological aspects,Teresita Mazzei, Italy10.00-10.30 Comparative one year analysis of the pathogens isolated from wound specimens fromsurgical and dermatology clinics and their antimicrobial susceptibility,E. Keuleyan, T. Anakieva, Sh. Tete, M. Kondarev, G. Kodjabashev, Bulgaria10.30-11.00 Community acquired infections - clinical evaluation and prescriptions in Italy,Claudio Cricelli, Italy11.00-11.15 coffee break

Sixth Session:Chairpersons: Sv.Mitev, T.Mazzei, M.Scholz, W.KruemkeSecretary: I. Dimitrov11.15-11.45 New European epidemiological study on uncomplicated UTI,Kurt Naber, Germany11.45-12.15 Cell language (microbes and cancer cells),Jean-Claude Pechere, Switzerland12.15-12.45 Cooperation between GP and specialists, the German experience,G. Wassilew, Germany12.45 - 13.15Sepsis - new treatment possibilities using extracorporal bloodpurification,Dieter Falkenhagen, Austria13.15-13.30 Current aspects of the intensive and emergency medicineB. Kornovski, J. Dorevski, M. Rasheva, K. Bakalov13.45-14.30 lunch breakSeventh Session: General topics for the GP doctors, discussionsChairpersons: L. Kirov, Sv. Mitev, G. Wassilew, C. Cricelli14.30-16.30 round-table discussion “National and international collaboration betweenGP-doctors”5 May 2007: Seminar room: Session “Dental medicine”:Chairpersons: A. Kisselova, V. SveshtarovSecretary: P. Stanimirov9.30 – 17.30 (during the whole day, with coffee and lunch breaks)ORAL PRESENTATIONSDental medicine1. Implant-Prosthetic Rehabilitation of Edentulous PatientsPopov, N.2. Semiconductor Laser Irradiation in ImplantbDentistryYordanov,B., Tz. Uzunov.3. Alveolar Ridge Preservation by GBR in Extraction Sockets and dental ImplantPlacementYordanov,B., V. Dosseva4. Implant-supported preimpregnated glass fiber reinforced composite splintsAbadjiev, M.5. Removable acrylic denture reinforced with VectrisAbadjiev, M.6. Repair of periapical structures in apical periodontitis using two step methodGusiyska, A.7. Humoral systemic and mucosal immunity and atopic profile of patients allergic toprosthodontic biomaterialsStoeva, Il., R. Kostadinova, A. Kisselova, Sn. Marinova8. Investigation of the endodontic treatment needsKirilova, J., Sn. Topalova-Pirinska, R. Pirinska, L. Doichinova

9. X-ray investigation of the morphology of premolar root system in permanentdentitionTopalova-Pirinska Sn., J. Kirilova, R. Pirinska10. Estimation of the clinical risk for recent compromising of the intraossal dentalimplants by using the Dental CT information from the preoperative examNikolov, V.11. Rare lesions of the oral mucousisStanimirov, P.12. In vitro cytotoxicity of different generation adhesive systems – direct applicationand eluatesGenova, K., R. Vassileva13.Malignant tumours of the head and neck. Treatment, prognosis and humanaspectsStanimirov P.5 May 2007: Poster sessions: posters located in the lobby of Mainauditorium:Chairpersons: I. Zlatarov, D. Radev, B. PopovSecretary: D. Tomov, M. Abadjiev9.30-17.30 poster sessions (medicine and dental medicine)POSTER PRESENTATIONSDental medicine1. Salvia enzymes in caries active and caries resistant patientsKaraiasheva, D., M. Marinova, E. Boteva2. Morbus Rendu – Osler – oral manifestations – case repotKisselova A., R Grozdanova, I. Stoeva3. Oral manifestation of blood disorders – case reportKisselova A., I. Stoeva, R. Grozdanova4. Indirect esthetic restorations of severely decayed frontal teeth - case reportRaychev, I.5. Esthetic analysis and thorough mouth rehabilitation - case reportRaychev, I.6. Augmentation of the attached gingival tissues with gingival graft -modified striptechniquePopova, Chr., K.Kotsilkov, V. Dosseva7. Surgical approach to drug-induced gingival enlargement in renal transplantedpatients – case reportPopova, Chr., A. Mlachkova8. Systemically administered Aulin efficiency of in the treatment of the postsurgicalperiodontal painMlachkova, A., Chr. Popova9. Gingival tissues augmentation in conjunction with regenerative periodontalproceduresPopova, Chr., V. Dosseva10.Desquamative gingivitis as a symptom of dermatostomatitisPopova, Chr., V. Dosseva, K. Kotsilkov11.Evaluation of tooth vitality in patients with periodontitisDosseva, V., A. Mlachkova, A. Gusiyska12.Two- steps surgical technique for root coverage (free gingival graft and coronallypositioned flap)

Popova, Chr., Tsv. Boyarova13.Problems with oral and denture hygiene by patients with removable denturesHadjieva, H., M. Dimova, S. Todorov14. Individualization of prostheses by total denture treatmentDimova, M., Hadjieva, H., T. Peev15.In vitro evaluation of the effectiveness of intracanal medicaments on endodonticmicrofloraRadeva, E., B. Indjov, R. Vacheva16.Maxillofacial Fibrous dysplasia – a case of malignant transformationUgrinov, R., J. Indjova, E. Deliverska17.A study concerning fiber postsRaychev, I.18.Changes in local immunity and inflammation signs in patients with neoplasms inoral cavityKrasteva, A. E. Alexiev19.A case report of Madelung2 s diseaseStanimirov P.20.Plasmacytoma of the gingival. Case reportStanimirov P.21.A clinical study on tuberculosis of the head and neck for the period 1993-2007Stanimirov P., M. Ivanova, H. Nikiforova, A.Bobeva22.A case of multiple neurofibromatosis of the headStanimirov P., E. Aleksiev, B. Kirilov, A. Bobeva23.A case of metastasizing pleomorphic adenoma of the parotid glandAleksiev E., P.Stanimirov, A.Bobeva24. Mucogingival surgery and implants in the complex treatment of missing teethKirilov B. , P.Stanimirov25.A study concerning fiber postsRaychev, I.26.In vitro evaluation of the effectiveness of intracanal medicaments on endodonticmicrofloraE. Radeva, B. Indjov, R. VachevaMedicine27.Epigenetic silencing of MLH1 and p16 and their relation to centainclinicopathological features in patients with colorectal cancerM. Mirchev, I. Kotzev, P. Kahl, R. Bьttner, L. Angelova, B. Manevska, T. Kadyiska28. Pathological nipple discharge and risk of Breast cancerBaitchev G., Nenov I., Ivanov I. , Todorova A., Ignatova T., Delijski T.29.Serum electrolytes in leptospirosisGancheva G., M. Atanasova, P. Ilieva30.Flowcytometry in leptospirosisGancheva G., M. Atanasova, P. Ilieva31.Comparative study in leptospirosis and acute viral hepatitisGancheva G., Chr. Tzvetanova, P. Ilieva, I. Simova32.TBC Infectious of Central Nervous SysytemDoichinova Z., P. Ilieva,33.Acute isteric forms of Hepatitis viralis type “C”Doichinova Z., Chr. Zwetanova,34. Gemcitabine/CisPlatinum containing chemotherapy in patients with stage III/IVnon small cell lung cancer

D. Davidov35.Letrozole in the treatment of patients with advanced or metastatic cancerD. Davidov36.Sturge Weber syndrome: clinical and neuroimaging findingsA. Kaprelyan, N. Deleva, P. Bochev, A. Klissarova, Al. Tzukeva, G. Kyuchoukov, B. Balev37.Cranial and spinal polineuropathy in patients with neuroborreliosisN. Deleva, A. Kaprelyan, S. Geneva, Al. Tzukeva, I. Dimitrov38.Benign intracranial hypertension: etiology, clinical and therapeutic aspectsAl. Tzukeva, N. Deleva, A. Kaprelyan, I. Dimitrov39.Orbital tumors – clinical cases presentationB. Parashkevova, Ch. Balabanov40.Epidemiological Study of Eye InjuriesCh. Balabanov, D. Stateva41.Therapy of keratitis with penetrating keratoplastyCh. Balabanov, S. Murgova42.Conservative treatment of cavernous haemangioma on eyelidsS. Murgova, Ch. Balabanov43.Analysis of body composition in overweight and obese women usingbioimpedance (BIA) systemE. Kalchev, A. Shishkova, P. Petrova, A. Tonev, D. Mihneva, P. Bahlova, Ogn. Softov44.Rare intraabdominal tumorV. Ignatov, K. Ivanov, R. Madjov, N. Kolev, D. Hristov, A. Tonev, T. Temelkov45.Comparative analysis of endoscopically submucosal vs. open surgery subserosalapplication Patent Blue V – intraoperative method for detection of lymph nodemetastases in patients with colorectal cancerV. Ignatov, K. Ivanov, R. Madjov, T. Temelkov, N. Kolev, D. Hristov, A. Tonev46.Recurrent glial brain tumorsT. Avramov, D. Handjiev, G. Kyuchoukov47.Operative scope in patients with glial brain tumorsT. Avramov, D. Handjiev, G. Kyuchoukov48.Meaning of the Toxicochemical analysis to treatment of the ethylene glycolpoisoningYu. Sabeva, P. Marinov, S. Zlateva49.Model of medical cure to skin-dystrophic syndrome at the acute poisoningsS. Zlateva, P. Marinov, Yu. Sabeva.50.Case of clinical negative methanol intoxication-diagnosis and treatmentS. Petrova, P. Marinov, S. Zlateva, Yu. Sabeva.51.Characteristic of the acute exogenic intoxications from 15 years period in VarnaregionP. Marinov, S. Zlateva, M. Jovcheva, M. Asparuhova.52.Study of the coma frequency in acute exogenic intoxications from 10 years periodin northeast BulgariaS. Zlateva, P. Marinov, H. Bozov, M. Jovcheva, S. Petrova.53.Some clinical and pathogenical aspects by skin lesions in exotoxic comaS. Zlateva, P. Marinov.54.Acute verapamil intoxications. Clinical attemptS. Zlateva, P. Marinov, M. Jovcheva, S. Petrova. Yu. Sabeva.55.Investigation of the between the comatose state and the serum lеvels of the toxicagents in patients with acute exogenic intoxicationsS. Zlateva, P. Marinov, Yu. Sabeva, M. Jovcheva.56.Toxicochemicl analyses of Verapamil in blood and urine by acute intoxications

Yu. Sabeva, P. Marinov, S. Zlateva.57.Determination of toxic substances in sweat secret of severe forms of poisoning- toxic coma. Clinical meaningS. Zlateva, P. Marinov, Yu. Sabeva.58.Denatured alcohol to - generally sours of methanol intoxicationsYu. Sabeva, P. Marinov, S. Zlateva.59.Generalized morphea: a case reportDimitrova V., Gospodinov D, Yordanova I.60.A familial case of Gorlin-Goltz syndromeYordanova I. , Gospodinov D. , Pavlova V. , Radoslavova G. , Kirov V.61.Familial benign chronic pemphigus (Hailey-Hailey disease)Yordanova I., Gospodinov D., Chavdarova V., Popovska S.62.Precipitated withdrawal after improper Naltrexon treatmentM. Yovcheva, S. Zlateva, M. Asparuhova63.Tracheostomy in the critically ill – populations, outcome, management strategiesN. Sapundzhiev, K. Korucheva, D. Marev64.Tracheostomy in the critically ILL – populations, otcome, management strategiesN. Sapundzhiev, K. Korucheva, D. Marev65.Analysis of body composition in overweight and obese woman usingbioimpedance (BIA) systemE. Kalchev, A.Shishkova, P.Petrova, А. Tоnev, D. Mihneva, P, Bahlova, Ogn. Softov66.Verbal choice in ischemic stroke patients woth aphasiaPeychinska D., M.Danovska,67.Diabetic polyneuropathy and executive dysfunction. A putative link?Peychinska D., M. Mihaylova, Y. Velcheva, P. Bojinov, D. Marinova. S. Bojinov68.Cognitive dysfunctions, depression and quality of life in Parkinson’s diseasepatientsPeychinska D., M. Mihaylova,69.Cognitive dysfunctions in early Parkinsone disease – prognostic valueM. Mihaylova, Peychinska D.,70.Primary Renal Echinococcosis -Experience whit 14 casesKr. Kalinova, N. Usunov71.Felinosis (Cat scratch disease) –diagnosis and treatmentKr. Kalinova72.A case of right ventricule wall rupture and rupture of pericardium, afterimplantation of right ventricule lead and cardiac pacemaker for patient with AV-III degree blockSv. Stoimenov73.Corelation between left ejection fraction and leveles of cardiac troponin inpatientes with ACSSv. Stoimenov, V. Coneva74. Meningeomas with fronto-basal localizationN. Obreshkov, G. Kyuchoukov, I. Kiryakov75.Treatment of Vitiligo with ELIDEL – clinical trialP. Drumeva, M. Slavova76. Swimming pool granuloma-clinical caseS. Racheva, S. Pavlov, I. Krasnaliev77. Treatment of Psoriasis – small plaques with ELIDELS. Racheva, R. Bachvarova, J. Dimitrova78. Angiosarcoma-clinical caseM. Slavova, P. Drumeva, I. Krasnaliev

79. Steroid induced pustular psoriasis and erythroderma in two patientsS. Pavlov, S. Racheva80. Non sedating antihistamines in the dermatological practiceS. Racheva, P. Drumeva, J. Dimitrova81. Early childhood caries (severe form) treatment - 3 years results.Ilieva E., N. Markova82.Early childhood caries (ECC) - a continuing dilemma.Markova N., E. Ilieva83.Dermoid, epidermoid and terratome cysts on the floor of the mouth – macroscopicand microscopic representation by Nissl methodsD. Krastev, Krastev N., Vidinov N., Stefanov L., Deliverska E., Indjova G.84.Cytoarchitectonics and ultrastructure of ganglion trigeminale in humans and catsD. Krastev., Paloff A., Apostolov A., Krastev N., Ovtcharov W.85.Ganglion trigeminale - lightmicroscopyc viewD.Krastev., Paloff A. Apostolov A., Krastev N., Ovtcharov W.86.Fibrous Dysplasia of the mandibleSvechtarov, V., S. Nencheva87. The special dental disciplines according to European Union standardsSvechtarov, V., S. Nencheva88.“Gay- bowel syndrome”- clinical and laboratory report of 39 homosexual menI. Bakardzhiev, L. Georgieva89. Immunohistochaemical investigations of p16INK4a expression in carcinomas andhigh grade cervical lesionsM. Karcheva, S. Popovska, R. Nachev5 May 2007: Main auditorium Hotel Admiral20.00 - ? Zentiva Wine Party,Note: please, wear Your badges for identification and admittance to thesessions

PRE-CONGRESS CONSULTATIONS OF PATIENTS:IMAB organizes free-of-charge clinical consultations for patients from Varna in the new hospital “MedicalCenter Varna”, located in Varna, Bregalnitza str. N.1.The consultations will be performed by distinguished Bulgarian professors and doctors who live and workin Germany:Prof. Dr. Maria Scholz Stoyanova (Duisburg, rheumatology),Prof. Dr. George Wassilew (Berlin, gastroenterology and cardiology),Dr. Orlin Savov (Nurnberg, urology).The consultations are planned between 14.00 and 17.00 h., 3 May, ThursdayPatients must be preliminarily registered in the Hospital.Coordinator of the consultations: Dr. Ivan Gaidarov, Tel. 0888-800766Journalists are welcome to advertise this act of good-will and contribution.POST-CONGRESS SEMINAR ON CLINICAL TRIALS:7 May 2007, Seminar room N.4, Rectorate Building, Medical University:14.00-17.00: Gerhard Krejci, Austria8 May 2007, same place:9.30-12.30: Gerhard Krejci, AustriaNote: certificates will be given to all participants for legal participation in future clinical trialsSOCIAL AND CULTURAL PROGRAMME:3 May 2007, Thursday:20.00 h – welcome reception, Main auditorium, Hotel Admiral (for all registered participants,included in the registration fee) casual attire4 May 2007, Friday:20.00 h – folklore dinner -party (with tickets) folklore music and dances, Restaurant Kopitoto(please, mind the dresses, we’ll be in the open air) – coupons for the dinner will be availableat the Secretariat of IMAB, sport casual attire5 May 2007, Saturday:20.00 h - wine-party Zentiva, – Hotel Admiral, (for all registered participants) (wine and beerprovided by Dimyat and Ledenika & MM, with compliments from Mr. Michael Mihov) therewill be awards for best dance, best song, best joke, etc. (included in the registration fee),sport casual attire6 May 2007, Sunday:sightseeing, post-congress trips (optional) (Bulgarian Holiday, Day of Victory, Day of St.George) – cultural eventsNote: please, wear your registration badges for identification and admittance. Your congressbadge is your passport for admittance to the sessions, welcome cocktail, folklore dinnerand Zentiva wine-party.

Registration fee:Active participant: 250 Euro, including attendance, congress materials, welcome reception, folklore &wine party, cultural programmeAccompanying person: 150 Euro, including welcome reception, folklore & wine party, cultural programme,shopping tour, ladies’ programme, local transport.For Bulgarian participants: reduced registration fee 80 BG-levaAccommodation:Hotel Admiral is a very new 5+star hotel, one of the best hotels in Bulgaria, located in the centre of theResort “Golden Sands”, 10 meters from the Black sea beaches, providing excellent facilities for congressmeetings and relaxation. The Org. Committee guarantees very special prices for the days of the Symposium,including breakfast, sauna, Turkish bath, in- and out-swimming pools, beach facilities, medical andrehabilitation centre. The rooms are equipped with everything for this hotel class.Location:Golden Sands is one of the best European resorts, located 25 km from the International airport of Varna.By that time of the year Varna has direct air-links to all major European airports with regular and charterflights. Varna can be reached by train, ship, bus and car from the neighbouring countries.Weather:Beginning of May is late Spring and beginning of Summer in Varna, air temperatures between 22°C and28°C, sea water temperature between 19°C and 21°C.Currency:Bulgarian lev, fixed rate to Euro: 1 Euro = 1.9558 BG-levaIMAB has a special agreement with the management of Hotel Admiral for discount prices. These pricesare meant for registered participants and only after presentation of your registration ID at the hotel receptionyou can have your room at the agreed prices.Foreign participants are invited to pay their registration and/or hotel room only to the Secretariat of IMAB,no payment will be done directly to the hotel reception.Payment can be done in advance (bank transfer) or upon arrival and registration at the Secretariat.Pre-and post-congress cultural events: available on request for all foreign guests, IMAB provides anumber of trips to historical places of interest, shopping tour in Varna, visits of museums and galleries,lady’s programme for the accompanying persons, etc. (please, contact the Secretariat of IMAB for details)Publications:Starting from the 15-th (2005) Annual Assembly of IMAB, the official Journal of IMAB - Annual Proceedings(Scientific Papers) is published on-line according to the international rules and regulations for on-linescientific journals. The language for all papers to be included for publications will be only English. Weare in a working procedure to obtain impact factor of the Journal.All papers, presented and registered at the IMAB + ISC Meeting in Varna, will be accepted for review (bythree independent referees) and only then can be directed for full publication in the Journal.Details and requirements will be given by the Publisher (Mr. Gospodin Peytchinski) during the sessions.Important for credit points (continuing post-graduate education)15 credit points for regular attendants and 25 credit points for presenting participants (lectures, oral andposter presentations)