Medgadget’s Sci-Fi Writing Contest: Return of the Prose

September 25th, 2007 Editors Exclusive

Welcome to the second annual Medgadget’s Sci-Fi Writing Contest! Those of you old enough to remember our last year’s competition will recall the excitement, the competitive gallantry, and the results: an amazing set of stories that looked at the past and saw the future of medicine. We saw the world free of chronic diseases, and we witnessed medicine being practiced on planets many light-years away. Let us see the future of medicine again!
Just like last year, here are the rules:

Your essay has to be 250-2500 words. Text. English language. No mp3’s with you reading your story and cool sound effects in the background, (at least, not this time). And no videos, flash, or jpg’s either.

Top entries will be printed here and thus, must be safe for work. That’s not to say we don’t love artsy violence and gratuitous love scenes, however. Just keep the language and meaning clean.

Judges will be blinded. Blinded by your dazzling prose, yes, but also to your identity. We are assembling an all-star judging panel, so you can be assured your work will be reviewed by accomplished writers, physicians, and fans of Battlestar Galactica. To help us with grading your papers, Ves Dimov from Clinical Cases and Images, Enoch Choi from Doctor Geek, M.D., Allen from GruntDoc, Dave from Respectful Insolence, John Crippen aka NHS Blog Doctor, Amy Tenderich from Diabetes Mine, Steven Palter from docinthemachine, and Sydney from Medpundit will be judges.

Submissions from anonymous bloggers and writers are acceptable, but we’ll need an address or PO Box to send your prize! Your prize being, of course, the one and only Apple iPhone, provided with generous courtesy by the new and spiffy ScrubsGallery.com, a place to shop for all your hospital fashion needs.

Entries are due three weeks from now, October 9th. Winners will be announced, and reprinted here on Medgadget, a week later. Send in your submissions to: sci…@www.medgadget.com.
That’s it! Get your thinking caps on and start typing! Feel free to browse our archives … for inspiration.

Upcoming conferences

june

25junallday26alldayWorld Congress on Clinical and Medical Microbiology, 2018Dublin, Ireland

25junallday26alldayGlobal Congress on Bacteriology and Infectious Diseases, 2018Amsterdam, Netherlands

25junallday26alldayInternational Conference on Cell and Gene Therapy, 2018Dublin, Ireland

25junallday26alldayMiddle East Obesity, Bariatric Surgery and Endocrinology Congress, 2018Dubai, United Arab Emirates

26junallday27alldayAfrica Healthcare Extension Summit, 2018Nairobi, Kenya

28junallday29alldayMedical Device R&D Summit, 2018Las Vegas, NV, USA

28junallday29allday2018 12th International Conference on Abdominal Imaging and Endoscopy, 2018Amsterdam, Netherlands

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12th International Conference on Abdominal Imaging and Endoscopy is going to be held on June 28-29, 2018 at Amsterdam, Netherlands highlighting the theme “Promotion of Safe Practice & Advancements in Endoscopy and Imaging”. Endoscopy 2018, welcomes all the Endoscopists, clinicians, surgeons, Hepatologists, Gastroenterologists, Physicians, Internists, Pathologists, Virologists, Oncologists, Surgeons, Toxicologists, Radiologists, Researchers, Students, Business delegates and Young researchers across the world.

Conference Series and its subsidiaries including iMedPub, LLC and Conference Series Ltd Organize 3000+ Conferences across USA, Europe & Asia with support from 1000+ scientific societies and Publishes 700+ Open Access Journals which contains over 50000 eminent personalities, reputed scientists as editorial board members.

Topics includes Endoscopy, Digestive Diseases, Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopic Complications, Endoscopic Procedures and Surgeries, Liver Diseases, Gastroenterology, Endoscopic Diagnosis, Endoscopic Treatment, Gastrointestinal Oncology, Abdominal and Gastro-intestinal Radiology, Abdominal and Pelvic Ultrasound, Imaging in Transplants, Imaging Techniques of Abdomen and Pelvis, Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Oncologic Imaging, Abdominal Imaging, Breast Imaging, Cardiothoracic Imaging, General Diagnostic/Community Radiology , Imaging Informatics, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Medical Physics, Musculoskeletal Radiology, Neuroradiology Nuclear Medicine, Pediatric Radiology, Vascular and Interventional Radiology, biliary disease, cirrhosis, colitis, colon/rectal cancer, colon cancer, colonoscopy, colorectal surgery, Crohn’s disease, dysphagia, endoscopy, enteroscopy small bowel, esophageal cancer, esophageal stenosis/strictures, esophageal varices, esophagus, gallbladder disease, gastroesophageal reflux, gastrointestinal cancer, pancreatic cancer, pancreatic disease, pancreatitis, portal hypertension, small bowel endoscopy

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june 28 (Thursday) - 29 (Friday)

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july

02julallday03alldayWorld Drug Delivery and Formulation Summit 2018New Orleans, USA

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PULSUS cordially welcome researchers, academicians, students and business professionals in the field of Pharma from around the world to participate in the upcoming “World Drug Delivery and Formulations Summit” during July 02-03, 2018 in New Orleans, USA. The meeting for this year will revolve around the theme “In the hope for a cure: New approaches for drug delivery research and formulations” thus relaying the most cutting-edge findings in the field of Pharma Research. The two days meeting is going to be an event to look forward to for its enlightening symposiums & workshops from established experts of the field, exceptional keynote sessions directed by the best in the business. The sessions of the conference were Novel Drug Delivery System, Targeted Drug Delivery System, Biopharmaceutical Formulations, Nanotechnology, Herbal drug formulations, Vaccine design, Drug Delivery Equipment. It will also prove to be a brilliant open door for the representatives from Universities and Institutes to cooperate with the world class researchers and an outstanding opportunity for businesses keen at expanding their global market reach. Interested individuals can confirm their participation by registering for the conference along with their colleagues. Register soon and avail exciting early bird discounts.

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july 2 (Monday) - 3 (Tuesday)

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Pulsus Conferences

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05julallday07allday15th International Conference and exhibition on Immunology Conference 2018Vienna, Austria

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Euroscicon delighted to welcome you for the 15th International Conference and exhibition on Immunology 2018 on July 05 – 07, 2018 Vienna, Austria. The theme of this year’s meeting is Spreading the new trends in Immunology which will provide an international platform for discussion of present and future challenges in immunological techniques, future of immunology. World-leading health practitioners, educators and researchers will present cutting-edge and practical immunological techniques based upon widely accepted evidence and will introduce new and emerging research.

What’s new?

The Immunological research has moreover set itself the undertaking of working on numerous levels to set up activities gone for improving collaborations between researchers in fundamental and clinical research and to encourage interdisciplinary research exercises. On an instructive level, the exploration bunch goes for supporting the training and direction of youthful researchers by giving amazing preparing chances to PhD understudies and postdoctoral colleagues. It additionally gives a chief interdisciplinary stage to specialists, professionals and teachers to display and talk about the latest developments, patterns, and worries and in addition useful difficulties experienced and arrangements embraced in the fields of Current Trends in Cellular Immunology and Allergy Immunotherapy Techniques.

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july 5 (Thursday) - 7 (Saturday)

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Euroscicon

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05julallday06alldayCardiovascular Medicine and Cardiac Surgery 2018Berlin, Germany

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On behalf of the Organizing Committee of Cardiovascular 2017, we are delighted to be building the programme again for the 3rd International Conference on Cardiovascular Medicine and Cardiac Surgery on July 05-06, 2018 in Berlin, Germany.
Our conference includes a well-balanced lineup of speakers, covering both broad and specific topics of interest. Our aims to provide cardiac physicians, specialists, nurses, technologists and anyone professionally involved in Cardiovascular Disease with an opportunity to learn about the complexity of the disease, discuss interventional procedures, look at new and advanced cardiac practices and their efficiency and efficacy in the treatment of various cases, and understand local realities and practical constraints in improving patient-care. The Cardiovascular 2018 will be organized around the theme “One step forward towards the Advancements in Cardiovascular Medicine and Cardiac Surgery”. Cardiovascular 2018 is comprised of 16 tracks designed to offer comprehensive sessions that address current issues in Cardiovascular related affairs. ConferenceSeries Ltd 300+ conferences, 500+workshops and 200+symposiums on Clinical, Medicine, Pharma and Science & Technology. Cardiology events are every year across UK, Europe, Asia, Middle East, Australia and USA that support cardiology medical conferences from 1000 more scientific societies and Publishes 500 open access journals which contains over 30000 eminent personalities, reputed scientists as editorial board members. Cardiovascular Medicine Conference 2018 comes under Cardiology medical conferences.

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july 5 (Thursday) - 6 (Friday)

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11julallday12alldayWT | Wearable Technologies Conference 2018 USASan Francisco, CA, USA

11julallday12alldayOutsourcing in Clinical Trials Medical Device USA 2018Minneapolis, MN, USA

12julallday13alldayConference on Neurology and Neurological Disorders 2018Paris, France

12julallday14allday7th Annual World Congress of Infectious Diseases (WCID-2018)Bangkok, Thailand

16julallday17alldayInternational Conference on Biomarkers and Cancer Targets, 2018Dubai, United Arab Emirates

16julallday18alldayInternational Conference on Nano Technology and Nano Engineering 2018Paris, France

16julallday18allday22nd World Nutrition and Pediatrics Healthcare Conference, 2018Dubai, United Arab Emirates

16julallday18allday29th International Conference on Public Mental Health and Neuroscience, 2018Dubai, United Arab Emirates

16julallday17allday2nd World Congress on Radiology and Oncology, 2018Dubai, United Arab Emirates

16julallday17allday2nd International Conference on Chronic Diseases, 2018Berlin, Germany

16julallday17alldayGlobal Summit on Metabolomics, 2018Miami, Florida, USA

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It is an honor and privilege to invite you all to the upcoming, Global Summit on Metabolomics during July-16-17, 2018 in Miami, USA. As we believe that your contribution to this field is unparalleled an

d a talk on this topic will be of great benefit in this meeting.

We are expecting delegates from across the globe, including many key opinion leaders in the field. The multidisciplinary nature of the conference provides an opportunity to talk to specialists from many different Sessions. Join us and you’ll benefit from an approachable faculty, relevant discussions, intimate educa

tion and a great location.

Metabolomics Summit-2018 has initiated with an outstanding Organizing Committee from well-known universities across the globe, making it a specially designed cluster conference that will be covering almost all aspects and fields of Metabolomics. You’ll be offered opportunities to engage faculty and peers in both large and small group settings, appealing to every learning style and comfort level.

Online Abstract Submission Link http://www.scientificfederation.com/metabolomics-2018/abstract-submission.php We owe our success to maintaining a unique experience for our attendees.

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With regards,

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Metabolomics Summit-2018

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E: metabolomics@scientificfederation.com

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july 16 (Monday) - 17 (Tuesday)

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Scientific Federation

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16julallday17allday21st Global Summit on Pediatrics, Neonatology & Primary Care, 2018Dubai, United Arab Emirates

16julallday17alldayWorld Congress on Neonatology and Pediatrics, 2018Berlin, Germany

18julallday20alldayAmerican Conference Institute’s Summit on Digital Health Law, 2018Chicago, IL, USA

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As the healthcare transitions to a new digital era, “traditional” pharmaceutical, medical device, technology companies, and health systems are finding themselves in a brand new domain with minimal direction. In this evolving industry, it is imperative for these organizations to stay up-to-date on all of the legal, regulatory, and compliance intricacies and master the ins and outs of product approval and compliance. ACI is proud to introduce this unique forum where top individuals working in conjunction with the health care industry can come together and discuss best practices and strategies on how to successfully navigate this fast-paced developing industry.

Our stellar faculty will provide you with specific strategies you can immediately incorporate into your practice. The sessions will address all of the most pressing and timely issues and will provide key takeaways such as:

· Understanding the up and coming telehealth industry

· Examining mobile health apps and wearables to determine if/when they cross the line into FDA-regulated territory

· Evaluating the impact and future of blockchain, AI, and machine learning on the digital health sphere

Time

july 18 (Wednesday) - 20 (Friday)

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Hyatt Regency McCormick Place

2233 S Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago, IL 60616

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American Conference Institute

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19julallday20allday8th Annual Conference on Clinical Research & Biomarkers, 2018Prague, Czech Republic

19julallday21allday22nd International Conference on Primary Healthcare and Nursing , 2018Dubai, United Arab Emirates

19julallday21allday18th International Conference on Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, 2018Dubai, United Arab Emirates

23julallday24alldayWorld Drug Delivery and Novel Therapy Summit, 2018Toronto, Canada

23julallday25allday12th World Cancer Congress 2018Moscow, Russia

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Engage yourself to participate at your career improvising cancer conference 2018.

12th World Cancer Congress invites all experts in cancer, from all over the world to gather at Moscow, Russia on July 23-25, 2018 to step up yourselves as a most excellent person at your career. This cancer conference is your international platform. This cancer conference goal is to gather cancer researchers, therapist, oncologist, doctors, biologist, students, cancer motivational speakers, cancer challengers, pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies and business Entrepreneurs across the globe to provide international research knowledge about cancer.

The theme of the cancer conference is ‘Gather for No Cancer Destiny’ which would enhance all cancer researchers to assemble together present their research works towards terminating cancer.

Cancer Conference 2018 with excellent scientific program for all the three days which includes global cancer experts 20+ keynote talk, 50+ plenary talk, 50+ posters, 30+ video presentations, 2+ workshops and 2+exhibitions.

Cancer conference 2018 will cover every aspects of cancer research which in turn will help cancer community to work further towards terminating cancer.

Salient Features available at Cancer 2018:
Opportunity to meet global experts in cancer

Cancer experts keynote speech

More than 50 plenary talks from researchers all over world

World level exhibitions, workshops and Symposia

Posters, e-posters and video presentation by research community

International Certification by Organizing Committee

Live Streaming of your presentation through our websites and YouTube

Publishing accepted abstract in International Journals