The 45th ISMH Congress
Both live (on site) and virtual (on line) sessions
Dear Colleagues and Friends,
The worldwilde evolution of Covid 19 pandemia leads us to modify the organization of the congress. So, every session will be both live (on site) and virtual (on line), allowing to all delegates to share simultaneously the same scientific content.
Relevant practical information will be given in the different sections of this website.
My very best and friendly regards.
Professor C-F. ROQUES LATRILLE
President of the 45th ISMH CONGRESS Organizing Committee
Welcome to the 45th International Society of Medical Hydrology and Climatology World Congress
The Congress
“Of waters and persons - balneology: the new decade or Covid era?!”
Curation, prevention, development, sustainability, research, education, training, ...
What about the future in the covid era?
Welcome by the President of the Congress
20 centuries ago, the troops of the famous roman general Cneius pompeius magnus, were already benefiting from the Dax maturated muds. The roman soldiers returned home long ago, but patients with musculo-skeletal conditions continue to be successfully treated. The peloids made Dax one of the most antique, much-acclaimed and active spa resort in France.
20 years ago, an academic institute was created in Dax. It is dedicated to the training of professionals for balneotherapy care facilities and other hydrotherapy activities as well as to scientific research. The Dax institute will host the venue of the 45th ISMH Congress. We hope the delegates will share the best and most novel of the scientific knowledge and professional experiences.
2021 june 10 & 11, Dax will be proud to offer you the traditional and celebrated hospitality of the south-west of France. I am sure all of you will enjoy it..
Welcome in Dax.
Professor Christian-F. Roques MD
Congress President

Address by the President of the ISMH
Dear Colleagues and Friends,
Welcome to the 45th World Congress of Medical Hydrology.
The International Society of Medical Hydrology (ISMH) is proud to have its 45th Congress in Dax under the Presidency of Prof. Christian-François Roques-Latrille.
France has a great tradition in Balneology. Not only historical but also in scientific, social and cultural aspects. Dax is a very good example of this with its rich history and its Institute of Thermalism where Education and Research get together allowing a very important development on Balneology knowledge. Thus, having an ISMH Congress in this thermal city constitutes a very special occasion. We are expecting participants from all over the world. ISMH is spreading its presence on more places allowing the contact of scientists from different countries, regions and cultures. With this we are giving people more opportunities to share their knowledge and experience with their colleagues from all over the world. I am convinced that the presentations within the proposed topics will reach a high level and will interested you. Besides the scientific contents this congress aims to increase the participation of all the ISMH members in its activities. To start this process we would like to invite you all to our General Assembly to share and discuss our ideas and future plans. We will talk there about statutes review, website renewal, financial situation, next congresses, international courses, cooperation with other balneology institutions. For this we do need the contribution of all of you.
In conclusion we may say that this 45th Congress has many important aspects to the future of Medical Hydrology. We trust on a good participation in the success of the organization. Wish you a fruitful meeting and a wonderful stay in Dax that can bring you excellent memories.
Sincerely yours,
Pedro Cantista
ISMH President

Official language of the congress
English is the official language of ISMH Congresses.
All the documents, correspondence, abstracts of scientific papers, presentations and discussion in scientific sessions, website will be in English.
Covid 19
Clinical, organizational, economical issues for balneology
Scientific investigation
Actual medical and/or medico-economical benefits
Evidence Based Medicine in the usual conditions treated in health resorts
Particular trends
The persons taking the waters
Medical climatology - climatic transition
Prevention, patients’ education
Rehabilitation, Covid 19
Thermal products (muds, waters, gases, …)
Biology, therapeutic properties, safety, quality, sustainability, …
Mineral elements
Drinking mineral waters
Thermal care facilities, technique and equipment
Quality issues, management, …
Health resort medicine
Medical and management challenges, …
Innovative models of resorts organization and cooperation
Health resorts medicine and economics
Methodology of clinical research
Novel paradigms of investigation, clinical research protocols, …
Mechanisms of action
Scientific investigation on economics, products and processes
Institutions and balneology
Scientific societies, academies, international bodies, international cooperation and initiatives, …
Training of the doctors and involved professions, …
Balneology, history, culture and arts.
Varia
(miscellaneous)
Practical information
Facilities
Venue
Find our institute where the congress takes place, in the city's heart next to the famous hot water fountain.
Accommodation
The nearest hotels to stay during all the congress will welcome you the best way.
Transport
Find out the best way to come to Dax, plane, train or taxi. Choose the transport adapted to your needs.
Contact
You have a question, contact us to find more about the congress or the facilities.
Candidate with your abstract
Awards
With your abstract you can compete for an award. Thanks to our contributors we will offer five awards you can candidate to.
If your abstract and candidature fullfit all the conditions required, then you'll have a chance to win.
List of awards et conditions to candidate are detailed on the dedicated page Awards. Please make sure that your fullfit correctly all the conditions.
You can candidate when your submit your abstract by checking the box concerning the Award you want to compete to.
Register
Fees
Register and get your ticket for the congress. Prices depend on your statut and the date. They increase regularly: don’t wait to reserve your place.
The fees include:
Congress scientific sessions,
Coffee-breaks,
Thursday and Friday lunches,
Thursday get-together party,
Friday gala dinner
Special fees for group
If you want to register as a group (more than 5 persons), please contact the congress organisation.
2 days congress
Schedule
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8:00 am - 9:00 am
Registration
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9:00 am - 10:30 am
Scientific session(s)
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10:30 am - 11:00 am
Coffee Break
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11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Scientific session(s)
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12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Lunch
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2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Scientific session(s)
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3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Coffee Break
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4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Scientific session(s)
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8:30 pm
Get together Party