On Friday, 15 March, the 12th edition of the Tourism Forum, organised by the Czech Tourism Centre - CzechTourism, took place at the Letňany Exhibition Centre in Prague. The event was part of one of the largest domestic tourism fairs Holiday World and Region World. This year's event touched on a number of topical issues, including current and future tourism challenges, ESG, [...]
This week we had the honour to welcome a delegation of professors from the State Medical University of Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan. It was a very fruitful meeting, during which we discussed the possibilities of future cooperation in areas that are key for both institutions. The main topics include research on natural medicinal resources and specialised training of medical personnel. [...]
This year we have decided to extend the successful campaign of the Karlovy Vary Infocentre with a research study focused on the effects of traditional Karlovy Vary drinking therapy. The treatment programme under review lasts 3 weeks and is based on a drinking cure using warm Karlovy Vary springs, which are prescribed by a balneologist during an initial examination based on an assessment of the volunteer's health condition. V [...]
We are delighted to announce the publication of the third issue of our magazine "Spa and Balneology, Spa and Balneology" - https://www.i-lab.cz/odborny-casopis/ This issue continues the tradition of diversity and depth of content, reflecting a wide range of topics in the field of spa and balneology. The first part of this issue is devoted to expert texts focused on the objectification of spa treatment of children with bronchial asthma [...]
On 25 January, the Minister for Science, Research and Innovation together with the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic presented the key reform of knowledge transfer, which is one of the main pillars of the programme declaration of the Czech Government in the field of science, research and innovation. The reform comprises a total of 30 measures divided into 6 thematic blocks, aimed at more effective valorisation of scientific and research knowledge. More detailed information [...]
Our first seminar for the public "Water as medicine: the Karlovy Vary springs and their therapeutic potential" exceeded all expectations (despite the bad weather). We greatly appreciate your interest and thank you very much for your participation! The discussion that followed the lectures was not only fruitful but also inspiring. Your thoughts and ideas showed us how much interest there is in the topics [...]
Listen to the latest episode of the INION talk podcast with Alina Huseynli, in which we delve into the world of our Institute's current projects, future challenges and upcoming conferences and seminars. Other podcast topics include: stereotypes about spas - are spas really just for seniors or is it a myth? The importance of modern technology - how modern technology is shaping the future [...]
The beginning of December was marked by a major event in Tbilisi, Georgia, where the first edition of the international conference "Trends and challenges of the resorts sustainable development" took place. MUDr. Ladislav Špišák, CSc., Chairman of the Board of the Institute of Spa and Balneology, was one of the main speakers at the conference by invitation. His lecture focused on the topic "New [...]
After a long anticipation, we are very pleased to announce that the recording of the seminar "Water as Medicine: the Karlovy Vary Springs and their Therapeutic Potential" has been published on the YouTube channel of the Karlovy Vary Infocentre - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0LdDsOHF9c PRESENTERS: prim. MUDr. Ladislav Špišák, CSc. RNDr. Patricie Hloušková, Ph.D. The seminar for the general public offered a detailed look at the issue of spa [...]
At the beginning of December, we started testing VR Medical's virtual reality at the Jáchymov Spa! VII/1 Rheumatoid arthritis stages I to IV, - VII/2 Bechterew's disease, - VII/7 Coxarthrosis, gonarthrosis. The statistical evaluation of the results of the VR testing at Spa Resort Pawlik is currently [...]
Great news! We have submitted the strategic project Spa Research Centre to the relevant call of the Operational Programme Fair Transformation! We are the third project within the region and the first regional project to be submitted for consideration! CLV project activities were designed in response to the needs of spa facilities, spa towns and regional governments. During the preparation phase of the project, we devoted considerable efforts [...]
We cordially invite you to learn more about the activities of the Institute of Spa and Balneology by means of the prepared posters, which are available for viewing on the ground floor of Building A of the Regional Office until 27 November 2023. In the course of our short four years of operation, we have achieved significant successes, including obtaining patents, utility models, publishing articles with a large IF, [...]
