A three part panel session on topics related to cancers as they affect women. Dr. Anosheh Afghahi, MD, MPH, will provide an overview of breast cancer genetic testing and share the latest advances in breast cancer screening and prevention. Dr. Sigurdis Haraldsdottir, MD, discusses risk factors for colorectal cancer and will present treatment and prevention strategies and the role of precision health. Dr. Oliver Dorigo, MD, PhD, discusses ovarian cancer, and the importance of using different treatments in combination and discovering new detection and monitoring methods. He'll also talk about how immunotherapy offers a new and promising strategy for treating ovarian tumors.
A three-part panel about particular issues related to women’s skin, bones, and sleep help. Dermatologist Susan Swetter, MD, discusses how melanoma incidence and outcomes differ between women and men. She'll also share the latest strategies for prevention of melanoma and other skin cancers. Endocrinologist Dr. Aimee Shu’s topic is precision mineralization and she will help us understand why women are at risk for fragile bones. She discusses screening for osteoporosis and provides an overview of drug therapies to treat bone fragility. Dr. Rachel Manber, a sleep health expert, talks about how different phases of life shape our sleep and shares the three factors that together determine the optimal timing and duration of sleep.
A three-part panel presentation. Marcia Stefanick, PhD, discusses the impact of sex and gender on the health of women and how health issues differ in women and men from conception through old age. Cardiologist Jennifer Tremmel, MD, discusses heart disease in women as compared to men, and reviews risk factors and gives specific heart-healthy tips that women can start today. Judith Prochaska’s research studies social media support groups that promote Heart Health and will share her findings and explore gender differences in social media group communications.
The good news about aging is that you gain wisdom and patience. The bad news is that body parts begin to wear out. Part of the solution to aging lies in our stem cells, but separating science fiction from science fact isn't easy. Dr. Jill Helms, DDS, PhD, will discuss the latest advances in regenerative medicine and give real solutions to help you stay healthy and fit, well into older age.
Fascinated by the extremes of human physiology, Dr. Euan Ashley, MCRP, DPhil, and his team are exploring new genetic pathways to discover exactly what makes super athletes unusually fast, fit, and strong. Once these pathways are discovered, future scientists may find ways to leverage them to help the average person become healthier.
Dr. Ami Bhatt, MD, PhD, will discuss the microbiome—the vast community of trillions of bacteria, fungi, viruses, and other tiny life forms that live in and on our bodies. She'll explain the role the microbiome plays in our health and wellness, how changes in it are linked to disease, and how we can keep our bodies healthy. You'll find her enthusiasm for these dynamic microscopic ecosystems is extremely contagious.
Do we really know what brain functions are affected by a concussion? How can we properly screen and assess an athlete on the sidelines for a concussion? When should we put the athlete back in the game? Dr. Jamshid Ghajar, MD, PhD and Scott Anderson, MA, ATC, team up to discuss the detection and treatment of concussions, how to go about monitoring recovery, and new therapies that can expedite recovery.
More and more people are living longer and longer. This compelling demographic shift comes with challenges, as many people are faced with caring for older parents or family members. In her talk, Dr. Ghatak, PhD, will discuss how to develop a plan of action not just for our aging loved ones, but also for ourselves. She'll also discuss preventative health practices and the steps we should all take to live a healthy, engaged life.
Dr. Maya Adam, MD, discusses the impact of recent dietary trends on human health around the world and the role education plays in rebuilding a positive relationship with the foods that protect us and bring us joy.
Pain has an astounding effect on the individual, their family, and society as a whole. It affects over 50 million Americans; it doesn't discriminate, and gets worse as we age. Dr. Sean Mackey, MD, PhD, discusses why diagnosing and finding the root of chronic pain is essential to treating it. He'll also discuss why integrating different approaches from drugs to exercise can improve quality of life for many patients.