Archive for January, 2009
How to Mend a Broken Heart
Presented by: Natalie Rasgon, MD, PhD
Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Director, Center for Neuroscience in Women’s Health
Stanford University Medical Center
Lecture Overview:
Women are twice as likely as men to develop depressive disorder
Depression is a risk factor for heart disease because it increases adrenaline and stress hormones
Physicians need to recognize the sometimes overlapping symptoms of depression and heart […]
Recognition and Management of Chronic Medical Problems in Aging Adults
Presented by: Yusra Hussain, MD
Medical Director, Stanford Aging Adult Services
Stanford University Medical Center
Lecture Overview:
Chronic conditions are not a normal part of aging
Early detection and acknowledgment of a condition is a critical first step
While a doctor is an important resource, it is up to the patient to manage a chronic disease
Many chronic disorders are reversible or […]
Update on Fibromyalgia
Presented by: Sean Mackey, MD, PhD
Chief, Division of Pain Medicine
Associate Professor, Anesthesia
Stanford University Medical Center
Lecture Overview:
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition with no known cause that appears to increase the brain’s susceptibility to pain
It appears to affect certain neurotransmitters in the brain, overactivating its pain receptors
The condition is complicated by other physical and psychological factors, including […]
Avoiding the Elephant on Your Chest: How to Discuss Cardiac Risk With Your Doctor
Presented by: Euan Ashley, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor, Cardiovascular Medicine
Stanford University Medical Center
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Lecture Overview:
Heart disease comes in many forms and variations; blood vessel plaque also has variations
The body’s immune system appears to play a role in the buildup […]
