| CLASS OF 2002 | |
DATE |
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: Click title for more information. |
| September 10, 2002 |
When
the Bugs Outsmart the Drugs-Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria and Appropriate
Use of Antibiotics
No doubt, you have heard about the growing incidence of antibiotic resistance to various bacteria. It's frightening, isn't it? This week, we'll discuss recent research findings about strep throat in children that resists common antibiotic treatment, the implications of this discovery, and the need for more selective and limited use of antibiotics to prevent the problem of resistance from escalating. Faculty Presenters |
| September 24, 2002 |
Blood-Related Cancers:
Leukemias and Lymphomas
Among all types of cancer, leukemias and lymphomas are grouped together in a category called "blood-related cancers." While leukemia originates in bone marrow and lymphoma starts in lymphatic tissue, these two cancers are related because both diseases involve cells with similar functions and origins. And their incidence is growing. Come and hear about new approaches for fighting leukemias and lymphomas. Faculty Presenters |
| October
8, 2002
|
To Sleep,
Perchance to … Stay Awake? Sleep, Circadian Rhythms, and Sleep
Disorders
Do you have insomnia? Do you have trouble staying awake? Do you snore? If so, you will want to hear this session about normal sleep physiology, causes of sleep disturbances like insomnia, snoring, and apnea, and what can be done about these problems. You will also hear about shifts in sleep patterns during space travel and what these insights have taught us about more routine problems like jet lag and shift work. Faculty Presenters |
| October 22, 2002 |
Problems
with "the Plumbing"-Urinary Incontinence and Related Conditions
Let's be frank about this problem. Urinary incontinence-loss of bladder control or leakage of urine-affects as many as 13 million Americans (maybe more). Especially prone to this condition are the elderly: about one in 10, by one estimate. It's embarrassing for the sufferers and difficult for their caregivers, but the good news is that incontinence is treatable and often curable. Faculty Presenters |
| November 5, 2002 |
Hypertension-Don't
Let the Pressure Mount
You probably know that hypertension is bad for your heart, but do you realize what it can do to your kidneys and other body systems as well? To make matters worse, someone can have hypertension, or high blood pressure, and not even know it because there often are no symptoms. This class will cover some of the causes and risks of hypertension as well as effective ways to manage this disease. Faculty Presenters |
| November 19, 2002 |
Stem cell research is on the cutting edge of modern medical technology. It is also one of the most debated issues in medicine these days. Just what are stem cells, and how do they work? Furthermore, what is the controversy all about? This session will address these issues and take a look at research underway at the University of Pittsburgh with adult-derived stem cells for treating a host of different diseases. Faculty Presenters |
| December 5, 2002 |
The Cost of Health Care-How
Much and Who Pays?
Like the weather, health care costs affect us all. As consumers, we also must grapple with related issues like accessibility and utilization of health care services. Not only that, but, in today's health care climate, all of these issues are more complex and confusing than ever. For the final session this year, we have lined up three top people in this region's health care industry to provide straight talk about these concerns. Faculty Presenters |
