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Welcome and Introduction to Academic Medicine
Richard N. Fine, MD, Dean, School of Medicine
Peter C. Williams, JD, PhD, Vice Dean & Course Director
Lessons of the Heart Learned From the Death of Tim Russert
David L. Brown, MD
Co-Director Stony Brook Heart Center
Chief, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine
Professor of Medicine
This lecture will review the causes of sudden death from heart attacks. In addition it will cover risk factors for development of heart attacks and the pros and cons of various diagnostic tests available to make the diagnosis of coronary artery disease.
The Myths and Realities of the Aging Brain: How Can We Protect What We Have?
Lory Bright-Long, MD, CMD
Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry
During this session we will explore the anatomy of the brain and the differences between normal aging changes and those of disease. There will be discussion of the pathways to dementia and ways to protect the brain from the progressive effects of the syndrome. The session will also delve into the current research on diet, exercise, and treatments of the anti-aging and brain boosting claims.
Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention and Treatment in the Adolescent and Young Adult.
James Penna, MD
Sports Medicine Service at Stony Brook University Medical Center
The session will review common injuries in Adolescents and Young Adults. Some time will be devoted to prevention strategies and current treatment techniques.
Joint Health and Staying Active When You're Not a Kid Anymore- Injury Prevention and Treatment.
James Nicholson, MD
Joint Replacement Center at Stony Brook University Medical Center
The session will review hip and knee problems in the older adult. Emphasis will be on the prevention of and dealing with osteoarthritis. Some time will be spent on current surgical treatments.
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Positive Psychology and Health
Stephen G. Post, PhD
Professor of Bioethics
The field of positive psychology has brought scientific attention to
human assets such as gratitude, kindness, compassion, optimism, and
forgiveness. Increasingly, researchers are highlighting the psychological
and physical health benefits of such positive emotions. This presentation will focus on leading edge research, and then move to the ways in which research findings can be translated into health care and into public health more generally.
Why Do We Become Addicted? Answers from Neuroscience.
Eduardo Constantino, MD
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry
Much of society continues to view people addicted to drugs and alcohol as lacking in the willpower to stop. Recent research in neurobiology paints a very different picture, suggesting that there are differences in the way their brains function. This seminar will review these findings and discuss their implication for treatment and recovery.
Image Guidance for Minimally Invasive Procedures.
David J. Axelrod, MD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Radiology
Not so long ago, surgical treatment of disease was guided solely by the surgeon's recall of anatomy, previously performed examination and imaging, and his or her observations once the incision was made. With the emergence of faster, more accurate imaging techniques and innovative technology that enables therapy through incisions often less than half an inch in size, image-guided, minimally-invasive techniques are currently being used to treat cardiovascular disease, trauma, infection and cancer. Examples of such procedures will be discussed and appropriate cases presented.
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