Memory Loss
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When people think of memory loss, they usually think of Alzheimer’s disease. However, memory loss can be a common symptom of many other medical issues including menopause, stress, fatigue, and depression. Memory loss can also occur with normal aging. This podcast featuring Dr. Aaron Nelson - Chief of Neuropsychology, Division of Cognitive and Behavioral Neurology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and the author of The Harvard Medical School Guide to Achieving Optimal Memory – will answer commonly asked questions about memory loss, what is normal and when you should seek help.
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Asthma
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Severe, difficult-to-treat asthma remains a serious medical problem even in the current age of effective asthma therapies. In this Asthma Grand Rounds presentation, Dr. Bruce Levy – member of Partners Asthma Center and of the Pulmonary and Critical Care Division and Co-Director of the Medical Residency Program at Brigham and Women’s Hospital – discusses the lipid mediators called lipoxins and the role that they play in promoting resolution of inflammation. He shares the results of his research demonstrating a deficiency of lipoxins in severe asthma.
Listen to this Podcast (52:14, 9.0 MB) |
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Hormone Therapy
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Navigating the challenges that come with menopause can seem overwhelming. This podcast – featuring Dr. Joann Manson, Chief of Preventive Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital, a principal investigator of the Women's Health Initiative, and author of Hot Flashes, Hormones and Your Health – will answer commonly asked questions about hormone therapy, its associated risks, and factors to consider when making your own decision.
Listen to this Podcast (07:34, 3.5 MB) |
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Cardiac Arrhythmias
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Arrhythmias are abnormal beats of the heart. Today, thanks to research and medical advances, we can effectively treat most arrhythmias. This podcast – featuring Dr. Laurence Epstein, Chief of the Cardiac Arrhythmia Service at Brigham and Women’s Hospital – answers commonly asked questions about arrhythmias.
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Osteoarthritis
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Osteoarthritis is an often painful and debilitating condition. The good news for patients is that new treatment options can reduce symptoms and improve quality-of-life. This podcast - featuring Dr. Elinor Mody, Director of the BWH Women's Orthopedic and Joint Disease Center - answers commonly asked questions about osteoarthritis.
Listen to this Podcast (06:48, 3.2 MB) |
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Women and Cardiovascular Disease
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Leading a heart healthy lifestyle is important for women of every age - especially since cardiovascular disease is responsible for 52 percent of all deaths in American women. This podcast – featuring cardiologist Dr. Paula Johnson, Director of Women's Health at Brigham and Women's Hospital – answers commonly asked questions about cardiovascular disease.
Listen to this Podcast (06:01, 2.8 MB) |
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Infertility
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For couples having difficulties conceiving a child, there are many tests and tools physicians can use to identify and overcome reproductive barriers. This podcast – featuring fertility specialist Dr. Rachel Ashby of the BWH IVF Program – answers commonly asked questions about infertility.
Listen to this Podcast (08:01, 3.7 MB) |
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This page was last modified on 2/11/2008
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