2012 Palm Beach Seminar Descriptions

Session I -  10: 30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Session II - 11: 45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Session I:

Update on Stroke: A Woman's Disease
Neurologist Dr. Argye Hillis addresses the factors that increase the likelihood of suffering a stroke and the connection between a quick response time and reversal of symptoms. Dr. Hillis also discusses the role of medications and rehabilitation in stroke recovery.  BT1

Nothing to Sneeze At: New Options for Allergy Relief
Allergies can significantly affect a person's ability to function, let alone enjoy the Florida sunshine.  Otolaryngologist Dr. Sandra Lin shares some of the lesser-known protagonists and provides insights into current and future treatments to stifle allergies.  BP1

Bicycles, Brandy and Chocolate: Lessons from the World's Oldest Woman
Geriatrician Dr. Samuel C. Durso explores the history and lifestyle of the world's oldest-known woman, shares the lessons garnered from her life time and reveals physiologic changes as we age.  AA1

Crowning Glory 
Hair loss can result from multiple causes, including age, heredity, hormonal abnormalities and medications. Facial plastic surgeon Dr. Lisa Ishii details the multiple causes of hair loss in women and reviews medical and surgical therapies that can be used to combat this cosmetic and troubling problem.  FWO1

Probiotics: A Little Organism Goes a Long Way
New claims about the purported benefits of probiotics are prolific. Gastroenterologist Dr. Linda Lee defines probiotics and clarifies their effectiveness in treating specific conditions, shares criteria for selecting the right probiotics for you, and explains why we all need a little flora.  LW1

 Session II:

All Things Remembered            
Psychiatrist Dr. Constantine Lyketsos outlines the differences between normal changes in memory and those that are signs of dementias, including Alzheimer's disease. Discover medically based strategies to help preserve good memory as you age and new insights provided by ongoing research. BT2

Eyes on the Future
Ophthalmologist Dr. Susan Bressler clarifies the two most frequent retinal causes of declining vision: age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. Dr. Bressler portrays medical treatment options—including new discoveries—that may prevent further loss of vision and lead to renewed sight. BP2

Pursuit of the Perfect Skin
Dermatologist Dr. Rebecca Kazin talks about age spots, moles, changes in the texture of our skin, how to protect ourselves from skin cancer and provides updated information regarding the use of creams, injectables and laser treatment designed to achieve a natural and enhanced image. AA2

Hormones and Their Effects on Your Body
Endocrinologist Dr. Adrian Dobs unravels the complexities of thyroid disorders, hormones in pre- and postmenopausal years, possible benefits and side effects of hormone replacement therapy, bio-identical hormones and the role of testosterone in women.  FWO2

Staying Healthy in a Toxic Environment
Toxicologist Dr. Thomas Hartung discloses the effects of chemicals that we meet every day in the environment and in our food, and offers new approaches to assess the risk and safety of chemicals and drugs.   LW2