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The 26th annual Medicine for the Public Lectures took place Sept. Oct. 2002, at the
NIH Clinical Center's Masur Auditorium.
NIH Videocasts are available for each lecture,
as well as NIH Radio Network Interviews
with the speakers.
In addition, Research Channel Broadcasts and Webcasts
are scheduled for late 2002 and early 2003.
"Bioterrorism"
Speaker: Pierre Noel, M.D.
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NIH Videocast |
NIH Radio Network Interview |
Research Channel (see webcast instructions)
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"Nutritional Therapies
for Age-Related Eye Diseases"
Speaker: Emily Chew, M.D.
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About the Speaker |
Videocast |
NIH Radio Network Interview |
Research Channel (see webcast instructions) |
"The Genetics of Speech and Communication Disorders"
Speaker: Dennis Drayna, Ph.D.
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NIH Videocast |
NIH Radio Network Interview |
Research Channel (see webcast instructions) |
"The Teen Brain"
Speaker: Jay Giedd, M.D.
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NIH Videocast |
NIH Radio Network Interview |
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"Coping with Anxiety and Depression in Uncertain Times"
Speaker: Dennis Charney, M.D.
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NIH Videocast |
NIH Radio Network Interview |
Research Channel (see webcast instructions) |
"Endometriosis: Scrambled Eggs and Killer Cramps"
Speaker: Pamela Stratton, M.D.
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NIH Videocast |
NIH Radio Network Interview |
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About the Lectures
The 2002 Medicine for the Public lecture series, now in its 26th year,
features physician-researchers working in the frontiers of medical
discovery at the National Institutes of Health. The series helps people
understand the latest developments in medicine with an
emphasis on topics of current relevance presented by
speakers who can relate stories of science to the lay public.
The lectures, which are free and open to the public, are typically held at
7 p.m. on Tuesdays in the Clinical Center's Masur Auditorium,
National Institutes of Health.
"Bioterrorism"(lecture presented 9/17/02)
Every American citizen became sensitized to bioterrorism after the anthrax letter
events of October 2001. In a world where politics and economic trends are dictated
by the United States, biological weapons offer an asymmetric advantage to political
or religious groups waging war with the United States and the American way of life.
Dr. Noel presented the recent history of biological
warfare programs, which offer a good perspective of what the future may hold. He
also discussed the biologic and physical characteristics that may render a biological
agent a potential weapon. Anthrax, plague and smallpox are three of the most likely
organisms to be used as biological weapons. Understanding the biology, mechanisms of
toxicity, modes of spread and current preventive and therapeutic measures, lays the
groundwork for future research in biodefense.
"The Genetics of Speech and Communication Disorders" (lecture presented 9/24/02)
Communication is a crucial part of everyone's life. But when someone has problems
speaking or understanding, their very existence is affected. Millions of Americans
suffer from communication disorders. In fact, stuttering affects about 1 percent
of the U. S. population. Dr. Drayna explained
how genes affect the ability to communicate. Specifically, he discussed his
work with stuttering and disorders of pitch recognitionalso
known as "tone deafness."
"Coping with Anxiety and Depression in Uncertain Times" (lecture presented 10/01/02)
The experience of psychological trauma is not an uncommon occurrence in today's
society. Recent research indicates that severe psychological trauma can cause
symptoms persistent of anxiety and depression.
Dr. Charney discussed these symptoms and
how they affect brain function and alter body systems, and explored current
treatments available.
"Nutritional Therapies for Age-Related Eye Diseases" (lecture presented 10/8/02)
Between 2000 and 2020, the number of people 65 years or older in the United States
will increase from 35 million to 53 million, a 53 percent increase.
This is the fastest growing segment of the United States. The public
health significance of age-related eye diseases such as age-related
macular degeneration and cataracts will increase.
Dr. Chew explained age-related
eye diseases, their incidence and the results of recent studies
regarding nutritional supplements for these conditions. The
public health impact of such treatment was also assessed.
"The Teen Brain" (lecture presented 10/15/02)
Any parent of a
teenager can attest to the fact that the brain of a 13-year-old is different than
the brain of a 9-year-old. Yet to actually pin down those differences in a scientific
way has been elusive. Magnetic resonance imaging has changed that. It
safely provides exquisitely accurate pictures of the living, growing
brain and has launched a new era of adolescent neuroscience.
Dr. Giedd explored recent
findings from brain imaging and the implications these findings
have for parents, teachers, society, and the teens themselves.
"Endometriosis: Scrambled Eggs and Killer Cramps" (lecture presented 10/29/02)
Endometriosis is a commong gynecologic disease. Tissues resembling the lining of the uterus
grows outside of the uterus, usually on the pelvic organs. Some women find out they have
endometriosis when they have trouble becoming pregnant. Others with endometriosis have
pelvic pain with their menstrual periods or with sex. The pain may be so severe that it
impacts on their quality of life, affecting their intimate relationships and day-to-day
activities. Some women don't have any symptoms from endometriosis. The treatments for
endometriosis are tailored to the woman's symptoms. Women with infertility may benefit
from surgery or other assisted reproductive techniques. Those with pain may benefit from
surgery or hormonal treatments, in addition to taking medications for pain relief. Medical
research on endometriosis continues to look into improving drug therapies and surgical
treatments, but because of the complexity of the disease, there may be a long way to go
before finding a cure. Dr. Stratton explained a study
investigating whether raloxifene will prevent the return of pain after surgical treatment
of endometriosis. What sets this research apart is the study of a designer estrogen,
which blocks the body’s estrogen
in the uterus and therefore may prevent the regrowth of endometriosis. The researchers are also
investigating other aspects of the disease such as quality of life.
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NIH Videocasts
"Bioterrorism"
"The Genetics of Speech and Communication Disorders"
"Coping with Anxiety and Depression in Uncertain Times"
"Nutritional Therapies for Age-related Eye Diseases"
"The Teen Brain"
"Endometriosis: Scrambled Eggs and Killer Cramps"
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About the Speakers
Pierre Noel, M.D.("Bioterrorism")
Dennis Drayna, M.D. ("The Genetics of Speech and Communication Disorders")
Dennis Charney, M.D. ("Nutritional Therapies for Age-related Eye Diseases")
Jay Giedd, M.D. ("The Teen Brain")
Emily Chew, M.D. ("Coping with Anxiety and Depression in Uncertain Times")
Pamela Stratton, M.D. ("Endometriosis: Scrambled Eggs and Killer Cramps")
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NIH Radio Network Interviews
Pierre Noel, M.D.("Bioterrorism")
Dennis Drayna, M.D. ("The Genetics of Speech and Communication Disorders")
Dennis Charney, M.D.("Coping with Anxiety and Depression in Uncertain Times")
Emily Chew, M.D. ("Nutritional Therapies for Age-related Eye Diseases")
Jay Giedd, M.D. ("The Teen Brain")
Pamela Stratton, M.D. ("Endometriosis: Scrambled Eggs and Killer Cramps")
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Research Channel Broadcasts/Webcasts
To see the Medicine for the Public lectures on TV, tune in to the Research Channel each week on Tuesdays at (Eastern Standard
Time) 6 a.m., 11 a.m., 4 p.m., 9 p.m.; and Wednesdays at 1 a.m.
Webcast Instructions
Once a lecture has premiered, you can view the broadcast on your computer. Note that THIS WILL TAKE YOU
OFF THE NIH CLINICAL CENTER WEBSITE.
To do so:
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http://www.researchchannel.org/program/displayseries.asp?collid=31
and select the (already premiered) lecture webcast you want to watch
(or you can go directly to a webcast using the links from this website).
- Scroll down to the "Select Speed" box (next to "Windows Media Player").
- Select the
proper connection speed for your computer (if you are viewing
the webcast from within the NIH network, you should select "Cable" for your speed).
- Wait for the webcast to come up on your screen.
Note: You will need to download Windows Media Player
if it is not already installed
on your computer.
Broadcast Dates
To access the ResearchChannel programming visit their website at:
http://www.researchchannel.org/
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