Ovarian Function, Fertility, and Cancer Therapy

Clarisa Gracia, MD, MSCE, discusses ovarian function and fertility before, during and after cancer treatments. The new ways in which we are beginning to perserve fertility provides hope for young cancer patients.



Source: ReachMD | Aired: February 24, 2008 | Length: 13 min

Alzheimer's Disease: What Does the Future Hold?

John Trojanowski, MD, PhD discusses the implications of our aging population in terms of the future burden of Alzheimier's disease: financial and human costs. He then reviews newer directions for the prevention and treatment of this possible epidemic.

Source: ReachMD | Aired: February 24, 2008| Length: 13 min

Can You Diagnose and Treat Early Heart Failure?

Mariell L. Jessup, MD first covers the diagnosis of heart failure: despite our technologic advances, this is still a clinical diagnosis. She then reviews the appropriate use of testing including echocardiography and BNP.

When should these be ordered? When should a cardiologist be consulted? Finally, she reviews the essentials of treatment of systolic and diastolic heart failure including medications and lifestyle interventions.

Source: ReachMD | Aired: February 17, 2008 | Length: 13 min

Surgical Breakthroughs in Hip Osteoarthritis

Craig Israelite, MD intially reviews some basic concepts in the approach to osteoarthritis. He then outlines recent surgical advances in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the hip that have led to better outcomes for our patients.

These advances include minimally invasive surgery, progress in postoperative rehabilitation and the development of new bearing surfaces that both improve range of motion and extend the life of the hip prosthesis.



Source: ReachMD | Aired: February 4, 2008 | Length: 13 min