Dr. Wood will discuss some of the positive and negative milestones reached to date, including advances in care and research, as well as the changing epidemiology of the HIV epidemic. Piscitelli and Burstein will describe the widespread use of complementary medicines in the United States, focusing on the benefits and dangers of herbal products. Potential interactions between herbs and prescription drugs, as well as severe side effects of some well-known products will be addressed. Attendees will also learn about regulations pertaining to herbal products and what consumers should know when considering herbal use. It's the third leading cause of death in this country and often results in devastating physical disability for survivors.
Rapid diagnosis is crucial for successful treatment.
Dr. Baird will discuss advances in how physicians use innovative imaging technology to confirm strokes and new options to treat them. The NIH Office of Research on Women's Health was established 10 years ago to assure that research conducted and supported by NIH addresses issues regarding women's health and that there is appropriate participation of women in clinical trials. Dr. Pinn will discuss current status and future direction of women's health research. Linehan and Dahu t will outline risk factors for prostate cancer and how the disease develops. They will also look at new treatments now under investigation, including vaccine therapy, hormonal therapy, anti-angiogenic therapy and chemotherapy for advanced and recurrent prostate cancer.