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The Prevention and Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes
William H. Herman, M.D., M.P.H., serves as the Director of the Michigan Diabetes Research and Training Center. Dr. Herman will discuss diabetes (a disease that affects 8% of Americans, according to the National Centers For Disease Prevention And Control), and his role as principal investigator in the nationwide study entitled Translating Research Into Action For Diabetes, which examines how knowledge about the disease can increase the quality of life for those who suffer from it.This event is made possible through a Partners In Research grant from the National Institutes of Health and is cosponsored by the Michigan Institute for Clinical and Health Research, the UM Taubman Health Sciences Library and the Michigan Diabetes Research and Training Center.
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Petra Kuppers, Artistic Director of The Olimpias Performance Research Series, Discusses Her Work To Foster Creative Expression for People With Disabilities
UM Associate Professor Petra Kuppers is the Artistic Director of The Olimpias Performance Research Series (a project series set up in 1998 to investigate relationships between technology, identity, a holistic understanding of well-being and community arts), an accomplished author and a community artist. She also has a disability and uses a wheelchair. Petra employs dance, music and poetry to teach groups of students and others, with and without disabilities, to overcome obstacles and build community. This presentation will include videos documenting Petra's creative approach to exploring the barriers experienced by people with disabilities.
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The Other Women's Cancers
There has been a lot of information about breast cancer, but what about other women's cancers? Each year, 78,000 women in the United States learn they have a gynecologic cancer. Although these gynecologic cancers are often grouped together, they vary widely in their causes, risk factors, detection, treatment and chance of a cure. Carolyn M. Johnston, M.D., Clinical Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Michigan, will focus on types of cancer that affect a woman's reproductive system and discuss her research as principal investigator for Gynecologic Oncology Group (GOG) clinical research trials at the University of Michigan. This event is made possible through Partners In Research grants R03 NS065493 and R03 NS065491-0 and is co-sponsored by The University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center Community Outreach Office, the Michigan Institute for Clinical and Health Research and the UM Taubman Health Sciences Libraries.For more information on glaucoma take a look at our books on the subject. Articles and current research can be explored in our research databases MEDLINE and Health and Wellness Resource Center.
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National Library Week Event - Living Well With Low Vision And The Science Of Glaucoma
The loss of vision can be devastating to an individual - and it is one of the most common health care concerns today. Approximately one person in three has some form of vision-reducing eye disease by the age of 65. The most common causes of vision loss among seniors are age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataract and diabetic retinopathy. This event will cover current trends and treatments for individuals with low vision, and what is being discovered through research. Speakers include Lylas G. Mogk, M.D., Henry Ford Health Systems and Sayoko E. Moroi, M.D., Ph.D. Glaucoma, Cataract, and Anterior Segment Disease, Associate Professor, Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Michigan. There will be ample time for audience questions.This event is made possible through Partners In Research grants R03 NS065493 and R03 NS065491-0 and is co-sponsored by the Michigan Institute for Clinical and Health Research and the UM Health Sciences Libraries. The Ann Arbor District Library is currently the Washtenaw Library for the Blind and Physically Disabled. The event is also being held in conjunction with AADL's upcoming Low Vision Fair at Washtenaw Community College on Wednesday, May 12.For more information on glaucoma take a look at our books on the subject. Articles and current research can be explored in our research databases MEDLINE and Health and Wellness Resource Center.
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Across the Lifespan
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, OCD, is an anxiety disorder and is characterized by recurrent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and/or repetitive behaviors (compulsions). This event will cover current trends and treatments in OCD, and what is being discovered through research. There will be ample time for audience questions. Speakers include Jim Abelson, MD, PhD, Professor, UM Dept. of Psychiatry, Director, UM Dept. of Psychiatry Anxiety Disorders Program, and Co-Director of the Trauma, Stress and Anxiety Research Group, UM; Gregory Lynn Hanna, MD, Assoc. Professor of Psychiatry, UM, and Director, Anxiety and Tic Disorders Program; and Joseph Himle, PhD, Assoc. Professor of Social Work and Assoc. Professor of Psychiatry, UM.This event is made possible through Partners In Research grants R03 NS065493 and R03 NS065491-0 and is co-sponsored by the Michigan Institute for Clinical and Health Research and the UM Taubman Health Sciences Library.For more information on obsessive-compulsive disorder take a look at our books on the subject. Articles and current research can be explored in our research databases MEDLINE and Health and Wellness Resource Center.
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Understanding Bipolar Disorder With Experts From the University of Michigan
Bipolar disorder can be a devastating illness, for both individuals and families. It is a chronic illness with unstable and unpredictable moods. However, the positive news is that bipolar disorder is treatable, and new research advances are underway. Dr. Melvin McInnis, a specialist in bipolar disorders from the UM Depression Center, will present a brief overview of the illness from a clinical and genetic perspective. A panel discussion will follow, with specialists Drs. Jon-Kar Zubieta, Cheryl King, and Juan Lopez from the Depression Center. They will be joined by Kathy Schoof, Clinical Social Worker in Psychiatry at the UM Depression Center, and Dr. Shabnum Sheikh from St. Joseph Mercy Behavioral Services. All panelists will be available for questions.The 2006 Read encourages individuals to explore Revolutions in Science -- the people, theories, explanations and discoveries that challenged our thinking and changed the world -- by promoting civic dialogue through the shared experience of one book. A selection committee of community representatives, students and educators in the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area chose Jonathan Weiner's The Beak of the Finch: A Story of Evolution in Our Time as the focus of Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Reads 2006. Copies of the book are available at all Ann Arbor District Library sites and at area bookstores. For more information on Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Reads events, visit the website aareads.org.
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Women's Heart And Health: Stroke And Cardiovascular Health In Women Discussed By Dr. Lewis Morgenstern
According to the American Heart Association: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) ranks first among all disease categories in hospital discharges for women. Nearly 37 percent of all female deaths in America occur from CVD. Yet, misperceptions still exist that CVD is not a real problem for women. Dr. Lewis Morgenstern, professor in the departments of Emergency Medicine, Neurology, and Neurosurgery at the University of Michigan, as well as director of the U-M Stroke Program, will examine this important issue. He will cover current trends and treatments in women's stroke and cardiovascular health issues, and what is being discovered through research. This event is made possible through Partners In Research grants R03 NS065493 and R03 NS065491-0 from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke of the National Institutes of Health and is co-sponsored by the Michigan Institute for Clinical and Health Research and the UM Health Sciences Libraries.For more information on stroke take a look at our books and videos on the subject. Articles and current research can be explored in our research databases MEDLINE and Health and Wellness Resource Center.
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Bright Nights Community Forum: Winter Blues presented by UM Depression Center
With winter upon us, many dread the coming months of short gloomy days and cloudy weeks. This is Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. At this event, Dr. Melvin McInnis from the UM Depression Center will discuss recent research of SAD and focus on treatment options, including light therapy. He will then be joined by UM Depression Center colleagues Dr. John Greden and Dr. Randy Nesse, and local practicing psychiatrist Dr. Tom Zelnik, for a panel discussion and question/answer session with the audience.This event is part of the Library's Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Reads 2006 program, which focuses on the theme Revolutions In Science.While this panel discussion is part of the Library's January - March Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Reads program, it also marks the beginning of a series of community discussions with the UM Depression Center. Set to occur 3 more times throughout 2006, these discussions, entitled Bright Nights, will offer an opportunity for community members to obtain up-to-date information on a variety of topics related to depression.For more information about Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Reads, visit the website at aareads.org.
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Hungry Planet/Healthy Schools With Photojournalist Peter Menzel, Co-author of 'Hungry Planet, What The World Eats,' and Kim Eagle, MD, Director of Project Healthy Schools
This community symposium will explore cultural/geographical relationships to food and the need for nutrition as a preventative measure against chronic disease. Peter Menzel, photojournalist and co-author of 'Hungry Planet, What The World Eats,' will discuss how globalization, migration, and rising affluence are affecting the diets of communities around the globe. This event will include a book signing and copies of Hungry Planet will be available for purchase, courtesy of Nicola's Books.Following Peter's talk, Dr. Kim Eagle, Albion Walter Hewlett Professor of Internal Medicine and Director of the Cardiovascular Center at the University of Michigan Health System, will provide an overview of Project Healthy Schools. This unique program is designed to teach middle school students about heart-healthy lifestyles, including the need for nutrition, with hopes of reducing their future risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. This event is made possible through Partners In Research grants R03 NS065493 and R03 NS065491-0 from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke of the National Institutes of Health and is co-sponsored by the Michigan Institute for Clinical and Health Research and the UM Health Sciences Libraries.For more information, check out Peter Menzel's Hungry Planet and books on children's health.
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Internationally-Known Clinician Kenneth J. Pienta, M.D. Discusses Prostate Cancer
One man in six will get prostate cancer during his lifetime, and 1 man in 35 will die of this disease. However, more than two million men in the United States who have had prostate cancer at some point are still alive today and the death rate for prostate cancer is going down. Internationally-known clinician and Director of the Michigan Institute of Clinical and Health Research (MICHR), Kenneth Pienta M.D. will discuss prostate cancer and the research into the causes, prevention, and treatment now being done in medical centers around the world. This event is cosponsored by the University Of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center's Community Outreach Program.