Avian Influenza State, National and Worldwide View

Presented by: University at Albany Center for Public Health Preparedness Grand Rounds
According to the CDC and other public health data sources, there is a serious threat of a pandemic which would obviously have a great impact on public health professionals. Drs. Perry and Wallace will address the impact of an influenza pandemic on public health organizations and communities at the state, federal and international levels, and how to begin planning responses.

The CATIE Trial Comparing Antipsychotic Effectiveness Impact on Clinical Practice

Presented by: i3 Distance Learning Network 
Topics of discussion will include describing the antipsychotic dosing in the study as it compares to doses used in clinical practice; the comparative efficacy, safety and tolerability data of the atypical antipsychotics used; and identification of several key findings from the trials and their relevance to practice in clinical settings.

Rebroadcast:
Wed., Oct. 19th, 2:00-3:30pm

Metabolic Syndrome and Cardiovascular Risk: Treating the Clinical Spectrum

Presented by: The Joslin Diabetes Center

Part 1
Wed., Oct. 12th, 2:00-3:00pm

Part 2
Wed., Oct. 12th, 3:00-4:00pm

The Role of Cognitive Function in Assessing and Treating Psychiatric Disorders

Presented by: Massachusetts General Hospital
Topics of discussion include: identifying functional and neuroanatomical correlates of attention, executive function and integrative processing of memory, emotion and cognition; elucidating the role of cognitive function and potential therapeutic interventions in affective illness, ADHD and autistic spectrum disorders and psychosis; and describing a potential rationale for the use of multi-modal therapeutic interventions including pharmacologic agents that may affect cognition.

Is HIV Prevention Targeting Men"Living on the Down Low" an Effective Strategy for Africian Americans?

Presented by: University at Albany Center for Public Health Preparedness
Given the current media hype about African-American men living on the down low (men who secretly have sex with men while also having sex with women), Dr. Malebranche and Dr. Wheeler will discuss the relevance of this topic - its myths, misconceptions, and implications for interventions and the HIV epidemic in the Black Community.

Current Controversies in Pharmacotherapy

Presented by: Massachusetts General Hospital
This program will describe the clinical approach to the new prescribing guidelines for the use of anitdepressant and antipsychotic compounds, discuss the methodological basis for assessing the relative role of the placebo response in evaluating the efficacy of psychotropic medication treatment and clinical trial study data, identify the relative attributes of SNRIs vs. SSRIs, elucidate the role of atypical antipsychotics and anticonvulsant mood stabilizers in the treatment of affective illness as compared to traditional adjunctive medication strategies.

Current Treatment Options for Hyperphosphatemic Chronic Kidney Disease

Presented by: i3 Distance Learning Network
This program will discuss the treatment guidelines for hyperphosphatemia and the role it plays in chronic kidney disease, the review National Kidney Foundation K/DOQI Clinical Practice Guidelines for Bone Metabolism and Disease and Chronic Kidney Disease target goals, and identify and discuss new treatment options using lanthanum carbonate and cinacalcet.

Linking Genes, Receptors and Treatments in the Management of ADHD
Topics of this program include: effects of attentional deficits, impulsivity, and hyperactivity on difficulties encountered in school and in the workplace; comparing and contrasting existing and novel agents for the treatment of ADHD; and designing a treatment plan that incorporates nonpharmacological and pharmacological strategies to improve patient outcomes.

Birth Defects Prevention: Realizing the Full Potential of Folic Acid

Presented by: University of North Carolina Grand Rounds
This program will discuss topics such as: the potential for folic acid to reduce neural tube defects; the accomplishments of folic acid fortification; the gaps that still exist in reaching the full prevention potential of folic acid; three misconceptions regarding folic acid; two complete sources of folic acid, three opportunities to increase folic acid awareness and consumption in the community.

Rebroadcast:
Wed., Oct. 26th, 4:00-5:00pm

Caring for the TBI Patient in the Home

Presented by: Alabama Department of Public Health
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) can significantly reduce many cognitive, physical and psychological skills. The focus of this program is to learn about proper home care for the TBI patient.

Making the Grade: Improving Asthma Management in Schools

Presented by: Illinois Department of Public Health