Effect of Climate Change on Mental Health
Miss V Kolos1, Miss G Jain, Miss B Errington, Miss
November 4, 2008
Category: MWIA Proffered Papers
Hypertension in Women
Dr Luisa Mazzotta1, Dr Antonio Carlini2, Dr Alberto Rosati3
1 Department Of Nephrology Lucca Hospital, 2 Department Of Nephrology Lucca Hospital,
3 Department Of Nephrology Lucca Hospital
Women have lower blood pressure values than men before 44 years of age, but after 60 years of age blood pressure rises more in females than males with an increased incidence of cardiovasculars events especially stroke and ischemic heart disease in the old age.
Meta-analysis have shown similar beneficial effect of antiihypertensive treatment in the two genders,but no gender meta-analysis are compared females to males except the ANBP2 and the VALUE trial that demonstrated a different protective effect of antiihypertensive drugs between women and men.
November 4, 2008
Emerging new epidemics of obesity and metabolic syndrome in Korea
Dr H Baik1, Prof S Oh21 DMC Bundang Jesaeng Hospital,
November 4, 2008
Direct to Consumer Advertising of Prescription Medication in the USA and its effects on clinicians and patients
Dr K Poirier-Brode1, Dr K Walberg21 The Permanente Medical Group,
November 4, 2008
November 4, 2008
In-Practice Advocacy for Sexual Minority Women: A good idea in theory
Dr Ruth McNair1, Assoc Prof Kelsey Hegarty1, Dr Angela Taft2
1 The Department Of General Practice, University Of Melbourne, 2 Mother and Child Health, La Trobe University
Background
Advocacy is a role that many doctors find daunting however there are increasing calls for doctors to take on ‘public roles that redress social inequalities’. This role can start within the consultation, including the recognition of social causes of patient’s suffering. Lucy Candib has suggested a three stage approach to empowerment through advocacy: first, recognising oppression of patients; second, empathically acknowledging inequalities; and third, working with patients towards emancipation. People of minority sexual orientation are subject to health inequalities due to negative social attitudes and some desperately need our advocacy.
November 4, 2008
Health Promotion Program by Cross-Setting Model Between Workplace and Community in Korea
Prof Kang-Sook LEECatholic University Of Korea, Medical College Two thirds
November 4, 2008
General Practice as a new partner in improving Health and Well being in Children and Young People entering Protective Care
Ms S Webster1, Dr M Temple-Smith2
1 General Practice Victoria, Victoria, Australia, 2 University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Email: [email protected]
Rates of child abuse and neglect are higher in Australia than those of juvenile diabetes or cystic fibrosis. The impact of abuse and neglect on child health and well-being, particularly mental health, can be chronic and complex. The incidence of abused children and young people being placed in protective care increases each year. The Victorian Department of Human Services (DHS) is developing new systems to ensure each child entering protective care receives a comprehensive health assessment. Little is known from published research about general practitioner (GP) involvement with such children in Australia.
November 4, 2008
The Barriers and Challenges to Health Promotion in Africa
Dr R GovenderUniversity Of Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa Africa is
November 4, 2008
“Women in Medicine” – New Curriculum In Medical College
Prof K ParkDepartment Of Anatomy, Yonsei University College Of Medicine
November 4, 2008