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Archives of Previous Discussions

Access transcripts of previous moderated discussions below.

Understanding How Perimenopause Impacts Mental Health
January 29, 2008
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET

In this moderated discussion, two experts answered questions about mood disorders in the perimenopause period, a time of significant changes in women’s lives that can impact mental health.

Fun in the Sun: Tips for Protecting Your Health This Spring Break
March 10, 2008
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET

Jennifer Wider, M.D., a physician, author, and radio host who specializes in women's health issues, answered questions about some of the unique health challenges young women face during Spring Break. From alcohol to excessive sun exposure to STDs, there are many unique health threats to women as they head to the beach or venture out on vacation. 

Living with Multiple Sclerosis
August 22, 2008
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET

Approximately 400,000 people in the United States have multiple sclerosis (MS) and 200 new patients are diagnosed every week. Thanks to new therapies developed over the past 15 years and continued efforts to establish even more effective treatments, the outlook for people with MS is becoming brighter. John R. Richert, M.D., Executive Vice President for Research and Clinical Programs at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, will answer questions about MS, management of the disease and what research is on the horizon.

Keep Your Skin Young and Healthy
July 16, 2008
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET

Michelle Copeland, D.M.D, M.D., a world-renowned plastic surgeon, biochemist, and best-selling author answered questions in this online moderated discussion on how women can keep their skin young and healthy. Current understanding of skin's cellular structure is so advanced that it’s possible to turn back the clock on aging. Dr. Copeland provided insights on how to achieve healthy and young looking skin.

Scleroderma: A Chronic Pain Concern for Many
June 17, 2008
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET

In this online discussion, Kerri Connolly from the Scleroderma Foundation and Virginia Steen, M.D., an international expert in the diagnosis and treatment of scleroderma, answered many questions about scleroderma.

National Women’s Health Week: Sex Differences in Health Awareness Day
May 13, 2008
11:00 am - 12:00 pm ET

Sherry Marts, Ph.D., vice president of scientific affairs for the Society for Women’s Health Research, answered questions about biological health differences between women and men and how this knowledge can be applied to current care.

Fibromyalgia: A Chronic Pain Concern for Many
May 1, 2008
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET

In this online discussion, Patrick B. Wood, M.D., a leading researcher working to improve understanding and treatment of fibromyalgia, answered many important questions about fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain illness characterized by widespread musculoskeletal aches, pain and stiffness, soft tissue tenderness, general fatigue, and sleep disturbances.

More than the Baby Blues: Depression in Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period
April 3, 2008
11:00 am - 12:00 pm ET

Meir Steiner, M.D., Ph.D., a professor of psychiatry and behavioral neurosciences, obstetrics and gynecology at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, answered questions about depression in women during pregnancy and the postpartum period. 

Women and Heart Disease: The Role of Cholesterol
February 15, 2008
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET

This moderated discussion focused on women and heart disease, particularly on the role of cholesterol in heart disease and current cholesterol screening guidelines.