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Colloquium: Diabetes Epidemiology and Interventions in Arab Americans

February 9 2010 at 9:30 AM

Linda Jaber, Pharm.D.Professor, Pharmacy PracticeEugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy & Health SciencesWayne State University   Presentation SummaryDr. Jaber is a nationally recognized expert in diabetes treatment whose studies of risk factors among Arab Americans are providing the first representative, population-based, cross-sectional estimates of diabetes incidence in this group. This presentation will provide an overview of the epidemiology of diabetes and its risk factors, metabolic syndrome, and the feasibility of diabetes prevention programs for Arab Americans.   Relevant Publications Jaber LA, Brown MB, Hammad A, Zhu Q, Herman WH. “The prevalence of the metabolic syndrome among Arab Americans”. Diabetes Care 2004;27:234-238. Jaber LA, Brown MB, Hammad A, Zhu Q, Herman WH. “Lack of acculturation is a risk factor for diabetes in Arab immigrants in the U.S”. Diabetes Care 2003;26:2010-2014.   Presented courtesy of the Mary Thompson Foundation- Please Attend To subscribe to our distribution list, please visit: www.iog.wayne.edu/list.php  

Brain Neurobics - Interactive Class

February 9 2010 at 10:00 AM

You are cordially invited to attend an interactive class onBrain Neurobics Cheryl Deep, MA and Donna MacDonald, BA, MRA from Wayne State University's Institute of Gerontology (IOG), will present an interactive Brain Neurobics class. An interactive class that will reveal exercises that will help in stimulating cell growth in the brain. Come enjoy the fun, while fertilizing your brain!! Our senior population is faced with constantly changing needs and industry trends. By providing cutting edge education in an environment that allows for open dialogue with experts, we can help to provide the key to a healthy, productive way of life. Please come and be a part of their class. For more information on our IOG learning series, please use this link. For more information on our other outreach programs, please use this link.  

Colloquium: Hormone Therapy and Cognitive Aging: A Scientific Update

February 16 2010 at 9:30 AM

Pauline Maki, Ph.D.Associate Professor, Psychiatry/PsychologyUniversity of Illinois at Chicago      Presented courtesy of the Mary Thompson Foundation- Please Attend To subscribe to our distribution list, please visit: www.iog.wayne.edu/list.php  

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