Lunch Industry Symposia

All symposia will be held in the Symposia Classroom in Exhibit Hall C

Friday, April 4, 2008 12:30 - 1:30 pm
Timing and Delivery: The Role of Estrogen Therapy in Menopause Management Ricki Pollycove, MD, MHS Gynecology, Menopause, Breast Health, Women's Wellness, and Integrative Medicine California Pacific Medical Center This presentation, sponsored by Novogyne Pharmaceuticals, is designed to assist clinicians in managing their patients who have symptoms associated with menopause. Seventy-five percent of menopausal women will have symptoms. As estrogen is the most effective therapy, it behooves clinicians to stay current on the latest estrogen therapy clinical data. This presentation will cover the pathophysiology of menopause as well as review estrogen therapy treatment options.
Saturday, April 5, 2008 12:30 - 1:30 pm
Aggressive Strategies in Hypertension for Managing the Difficult-to-Treat Patient John G. McGinnity, MS, PA-C Clinical Associate Professor Department of Healthcare Sciences Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Wayne State University Benjamin J. Epstein, PharmD, BCPS Assistant Professor Department of Pharmacy Practice and Division of Internal Medicine University of Florida In a lively and interactive discussion sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals, the presenters will review current thinking on: Prevalence and impact on hypertension Importance of aggressive treatment in difficult-to-treat patients Role of the Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone System as a foundation in the management of hypertension