http://www.feedburner.comInstitute of Medicine RSS feed for the following topic: AgingBiological differences between the sexes influence not only individual health but also public health, biomedical research, and health care. The IOM held a workshop March 8-9, 2010, to discuss sex differences and their implications for translational neuroscience research, which bridges the gap between scientific discovery and application.http://www.iom.edu/Reports/2010/Sex-Differences-and-Implications-for-Translational-Neuroscience-Research.aspx6/24/2015Millions of people in sub-Saharan Africa suffer from mental, neurological, and substance use (MNS) disorders, and most do not have the resources to obtain treatment. The Uganda National Academy of Sciences and the IOM hosted a workshop to discuss the state of care for MNS disorders in sub-Saharan Africa.http://www.iom.edu/Reports/2010/Mental-Neurological-and-Substance-Use-Disorders-in-Sub-Saharan-Africa-Reducing-the-Treatment-Gap-Increasing-Quality-of-Care.aspx6/24/2015Problems with how the neurotransmitter glutamate functions in the brain have been linked to a wide variety of disorders, including schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s, substance abuse, and traumatic brain injury. Efforts to understand, treat, and prevent glutamate-related disorders can be aided by the identification of valid biomarkers. The IOM’s Forum on Neuroscience and Nervous System Disorders held a workshop June 21-22, 2010, to explore ways to accelerate the development, validation, and implementation of such biomarkers.http://www.iom.edu/Reports/2011/Glutamate-Related-Biomarkers-in-Drug-Development-for-Disorders-of-the-Nervous-System.aspx6/24/2015Presentation at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease 2011 http://www.iom.edu/Activities/Research/NeuroForum/2011-JUL-18.aspx6/24/2015The goal of the workshop was to present promising current and emerging technologies with potential as reliable glutamate biomarkers, and to outline strategies to accelerate development, validation, and implementation of these biomarkers as powerful tools to advance drug development for nervous system disorders associated with glutamatergic dysfunction.http://www.iom.edu/Activities/Research/NeuroForum/2010-JUN-21.aspx6/24/2015The number of adults 65 years and older and individuals living with disabilities is expected to increase significantly over the next decades. As a result, the need to examine the issues and challenges associated with aging and disability continue to grow in importance for both individuals and society as a whole. The IOM/DBASSE Forum on Aging, Disability, and Independence provides a neutral venue for broad ranging discussions for coordination and integration of aging and disability stakeholders, particularly among public and private entities. http://www.iom.edu/Activities/Aging/AgingDisabilityForum.aspx6/23/2015On June 25, 2008, the IOM Forum on Neuroscience and Nervous System Disorders hosted more than 70 of the leading neuroscientists in the world, for a workshop titled From Molecules to Minds: Challenges for the 21st Century. The objective of the workshop was to explore a set of common goals or “Grand Challenges” posed by participants that could inspire and rally both the scientific community and the public to consider the possibilities for neuroscience in the 21st century.http://www.iom.edu/Reports/2008/From-Molecules-to-Minds-Challenges-for-the-21st-Century.aspx6/23/2015Sixth Meeting of the SSA Standing Committee of Medical Experts to Assist in Social Security Disability Issueshttp://www.iom.edu/Activities/HealthServices/SSAStandingCmte/2015-JUN-02.aspx6/1/2015The IOM's Forum on Neuroscience and Nervous System Disorders focuses on building partnerships to further understand the brain and nervous system, disorders in their structure and function, as well as effective clinical prevention and treatment strategies.http://www.iom.edu/Activities/Research/NeuroForum.aspx5/27/2015More than 1.2 billion people worldwide play video games (online, via console, mobile phone, and other wireless devices), and many may be unaware that programmers often incorporate neuroscience into game design. Given the high prevalence of gaming in today’s society, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) Forum on Neuroscience and Nervous System Disorders hosted the Social Issues Roundtable at the Society for Neuroscience annual meeting on November 16, 2014, in Washington, DC, to explore the neuroscience of video games, with emphasis on relevant scientific, ethical,and societal issues.http://www.iom.edu/Reports/2015/Neuroscience-Gaming-WIB.aspx5/26/2015A substantial body of evidence shows that broad improvements to end-of-life care are within reach. In Dying in America, a consensus report from the Institute of Medicine (IOM), a committee of experts finds that improving the quality and availability of medical and social services for patients and their families could not only enhance quality of life through the end of life, but may also contribute to a more sustainable care system.http://www.iom.edu/Reports/2014/Dying-In-America-Improving-Quality-and-Honoring-Individual-Preferences-Near-the-End-of-Life.aspx5/11/2015The third meeting of experts on advanced dementia will be held in Washington, DC on January 21, 2015. This meeting will focus on policy issues in improving care for people with advanced dementia. The meeting will be on January 21 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM in the Lecture Room of the National Academy of Sciences building in Washington, DC.http://www.iom.edu/Activities/Aging/MeetingsofExpertsonAdvancedDementia/2014-JAN-21.aspx4/27/2015The third meeting of the IOM Committee on Family Caregiving for Older Adults will take place on April 16-17, 2015 at the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Center of the National Academies in Irvine, CA. The open session will be on will begin at 8:30 am and adjourn at 12:00 pm on Friday, April 17. If you wish to attend, please register through the link below. For more information about the event, please see the agenda.http://www.iom.edu/Activities/Aging/FamilyCaregivingforOlderAdults/2015-APR-17.aspx4/23/2015The Food and Nutrition Board invites you to participate in the two-day workshop sponsored by the AARP Foundation on Meeting the Dietary Needs of Older Adults. http://www.iom.edu/Activities/Aging/Dietary-Needs-Older-Adults.aspx4/22/2015The Institute of Medicine Releases a new Workshop Summary: Developing a 21st Century Neuroscience Workforce: Workshop Summaryhttp://www.iom.edu/Activities/Research/NeuroForum/Training Report.aspx4/21/2015An IOM committee will host a 2-day workshop in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to discuss opportunities for achieving long-term affordable access to essential medicines for MNS disorders.http://www.iom.edu/Activities/Research/NeuroForum/2014-JAN-13.aspx4/21/2015Given the changing landscape resulting from technological advances and the growing importance of interdisciplinary and collaborative science, the Institute of Medicine’s (IOM’s) Forum on Neuroscience and Nervous System Disorders convened a workshop on October 28 and 29, 2014, in Washington, DC, to explore future workforce needs and how these needs should inform training programs.http://www.iom.edu/Reports/2015/21st-Century-Neuroscience-Workforce.aspx4/21/2015Given the pressing need for progress in the field, this workshop will bring together key stakeholders from industry, government agencies like NIH and FDA, academia and patient advocacy groups to discuss opportunities for advancing drug development for dry AMD. http://www.iom.edu/Activities/Research/NeuroForum/2014-NOV-15.aspx4/20/2015The IOM and the Committee on the Public Health Dimensions of Cognitive Aging released their report to the public on April 14, 2015 in Washington, DC.http://www.iom.edu/Activities/Aging/CognitiveHealthAging/2015-APR-14.aspx4/17/2015Gradual and variable change in mental functions that occurs naturally as people age, not as part of a neurological disease such as Alzheimer’s disease, is one of the most challenging health issues encountered by older adults, says a new report from the Institute of Medicine. http://www.iom.edu/Global/News Announcements/Cognitive-Aging-Press-Release.aspx4/15/2015At this point in time, when the older population is rapidly growing in the United States and across the globe, it is important to carefully examine what is known about cognitive aging, to identify the positive steps that can be taken to promote cognitive health, and then to take action to implement those changes by informing and activating the public, the health sector, nonprofit and professional associations, communities, the private sector, and government agencies. This Institute of Medicine (IOM) study examines cognitive aging, a natural process associated with advancing years. The IOM committee was charged with assessing the public health dimensions of cognitive aging with an emphasis on definitions and terminology, epidemiology and surveillance, prevention and intervention, education of health professionals, and public awareness and education.http://www.iom.edu/Reports/2015/Cognitive-Aging.aspx4/14/2015The Institute of Medicine will host a public session on Assessing the Impact of Digital Health Records on Alzheimer's Disease Research at the 2015 Alzheimer's Association International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (AAIC). This public workshop will explore how digital health records can be applied to support research on Alzheimer's disease.http://www.iom.edu/Activities/Research/NeuroForum/AAIC.aspx4/13/2015This workshop will bring together key stakeholders to examine country specific opportunities to improve the health system infrastructure in Ghana.http://www.iom.edu/Activities/Research/NeuroForum/Ghana.aspx4/13/20152013 Annual Reporthttp://www.iom.edu/Activities/Research/NeuroForum/2013-Annual-Report.aspx4/13/2015Defining the Expertise Needed for the 21st Century Neuroscience Workforce: A Workshophttp://www.iom.edu/Activities/Research/NeuroForum/Training-2014-Workshop.aspx4/13/2015The March 20 Action Conference will convene health leaders, policy makers, and other stakeholders to discuss implications for the findings and recommendations from the IOM report Dying in American, as well as future challenges and opportunities for improving end-of-life care.http://www.iom.edu/Activities/Aging/TransformingEndOfLife/2015-MAR-20.aspx3/26/2015The IOM standing committee will survey literature, clinical practices, and published studies related to disability, and collect and analyze relevant data and information, to assist us with disability issues, particularly at steps 3, 4, and 5 of the sequential evaluation processhttp://www.iom.edu/Activities/HealthServices/SSAStandingCmte.aspx3/20/2015The 2-day public workshop brought together a spectrum of public and private stakeholders and thought leaders to improve understanding of the role of home health care (especially Medicare home health care) in supporting aging in place and in helping high-risk, chronically ill, and disabled Americans receive health care and other needed supports and services in their homes; the evolving role of home health care, including how to integrate home health care into new models for the delivery of care and the future health care marketplace; the key policy reforms and investments in workforces, technologies, and research needed to leverage the role of home health care; and research priorities that can help clarify the value of home health care.http://www.iom.edu/Reports/2015/Future-Home-Health-Care.aspx3/18/2015 Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness among white Americans and others of European descent, with lower prevalence among those of Asian, Latino, or African ancestry. The overall prevalence of AMD is approximately 8.7 percent worldwide and is expected to rise to 196 million people worldwide by 2020 and 288 million by 2040 (Wong et al., 2014). AMD typically affects people age 50 and older, and the prevalence increases with age, particularly after the age of 75. http://www.iom.edu/Reports/2015/Dry-AMD-WIB.aspx3/13/2015The second meeting of the IOM Committee on Family Caregiving for Older Adults will take place on January 15-16, 2015 in Room 100 of the Keck Center in Washington, DC. The open session will begin at 8:30 am and adjourn at 12:00 pm on January 16th. If you wish to attend, please register through the link on the side of the page. For more information about the event, please see the agenda. http://www.iom.edu/Activities/Aging/FamilyCaregivingforOlderAdults/2015-JAN-15.aspx3/10/2015