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UCSF Vascular Care Symposium - Risk Assessment in the CLI Patient: Who is...
Andres Schanzer, MD, discusses risk assessment for CLI patients. Series: "UCSF Vascular Care Symposium" [Health and Medicine] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 24050] [YouTube Video] [Audio...
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UCSF Vascular Care Symposium - Revascularization of Patients with CLI:...
Andres Schanzer, MD, discusses risk assessment for CLI patients. Series: "UCSF Vascular Care Symposium" [Health and Medicine] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 24049] [YouTube Video] [Audio...
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Osteoporosis: Update on Diagnosis and Treatment
Douglas C. Bauer, M.D. gives and overview of osteoporosis and examines current methods for diagnosis and treatment of the condition. Series: "UCSF Osher Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and...
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UCSF Vascular Care Symposium - Where are Things Going with Biologic Therapies...
Richard Powell, MD examines biologic therapies for CLI. Series: "UCSF Vascular Care Symposium" [Health and Medicine] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 24052] [YouTube Video] [Audio Podcast]...
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UCSF Vascular Care Symposium - Screening for Ischemia in the Diabetic Foot:...
Marlene Grenon, MD, discusses the screening process for Ischemia in diabetics. Series: "UCSF Vascular Care Symposium" [Health and Medicine] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 24051] [YouTube...
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SCOTUS Rules Cal Responds: UC Berkeley Experts Assess Impacts of the Supreme...
UC Berkeley convenes panel of experts to analyze the impacts of the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act, or “Obamacare.” Professors of law, economics, and public health look at...
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Personalized Medicine: A Case Study of Academic-Industry Collaboration
The use of genomics and genetics to predict disease, prognosis, and optimal treatments for individuals is a promising development in medicine, but it will require successful academic-industry...
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Updates in the Diagnosis Treatment and Prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease
Dr. Katherine Julian, director of Primary Care Internal Medicine Residency at UCSF, discusses the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and explores treatment options. Series: "UCSF Osher Mini...
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What Now? Health Reform in the Aftermath of the Supreme Court Decision
The Supreme Court of the United States has ruled on the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act, and the decision is anticipated to have wide-reaching consequences for health care in America. In...
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Vaccines for Adults and Adolescents
Dr. Lisa Winston, UCSF Division of Infectious Diseases, explains that the need for vaccines continues throughout our lives. The specific immunizations needed are determined by factors such as age,...
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Access is a Prerequisite to Quality - Can Children Who Need Specialty Health...
Dr. Karin Rhodes describes her work using audit methodology to identify and measure two dimensions of disparity in children's access to needed specialty care: verifying and quantifying deficiencies and...
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Stem Cells and the Future of Medicine - Research on Aging
Lawrence Goldstein, Distinguished Professor in the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine and the Department of Neurosciences at UCSD School of Medicine, as well as the Director of the UCSD Stem...
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Health Care Reform: Are ACAs and Bundled Payments the New New Things? What...
Stuart Altman, who co-authored "Power, Politics, and Universal Health Care" with David Shactman, details the history of health care reform efforts in the United States during the 1900s - 2000s, putting...
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The ABC and Ds of Vitamin Supplements and Health
UCSF Internist Dr. Jeffrey Tice, helps make sense of all the studies on vitamins and health. Series: "UCSF Osher Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 24009] [YouTube...
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Alzheimer’s Long and Costly Goodbye – Heartache and Hope: America's...
As Baby Boomers become senior citizens, Alzheimer's Disease and other forms of dementia are on track to reach epidemic proportions, with a new case every 68 seconds and an annual cost of $1.2 trillion...
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Sleep Deprivation Disrupts Human Brain Reactivity in Response to Food Desire
Stephanie Greer, a PhD candidate at UC Berkeley explores the role of sleep in reward processing and decision-making (including food decisions) using human neuroimaging techniques. Series: "UCSF Center...
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ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) - Health Matters
Dr. David Granet welcomes Dr. Geoffrey Sheean, UC San Diego neurologist, to explore ALS - amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease) - and ways patients can manage the symptoms...
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Better Safe Than Sorry: A Focus on Food
From the field to the table, UC Davis researchers are on the front line of research, working to make safe, healthy and flavorful food. Hear from a family caught in the deadly 2006 E. coli outbreak,...
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Alzheimer’s Diagnosis and Clinical Trials - Heartache and Hope: America's...
The projections for Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia are alarming, but not all the news is bad. The second installment in this series from UCLA assesses the progress researchers have...
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Dealing with a Diabetes Diagnosis - Don’t Freak Out - Taking Control of Your...
Being told you have type 2 diabetes can be scary and overwhelming - but it does not have to be. Dr. Steven Edelman welcomes Dr. Bill Polonsky to discuss his program “Don’t Freak Out,” which takes the...
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The Patients Are Waiting: How Can We Do Better?
Dr. Charles Burton, President Elect of the Association for Medical Ethics, and Dr. Thomas Kipps of UC San Diego engage in a lively discussion on identifying best practices in medicine and developing...
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Food Allergies: Past Present and Future
In some children certain foods trigger an immune response that can be very dangerous. Dr. Laurence Cheng, director of the Pediatric Allergy Clinic at UCSF, describes the increased prevalence of food...
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Alzheimer’s Patient and Caregiver Support - Heartache and Hope: America's...
It’s often said, “If you’ve seen one person with Alzheimer’s, then you’ve seen one person with Alzheimer’s.” The disease affects everyone differently, but all patients and their families experience...
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Contraception at the Tea Party: The Politics of Women's Health with Linda Gordon
The political fight that has broken out in the US about contraception is both surprising and at the same time traditionally American. Linda Gordon, Professor at New York University, puts today's...
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Is Fast Food Addictive?
Nutritionist Andrea Garber, UCSF Division of Adolescent Medicine, explores whether fast food meets the definition of substance dependence. From the nutrients in fast food, to the consumers, to the...
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Building a Sustainable Good Life through Technology and Yoga
University of Michigan professor of applied physics, electrical engineering and computer science Jasprit Singh describes how technology can develop to impact the ability to live the "good life.” He is...
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Insomnia in Dementia
Sleep disturbances are frequently reported by caregivers for patients with dementia. Sleep disorders are a major source of morbidity for demented patients and contribute significantly to caregiver...
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Elder Abuse: The Crime of the Twenty-First Century? - Research on Aging
Attorney Paul Greenwood has prosecuted more than four hundred felony cases of elder and dependent abuse, both physical and financial. He examines what constitutes elder abuse, how we handle these cases...
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The Science Behind Old Wives’ Tales: Facts versus Fictions
We live in a world of highly developed scientific research but old wives’ tales persist. UCSF pediatrician Dr. Lee Atkinson-McEvoy separates fact from folklore. Series: "UCSF Osher Mini Medical School...
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Dementia: Managing Behavioral Problems
Patients with dementia often have behavioral problems which result in caregiver distress. Dr.Berneet Kaur explains that these behavioral problems pose a significant challenge for primary care...
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Clearing the Air of Thirdhand Smoke - UCTV Prime Cuts
Even after the second-hand smoke has cleared, cigarettes leave some of their toxic residue behind. Discover how UC researchers at California’s Thirdhand Smoke Consortium are investigating the problem....
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Home Safety Makeover in a Day
Emmy winner John Weisbarth and safety professionals demonstrate effective and easy ways to childproof your home. [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 24069] [YouTube Video] [Audio Podcast] [Video Podcast]
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Colon Cancer Screening - Health Matters
Screening for colorectal cancer saves lives. Colorectal cancer (cancer of the colon or rectum) is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Every year, more than 140,000 Americans...
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Bringing Pain Relief to Children: Exploring Old and New Treatment Strategies
Children often experience and communicate about pain differently than adults. Dr. Karen Sung, UCSF department of pediatrics, explores the many ways to assess and treat pain. Series: "UCSF Osher Mini...
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Diabetes and the Gastrointestinal Tract - Taking Control of Your Diabetes
Diabetes can complicate the functioning of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Every diabetic will face GI issues at some point and knowing how to recognize them and when to seek help can keep them under...
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Ready Willing and Able to Work: Employment for People in Recovery
For people in recovery from mental or substance use disorders, employment is often an essential part of the recovery process. Employment increases people’s self-worth, stabilizes their living...
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ADD/ADHD - Diagnostic and Treatment Strategies that Work
ADHD is one of the most common neurobehavioral disorders of childhood. Dr. Neal Rojas, UCSF Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician discusses how ADD/ADHD is diagnosed and the ways in which it is...
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The Future of Health Care in the United States
Join the discussion on the public health impact of the Supreme Court's ruling on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Speakers include UCSF School of Nursing Dean David Vlahov; UC Berkeley...
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Fever: Friend or Foe?
Fever is a symptom that accompanies many childhood illnesses. Dr. Andrea Marmor, UCSF Associate Professor of Pediatrics, explores how and when to treat a fever in a child. Series: "UCSF Osher Mini...
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The Latest in Breast Cancer Treatment and Prevention with Anne M. Wallace -...
Dr. Anne Wallace, chief of the Division of Plastic Surgery and director of the UCSD Breast Care Unit, gives an overview of the risk factors for breast cancer and discusses how you and your doctor can...
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Diabetic Medical Emergencies - Taking Control of Your Diabetes
Just hearing the word “emergency” strikes fear into most of us. The best thing you can do to offset this fear is educate yourself so you are well equipped to cope with emergencies. Dr. Steven Edelman...
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Alternatives to Insecticides: High Impact Solutions Without Environmental...
To mark the 50th anniversary of “Silent Spring,” Rachel Carson’s landmark book that helped launch the environmental movement, the Center for Ethics in Science and Technology presents “Alternatives to...
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How is Sleep Related to Obesity? Sleep and Weight Gain
Erica P. Gunderson, Research Scientist at Kaiser Permanente in Oakland, explores the impact on weight gain and obesity in women particularly how sleep during pregnancy and postpartum impacts weight....
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How is Sleep Related to Obesity? Sleep Epidemiology
Dr. Maurice M. Ohayon is Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Stanford University and Director of the Stanford Sleep Epidemiology Research Center. He explores the distribution and...
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Changing the World: Building a Clinic Bridging Worlds - UC Education Abroad
While studying abroad in Ghana, EAP participant Jeremy Kirshbaum launched an effort to help residents of a remote mountain village construct a life-saving medical clinic. Through ecotourism, bead sales...
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Sleep Disturbances Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes: Interacting Epidemics
Eve Van Cauter, Professor of Medicine at the University of Chicago, directs the the Sleep, Metabolism and Health Center. She explores how sleep loss and poor sleep quality are risk factors for obesity...
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Prostate Cancer Screening - Research on Aging
More than 2 million men in the US count themselves as prostate cancer survivors. Dr. J. Kellogg Parsons, Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego, explores the pros and cons of prostate cancer screening to...
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Obesity and Sleep: The Early Origins of Disease
Dr. Susan Redline, Professor of Sleep Medicine and director of programs in Sleep and Cardiovascular Medicine and Sleep Medicine Epidemiology at Harvard Medical School, explores effects of early life...
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The Human Laboratory: One Researcher’s Quest to Personalize Medicine with...
Larry Smarr, recently featured in The Atlantic’s “The Measured Man,”talks with the author Mark Bowden about the drive to understand everything about his own body and how that kind of knowledge will...
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Update on ADHD
A panel of MIND Institute researchers and clinicians provides new information on research and treatment findings across the life-span for Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Panelists also...
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