Podcasts by Mini Medical School for the Public (Audio)
UCSF's Osher Center for Integrative Medicine presents Mini Medical School for the Public, a series of programs providing an opportunity to learn about health and the health sciences directly from UCSF faculty members and other nationally-recognized experts.
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Climate Change and SARS-CoV-2 from 2023-12-12T19:50:20.349778
Both the pandemic and the climate crisis underscore that planetary and human wellbeing are inextricably linked. Dr. Seri Weiser discusses the emergence and spread of SARS-CoV-2, the development of ...
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Solving Neurologic Mysteries: Next-Generation Approaches to Diagnosis from 2023-12-12T19:50:20.345989
Dr. Michael Wilson is a neurologist who specializes in infectious and autoimmune syndromes of the central nervous system. These include inflammatory conditions, such as meningitis, encephalitis and...
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Under-5 Mortality: Keeping Kids Alive from 2023-12-12T19:50:20.340893
The rate of under 5 mortality was halved from 1960 to 1990 but more recently there has been a slowing in the reduction. Success varies by region, explains Dr. Rajesh Daftary. He identifies current...
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Heat-Related Effects on Population Health and Emergency Services from 2023-12-12T19:50:20.337706
Extreme heat often results in the highest annual number of death among weather-related disasters. Heat emergencies will increase as the climate changes. Jeremy Lacocque explores what makes a popula...
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Bad Bacteria and Adaptive Immunity from 2023-12-12T19:50:20.268335
Interactive immune systems are at the center of cancer and other diseases. In this excerpt Dr. Matthew Krummel explores how the immune system recognizes and remembers harmful bacteria. Series: "Min...
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Paid Family Leave Policies from 2023-12-12T19:50:20.265231
US Family and Medical Leave Act provides unpaid job-protected leave for qualifying workers. More than 40% of employees don't qualify and low-income workers are less likely to take leave. Dr. Rita H...
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Diet Shaping Our Microbiome from 2023-12-12T19:50:20.261601
Microbiome expands the genetic and functional capacity of its human host. Susan Lynch explores how the gut microbiome responds differently to a plant based diet and to an animal based diet. Series...
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Red Meat Disease and Inflammation from 2023-12-12T19:50:20.248921
You can't fix healthcare until you fix health. You can't fix health until you fix the diet. You can't fix the diet until you know what's wrong. Endocrinologist Robert Lustig discusses health proble...
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COVID-19 Testing Surveillance and Diagnosis: Notes from a Disease Detective from 2023-12-12T19:50:20.237953
With COVID-19 diagnostic testing, people who test positive can isolate and get care earlier. Dr. Charles Chiu, UCSF Professor, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Medicine / Infectious Diseases, ...
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Politics and Division: The Sociology of Climate Change and Science Denial from 2023-12-12T19:50:20.200727
Are humans rational beings guided by facts and information or do our moral views, desires, affiliations and motivations influence our perception of facts? Increasingly distrust in the science of cl...
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Population Health Risks of a Changing Climate from 2023-12-12T19:50:20.196946
Climate change affects the health of all Americans. The adverse health consequences are projected to worsen with additional climate change. Kristie Ebi, University of Washington, explains that proa...
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Targeting COVID-19 Viral Enzymes in an Evolving Landscape of Publishing and Peer Review from 2023-12-12T19:50:20.193691
UCSF scientists studying a key enzyme used by the virus that causes COVID-19 have identified chemical building blocks that might eventually be used to make an antiviral drug. The chemical fragments...
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Climate Change and Public Health: Modernizing Community Resilience and Disaster Preparedness from 2023-12-12T19:50:20.190342
Why is San Francisco particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change? The San Francisco department of Public Health and the California Strategic Growth Council are assessing the problems a...
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The Four Stages of Bone Fracture Healing from 2023-12-12T19:50:20.165550
Chelsea Bahney, PhD, gives an overview of how bones heal. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36887]
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Enhancing Neurodevelopmental Resilience from Conception to Adulthood from 2023-12-12T19:50:20.102229
Robert L Hendren, DO, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science discusses how to build resilience in children with or at risk of neurodevelopmental disorders through innovative biomedical and ...
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Reimagining An Equitable Food System: Impact of Food Production on Agricultural Communities from 2023-12-12T19:50:20.097833
This presentation examines how the fossil fuel and petrochemical industries have created climate emergencies that have threatened global food production, human health, and soil health. Experts expl...
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A True Wilderness: Working at an Altitude of 400000 Meters from 2023-12-12T19:50:20.094889
Stephen Robinson, Former Astronaut and Director of UC Davis Center for Spaceflight Research, talks about what's it's like to work in space and his experience as a NASA astronaut. Series: "Mini Medi...
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The Importance of Community Engagement In the Care of COVID-19 from 2023-12-12T19:50:20.056979
Dr. Diane Havlir knows it takes a community to end a pandemic. Latinx was particualry hard hit with COVID-19. She talks about what Unidos en Salud did to respond to the virus and where things stand...
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COVID Therapeutics from 2023-12-12T19:50:20.050562
Dr. Annie Luetkemeyer discusses improving outcomes for COVID patients as well as medications such as remdesivir, dexamethasone, and anticoagulation. She also looks at outpatient treatments and a cu...
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Developmental Impact of COVID-19: Addressing Parental and Student Stress from 2023-12-12T19:50:20.044661
The pandemic heightened stress and anxiety in families and children. Dr. Petra Steinbuchel explores the collective mental impact of the pandemic and looks at tools and interventions to promote copi...
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The Role of Music in Dementia Caregiving Relationships from 2023-12-12T19:50:19.993265
Research suggests that listening to or singing songs can provide emotional and behavioral benefits for people with Alzheimer's disease. Dr. Theresa Allison provides an overview of music in the cont...
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Art for Recovery from 2023-12-12T19:50:19.973506
Explore how to use the arts for healing with Amy Van Cleve, program manager of Art for Recovery at UCSF, and Healing Harpist Patrice Haan. The Art for Recovery program provides a safe environment w...
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Mandala Therapy: Art of Centering the Self from 2023-12-12T19:50:19.970155
Creating mandalas is seen as an act of meditation that is a therapeutic modality with the potential to contribute to wellness and self care. Dr. Sudha Prathikanti, Clinical Professor in the Departm...
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Long COVID Time Frame from 2023-12-12T19:50:19.966489
Long COVID can happen to anyone who has had COVID-19, even if the illness was mild, or they had no symptoms. UCSF Pulmonologist Dr. Lekshmi Santhosh discusses the time frame associated with long CO...
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Avoidance is a Trap from 2023-12-12T19:50:19.938048
Dr. Walter E. B. Sipe, UCSF Psychiatry and Pediatrics, explores the dysfunctional ways in which people avoid pain. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37503]
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Health is an Issue of Psychology Not Nutrition from 2023-12-12T19:50:19.933868
Millions attempt some form of diet yet only a small fraction achieve permanent weight loss. Neuroscientist and writer Darya Rose discusses the power of habits as a much needed alternative to dietin...
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COVID-19 Disparities: The Disproportionate Impact on African American and Latinx Communities from 2023-12-12T19:50:19.916656
Health equity requires transformational change. Kim Rhoads, MD, MS, MPH, explains how programs embedded in communities can help make that change. Alicia Fernández, MD, takes a look at how COVID-19 ...
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Technology vs. Pain and Addiction: Advances in Neuromodulation from 2023-12-12T19:50:19.913827
Lawrence Poree, MD, MPH, PhD, discusses the intersection of neuromodulation, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the opioid crisis. Hear about techniques such as TMS to help alleviate pain and depressive sy...
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Can 70 Really Be The New 50? Living Longer and Healthier with Exercise from 2023-12-12T19:50:19.890853
We may be living longer, but are we living healthier? As we age, proper nutrition and exercise can help us live more fulfilling lives and enjoy our extended post-retirement years. Indeed, exercise ...
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Pediatric Pain Management from 2023-12-12T19:50:19.885649
Kids are not little adults and their pain should be treated through a pediatric pain management lens. Amber N. Borucki, MD, discusses what pain is, the historical perspective of pediatric pain, how...
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What Causes Cancer? from 2023-12-12T19:50:19.869768
Cancer has been around for as long as we have. And yet, the landscape of cancer today looks very different than in years past. Dr. Katherine Hyland of the University of California, San Francisco, d...
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What is Yoga? Perspectives on its Journey from East to West from 2023-12-12T19:50:19.863584
For thousands of years, yoga has been a path to re-orienting our relationship to body, mind, and spirit, opening ourselves to transformation. At its essence, yoga involves grappling with our percei...
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Cortex Anatomy and Alzheimer's Disease from 2023-12-12T19:50:19.837109
There are 6 million Americans living with Alzheimer's Disease. This program explains the latest understanding of the anatomy and functions of the brain and how it relates to neurological diseases. ...
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How to Build a Microbiome – Early Life Microbiomes and Their Implications for Children’s Health from 2023-12-12T19:50:19.823967
Our bodies are dynamic ecosystems housing trillions of microbes that, while invisible to the naked eye, play a critical role in shaping human health. Scientists are beginning to understand the supe...
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Can Big (Microbiome) Data Save the World? – Using AI and Microbiome Data to Predict Health Outcomes from 2023-12-12T19:50:19.821431
Our bodies are dynamic ecosystems housing trillions of microbes that, while invisible to the naked eye, play a critical role in shaping human health. Scientists are just beginning to understand the...
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Yoga for Transforming Consciousness: The Chakra System and Jungian Psychology from 2023-12-12T19:50:19.818412
How can yoga be transformative? Patrick Mahaffey, Ph.D., Pacifica Graduate Institute, talks about Jungian psychology, contemplative yoga, his version of integrative spirituality and walking through...
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The Microbes Upon Us: How the Cutaneous Microbiome Promotes Skin Health from 2023-12-12T19:50:19.804418
Our bodies are dynamic ecosystems housing trillions of microbes that, while invisible to the naked eye, play a critical role in shaping human health. Scientists are beginning to understand the supe...
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Food and Nutrition Security from 2023-12-12T19:50:19.785208
COVID-19 changed many aspects of our lives and policymakers at the local, state, and federal level are seeking solutions to myriad problems, including health workforce burnout, ensuring food securi...
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Prevention of Heart Disease: What You and Your Doctor Can Do to Minimize Risk from 2023-12-12T19:50:19.748581
What role do genetics, diet, exercise and cholesterol play in preventing and treating diseases of the heart? Learn about advances in the prevention and treatment of heart disease, and what you and ...
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Atrial Fibrillation: Alcohol Caffeine Apple Watches and What They All Have To Do With the Most Common Heart Rhythm Disturbance from 2023-12-12T19:50:19.743619
What role do genetics, diet, exercise and cholesterol play in preventing and treating diseases of the heart? Learn about advances in the prevention and treatment of heart disease, including an over...
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Personal Insights of a Transplant Surgeon and Organ Donor from 2023-12-12T19:50:19.738295
Hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S. are receiving treatment for failing kidneys, livers, hearts, and other organs. Learn about the current strategies and new advances to support, provide or...
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Heart Attacks Angioplasties and Stents Oh My! from 2023-12-12T19:50:19.719671
What role do genetics, diet, exercise and cholesterol play in preventing and treating diseases of the heart? Learn about advances in the prevention and treatment of heart disease, coronary artery d...
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Think Twice About Fruit Juice from 2023-12-12T19:50:19.707621
What we eat -- and don’t eat -- is directly related to our health. Poor diets lead to poor health outcomes, including cancer. Dr. Donald Abrams, integrative oncologist at UCSF Osher Center for Int...
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How Important Muscle Mass is in Surviving Cancer from 2023-12-12T19:50:19.702465
Cancer has a major impact on our society with approximately 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. diagnosed during their lifetimes. This program looks at the value of muscle mass in surviving cancer. Series: "...
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Donation after Circulatory Determination of Death in Heart Transplantation from 2023-12-12T19:50:19.696209
Hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S. are receiving treatment for failing kidneys, livers, hearts, and other organs. Learn about the current strategies and new advances to support, provide or...
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Excess Body Fat Triggers Insulin Resistance from 2023-12-12T19:50:19.676192
What we eat -- and don’t eat -- is directly related to our health. Poor diets lead to poor health outcomes, including cancer. Dr. Donald Abrams, integrative oncologist at UCSF Osher Center for Int...
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Strain vs. Sprain Treatment from 2023-12-12T19:50:19.672130
Jeff Barry, MD, discusses the difference between a strain and a sprain, as well as a treatment program. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38808]
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Back Pain Basics: Anatomy Physiology and the Initial Evaluation from 2023-12-12T19:50:19.667880
It is estimated that more than 80% of adults in the U.S. will have low back pain at some time in their lives. It is a significant cause of disability, resulting in an immeasurable toll on function,...
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Where Exactly is the Hip? from 2023-12-12T19:50:19.634557
Jeff Barry, MD, explains the anatomy of the hip joint. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38809]
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How To Manage High Blood Cholesterol from 2023-12-12T19:50:19.622472
Having a skilled primary care clinician will go a long way to maintaining your health and wellness. In this program on primary care basics, Dr. Robert B. Baron discusses the best practices for mana...
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How To Manage Obesity from 2023-12-12T19:50:19.618760
Having a skilled primary care clinician will go a long way to maintaining your health and wellness. Join Dr. Diana Thiara as she explores weight loss and healthy living. From understanding the basi...
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Improving Health Equity Bit by Bit from 2023-12-12T19:50:19.610911
Learn about groundbreaking research being conducted by some of the most highly skilled and intelligent minds in the nation towards enhancing human health, in fields such as biomedical sciences, soc...
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Making the Invisible Visible: Societal Influences on Health and Health Care from 2023-12-12T19:50:19.592401
Join us for an enlightening discussion on the social aspects of healthcare and medicine, featuring panelists from UCSF. In this program, experts explore critical topics like the challenges of integ...
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Eastern View of the Mind: Comparing Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda Philosophy from 2023-12-12T19:50:19.570886
Join Dr. Anisha Durve for an enlightening exploration of two ancient healing systems—Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurvedic Philosophy. Drawing from years of experience and research, Dr. Durve ...
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Promoting Mental Health: The Holistic Approach of Acupuncture and Consciousness from 2023-10-21T13:00
This series offers integrative theories and models of mental health care that are housed in wellness, resilience, community, and equity. You will learn to identify and connect how mental health and...
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Psychedelic Research Psilocybin Therapy and Mental Illness from 2023-10-13T13:00
This series offers integrative theories and models of mental health care that are housed in wellness, resilience, community, and equity. You will learn to identify and connect how mental health and...
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Beta Adrenergic Receptors and Their Role in Heart Function from 2023-09-29T13:00
Learn about groundbreaking research being conducted by some of the most highly skilled and intelligent minds in the nation towards enhancing human health, in fields such as biomedical sciences, soc...
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Growing Health from the Soil Up: The Links Between Farms Food and Wellbeing from 2023-09-23T13:00
This series offers integrative theories and models of mental health care that are housed in wellness, resilience, community, and equity. You will learn to identify and connect how mental health and...
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Everything Everywhere All at Once: Integrative Approaches to Working with Teens with Anxiety Depression and Chronic Pain from 2023-09-16T13:00
This series offers integrative theories and models of mental health care that are housed in wellness, resilience, community, and equity. You will learn to identify and connect how mental health and...
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Learning Without a Brain from 2023-08-26T13:00
Learn about groundbreaking research being conducted by some of the most highly skilled and intelligent minds in the nation towards enhancing human health, in fields such as biomedical sciences, soc...
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Global Health Interventions to Prevent Infectious Diseases from 2023-08-18T13:00
Learn about groundbreaking research being conducted by some of the most highly skilled and intelligent minds in the nation towards enhancing human health, in fields such as biomedical sciences, soc...
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Transforming Personal and Public Health Through Precision Medicine from 2023-08-11T13:00
Learn about groundbreaking research being conducted by some of the most highly skilled and intelligent minds in the nation towards enhancing human health, in fields such as biomedical sciences, soc...
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How To Manage Type 2 Diabetes from 2023-07-22T13:00
Having a skilled primary care clinician will go a long way to maintaining your health and wellness. In this program on primary care basic, Dr. Robert Baron discusses how to manage Type 2 diabetes, ...
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How To Prevent Disease With Adult Vaccines from 2023-06-24T13:00
Having a skilled primary care clinician will go a long way to maintaining your health and wellness. In this program on primary care basic, Dr. Nicole Appelle discussed the latest best practices in ...
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Prevention and Early Detection of Common Cancers from 2023-06-17T13:00
Join expert Dr. Judith Walsh as she discusses cancer screening and prevention strategies. Walsh talks about the significance of family history, genetic testing, and personalized risk assessment in ...
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How To Manage High Blood Pressure from 2023-06-10T13:00
Having a skilled primary care clinician will go a long way to maintaining your health and wellness. In this program on primary care basic, Dr. Robert B. Baron discusses the best practices in how to...
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The Right Time for Hip Replacement from 2023-05-28T13:00
Jeff Barry, MD, talks about when it is a good time for a hip replacement. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine][Show ID: 38807]
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The Future of Low Back Pain Management from 2023-05-27T13:00
It is estimated that more than 80% of adults in the U.S. will have low back pain at some time in their lives. It is a significant cause of disability, resulting in an immeasurable toll on function,...
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Build Muscle and Lower Insulin Levels More Health Benefits from 2023-05-23T13:00
Cancer has a major impact on our society with approximately 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. diagnosed during their lifetimes. This program looks at the role of adding muscle mass for overall body health....
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Physical Therapy for Back Pain from 2023-05-20T13:00
It is estimated that more than 80% of adults in the U.S. will have low back pain at some time in their lives. It is a significant cause of disability, resulting in an immeasurable toll on function,...
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Surgery for Back Pain from 2023-05-12T13:00
It is estimated that more than 80% of adults in the U.S. will have low back pain at some time in their lives. It is a significant cause of disability, resulting in an immeasurable toll on function,...
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Cancer Loves Sugar Tips to Reading Nutrition Labels from 2023-05-11T13:00
What we eat -- and don’t eat -- is directly related to our health. Poor diets lead to poor health outcomes, including cancer. Dr. Donald Abrams, integrative oncologist at UCSF Osher Center for Int...
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Interventions and Medications for Low Back Pain Relief from 2023-04-22T13:00
It is estimated that more than 80% of adults in the U.S. will have low back pain at some time in their lives. It is a significant cause of disability, resulting in an immeasurable toll on function,...
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When is Low Back Pain Something Else? Red Flags for Serious Diseases from 2023-04-15T13:00
It is estimated that more than 80% of adults in the U.S. will have low back pain at some time in their lives. It is a significant cause of disability, resulting in an immeasurable toll on function,...
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Machine Preservation of the Liver from 2023-03-24T13:00
Hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S. are receiving treatment for failing kidneys, livers, hearts, and other organs. Learn about the current strategies and new advances to support, provide or...
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Sitting is the New Smoking from 2023-03-19T13:00
Cancer has a major impact on our society with approximately 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. diagnosed during their lifetimes. This program looks at the role of exercise and physical activity to overall h...
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Beyond Kidney Allotransplantation: Advancements in Kidney Xenotransplantation and Artificial Kidney from 2023-03-18T13:00
Hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S. are receiving treatment for failing kidneys, livers, hearts, and other organs. Learn about the current strategies and new advances to support, provide or...
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How to Keep Cartilage Healthy from 2023-03-17T13:00
Jeff Barry, MD, discusses two ways to keep your cartilage healthy. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38810]
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Heart Valves: What Can Go Wrong and the Latest Approaches to Making Them Right Again from 2023-02-25T13:00
What role do genetics, diet, exercise and cholesterol play in preventing and treating diseases of the heart? Learn about advances in the prevention and treatment of heart disease, coronary artery d...
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Kidney - Liver Overlap: Recognition of Kidney Disease Impact on Symptoms and Who Needs Both Organs from 2023-02-18T13:00
Hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S. are receiving treatment for failing kidneys, livers, hearts, and other organs. Learn about the current strategies and new advances to support, provide or...
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Heart Failure: What it Means and the Many Effective Treatments Now Available from 2023-01-21T13:00
What role do genetics, diet, exercise and cholesterol play in preventing and treating diseases of the heart? And what is heart failure? In this UCSF program, Dr. Liviu Klein explains why heart fai...
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Implantable Devices to Diagnose and Treat Cardiac Rhythm Disorders from 2023-01-20T13:00
What role do genetics, diet, exercise and cholesterol play in preventing and treating diseases of the heart? Learn about advances in the prevention and treatment of heart disease, coronary artery d...
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Can I Borrow Your Kidney? National Kidney Exchange Altruistic Donors and Voucher Systems from 2022-12-30T13:00
Hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S. are receiving treatment for failing kidneys, livers, hearts, and other organs. Learn about the current strategies and new advances to support, provide or...
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How To Bolster The Safety Net For Those Most Impacted By The Pandemic from 2022-10-26T13:00
COVID-19 changed many aspects of our lives and policymakers at the local and state level are seeking solutions to help restore the health and well-being of Californians. In this program, Dr. Rita H...
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Why Are People Acting So Weird? Social Disruption Stress and Substance Use During the Pandemic from 2022-10-21T13:00
COVID-19 changed many aspects of our lives over the last two years. Policymakers at the local, state, and federal level are seeking solutions to myriad problems including addressing rising rates of...
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Health Workforce Shortages in the Wake of the Pandemic from 2022-10-17T13:00
COVID-19 changed many aspects of our lives, and policymakers at the local, state, and federal level are seeking solutions to help restore the health and well-being of Californians. In this program,...
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Seeing CLIIR-ly: Insights from UCSF's Center for Clinical Informatics and Improvement Research from 2022-10-15T13:00
COVID-19 changed many aspects of our lives and policymakers at the local, state, and federal level are seeking solutions to help restore the health and well-being of Californians. In this program, ...
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Is There an Off-Ramp for That? K-12 Schools and COVID-19 from 2022-09-26T13:00
COVID-19 changed many aspects of our lives, and policymakers at the local, state, and federal level are seeking solutions to help restore the health and well-being of Californians. In this program,...
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Integrative Cancer Care: Bringing Innovative Approaches into the Clinic from 2022-09-17T13:00
Cancer has a major impact on our society with approximately 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. diagnosed during their lifetimes. This program discusses a more integrative approach to clinical cancer care, i...
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Introduction to Integrative Palliative Cancer Care from 2022-08-26T13:00
Cancer has a major impact on our society with approximately 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. diagnosed during their lifetimes. This program discusses the benefits of an integrative approach to health wher...
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Caring for Mind Body and Spirit: Coping with Cancer Care and Managing Cognitive Changes from 2022-08-20T13:00
Cancer has a major impact on our society with approximately 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. diagnosed during their lifetimes. This program examines sources of distress that arise from cancer, such as pai...
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Integrative Oncology 101: Empowering Us to Reduce Risk Support Treatment and Promote Health from 2022-08-19T13:00
Cancer has a major impact on our society with approximately 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. diagnosed during their lifetimes. Through integrative oncology, you will learn strategies to reduce cancer risk...
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Exercise and Cancer: Impact of Physical Activity from 2022-08-13T13:00
Cancer has a major impact on our society with approximately 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. diagnosed during their lifetimes. This program looks at the role of exercise and physical activity to overall h...
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Nutrition and Cancer: Do’s and Don'ts from 2022-07-30T13:00
What we eat -- and don’t eat -- is directly related to our health. Poor diets lead to poor health outcomes, including cancer. Dr. Donald Abrams, integrative oncologist at UCSF Osher Center for Int...
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Microbes and Mental Health – Mood-Enhancing Effects of Gut Microbes from 2022-07-29T13:00
Our bodies are dynamic ecosystems housing trillions of microbes that, while invisible to the naked eye, play a critical role in shaping human health. Scientists are beginning to understand the supe...
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The Gut-Brain Axis - Gut Microbiome Influences on Neurological Disease from 2022-07-23T13:00
Our bodies are dynamic ecosystems housing trillions of microbes that, while invisible to the naked eye, play a critical role in shaping human health. Scientists are beginning to understand the supe...
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They Are What You Eat - How Food and Drugs Interact with the Gut Microbiome from 2022-07-16T13:00
Our bodies are dynamic ecosystems housing trillions of microbes that, while invisible to the naked eye, play a critical role in shaping human health. Scientists are beginning to understand the supe...
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Cancer: What Are the Newest Developments? from 2022-06-17T13:00
There are many new developments in cancer care. This program focuses on three exciting areas of cancer diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Hope Rugo, a leader in breast cancer research, leads a discussion...
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Essential Tremor: Basal Ganglia Cerebellum and Thalamus from 2022-06-10T13:00
What are essential tremors? In this program, Dr. Doris Wang explains that essential tremors are rhythmic, involuntary movements of the head, voice or extremities. Common neurological diseases assoc...
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Peripheral Nerves and Difficult to Diagnose Neurological Diseases from 2022-05-27T13:00
This program discusses peripheral nerve diseases, including the anatomy of the central and peripheral nervous systems by Dr. Maggie Waung. Peripheral nerves control sensory, motor and autonomic fu...
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The Science and Research on Yoga for Improving Transcendence and Spirituality from 2022-05-20T13:00
In this program, Sat Bir Khalsa, Ph.D., talks about the practice of yoga in healthcare, how to elevate life purpose and meaning through its use, and the basic elements of yoga - physical postures a...
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Cancer: What Happens After? from 2022-05-13T13:00
In the U.S., there are close to 17 million cancer survivors. What does it mean to be a survivor? An individual is considered a cancer survivor from the time of diagnosis through the balance of his ...
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Using Design to Make Healthcare Better from 2022-05-04T02:27:14.096780
The Better Lab is a venture that uses design to study and fix healthcare challenges. Dr. Amanda Sammann, explains that the Lab takes a human-centered design approach, starting with users – patients...
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Poultry Fat Content: It Depends on the Cut from 2022-05-04T02:27:14.017531
Katie Ferraro, registered dietitian, discusses the fat content of the different cuts of poultry. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34450]
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Pinched Nerves and Neurogenic Pain from 2022-05-04T02:27:13.930172
Jeremie Larouche, MD, illustrates how pinched nerves can send painful signals to specific parts of the human body. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34533]
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What's New in Oral Diabetes Medicines? Non-Insulin Injectables? from 2022-05-04T02:27:13.882086
Lisa Kroon, PharmD, describes the general treatment approaches for glycemic control (hyperglycemia) in people with type 2 diabetes. She goes over the characteristics and precautions of the various ...
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Nutrition Insights for People with Diabetes - What to Eat from 2022-05-04T02:27:13.872308
Almost 30 million Americans have diabetes and another 86 million are pre-diabetic. Nutrition and exercise are key components to managing the disease. Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Edu...
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Words Matter: Speaking the Language of Diabetes from 2022-05-04T02:27:13.815035
Diabetes is a complex and challenging disease involving many factors and variables. Stigma that has historically been attached to a diagnosis of diabetes can contribute to stress and feelings of sh...
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The Basics of Insulin from 2022-05-04T02:27:13.795334
Insulin is necessary to utilize the energy we obtain from carbohydrates. Diabetes is characterized by a relative or absolute lack of insulin production. Dr. Sarah Kim explores the use of synthetic ...
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A Shamanic Journey: MDMA-assisted Psychotherapy to Guide Recovery from Trauma from 2022-05-04T02:27:13.782981
MDMA is known for increasing feelings of trust and compassion towards others, which could make an ideal adjunct to psychotherapy for PTSD. Dr. Sylver Quevedo, Physician of Nephrology, Integrative, ...
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Exploring Physical and Emotional Dimensions of Pain and Loss: The Power of the Mind-Body Connection from 2022-05-04T02:27:13.594550
Selena Chan, DO, takes you through a brief history of treating mental health from the stone age to today. She then looks at psychiatry today and how we are at a time when behavioral medicine is uni...
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Regenerative and Restorative Options for Knee Arthritis and Cartilage Injuries from 2022-05-04T02:27:13.573266
Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Drew Lansdown goes over the basic science of knee cartilage and looks at treatment options including injections, such as hyaluronic acid, and biologics, such as platelet rich...
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Ankle Replacement and Ankle Fusion: Surgery and Recovery from 2022-05-04T02:27:13.570587
Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Daniel Thuillier looks at the options to treat severe ankle pain from nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to surgery including ankle replacement and ankle fusion. Series: ...
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Insulin's Crucial Role from 2022-05-04T02:27:13.429213
Insulin is necessary to utilize the energy we obtain from carbohydrates. Diabetes is characterized by a relative or absolute lack of insulin production. Here, Dr. Sarah Kim briefly describes the cr...
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Looking Beyond Alzheimer’s Disease: An Overview of Other Major Forms of Neurodegenerative Disease from 2022-05-04T02:27:13.413641
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common but not the only cause of dementia throughout the lifespan. Dr.Salvatore Spina discusses frontotemporal dementias and how they differ. Series: "Mini Medical...
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Eating Carbohydrates The Sugar and Insulin Dynamic from 2022-05-04T02:27:13.397810
Insulin is necessary to utilize the energy we obtain from carbohydrates. Diabetes is characterized by a relative or absolute lack of insulin production. Dr. Sarah Kim explores the way the body dige...
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Chronic Pain: Observations as Patient and Provider About What Works (...And What Doesn't) from 2022-05-04T02:27:13.337988
Dr. Grace Dammann, medical director of the Pain Clinic at Laguna Honda Hospital, and seven of her colleagues talk about what does and does not work in the treatment of chronic pain. She talks as bo...
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Staying Sharp: Current and Future Approaches to Brain Health and Alzheimer’s Therapeutics from 2022-05-04T02:27:13.099164
Dr. Aimee Kao looks at recent news in Alzheimer's Disease therapeutics including drugs in development and the potential of stem cells and genome editing. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public...
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Tick Talk: Advancing the Understanding and Prevention of Tick-borne Diseases from 2022-05-04T02:27:13.077880
Ticks are vectors for human disease, including Lyme disease. Semay Chou studies the vector–pathogen relationships at UCSF. Here she discusses strategies for blocking tick-borne diseases and what w...
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Melding Minds with Machines: Development of Implantable Interfaces to Restore Motor Function from 2022-05-04T02:27:13.032371
Millions of Americans have difficulties with their physical functioning. Dr. Karunesh Ganguly explores the Brain-Computer Interface (BCI). The concept of bio-interactive neural interfaces sates to ...
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Living Donor Liver Transplant: How it is Done and Why it Makes Sense from 2022-05-04T02:27:13.021770
Nationally, there are approximately 18,000 patients on the liver transplant list. Annually, about 6,000 patients receive a liver transplant. Because of the organ shortage, many patients waiting for...
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Fatty Liver: The Silent Epidemic from 2022-05-04T02:27:13.012904
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) occurs when fat is deposited in the liver, without other causes of fatty liver identified. Dr. Danielle Brandman explores who is at risk, diagnosis, staging...
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A Model for Curriculum Development for Low-Resource Settings: Improving Pediatric Emergency Care with the African Federation for Emergency Medicine from 2022-05-04T02:27:12.987932
Lack of emergency medical care is an important factor contributing to lower survival rates of critically ill children in low resource settings, such as in Tanzania. Dr. Carol Chen works with the Af...
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Heart Disease and Stroke on the Rise in Asians? from 2022-05-04T02:27:12.728316
Dr. Gordon Fung looks at trends of cardiovascular disease in the US and trends in selected states by ethnicity to explore if heart disease and stroke are on the rise in Asians. Series: "Mini Medica...
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Stone Soup: Opportunities in Homelessness and Health from 2022-05-04T02:27:12.720296
Renter's incomes have not caught up to housing costs adding to the causes of homelessness. Dr. Josh Bamberger, Associate Director, UCSF Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative, discusses what w...
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Cultivating Compassion and Resilience: Yoga for Enhancing Mental Health from 2022-04-30T13:00
The use of yoga and meditation as complementary medicine is growing. In 2017, 14% of U.S. adults participated in yoga, according to NIH. Depression and anxiety are among the most common conditions ...
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Yoga and Dance: Attuning to Self through Creative Movement from 2022-04-27T13:00
There is a long history of the interconnectivity of yoga and dance. Many dancers find benefits from the movements in yoga. In this program, dancers Ishwarya Chaitantya and Varsha Ravikumar talks a...
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How is Cancer Treated? from 2022-04-23T13:00
This programs looks at the latest methods for treating cancer. Drs. Sam Brondfield, Jessica Gosnell, Lauren Boreta, Spencer Behr and Neil Neumann will discuss treating cancer with surgery, radiati...
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Epilepsy and the Limbic System from 2022-04-22T13:00
In this program, Dr. Maggie Waung and Dr. Jonathan Kleen discuss the neuroanatomy of the limbic system (hypothalamus, olfaction, hippocampus, amygdala) and how it relates to neurological diseases l...
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Body Breath and Abundant Energy: Yoga for Vitalizing Physical Health from 2022-04-18T13:00
Dr. Bradly Jacobs, a primary care doctor with Bluewave Medicine, talks about the clinical and experiential research of the benefits of yoga, including demonstrating various yoga techniques. He prac...
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Blood Pressure: How High is Too High and How Do I Lower it Safely? from 2022-04-17T02:07:18.577151
Blood pressure is the force that moves blood through our circulatory system. Dr. Robert Baron explains what the two numbers mean in a reading and when it's too high. He also talks about strategies ...
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How is Cancer Diagnosed? from 2022-04-16T13:00
This program discusses screening for and diagnosing cancer. Dr. Sam Brondfield, Dr. Neil Neumann and Dr. Spencer Behr discuss screening tests for common cancers, the signs and symptoms of several c...
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Multiple Sclerosis and the Spinal Cord from 2022-04-15T13:00
New scientific technologies in the laboratory have advanced our understanding of basic mechanisms of neurological disease over the past decade, changing the paradigm of how neurologists care for pa...
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Brainstem Anatomy and Introduction to Headache Medicine from 2022-04-11T13:00
This program looks at the major functions of the brainstem and what role it plays in several neurological diseases. Dr. Maggie Waung gives an overview of how the brainstem works, and headache spec...
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What is Cancer? from 2022-03-25T13:00
Cancer is a group of over 200 diseases. Shagun Arora, MD and Sam Brondfield, MD, MAEd, explain the various types, their origins, and common methods of treatment. Hear how cancer is detected, diagno...
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Treating Cancer Pain without Opioids from 2022-01-22T13:00
This program looks at how to treat cancer pain without opioids with Dr. Ann Shah. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37518]
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Anti-Racism Initiative: Fostering Institutional Change Following the Tragic Murder of George Floyd from 2022-01-12T13:00
UCSF examines institutional racism following the death of George Floyd and explores what's needed to foster change. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Public Affairs] [Health and Medicin...
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Autopilot Mode vs. Mindfulness from 2021-12-31T13:00
Neuroscientist and author Darya Rose discusses how practicing mindfulness allows us to interrupt our frequently-used autopilot mode. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medici...
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Lumps and Bumps of the Hand and Wrist from 2021-12-25T13:00
Lauren Santiesteban, MD, discusses basic hand anatomy and common hand injuries including trigger finger, ganglion cysts, hand arthritis, Palmar fibromatosis, and Dupuytren's contracture. Series: "M...
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Educating for Equity: The Doctors Our Nation Needs from 2021-12-20T13:00
How should we educate the doctors our communities need? How can we assure that current and future healthcare disparities are addressed by the field of medicine? Catherine Lucey, MD, MACP examines t...
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Ouch! My Aching Feet: Common Ailments of the Foot and Ankle from 2021-12-18T13:00
Everyone has stubbed their toe or felt some pain after a busy day on their feet. How do you differentiate between day to day pains and when you should see a specialist? Lan Chen, MD, discusses com...
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Treatment of Common Geriatric Fractures: Knee and Ankle from 2021-12-18T11:51:40.768282
Fractures in an older population are common and require specialized treatment. Dr. Eric Meinberg looks at the knee, Dr. Richard Coughlin the ankle and Dr. Paul Toogood discusses Periprosthetic frac...
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Advances in Biogerontology: Promise and Pitfalls from 2021-12-18T11:51:40.767450
Geriatrician Dr. John Newman looks at therapies that target mechanisms of aging to prevent, delay, or treat a wide range of age-related diseases and conditions. Series: "Mini Medical School for the...
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The Science Behind Social Connection in Older Age from 2021-12-18T11:51:40.760422
One of the paths to healthy aging includes connecting with peers and building friendships. UCSF's Dr. Carla Perissinotto reviews the concepts of loneliness and social isolation; describe the effect...
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Exercise's Impact on Bone Density from 2021-12-18T11:51:40.759648
There are 1.5 million osteoporosis fractures per year in the US. Dr. Eric Meinberg emphasizes the effects of exercise on bone density. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medi...
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How to Counter Racism in Research from 2021-12-13T13:00
Our healthcare system produces inadequate and inequitable health outcomes. Tung Nguyen, MD, shares the steps needed to change this including: creating inclusive, diverse, and equitable research tea...
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Integrative Pain Medicine: Paradigms and Possibilities from 2021-12-10T13:00
Pain is on the rise in adults. Heidi Reetz, MD, examines recent pain studies and what their impact are on the prevalence and trajectories of pain in the US. She shares how the principles of integra...
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Hip Pain: When Your Hip Won't Let You Hop! from 2021-11-29T13:00
Jeff Barry, MD, explains the anatomy of the hip joint and breaks down the most common contributors to hip pain and how to differentiate between them. He reviews the hip pathologies - known as STAIR...
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Embedding Equity in Clinical Care from 2021-11-26T13:00
Malcolm John, MD, MPH, and Sarah Lahidji, MHA, share how to enhance language and clinical care access, patient experience and engagement, and clinical outcomes to improve health for historically re...
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Hip Fractures: A Growing Epidemic from 2021-11-23T00:23:32.112461
Hip fracture is likely to affect you, your friends and/or your family. Find out what they are, why and how they can be fixed, and the options for treatment with UCSF orthopaedic surgeons Dr. Saam M...
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Injuries to the Female Athlete and the Creation of the Women's Sports Medicine Center at UCSF from 2021-11-19T13:00
Participation by women in sports is at an all time high - and so is their injury rate. Sara L. Edwards, MD reviews the most common sports injuries for women, their causes, and treatments. Series: ...
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Lower Back Pain from 2021-11-17T13:00
Lower back pain is one of the most commonly reported pain conditions. Paul Su, MD, explains the causes (both mechanical and psychosocial) as well as treatment options and pain management strategies...
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Pain is a Mind-Body Experience. Now What? from 2021-11-16T13:00
Research shows that knowing more about pain and how it works leads to lower pain intensity, moving and exercising more, and improved quality of life. Pain management specialists Valerie Jackson and...
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Conservative Management of Low Back Pain from 2021-11-11T13:00
Low back pain is very common but can improve or resolve with proper care and treatment. Peter I-Kung Wu, MD, PhD explains the various causes of mechanical lower back pain, how they are diagnosed, a...
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History of Racism and Health: The UCSF Repair Project on REParations and Anti-Institutional Racism from 2021-11-10T13:00
The UCSF Repair Project recognizes that long-standing racial inequities in health, health care institutions and scholarship are a result of structural violence and systemic racism. The project seek...
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Mindfulness is Not About Bliss from 2021-10-17T13:00
Dr. Walter E. B. Sipe, UCSF Psychiatry and Pediatrics, discusses some common misunderstandings of mindfulness. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37504]
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Vitamin A: The Food Label Problem from 2021-09-18T13:00
It's possible to be well-fed, but undernourished. Chris Kresser talks about the two forms of Vitamin A and an issue with food labels. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medic...
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Vitamin D Sources and Supplements from 2021-09-11T13:00
It's possible to be well-fed, but undernourished. Chris Kresser discusses the sources of Vitamin D and ideas behind supplementation. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medici...
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Alzheimer's Disease - The Language Syndrome from 2021-08-30T13:00
Dr. Georges Naasan discusses communication difficulties associated with the language syndrome of Alzheimer's Disease. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37...
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What to Expect After Cataract Surgery from 2021-08-30T13:00
Dr. Neeti Parikh discusses the recovery process after cataract surgery. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37337]
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When to See a Physician for Back Pain from 2021-08-28T09:54:52.939868
Back pain is common and a specific cause can be difficult to identify. UCSF doctor Patricia Zheng describes scenarios where people should seek a physician's help for back pain. Series: "Mini Medica...
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Added Fiber Foods are Fiber Deficient from 2021-08-28T09:54:52.938818
Processed foods with "added fiber" are fiber deficient. You can't fix health until you fix the diet. You can't fix the diet until you know what's wrong. Endocrinologist Robert Lustig talks the bene...
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Alzheimer's Disease - The Frontal/Executive Syndrome from 2021-08-27T13:00
Dr. Georges Naasan describes the symptoms seen in the frontal/executive syndrome of Alzheimer's disease. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37335]
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Delirium and COVID Hospital Stays from 2021-08-25T13:00
UCSF Pulmonologist Dr. Lekshmi Santhosh discusses disorienting effects that can occur during long hospital stays, particulary for patients being treated for COVID-19. Series: "Mini Medical School f...
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Lazy Eyes and Not So Lazy Eyes: Amblyopia Strabismus and Common Pediatric Eye Conditions from 2021-08-18T13:00
One fourth of American school children have vision problems. Ophthalmologist Dr. Maanasa Indaram and optometrist Leila Shirazi explore eye conditions in children and how they are treated. Series: ...
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Understanding Glaucoma Diagnosis Treatment and Research on the Horizon from 2021-08-14T13:00
Glaucoma is the progressive loss and thinning of the tissue forming the optic nerve. UCSF experts explain that glaucoma isn't just one disease. They also look at risk factors, how it's diagnosed, a...
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Bringing Clarity to the Cornea: Dry Eye Disease and Surgeries of the Cornea from 2021-07-31T13:00
UCSF ophthalmologists review what the cornea is and why it is so important. Dr. Gerami Seitzman explores dry eye and Dr. Julie Schallhorn looks at surgeries of the cornea. Series: "Mini Medical Sc...
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Oculoplastics: Aesthetic Eyelid Surgery Botox and Fillers from 2021-07-26T13:00
Oculoplastic surgery focuses on plastic and reconstructive surgery of the eyelids, tear ducts, and orbit, along with cosmetic surgery of the eyelids and brows. Dr. Bryan J. Winn is an ophthalmologi...
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Movement is Medicine from 2021-07-24T13:00
Physical therapy is optimizes movement to improve the human experience. Alissa Garcia-Sanchez, Physical Therapist at UCSF Medical Center at Mount Zion, explores the framework behind physical therap...
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The Essential Role of Music Therapy in Pediatric Health Care from 2021-07-23T13:00
Explore the role of music therapy to support treatment in the pediatric setting. Matthew Logan, Jennifer Goldhammer and Brianna Negrete are part of the Music Therapy Program at Benioff Children's H...
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City Planning with Cycling Benefits Everyone - Cycling to Health from 2021-07-21T01:11:35.477365
City and Regional Planning Professor at Berkeley, Daniel Rodríguez explores the advantages of bicycle lane networks. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Public Affairs] [Health and Medici...
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Demystifying Retinal Diseases from 2021-07-19T13:00
Learn about retinal diseases and some of the more common conditions that are seen and treated by retinal specialists. UCSF ophthalmologist Dr. Melissa Neuwelt explains how the eye works, what an ey...
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The Neuroscience of Creativity from 2021-07-16T13:00
Neural imaging is a useful technique to understand the biological basis of artistic creativity. Post-doctoral Scholar Karen Chan Barrett explores how researchers measure the creative brain in real ...
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Introduction to Ocular Disease and Cataract Surgery from 2021-07-12T13:00
Drs. Neeti Parikh and Saras Ramanathan discuss the structure of the eye and how it works and then explore ocular diseases and surgical as well as non-surgical treatments for cataracts. Series: "Min...
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Bracing for Acute Injury Functional Activity and Osteoarthritis of the Knee from 2021-07-05T13:31:15.549351
Knee pain is a common complaint that affects people of all ages. Find out about various knee braces and the best type to use for different problems. Also learn about what to do after knee surgery a...
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Fracture Bracing from 2021-07-05T13:31:15.548541
Bones break but have the ability to heal with proper bracing. From off-the-shelf braces to custom made devices, multiple fracture orthotic options are available Specialist Alex Shimkus explains the...
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What is the Low T Syndrome? Is Testosterone Supplementation Safe? from 2021-07-05T13:31:15.547862
It is possible for athletes to over-train and cause a drop on levels of testosterone. Endocrinologist Dr. Dolores Shoback looks at low T and explores testosterone supplementation. Series: "Mini Me...
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COVID-19 Vaccines: Science and Safety from 2021-06-30T13:00
Coronaviruses are not new but the new COVID-19 causes more severe symptoms and led to a global pandemic, in large part because it can be spread asymptomatically. In March 2020 the US became the epi...
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COVID-19 Diagnostics: Everything You Need to Know About Tests and Variants from 2021-06-22T13:00
COVID-19 is uniquely characterized by pre-symptomatic and asymptomatic transmission. Dr. Chaz Langelier explores types of COVID testing, infectiousness and use cases for certain types of tests. He ...
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The COVID-19 Pandemic: Year One Experience of a Frontline Provider and National Advisor from 2021-06-14T13:00
ICUs, Emergency Departments and their staffs have been disproportionally affected by COVID. UCSF Professor of Emergency Medicine Dr. Robert Rodriguez looks back at the past COVID year and explores ...
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What Do We Know about Long COVID? from 2021-06-12T13:00
Long COVID is a range of symptoms that can last weeks or months after first being infected or can appear weeks after infection. Long COVID can happen to anyone who has had COVID-19, even if the ill...
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The Heart of a Cyclist: Insights from Sports Cardiology from 2021-06-02T01:28:59.169117
Long term endurance exercises leads to specific cardiac adaptations, known as athlete's heart. Find out the impacts of lifelong high-intensity endurance training and find out what you need to know ...
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You Just Crashed: What Do You Do? - Cycling to Health from 2021-06-01T01:15:13.980803
So you crashed your bike...if you spend time on two wheels, it is inevitable. Dr. Justin Bosley, Emergency Physician and Sports Medicine Physician, explains what to do right away and days, weeks an...
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Cultivating Emotion Awareness and Fierce Compassion from 2021-05-29T13:00
Eve Ekman is a contemplative social scientist and teacher in the field of emotional awareness and burnout prevention. She discusses how to develop emotion awareness and enact compassion. She also a...
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COVID-19: Science and the Public Health from 2021-05-28T13:00
Dr. George Rutherford shares what we know about the emergence and spread of SARS-CoV-2, the epidemiology of COVID-19, and the status of immunizations. He also explores what can still go wrong and ...
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A Call to Action: Transforming Community-Academic Partnerships to Secure Environmental Justice for All from 2021-05-24T13:00
This presentation reflects on the long history of contamination in the Bayview Hunters Point community, the health harms disproportionately suffered by community members, and the challenges and opp...
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Aging of the Immune System in Space from 2021-05-22T13:00
To study aging, scientists are looking to outer space. Space travel causes changes to the body that are similar to aging. Dr. Sonja Schrepfer, UCSF Division of Adult Cardiothoracic Surgery, investi...
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Astronaut Well-Being: A View from the Cupola from 2021-05-21T13:00
Dr. Serena M. Auñón recently served as Flight Engineer on the International Space Station for Expeditions 56 and 57. She discusses her time on orbit, where the crews contributed to hundreds of expe...
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Environmental Injustice and Health Politics: Systems Change and Social Care from 2021-05-20T13:00
This moderated discussion explores the structural inequities of the healthcare system, laid to bare most recently by the COVID pandemic, and the institutional, socio-political and policy changes th...
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Integrative Therapy to Manage Anxiety and Reduce Stress from 2021-05-16T13:00
Dave Berger, somatic psychotherapist, physical therapist and bodyworker, provides practical suggestions for managing stress and anxiety. When stress and anxiety run high, nurturing your body-brain ...
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Space: The Spinal Frontier from 2021-05-15T13:00
Prolonged exposure to microgravity experienced by astronauts in space is known to cause low back pain and a heightened risk of intervertebral disc herniations following space flight. Jeff Lotz, Pro...
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Practice Makes Perfect: Using Technology Simulation and Standardized Patients from 2021-05-15T01:18:23.001133
There are obvious challenges with skill practice in medical education. Dr. Sandrijn van Schaik looks at how simulation is used and its limits and challenges. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Pu...
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Effect of Spaceflight on the Skeleton from 2021-05-14T13:00
The environment of long-duration spaceflight causes major disruption to all aspects of human functioning, including the musculoskeletal system. But astronauts are not the only ones that worry about...
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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Moon: Technology Issues in Human Spaceflight from 2021-05-14T13:00
Dr. Jonathan Clark explores enabling technologies and how they've been used in advancing humans in space while also having impacts on terrestrial applications. Clark worked at NASA from 1997 to 200...
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Caring for an Immigrant Patient from 2021-05-05T01:22:07.709755
Immigrants and their children make up about 25% of the population of the United States. Dr. Margaret Wheeler explores the challenges and procedures for treating immigrant patients. She says that wh...
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Optimizing Care for Patients with Limited Health Literacy from 2021-05-05T01:22:07.708981
What is health literacy and how does low literacy affect outcomes? UCSF Internal Medicine Division Chief Dean Schillinger explores how medical professionals should interact with vulnerable patients...
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Language Barriers in Medicine from 2021-05-05T01:22:07.707952
Dr. Alicia Fernandez brings a social justice perspective to tackle some of the most critical issues that complicate the care of patients with language and immigrations status barriers. At UCSF and ...
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Quick Stress Relief Activities from 2021-05-05T01:22:07.707190
Michelle A. Albert, MD, MPH, suggests some quick stress relief exercises. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33277]
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Structural Racism and Environmental Justice in a World of Pandemics from 2021-04-30T13:00
Reflecting on the devastating, disparate impacts of the COVID pandemic on communities of color, this panel examines the role of structural racism in health outcomes and the systemic changes necessa...
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Bringing Willingness and Values to Challenging Times from 2021-04-26T13:00
Dr. Walter E. B. Sipe, UCSF Psychiatry and Pediatrics, explores acceptance and commitment therapy that allows for creating a rich, full, and meaningful life while accepting the pain that inevitably...
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Impact of Deep Space Radiation on Cognitive Performance: From Biological Sex to Biomarkers to Countermeasures from 2021-04-23T13:00
Galactic Cosmic Rays (GCR) penetrate the hull of spacecraft and cause physiological changes to those within. Susanna Rosi, UCSF Professor and Director of Neurocognitive Research, explains the effe...
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Science in Space to Benefit Life on Earth from 2021-04-19T13:00
Microgravity has profound effects on physical and living systems which makes the International Space Station an important place for scientific research. Liz Warren, Senior Program Director for the ...
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Scientifically Proven Strategies of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Empowering Parents with Knowledge and Tools to Effectively Manage Anxiety in the Family from 2021-04-16T13:00
When a child does not outgrow the fears and worries that are typical in young children, or when there are so many fears and worries that they interfere with school, home, or play activities, the ch...
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Substance Use: Addiction Theories New Treatments and the Role of Doctoring in Society from 2021-04-15T01:08:32.186607
9 out of 10 people with substance abuse problems started using by age 18. What puts someone at risk for early onset drug or alcohol use? is is heritable? How are brain circuits involved? UCSF docto...
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State of the Pandemic: Risk Prevention and Treatment for Children and Families from 2021-04-14T13:00
No one anticipated a year like the one we've had. Prachi Singh, DO, UCSF Pediatrics, talks about the current epidemiology of COVID-19 globally, nationally, and in California, and discusses the curr...
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Tissue Engineering in Space from 2021-03-30T13:00
Dr. Tammy Chang, UCSF Division of Surgery, explores tissue engineering in space and how it may be able to help meet the need. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Sc...
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Environment War and Conflict from 2021-03-27T13:00
This presentation explores how climate-fueled catastrophic environmental events have, and will increasingly, force mass displacement of populations within and across borders. Notably, as described ...
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Free Your Wandering Mind with Mindfulness from 2021-03-20T13:00
Dr. Stuart Eisendrath, UCSF Professor Emeritus in Psychiatry, explores the psychology behind both anxiety and depression as well as how mindfulness can help to tackle these issues. Series: "Mini Me...
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Environmental Threats to Reproductive Health and Human Fertility from 2021-03-19T13:00
Explore the relationship between our climate emergency and ubiquitous exposure to toxic environmental chemicals, regarding their impacts on human reproductive health and fertility. Panelists review...
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Is Food Addiction Just a Willpower Issue? No. from 2021-03-13T13:00
An increasing number of scientific studies suggest that food, like drugs or alcohol, can have addictive qualities. Ashley E. Mason, PhD, explores how the reward system, located inside the human ner...
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Space Health: Earth’s Analog for Remote Medicine from 2021-03-12T13:00
Human space exploration, extreme sports, remote environments, and pandemics all require medical care outside of the norm, often non-contact care. The UC Space Health Program seeks to understand hu...
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Protecting the Secrets of the Brain: Central Nervous System Radiotherapy and Radiosurgery from 2020-12-30T13:00
This presentation explores the role of radiotherapy in the management of central nervous system (CNS) tumors and the possible neurological complications of radiotherapy. Dr. Steve Baunstein also di...
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Shared Solutions to Global Warming Human Disease and Health Inequities from 2020-12-28T13:00
Complex problems can have shared solution. Explore actions that can simultaneously improve human health and health inequities, while mitigating global warming. Series: "Mini Medical School for the...
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Combining Radiotherapy and Immunotherapy in Cancers of the Skin Head and Neck from 2020-12-26T13:00
Immunotherapy has allowed many people with previously incurable cancers to live for years. This presentation explores the options of immunotherapy, radiation and surgery and the potential combinati...
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Can Radiotherapy Cure Stage IV Cancer? The Future of Oligometastatic Cancer from 2020-12-25T13:00
The state between localized cancer and wide-spread metastatic disease is termed oligometastatic. This presentation explores radiotherapy and the principles of treatment for oligometastasis. Series...
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Impact of Health Care on Climate from 2020-12-22T13:00
Climate change represented the biggest global health threat of this century but tackling it successfully is the greatest health opportunity of the century. The University of California has a strong...
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No Common Cold: Viruses Can Cause HPV Related Cancers from 2020-12-14T13:00
This presentation explores how head and neck cancers caused by HPV differ from those caused by smoking and the key role of radiotherapy in the treatment of HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancers. Ser...
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No Beam Required! Inside-Out Radiotherapy: HDR Brachytherapy for Prostate Cancer from 2020-12-11T13:00
This presentations explores the basic elements of prostate cancer anatomy, presentation, diagnosis and work-up and describe different techniques for treating prostate cancer with radiation includin...
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The San Francisco Response to the SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 Pandemic: What Cities Can and Should Do from 2020-12-10T13:00
Dr. Tomás Aragón, San Francisco's health officer, is on the front line of the effort to limit the number of infections and deaths caused by the coronavirus in the Bay Area. The early government res...
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Close to the Heart: Modern Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer Treatment from 2020-11-30T13:00
This program describes the ways in which new technology can help better protect the heart during radiation therapy for breast cancer and explores the stepwise progress towards shorter courses of tr...
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COVID-19: The Science of How We Got Here and Where We Are Headed from 2020-11-23T13:00
As the United States continues to set new daily record levels for coronavirus cases Dr. George Rutherford, a professor of epidemiology and biostatistics at UCSF, explores what we know about SARS-Co...
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Clinical Care and Population Care Require Each Other from 2020-11-20T13:00
The purpose of public health is to fulfill society’s interest in assuring the conditions in which people can be healthy, says Dr. Richard Jackson, Professor emeritus at the Fielding School of Publi...
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Is COVID-19 a Heart Disease? from 2020-11-20T13:00
COVID-19 was initially identified as a respiratory disease, but scientists now know that it also affects several other organs in the body, including the heart. Heart damage is a major determinant o...
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Aerosolized Nanobodies for SARS-COV-2 Passive Immunization from 2020-10-30T13:00
As the world awaits vaccines to bring the COVID-19 pandemic under control, UC San Francisco scientists have devised a novel approach to halting the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes the d...
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Muscle Imbalances Due to Poor Posture from 2020-09-26T13:00
Kenneth Leung, UCSF Department of Physical Therapy, explores how postural syndrome creates muscle imbalances. Fascia, or connective tissue, helps muscles communicate. See how to keep this important...
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Ketogenesis and Fasting: Fuel for the Brain from 2020-08-14T13:00
Dr. Suneil Koliwad is an Endocrinologist and an Expert in Diabetes, Obesity, and Metabolism. In this excerpt, he discusses the development and function of ketosis and its similarities to fasting. ...
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Little-Known Jobs of the Immune System (They Are a Big Deal) from 2020-07-31T13:00
Interactive immune systems are at the center of cancer and other diseases. Dr. Matthew Krummel explores some lesser-known functions of the immune system related to memory making, arteriosclerosis, ...
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Why Are Carbohydrates Important? from 2020-07-24T13:00
Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator Sherri Shafer discusses the importance of carbohydrates in the daily diet. Shafer then offers a plan for how much protein, fat and carbohydrate ...
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If You Have NAFLD How Would You Know? from 2020-07-17T13:00
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) occurs when fat is deposited in the liver, without other causes of fatty liver identified. Dr. Danielle Brandman discusses the symptoms and ways of determin...
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Is Cognitive Decline Inevitable? from 2020-07-11T13:00
Dr. Aimee Kao discusses key behaviors known to protect brain health. Dr. Kao looks at population trends and wonders if they tell a complete story. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Hea...
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Eating Precisely: Merging Nutrition with Individualized Factors to Optimize Metabolic Health from 2020-06-27T13:00
Dr. Suneil Koliwad is an Endocrinologist and an Expert in Diabetes, Obesity, and Metabolism. In this talk, he looks at obesity, diabetes, and fatty liver disease and the historical effects of the 1...
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Climate Psychiatry: The Diverse Challenges of Climate to Mental Health from 2020-06-20T13:00
Climate instability is one of the most urgent public health threats of the 21st Century. Mental health is profoundly impacted by the disruptions associated with climate change. Drs. Robin Cooper an...
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Impacts of Our Changing Climate on Allergic Respiratory Disease from 2020-06-19T13:00
People with allergies know that daily weather determines symptoms. Dr. Katherine Gunding explores how climate change is contributing to higher pollen counts and longer pollen seasons. Also, mold al...
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Healthcare Safely Doing Less: How Past Science Informs Future Practice from 2020-06-17T13:00
The US spends more per capita on healthcare than other countries. Over treatments accounts for much of the waste. Dr. Thomas Newman gives several examples of the system over testing, over diagnosin...
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Where There's Wildfire There's Smoke from 2020-06-16T13:00
The duration of the wildfire season is longer and catastrophic wildfires are increasing in frequency due to climate change. There is clear evidence of an association between wildfire smoke and resp...
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Diagnosing and Tracking COVID-19 and other Respiratory Infections from 2020-06-13T13:00
The US has lagged behind other countries in testing for COVID-19. Dr. Chaz Langelier, UCSF Infectious Disease experts, talks about why we were late to start testing and the importance of widespread...
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Got Stress? The Science of Measuring and Improving Meditation from 2020-06-12T13:00
Meditation practices have been adapted to treat mental and physical health conditions. It is not a cure-all, and different people respond in different ways. Helen Weng, UCSF Psychiatry, explores ho...
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Climate Change: The Special Risks to Children Pregnant Women and Older Adults from 2020-06-11T13:00
We are all exposed to the consequences of climate change but some populations are more vulnerable. It can impact maternal and child health and the health of older people. Series: "Mini Medical Sch...
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How Climate Change Affects Your Skin from 2020-06-10T13:00
Our climate is changing and the world is warming. Our health and well-being will be impacted. What does this have to do with skin? As out first line of defense we rely on our skin to be a barrier a...
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COVID-19: What We Have Learned from 2020-05-30T13:00
What have we learned about COVID-19? George Rutherford, MD, MA Professor of Epidemiology&Biostatistics at UCSF explores human coronaviruses in general, SARS, MERS and the novel coronavirus, SARS-Co...
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The Health Emergency of our Changing Climate from 2020-05-28T13:00
Human health is affected by environmental change. Those impacts are distributed unequally within and between populations and the disparity between those most responsible and those most affected by ...
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Killer Heat in the United States from 2020-05-27T13:00
Throughout the US and around the world, extreme heat is on the rise. It's a trend that many of us have perceived even in our own lifetimes. We talk about how heat waves have gotten hotter, less bea...
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SNAP: Does It Support Health? from 2020-05-26T13:00
1 in 9 US households are food insecure. Dr. Hilary Seligman looks at the impact of food insecurity on health across the lifespan. Food insecurity and health are tightly connected. SNAP reduces food...
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Hepatitis B and Liver Disease in Asians from 2020-05-20T13:00
All Asians and Pacific Islanders should be tested for the Hepatitis B virus (HBV)because they account for 90% of HBV-infected individuals in the United States. Chronic hepatitis B may be a silent d...
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E-cigarettes: Back to the Future from 2020-05-16T13:00
E-cigarette myths are plenty and include the false ideas that they are safer than cigarettes, that they help smokers quit and that they don't appeal to kids. Stanton Glantz debunks the myths and ta...
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Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) from 2020-05-14T13:00
A special faculty panel discusses the three different initiatives at UCSF aimed at addressing adverse childhood experience that affect peoples well-being throughout their lifespan. Series: "Mini M...
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Cultural Factors in Psychiatric Care: Focus on Asian Mental Health from 2020-05-11T13:00
Dr. Descartes Li explores the ways that culture influences mental health. He looks at the effects of cultural identify and the models of illness. He also explores the stressors and supports and the...
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Developing Therapies for COVID-19: Understanding the Mechanisms of Attack to Inform Treatment from 2020-05-11T13:00
A team of UCSF scientists discuss their groundbreaking blueprint that reveals how COVID-19 hijacks human cells and identifies drug compounds with antiviral activity that target key proteins in thes...
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Sugar: The Unsweetened Truth and What We Can Do About It from 2020-04-25T13:00
Obesity is at the root of silent epidemics such as type 2 diabetes and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Laura Schmidt explores the causes and solutions, taking lessons from tobacco: reducing the a...
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World Health Organization and Emergency Care Systems - The Global View from 2020-04-19T13:00
Dr. Andi Tenner, Co-Director, UCSF WHO Collaborating Centre for Emergency and Trauma Care, looks at emergency care systems needed to ensure care for the acutely ill and injured. Series: "Mini Medi...
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The Humanitarian Community: Past Present and Future from 2020-04-13T13:00
Dr. Kayla Enriquez explores regions of the world suffering from humanitarian crises. She looks at the history of humanitarian aid and next steps for the humanitarian community, Series: "Mini Medica...
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Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Low Resource Settings from 2020-04-11T13:00
Find out about the history and use of point-of-care ultrasound and how they are used in tropical/low resource environments with Dr. Sally Graglia. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Heal...
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Current Status of Pancreas Versus Islet Transplantation from 2020-02-16T13:00
Dr. Peter Stock is Professor of Surgery at UCSF and heads up the solid organ pancreas transplant program as well as pancreatic islet cell program. He explores the pros and cons of pancreas transpla...
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Diagnosis and Management of Liver Cancer Including Transplant from 2020-02-14T13:00
Liver cancer is the 5th most common cancer worldwide, and the 3rd leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common type of primary liver cancer. Dr. Neil Me...
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Living Donor Kidney Transplant: The Basics and Beyond from 2020-01-18T13:00
The wait time for a kidney transplant from a deceased donor is many years. Dr. Brian Lee, Medical Director of the Living Kidney Donor Program at UCSF, discusses the risks and benefits of live donor...
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The Human Microbiome: A New Frontier in Health from 2019-12-23T13:00
Microbiome expands the genetic and functional capacity of its human host. Susan Lynch explains that human microbiome develops early in life and that gut microbes shape immune function and relate to...
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Understanding and Treating Cancer and Other Diseases Through the Immune System from 2019-12-16T13:00
Interactive immune systems are at the center of cancer and other diseases. Dr. Matthew Krummel explores how the immune system can regulate cancer progression. Series: "Mini Medical School for the P...
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Does an Aspirin A Day Keep Cancer Away? from 2019-11-29T13:00
Worldwide there are 550,000 new cases of head and neck cancer a year. Dr. Jennifer Grandis explores prevention and substances to stop cancer from developing. In particular, she looks at aspirin and...
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What is Prediabetes? from 2019-09-24T13:00
UCSF endocrinologist Dr. Umesh Masharani explores what pre-diabetes means. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35244]
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The Burden of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Diseases in Vulnerable Populations from 2019-08-30T13:00
Worldwide 50 million people live with dementia. By 2040 over 70% of them will be living in the developing world. Dr. Shamiel McFarlane explores the social and economic cost of dementia around the w...
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The Drug Policy Alliance and San Francisco and California Drug Policies from 2019-08-29T13:00
The Drug Policy Alliance advances policies and attitudes that best reduce the harms of both drug use and drug prohibition, and promotes the sovereignty of individuals over their minds and bodies. C...
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Brain Health Promotion Strategies: Separating Reality-Based Hope From Hopeless Pseudo-Medicine from 2019-08-27T13:00
There are modifiable behaviors that may reduce the risk factor of Alzheimer's: vascular disease, sedentary lifestyle, depression/stress, diet factors and alcohol. Kaitlin Casaletto talks about the ...
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The Triple Wave Epidemic: Opioids Heroin and Fentanyl from 2019-08-21T13:00
Deaths from drug overdose are greater than from car accidents or guns. Dr. Daniel Ciccarone, talks about the triple wave: opioids, heroin and fentanyl. This epidemic is the worst in decades and a c...
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Treatment and Management of Patients with Neurodegenerative Disease: Current State of Science from 2019-08-16T13:00
Dr. Julio Rojas-Martinez discusses the pharmacological treatment of Alzheimer’s disease now and what is in development. Current approaches pursue early intervention in the dementia phase. Novel eme...
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History of the Opioid Crisis: How We Got Here from 2019-08-14T13:00
Dr. Phillip Coffin talks about the history of opioid crisis and available medical treatments. Coffin is the director of substance use research at the San Francisco Department of Public Health and a...
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Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Disease: From Genetics Neuropathology to Common and Rare Clinical Manifestations of the Disease from 2019-07-27T13:00
Dr. Georges Naasan explores the principal clinical syndromes of Alzheimer's Disease: memory, visual, language and frontal/executive. He also discusses neuropathology, genetic factors and modern bio...
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Preventing Homeless Deaths: Low Barrier Buprenorphine and Other Practical Harm Reduction from 2019-07-25T13:00
Dr. Barry Zevin is the medical director of Street Medicine and Shelter Health, San Francisco Department of Public Health. He describes programs to treat opioid use disorder in persons experiencing ...
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Medication Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder from 2019-07-25T13:00
Most people who could benefit from medications for opioid use disorder (OUD) do not receive them. Dr. Scott Steiger argues that OUD is a treatable chronic brain disease and should be handled accord...
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A Brief Overview of the Neurodegenerative Diseases of the Brain from 2019-07-23T13:00
Neurologist Dr. Serggio Lanata explores the neurodegenerative disease of the brain, what they have in common and how they differ. alzheimer's is the most common neurodegenerative disease but there ...
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Modern Advances in Hip and Knee Replacement and Rapid Recovery from 2019-07-15T13:00
Orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Jeff Barry goes over the basics of hip and knee replacement and what's improved over the last decade. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Sho...
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Fragility Fractures from 2019-06-26T13:00
Fragility fractures occur in structurally weak bones due to aging and bone loss - osteoporosis. Dr. Anthony Ding explains what “fragility fractures” are, where they occur, what they mean to you, an...
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Hip Preservation in the Active Adult from 2019-06-19T13:00
Dr. Alan Zhang is an orthopedic surgeon at UCSF specializing in sports medicine and minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery of the hip, knee and shoulder. He explores conservative (non-surgical) tr...
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The Aging Spine: Updates in Diagnosis and Treatment from 2019-06-11T13:00
UCSF Spine Surgeon Dr. Alekos Theologis describes the causes of back and neck pain and explores the treatment options for degenerative disc disease, kyphosis and scoliosis, and osteoporosis. Series...
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Herbal Allies for Emotional Distress from 2019-05-27T13:00
We have come so far in understanding the brain, yet we are often perplexed by our emotions. Geronima Cortese gives an brief history of herbalism and how it is practiced today. She explores the herb...
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Listening to One's Deepest Self: Opening to Transpersonal Dimensions of Healing from 2019-05-23T13:00
David Lukoff, PhD, explores transpersonal psychology, the study of human growth and development from a perspective of spirituality and the inner soul. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public"...
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The Emotional Side of Diabetes from 2019-05-19T13:00
Living well with diabetes takes emotional strength. Staying strong emotionally is important to keeping stress under control which helps keep blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol levels whe...
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What's New With Diabetes Technology in 2019? from 2019-05-15T13:00
Monitoring insulin and glucose for diabetics has come along way. Find out what's new from connected devices to closed loop insulin delivery and continuous glucose monitors. Series: "Mini Medical S...
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The Alchemy of Healing: The Pathways to Emotional and Spiritual Flourishing in the Classical Chinese Medicine Tradition from 2019-05-14T13:00
Dr. James Duffy, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at UCSF, explores classical Daoist Chinese medicine. This traditional knowledge spans centuries and is a highly sophisticated system that offers an...
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The 8 Keys to Living a Healthy Life with Diabetes or Prediabetes from 2019-05-14T13:00
Diabetes educator Theresa Garnero walks you through the 8 keys to living a healthy life with diabetes: Healthy eating, being active, taking medication, monitoring, healthy coping, reducing risks, p...
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The Mandala of Healing: Moving Toward a Whole Person Paradigm in Mental Healthcare from 2019-04-30T13:00
In modern-day culture, often divested from elements of a balanced life, emotional wellness can be elusive. Dr. Sudha Prathikanti explores integrative psychiatry, a healing approach that uses both c...
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Overview of Type 2 Diabetes and Prediabetes from 2019-04-22T13:00
There are several classifications of diabetes. Type 2 Diabetes affects 24 million people in the US. UCSF endocrinologist Dr. Umesh Masharani goes over the risks, prevalence and treatment of disease...
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Type 1 Diabetes Update from 2019-04-22T13:00
Everyone who is diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes has the gene(s) associated with it. In the general population the risk is 1 in 300. UCSF pediatric nurse practitioner Maureen McGrath describes the pr...
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How To Check Your Heart Rate from 2019-04-19T13:00
Dr. Gregory Marcus demonstrates how to take one's pulse, or heart rate. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34720]
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A Serving Size of Meat versus What You Get at a Steakhouse from 2019-03-11T13:00
Katie Ferraro, registered dietitian, explains what food labels and doctors mean by a serving size of meat. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34447]
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Not All Tissue Heals In The Same Way from 2019-02-25T13:00
Not all human tissue is created equally says Jeremie Larouche, MD. Tissue heals at different rates and not all heal successfully. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine]...
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Innovation for the Safety Net: Emergency Trauma and Ambulatory Care from 2019-02-22T13:00
The Acute Care Innovation Center is a UCSF Department of Emergency Medicine Project that identifies high-yield leadership, practice, and technology innovations for gaps in San Francisco’s Acute Car...
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Innovating Health Care Delivery: Meeting Patients Where They Are from 2019-02-20T13:00
Dr. Ralph Gonzales is Associate Dean for Clinical Innovation and Chief Innovation Officer for UCSF Health explores strategies for improving patient experience and outcomes. Series: "Mini Medical S...
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The Internal Studio Model: Project by Project Human Centered Innovation from 2019-02-14T13:00
Great ideas in healthcare are helped by UCSF's Beth Berrean and her team who provide the human-centered approach, technical skills, and creative problem-solving experience needed to define a value ...
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Collaborating to Improve Emergency Care Around the Globe - UCSF and the World Health Organization from 2019-02-14T13:00
Dr. Andi Tenner has a global health focus and interest in disaster response and post-disaster recovery, systems development and education. She talks about UCSF's contributions to emergency care aro...
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Watch Your Portion Sizes ...of Protein from 2019-02-11T13:00
Too much protein is the same as too many calories. Katie Ferraro, registered dietitian, explains how the body stores excess protein. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicin...
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UCSF Health Hub: A New Healthcare Growth Studio from 2019-01-30T13:00
Health Hub is designed to help UCSF inventors get the support and professional development they need to grow and build successful companies. UCSF aims to translate its scientific ideas and advances...
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Normal Skipped or Irregular Heart Beats: Does My Heart Rate Determine My Fate? from 2019-01-28T13:00
Your heart can get out of rhythm. Dr. Gregory Marcus explores why the heart may beat too slowly or too fast, or in a disorganized or chaotic manner. Some of these different types of arrhythmias ca...
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Why Is There a Lump in My Neck and Do I Need to Worry? from 2019-01-23T13:00
The most common lumps or swellings in the neck are enlarged lymph nodes. But it can be something else. Dr. Wen Shen, endocrine surgeon at UCSF, explores the symptoms of head and neck cancers and wh...
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From Fat-Free Diet to Weight Gain from 2019-01-18T13:00
Katie Ferraro, registered dietitian at the UCSF School of Nursing, discusses the consequences of fat-free trends. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34446]
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Skin Lesions and Cancers: When is a Spot More than a Spot? from 2019-01-14T13:00
Skin cancers -- including melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma -- often start as changes to your skin. Dr. Lindsay Fox discusses the warning signs to look for. Series: "Mini ...
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Snoring and Sleep Apnea: What is It and How Do I Stop? from 2019-01-10T13:00
Millions of people snore. That can bothersome, but it can also be a sign of a more serious condition known as obstructive sleep apnea. Dr. Jolie Chang, Director of UCSF Sleep Surgery Division, help...
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Understanding Avoiding and Managing Common Prostate Problems from 2018-12-22T13:00
Is a nightly bathroom run indicative of a problem? Dr. Peter Carroll, professor and chair of the UCSF Department of Urology, explains that prostate problems in men over 50 are common. But there are...
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Removing Stigmatizing Language from Psychiatry from 2018-11-15T13:00
Soraya Azari, MD discusses the removal of stigmatizing language from the latest Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medi...
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Causes of Workplace Burnout from 2018-11-13T13:00
Beating burnout is hard under the best circumstances but even harder when things happen. Dr. Larissa Thomas discusses the causes of workplace burnout. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [...
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What is Burnout? from 2018-09-18T13:00
Beating burnout is hard under the best circumstances but even harder when things happen. Here, Dr. Larissa Thomas describes the characteristics of burnout. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Publ...
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Comprehensive Planning for Health and Illness from 2018-09-10T13:00
Surrogates are involved in nearly half of major medical decisions for hospitalized older adults. Dr. Eric Widera, UCSF Geriatric Medicine, and lawyer Sarah Hopper discuss why it is important to pla...
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Navigating the Hospital and Care Transitions from 2018-08-28T13:00
Most large hospitals have targeted resources to help older adults with severe acute illness. Dr. Candace Kim, UCSF Geriatric Medicine, talks about potential stressors and specialized services. Know...
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Pre-Habilitation: Planning for the Best Outcomes from Surgery from 2018-08-20T13:00
Drs. Kaitlin Willham and Heather Nye explain the idea of pre-habilitation:enhancing functional capacity before surgery to improve a person’s ability to withstand the upcoming stressor of surgery. ...
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Myths About Aging: What’s Real? from 2018-08-14T13:00
Five myths about aging are debunked: Older people are either super healthy or super frail; You are completely responsible for how well you age; Older people will eventually lose their memory; Most ...
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Fragility Fracture Prevention and Rehabilitation: What are the Strategies? from 2018-07-31T13:00
Three UCSF doctors look at aspects of fragility fractures. Fall prevention strategies with Dr. Karina Del Rosario. Exercises: Are they effective? with Dr. Masato Nagao. Post-fracture protocols: Are...
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Treatment of Common Geriatric Fractures: Spine and Pelvis from 2018-07-23T13:00
Fractures of the pelvis and spine are among the most common type in older adults. Dr. Dave Shearer explores fractures of the pelvis and Dr. Trigg McClellan looks at fractures of the spine. Both ar...
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The Face of Food Addiction: Living Through and Beyond from 2018-07-17T13:00
An increasing number of scientific studies suggest that food, like drugs or alcohol, can have addictive qualities. Food addiction is a disease which causes loss of control over the ability to stop ...
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Multiple Sclerosis: Symptoms and General Overview from 2018-07-16T13:00
UCSF Physical Therapist Monika Patel briefly describes both Multiple Sclerosis and its symptoms. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33481]
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Treatment of Common Geriatric Fractures: Wrist Elbow and Shoulder from 2018-07-16T13:00
Dr. Nikki Schroeder and Dr. Utku Kandemir look at treatment for common upper extremity fractures of the wrist, elbow and shoulder. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine...
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Illness Identity and Suffering from 2018-07-12T13:00
Rev. Denah Joseph, Chaplain and Associate Director UCSF Palliative Care Service, discusses the psychology of suffering when serious illness or loss occurs. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Publ...
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The Diet Trap: Why You Should Never Go on a Diet Again and What To Do Instead from 2018-07-10T13:00
Millions attempt some form of diet yet only a small fraction achieve permanent weight loss. Neuroscientists and science writers Sandra Aamodt and Darya Rose suggest what you should do instead. Ser...
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What is Palliative Care? Who is it For? from 2018-07-10T13:00
Dr. Steven Pantilat, UCSF Professor of Medicine, describes the role of palliative care for people facing serious illness. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID...
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Macronutrients and Metabolic Health from 2018-06-26T13:00
Nutrition science is challenging and nutrition studies can be hard to assess. Rick Hecht explores how to look at studies so you can determine what information is important for you and your diet. S...
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Injury and Aging: Do Fractures in the Elderly Heal Differently? from 2018-06-26T13:00
There are 1.5 million osteoporosis fractures per year in the US. Dr. Eric Meinberg explores the steps to prevent osteoporosis, calculating your risk and treatment of various types of fractures. The...
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FoodGate: The Break-in the Cover-up and the Aftermath from 2018-06-25T13:00
You can't fix healthcare until you fix health. You can't fix health until you fix the diet. You can't fix the diet until you know what's wrong. Endocrinologist Robert Lustig, Dentist Cristen Kearns...
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Taste Expectations: The Power of Words from 2018-06-21T13:00
The way food is described influences how it tastes and how much is eaten. Neuroscientist and science writer Darya Rose discusses how words influence experience. Series: "Mini Medical School for th...
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Just Say No to Multitasking from 2018-06-19T13:00
We all multitask but how does that affect productivity? Brad Stulberg discusses a study that assesses performance of multitaskers. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine]...
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Supplementing Wisely - The Science Behind Optimal Metabolic Health and Nutrition from 2018-06-18T13:00
It's possible to be well-fed, but undernourished. Chris Kresser talks about the principles of supplementation and what you should consider. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and ...
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Smartphone Apps Work Like Slot Machines from 2018-06-18T13:00
There is a familiar design to many smartphone apps. Brad Stulberg discusses the similarities between slot machines and smartphone apps and its consequences. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Pub...
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Inside the Effects of Exercise: From Cellular to Psychological Benefits from 2018-06-11T13:00
The quality of life is as important as the quantity. Eli Puterman explores the health benefits of physical activity. Any exercise matters but more is better. Series: "Mini Medical School for the ...
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Enduring Ironman: A Personal Account of Cardiopulmonary and Metabolic Physiology from 2018-05-31T13:00
Ironman Triathlon is one of a series of long-distance triathlon races. Hear from UCSF Emergency Medicine doctor on his experience competing in this challenging race. Series: "Mini Medical School ...
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Peak Performance: A Psychobiological Exploration of Sustainable Success - Cycling to Health from 2018-05-31T13:00
Brad Stulberg explores how to sustain peak performance and avoid burnout. Stulberg argues that this means physical and mental preparation. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and ...
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Resilience: A Therapeutic Approach to Improving Performance and Health - Cycling to Health from 2018-05-28T13:00
Expert cycling coach Curtis Cramblett, explains how to move from micro-adjuster to macro-adapter using a balanced wellness approach. He is a physical therapist that primarily treats a sports medici...
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Cranial Remolding Helmets from 2018-05-22T13:00
Learn more about cranial remolding treatments including information about remolding helmets. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33463]
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Telomeres and the Immune System from 2018-05-18T13:00
Telomere length can be a marker for an aging immune system suggests Eli Puterman. Puterman discusses the function of telomeres, chromosomes and some recent studies. Series: "Mini Medical School for...
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Sleep Inflammation and Metabolism: Sleep-worthy Connections! from 2018-05-17T13:00
A sleepy brain is a hungry brain. Aric Prather explores the effect sleep loss has on our health and every day living. He looks at the relationship of sleep to metabolism and inflammatory disease. ...
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Symptoms of CTE from 2018-05-15T13:00
Dr. Gil Rabinovici explores CTE, a progressive disorder with symptoms appearing years to decades after exposure to repetitive mild traumatic brain injury (concussions and sub-concussive). Series: ...
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Alternative Medicine for Cyclists: Beyond the Typical Doctor Bag from 2018-05-15T13:00
Understand more about testing and monitoring to optimize performance, including measuring oxygen uptake and heart rate variability. Then see how exercise fits into a health lifestyle. Also find ou...
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Limb Loss: Local and Global Initiatives from 2018-05-15T13:00
Find out what UCSF is doing to assist those affected by limb loss to
maximize their physical and functional mobility locally and around the globe. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" ...
Overuse Injuries in Cycling: How Why Treatment and Prevention from 2018-05-14T13:00
Unfortunately cycling injuries are common. Dr. Drew Lansdown explores the injury pattern for professional and recreational cyclists and the factors that contribute to overuse injuries. He also look...
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Advocacy and Street Safety: How People Power Wins Protected Bike Lanes from 2018-05-14T13:00
The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition promotes the bicycle for everyday transportation and advocates to transform San Francisco streets for better bike safety. Learn about the organization and its sa...
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Ways to Turn Off Your Fight or Flight Response from 2018-05-10T13:00
Jessica Pullins goes over proven methods that help people take control of, and relax, their fight or flight response. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33...
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Understanding Back Pain from 2018-04-30T13:00
Back pain is common and a specific cause can be difficult to identify. UCSF doctor explains back pain myths, diagnoses, management options and risk factors you can control. Then an orthotic special...
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Advances in Prosthetic Technology from 2018-04-23T13:00
Prosthetics have existed for centuries but today's advanced technologies are providing amazing devices to replace missing or impaired parts of the body. Matthew Garibaldi and Richard Nguyen explore...
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How Safe is Your Cycle? How Safe is Your Saddle? - Cycling to Health from 2018-04-16T13:00
Dr. Michael Eisenberg, a urologist at Stanford Health Care, and Dr. Roger Minkow, of Roger Minkow Consulting, talk about what you need to know when choosing a bike seat to reduce your risk for urol...
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How to Avoid a Lightning Strike from 2018-04-12T13:00
Lightning injuries range from mild (temporarily stunned) to severe (full cardiac arrest). Dr. Preston Maxim explains the ways one can avoid a lightning strike. Series: "Mini Medical School for the ...
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What is a Stroke? from 2018-03-28T13:00
UCSF Physical Therapist Monika Patel answers the question, what is a stroke? Patel goes on to describe the issues associated with the occurrence of a stroke. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Pu...
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New Skills and Brain Plasticity from 2018-03-27T13:00
UCSF Physical Therapist Monika Patel goes over brain plasticity and suggests new skills as a way of maintaining it. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33480]
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Community Engagement to Promote Health Equity from 2018-03-20T13:00
Learn more about PRIME-US, a program to nurture, support and equip medical students to become leaders in underserved care. This is a five year supplementary curricular tract at UCSF School of Medic...
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Residency Fellowship and Continuing Education: Becoming a Specialist and a Lifelong Learner from 2018-03-13T13:00
Even after medical school, learning for doctors continues in the form of residency, fellowship and lifelong learning. Dr. Robert Baron, Associate Dean for Graduate and Continuing Medical Education ...
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On Lifting Twisting and Forward Bending (Spine Sparing) from 2018-03-12T13:00
Orthopedic clinical specialist Wendy Katzman looks at avoiding fractures in older age with a focus on skeletal health. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: ...
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Beating Burnout: Wellness for Students Residents and Fellows and Practicing Physicians from 2018-02-26T13:00
Beating burnout is hard under the best circumstances but even harder when things happen. Dr. Larissa Thomas explores the factors that contribute to burnout in the medical field, and what to do abou...
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How Do I Become a Doctor Anyway? from 2018-02-19T13:00
If you've ever wondered how to become a doctor, Dr. Lee Jones, UCSF Associate Dean for Students, walks you through what that takes. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medic...
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Strategies for Easing Stress from 2018-02-13T13:00
Michelle A. Albert, MD, MPH, reveals strategies to help alleviate stress. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33276]
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A New Way Forward for Medical Education: The New UCSF Bridges Curriculum from 2018-02-12T14:00
UCSF's medical school designed a curriculum that educates 21st century graduates to deliver measurably excellent health care and advance
science while maximizing learning and wellbeing for stud...
How Heart Failure is Diagnosed from 2018-02-12T14:00
UCSF cardiologist Dr. Munir Janmohamed discusses the signs and symptoms of heart failure. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33147]
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I Have High Cholesterol...What Should I Do? from 2018-02-12T14:00
Dr. Payal Kohli lists ways for a person to lower their high cholesterol levels. Physical activity, die and cessation of smoking lowers the risk of heart attack. Series: "Mini Medical School for the...
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Violence as a Health Care Issue: Trauma-informed and Resiliency-promoting Care from 2018-01-29T14:00
Exposure to trauma — including abuse, neglect, discrimination, and violence — increases an individual’s risk for serious health issues. Dr. Leigh Kimberg, Program Director for PRIME-US for students...
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Food Insecurity and Chronic Disease from 2018-01-22T14:00
About one in eight households are food insecure, meaning that they have uncertain access to adequate food. UCSF's Dr. Hilary Seligman. a nationally recognized expert in food insecurity, discusses i...
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What Does Bad Cholesterol Do? from 2018-01-22T14:00
Payal Kohli, MD, illustrates what LDL, "bad," cholesterol does to the body. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33278]
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Accurate Blood Pressure Measurement from 2018-01-22T14:00
Dr. Robert Baron, UCSF Professor of Medicine, lists the ways to take an accurate blood pressure reading. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33296]
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Types of Cholesterol from 2018-01-16T14:00
Payal Kohli, MD, describes the various types of cholesterol. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33279]
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Homelessness in Older Adults: An Emerging Crisis from 2018-01-15T14:00
People who are homeless use the most expensive parts of the healthcare system. Dr. Margot Kushel looks at older homeless adults and how the healthcare system can better care for them. Living on the...
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Why Not Treat Everyone with Statins? from 2018-01-15T14:00
Payal Kohli, MD, speaks on various side effects of statins as well as other reasons they are not suitable for all. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33280]
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Access to Care in an Era of Uncertainty from 2017-12-26T14:00
The US leads the world in per capita health care spending but outcomes lag behind many countries that spend less. Dr. Andy Bindman looks at the ACA, its impact and the republican criticism of it. H...
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