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Untreated Metastatic Prostate Cancer - 2021 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference from 2023-12-12T19:51:34.821728
The California Prostate Cancer Coalition (CPCC) and The Helen Family Diller Comprehensive Cancer Center present the 2021 Patient Conference on Prostate Cancer. This session: Rahul Aggarwal, MD, UCS...
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PSMA Targeting for the Treatment of Advanced Prostate Cancer - 2021 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference from 2023-12-12T19:51:34.818892
The California Prostate Cancer Coalition (CPCC) and The Helen Family Diller Comprehensive Cancer Center present the 2021 Patient Conference on Prostate Cancer. This session: Eric Small, MD, UCSF. S...
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ADT Resistant Non-Metastatic Prostate Cancer (nmCRPC) - 2021 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference from 2023-12-12T19:51:34.815317
The California Prostate Cancer Coalition (CPCC) and The Helen Family Diller Comprehensive Cancer Center present the 2021 Patient Conference on Prostate Cancer. This session: Eric Small, MD, UCSF. S...
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Art for Recovery from 2023-12-12T19:51:34.812153
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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Oligometastatic Disease: Metastasis- Directed Therapy and SBRT - 2021 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference from 2023-12-12T19:51:34.808913
The California Prostate Cancer Coalition (CPCC) and The Helen Family Diller Comprehensive Cancer Center present the 2021 Patient Conference on Prostate Cancer. This session: Felix Feng, MD, UCSF. S...
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ADT Resistant Metastatic Prostate Cancer (mCRPC): Conventional Therapy - 2021 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference from 2023-12-12T19:51:34.806156
The California Prostate Cancer Coalition (CPCC) and The Helen Family Diller Comprehensive Cancer Center present the 2021 Patient Conference on Prostate Cancer. This session: Hala Borno, MD, UCSF. S...
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Mandala Therapy: Art of Centering the Self from 2023-12-12T19:51:34.802991
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 2023-12-12T19:51:34.799434
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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Pandemic Transitions: From Collective Grief to Joy from 2023-12-12T19:51:34.776654
In the wake of the pandemic and systemic social injustice, we are facing vast collective grief. Renowned therapists Jack Saul and Esther Perel discuss ways to witness and move through grief using c...
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Avoidance is a Trap from 2023-12-12T19:51:34.773085
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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Building Stress Resilience to Withstand the Next Crisis from 2023-12-12T19:51:34.769831
This discussion focuses on the mental health challenges and lessons learned at UCSF during the pandemic, with a focus on building institutional resources to prepare for future challenges. Panelists...
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Health is an Issue of Psychology Not Nutrition from 2023-12-12T19:51:34.766162
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 2023-12-12T19:51:34.719450
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 2023-12-12T19:51:34.715819
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 2023-12-12T19:51:34.698763
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 2023-12-12T19:51:34.695029
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 2023-12-12T19:51:34.665893
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 2023-12-12T19:51:34.661620
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 2023-12-12T19:51:34.634785
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 2023-12-12T19:51:34.592881
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 2023-12-12T19:51:34.590668
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 2023-12-12T19:51:34.587782
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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Women Making Gains in Orthopedics from 2023-12-12T19:51:34.574953
The medical profession has historically been dominated by men. Diversity, equity and inclusion has been a cornerstone of the Ruth Jackson Orthopedic Society which is bringing support and awareness...
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The Microbes Upon Us: How the Cutaneous Microbiome Promotes Skin Health from 2023-12-12T19:51:34.571708
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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Tubes Trachs and Technology - Developmental Disabilities Update from 2023-12-12T19:51:34.567991
In this program, Dr. Glenn Rosenbluth discusses the latest technology around trachs and tubes for people with developmental disabilities. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Sh...
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Advocacy Inclusion and Consumer Rights for People with Developmental Disabilities from 2023-12-12T19:51:34.549874
In this program, Elizabeth Grigsby talks about consumer rights for people with developmental disabilities, including advocacy and inclusion. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] ...
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Food and Nutrition Security from 2023-12-12T19:51:34.546858
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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California’s Self-Determination Program for People with Developmental Disabilities from 2023-12-12T19:51:34.543650
In this program, Sheraden Nicholau discusses California’s Self-Determination Program for people with developmental Disabilities. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 38...
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Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative - Developmental Disabilities Update from 2023-12-12T19:51:34.496178
In this program, Melissa Stafford Jones discusses the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative for young people with developmental disabilities. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [...
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Orthopaedic Management of Cerebral Palsy - Developmental Disabilities Update from 2023-12-12T19:51:34.493097
In this program, Dr. Kristin Livingston discusses orthopaedic management of cerebral palsy. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 38140]
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Prevention of Heart Disease: What You and Your Doctor Can Do to Minimize Risk from 2023-12-12T19:51:34.471445
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 2023-12-12T19:51:34.466173
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 2023-12-12T19:51:34.460492
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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Prostate Cancer Overview - Prostate Cancer Patient Conference 2022 from 2023-12-12T19:51:34.446792
As part of the 2022 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference, Dr. Matthew Cooperberg provides an overview of what prostate cancer is. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [E...
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Race and Prostate Cancer Disparities - Prostate Cancer Patient Conference 2022 from 2023-12-12T19:51:34.439574
As part of the 2022 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference, Dr. Samuel Washington discusses disparities regarding race and prostate cancer. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medi...
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Marion Nestle: The Journey of One Woman in Science and Policy from 2023-12-12T19:51:34.417866
Marion Nestle, Ph.D., MPH, reflects on her late-in-life career as a world-renowned food politics expert, public health advocate, and a founder of the field of food studies after facing decades of l...
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Surgery for Prostate Cancer: Who and How? - Prostate Cancer Patient Conference 2022 from 2023-12-12T19:51:34.384198
As part of the 2022 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference, Dr. Peter Carroll discusses surgery and prostate cancer. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Education][Show ...
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Heart Attacks Angioplasties and Stents Oh My! from 2023-12-12T19:51:34.381137
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 2023-12-12T19:51:34.366670
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 2023-12-12T19:51:34.362045
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 2023-12-12T19:51:34.354990
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 2023-12-12T19:51:34.323291
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 2023-12-12T19:51:34.319023
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 2023-12-12T19:51:34.313663
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 2023-12-12T19:51:34.277325
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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Current Events Education and Employment - Developmental Disabilities Update from 2023-12-12T19:51:34.272544
As part of the 2023 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Wendy Tobias discusses the latest in education and employment for people with developmental disabilities. Series: "Developmental Disabilit...
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Improving Access to Care for People with Developmental Disabilities from 2023-12-12T19:51:34.267471
As part of the 2023 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Dr. Hoangmai Pham discusses how to improve access to care for people with developmental disabilities. Series: "Developmental Disabilities ...
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How To Manage High Blood Cholesterol from 2023-12-12T19:51:34.230302
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 2023-12-12T19:51:34.224870
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 2023-12-12T19:51:34.181397
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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Deprescribing Psychotropic Medications for People with Developmental Disabilities from 2023-12-12T19:51:34.176076
As part of the 2023 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Dr. David Lohr, Professor of Pediatrics, sheds light on the concept of deprescribing and its potential benefits for people with developmen...
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Making the Invisible Visible: Societal Influences on Health and Health Care from 2023-12-12T19:51:34.137919
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 2023-12-12T19:51:34.117749
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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Prostate Cancer 101 from 2023-12-12T19:51:34.101444
A diagnosis of prostate cancer can be scary. In this program, Dr. Matthew Cooperberg with the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center explains what prostate cancer is and what treatme...
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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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Sensorimotor Control and Speech Impairment: A Model for Neurodevelopmental Disorders from 2023-08-29T13:00
As part of the 2023 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Carly Demopoulos discusses the latest in sensorimotor control and speech impairment in people with developmental disabilities. Discover gr...
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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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Medical Mobility Equipment for People with Developmental Disabilities from 2023-08-23T13:00
As part of the 2023 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Judy Bachman and Lisa Rivera discuss the latest in medical mobility equipment for people with developmental disabilities. Join us as we de...
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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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Emerging Infectious Diseases and Impact on People with Developmental Disabilities from 2023-08-13T13:00
As part of the 2023 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Dr. Yvonne Maldonado talks about the impact of emerging infectious diseases on people with developmental disabilities. Series: "Developmen...
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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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Conservatorship Reform in California for People with Developmental Disabilities from 2023-08-10T13:00
As part of the 2023 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Andie Judson discusses conservatorship reform for people with developmental disabilities. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Hea...
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ADHD Assessment and Treatment for People with Developmental Disabilities from 2023-07-27T13:00
As part of the 2023 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Dr. Tanya Froehlich discusses the impact of co-occurring conditions on ADHD assessment and treatment for people with developmental disabil...
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Brain Implant to Restore Speech in People with Developmental Disabilities from 2023-07-27T13:00
As part of the 2023 Developmental Disabilities Conference, David Moses, Pancho and Margaret Seaton discuss creating a brain implant to restore speech in people with developmental disabilities. Seri...
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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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People with Disabilities Leading the Way from 2023-07-20T13:00
As part of the 2023 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Judy Mark talks about how people with developmental disabilities can be role models. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health a...
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CA Children’s Services Care Coordination Program for People with Developmental Disabilities from 2023-07-20T13:00
As part of the 2023 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Judy Bachman, Cindy Ullmann and Kris White talk about the transition in healthcare in the state's Children's Services Care Program. Series...
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Impact of Climate Change on People with Developmental Disabilities from 2023-07-20T13:00
As part of the 2023 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Lisa Ward, Espie Sorongon and Anne French discuss the impact of climate change on people with developmental disabilities. Series: "Develop...
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COVID-19 and the Long-term Care Workforce - Developmental Disabilities Update from 2023-07-17T13:00
As part of the 2023 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Kezia Scales, Vice President of Research and Evaluation for PHI, discusses the impact of COVID-19 on the long-term care workforce. PHI is ...
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Dental Pearls for Patients with Developmental Disabilities from 2023-07-14T13:00
Join us for an insightful program featuring Dr. Jean Calvo, Assistant Professor of oral facial services at UCSF. In this session, Dr. Calvo shares valuable dental care strategies for children and a...
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Neurodiversity and Trauma for People with Developmental Disabilities from 2023-07-13T13:00
As part of the 2023 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Heather Brown talks about neurodiversity and trauma for people with developmental disabilities. Brown explores the importance of recognizi...
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Developmental Disability Screening in Communities of Color from 2023-06-29T13:00
Michelle B. Blakely shares a personal and professional passion for early intervention programs and the importance of developmental screening. She discusses her experience as a director of an early ...
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Improving Health Care Access for Black and Spanish-speaking People with Down Syndrome from 2023-06-29T13:00
Dr. Brian Skotko, who has a sister with Down syndrome, discusses improving healthcare access for Black and Spanish-speaking individuals with Down syndrome. In collaboration with colleague Albert Pl...
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Understanding Aggression and Self Injury in People with Developmental Disabilities from 2023-06-25T13:00
As part of the 2023 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Dr. Clarissa Kripke shares valuable insights on understanding and managing challenging behaviors in individuals with disabilities includin...
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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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California’s Mental and Behavioral Health Services from 2023-06-16T13:00
As part of the 2023 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Lauren Libero and Lucy Esralew provide an update on California's mental and behavioral health services. Dr. Ersalew, the senior supervisin...
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Down Syndrome: New Guidance for Care of Children and Adolescents from 2023-06-13T13:00
As part of the 2023 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Dr. Marilyn Bull presents new guidance for the care of children and adolescents with developmental disabilities. Series: "Developmental Di...
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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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Advanced Prostate Cancer Cases - Prostate Cancer Patient Conference 2022 from 2023-03-22T13:00
As part of the 2022 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference, this panel discussion reviews cases of advanced prostate cancer. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Educatio...
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Localized Prostate Cancer Cases - Prostate Cancer Patient Conference 2022 from 2023-03-21T13:00
As part of the 2022 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference, this panel discussion reviews cases of localized prostate cancer. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Educati...
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Recurrent Prostate Cancer Cases - Prostate Cancer Patient Conference 2022 from 2023-03-21T13:00
As part of the 2022 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference, this panel discussion reviews cases of recurrent prostate cancer. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Educati...
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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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Lu-PSMA Radioligand Therapy - Prostate Cancer Patient Conference 2022 from 2023-02-16T13:00
As part of the 2022 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference, Dr. Thomas Hopes discusses advanced prostate cancer and PSMA-lutetium. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Ed...
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Management of Oligometastatic Prostate Cancer: From Imaging to Therapy - Prostate Cancer Patient Conference 2022 from 2023-02-15T13:00
As part of the 2022 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference, Dr. Felix Feng discusses metastasis-directed therapy and SBRT for prostate cancer. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and M...
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Prostate Cancer PSMA PET and Functional Imaging - Prostate Cancer Patient Conference 2022 from 2023-02-13T13:00
As part of the 2022 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference, Dr. Thomas Hope discusses PSMA PET and functional imaging for prostate cancer. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medic...
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Poly-Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Disease - Prostate Cancer Patient Conference 2022 from 2023-01-31T13:00
As part of the 2022 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference, Dr. Ivan de Kouchkovsky discusses advanced prostate cancer and poly-metastatic hormone-sensitive disease. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Co...
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Radiotherapy for Localized Prostate Cancer - Prostate Cancer Patient Conference 2022 from 2023-01-28T13:00
As part of the 2022 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference, Dr. Osama Mohamad discusses radiation treatment for prostate cancer. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Educ...
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Managing Prostate Cancer Treatment Side Effects - Prostate Cancer Patient Conference 2022 from 2023-01-27T13:00
As part of the 2022 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference, this program covers supportive care for managing the side effects of prostate cancer, including metabolism, continence, and potency. Series...
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ADT-Resistant Metastatic Prostate Cancer - Prostate Cancer Patient Conference 2022 from 2023-01-24T13:00
As part of the 2022 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference, Dr. Rahul Aggarwal discusses ADT-resistant metastatic prostate cancer. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Ed...
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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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Evaluation and Management of PSA Recurrence after Definitive Treatment of Localized Prostate Cancer - Prostate Cancer Patient Conference 2022 from 2023-01-18T13:00
As part of the 2022 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference, Dr. Osama Mohamad discusses the risks of PSA recurrence. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Education][Show ...
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Focal Prostate Cancer Ablation: A Less Morbid Alternative to Surgery and Radiation - Prostate Cancer Patient Conference 2022 from 2023-01-17T13:00
As part of the 2022 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference, Dr. Hoa Nguyen discusses focal therapy for prostate cancer. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Education][Sh...
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The ABCs of ADT (Androgen Deprivation Therapy) - Prostate Cancer Patient Conference 2022 from 2023-01-15T13:00
As part of the 2022 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference, Dr. Eric Small discusses androgen deprivation therapy and prostate cancer. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine]...
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Prostate Cancer: Diet and Exercise - Prostate Cancer Patient Conference 2022 from 2023-01-14T13:00
As part of the 2022 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference, this program covers supportive care for managing prostate cancer, including diet and exercise. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [...
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Prostate Cancer Genetics and Genomics - Prostate Cancer Patient Conference 2022 from 2023-01-13T13:00
As part of the 2022 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference, Dr. Jonathan Chou discusses the role of genetics and genomics in prostate cancer. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Me...
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Prostate Cancer Active Surveillance - Prostate Cancer Patient Conference 2022 from 2023-01-10T13:00
As part of the 2022 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference, Dr. Samuel Washington discuss active surveillance of prostate cancer. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Edu...
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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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Trauma and Resilience-informed Inquiry for Adversity Distress and Strengths - Developmental Disabilities Update from 2022-10-31T13:00
In this program, Dr. Anda Kuo and Alicia Lieberman, Ph.D., discuss how to address trauma and resiliency for people with developmental disabilities. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Heal...
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Novel Therapies for Mitochondrial Disorders - Developmental Disabilities Update from 2022-10-28T13:00
In this program, Dr. Gregory Enns discusses the latest therapies for mitochondrial disorders for people with developmental disabilities. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medi...
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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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Trauma-informed Care: Use of PEARLS Screening for People with Developmental Disabilities from 2022-10-24T13:00
In this program, Karen Bohall-Ortega discusses the PEARLS screening in trauma care for people with developmental disabilities. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Sho...
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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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Top 10 Lessons from ASAN (Autistic Self Advocacy Network) from 2022-10-19T13:00
In this program, Julia Bascom discusses top lessons from ASAN (Autistic Self Advocacy Network). Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38145]
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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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Sexual Health - Developmental Disabilities Update from 2022-10-10T13:00
This program explores sexuality and people with disabilities, specifically the right to have safe opportunities to explore sexuality and promoting independence and respect. Series: "Developmental D...
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Maintaining and Improving Motor Function for People with Developmental Disabilities from 2022-09-29T13:00
In this program, Dr. Adelyn Tu-Chan discusses the latest in neuro-recovery, including maintaining andimproving motor function for people with developmental disabilities. Series: "Developmental Dis...
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Cerebral Palsy and Rehabilitation Management - Developmental Disabilities Update from 2022-09-26T13:00
In this program, Dr. Taron Davis discusses rehabilitation management for people with cerebral palsy. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 38141]
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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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Home-based Community Services for People with Developmental Disabilities from 2022-09-25T13:00
This program examines the current status and progress with federal legislation and California's Implementation of home-based community services with Amanda Pyle and Mackenzie Baysinger. Series: "De...
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Precision Medicine in Epilepsy - Developmental Disabilities Update from 2022-09-23T13:00
Dr. Dan Lowenstein, UC San Francisco, discusses the latest advances in precision medicine to treat epilepsy including new info about the relationship between our brain and microbiome. Series: "Deve...
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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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California Department of Developmental Services and Access to Care from 2022-09-16T13:00
This program provides an update on the California Department of Developmental Services and access to care with Lauren Libero and Leinani Walter. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Educati...
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No Place Like Home – Housing Solutions for People with Developmental Disabilities from 2022-08-29T13:00
This program looks at housing considerations and solutions for people with developmental disabilities. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 38137]
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Camp: The Importance of Social Recreation for People with Developmental Disabilities from 2022-08-28T13:00
This program discusses the importance of social recreation, advocacy and community for people with developmental disabilities. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education][Show ID: 38139]
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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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Genetics 101 and Developmental Disabilities from 2022-08-15T13:00
In this program, Dr. Bryce Mendelsohn discusses the latest on genetics and developmental disabilities. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38150]
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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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Pride Ortho Supports LGBTQ+ Community from 2022-07-21T13:00
The founders of Pride Ortho, an organization that supports LGBTQ+ people in the field of orthopedic medicine, talk about the importance of creating a supportive and safe space for their community. ...
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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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Climate Change and SARS-CoV-2 from 2022-05-04T02:34:09.687303
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 2022-05-04T02:34:09.684483
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 2022-05-04T02:34:09.682068
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 2022-05-04T02:34:09.679231
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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Research at the Orthopaedic Trauma Institute at UCSF/Zuckerberg San Francisco General from 2022-05-04T02:34:09.583677
The research programs at UCSF's Orthopaedic Trauma Institute are geared towards mitigating the negative impact on people's lives and helping them recover from injury. Series: "What is the Orthopae...
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Education at the Orthopaedic Trauma Institute at UCSF/Zuckerberg San Francisco General from 2022-05-04T02:34:09.580826
UCSF Orthopedic Trauma Institute has an educational mission to train physicians in orthopedic surgery and orthopedic trauma. Series: "What is the Orthopaedic Trauma Institute?" [Health and Medicin...
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Bad Bacteria and Adaptive Immunity from 2022-05-04T02:34:09.578439
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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Clinical Practice at the Orthopaedic Trauma Institute at UCSF/Zuckerberg San Francisco General from 2022-05-04T02:34:09.575806
UCSF Orthopedic Department surgeons are specially trained to mend complex fractures all over the body. The Orthopedic Trauma Institute is a collaboration between UCSF and the San Francisco General ...
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Paid Family Leave Policies from 2022-05-04T02:34:09.573141
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 2022-05-04T02:34:09.570292
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 2022-05-04T02:34:09.514905
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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How IGOT Saves Limbs and Lives from 2022-05-04T02:34:09.487622
Traumatic injuries are the largest health crisis in the world today. UCSF's Institute for Global Orthopaedics and Traumatology provides advanced surgical education for surgeons in developing countr...
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Why The Institute for Global Orthopaedics and Traumatology? from 2022-05-04T02:34:09.484400
Almost 6 million people worldwide die from traumatic injuries every year. A quarter of those injuries result from traffic accidents and mostly affects young adults who provide for their families. T...
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COVID-19 Testing Surveillance and Diagnosis: Notes from a Disease Detective from 2022-05-04T02:34:09.477676
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 2022-05-04T02:34:09.425736
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 2022-05-04T02:34:09.421858
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 2022-05-04T02:34:09.419235
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 2022-05-04T02:34:09.416303
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 2022-05-04T02:34:09.342510
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 2022-05-04T02:34:09.314309
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 2022-05-04T02:34:09.311232
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 2022-05-04T02:34:09.300918
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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Crisis Intervention Team Training and the Role of Law Enforcement from 2022-05-04T02:34:09.272190
Camilla Bixler, Co-Chair, Autism Asperger Spectrum Coalition for Education, Networking and Development (AASCEND). Gregory Yates, Co-Chair, Autism Asperger Spectrum Coalition for Education, Networki...
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Mental Health and Crisis Intervention in People with Developmental Disabilities from 2022-05-04T02:34:09.268465
Jill Hinton, PhD, Clinical Director, Center for START Services Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 36965]
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Public Health and Implementation - The National Perspective on COVID-19 from 2022-05-04T02:34:09.229019
Georgina Peacock, MD, MPH, FAAP. Director, Division of Human Development and Disability, National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD); Centers for Disease Control and Pr...
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Update on COVID-19: The Equity Framework in Treatment and Vaccination Considerations for Children and Adults with Disabilities from 2022-05-04T02:34:09.225065
Yvonne (Bonnie) Maldonado, MD. Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Development and Diversity; Professor of Pediatrics and of Epidemiology and Population Health; Chief, Division of Pediatric Infectiou...
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The Impact of Racism on Child Development and Behavior from 2022-05-04T02:34:09.222460
Adiaha Spinks-Franklin, MD, MPH, FAAP. Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician; Meyer Center for Developmental Pediatrics; Texas Children's Hospital. Associate Professor of Pediatrics; Baylor College...
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Social Justice and UCSF Initiatives from 2022-05-04T02:34:09.219266
J. Renee Chapman Navarro, PharmD, MD. Vice Chancellor, Diversity and Outreach; Chief Diversity Officer, University of California, San Francisco Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Educatio...
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Constipation: Not Just Prune Juice and Colace from 2022-05-04T02:34:09.216271
Maria Josephina Gomez, NP. Nurse Practitioner, UCSF Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 36976]
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: Updates and Implications for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities from 2022-05-04T02:34:09.209517
Lauren Alexander, RN, MSN, ANP-BC. Nurse Practitioner, UCSF Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 36974]
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Virtual Healthcare for People with Developmental Disabilities from 2022-05-04T02:34:09.206357
Geraldine Collins Bride, MS, ANP, FAAN, Clinical Professor Emerita Department of Community Health Systems, UCSF School of Nursing; Jennifer Dresen, MSW, MPH Senior Director of Programs, The Arc San...
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The Importance of Community Engagement In the Care of COVID-19 from 2022-05-04T02:34:09.122566
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 2022-05-04T02:34:09.119638
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 2022-05-04T02:34:09.116476
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 2022-05-04T02:34:09.084374
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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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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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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Be Your Own Best Friend: Self-Compassion for Stress Reduction from 2022-02-25T13:00
Mindful self-compassion has been widely researched in recent years and found effective in a wide variety of mental health and wellbeing variables. Dr. Christiane Wolf with InsightLA offers a short ...
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Feeling Extreme Emotions? Try a Survival TIPP from 2022-02-21T13:00
The COVID-19 pandemic has put all of us in crisis mode. So how can you manage feelings of anxiety and stress? Esme Shaller, Ph.D., associate professor of psychiatry at UC San Francisco, teaches fo...
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Food Food Everywhere: Managing the Constant Urge to Eat from 2022-02-11T13:00
It can be difficult to resist eating food when it is all around us. As the pandemic forced many people to work from home, having easy access to your kitchen can increase the temptation to eat more...
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UCSF Celebrates 15 Years Teaching Surgeons to Treat Global Orthopedic Trauma Patients from 2022-02-10T13:00
Founded in 2006 by the UCSF Department of Orthopedic Surgery faculty and residents, the Institute for Global Orthopaedics and Traumatology, or IGOT, is celebrating 15 years of addressing global dis...
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Heart Disease and Stroke on the Rise in Asians? from 2022-02-02T14:51:14.781375
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 2022-02-02T14:51:14.780502
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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Establishing Routines and Expectations for Children from 2022-01-25T13:00
Establishing structure and routines for children, as well as providing prompts and praise, can be helpful for all families, especially in the context of stressors. These practices also demonstrate ...
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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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Mindful Breathing for Anxiety from 2022-01-17T13:00
Regular practice of mindfulness meditations has been widely researched and has been shown to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression and stress and increase quality of life and overall well-being....
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Deep Breathing - A Fundamental Part of Stress Reduction from 2022-01-17T13:00
Breathing techniques can help us relax and reduce stress and anxiety. Simply slowing our breathing rate can reduce arousal in our autonomic nervous system. Elissa Epel, Ph.D., psychiatry professor ...
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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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UCSF Trains Surgeons in Orthopedic Trauma Through Digital Learning from 2022-01-10T13:00
Founded in 2006 by the UCSF Department of Orthopedic Surgery faculty and residents, the Institute for Global Orthopaedics and Traumatology (IGOT) is recognized as one of the leading academic and gl...
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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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Applying the Science of Toxic Stress to Transform Outcomes in California from 2021-12-18T11:54:48.879621
An overwhelming scientific consensus demonstrates that cumulative adversity, particularly during critical and sensitive developmental periods, is a root cause to some of the most harmful, persisten...
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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 2021-12-18T11:54:48.877153
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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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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Dr. David Shulkin - A Life in Medicine: People Shaping Healthcare Today from 2021-11-30T02:51:35.649923
The Honorable David Shulkin served as the 9th Secretary of Veterans Affairs from 2017 to 2018. An experienced healthcare executive, Shulkin had been CEO of several hospitals and had served as the V...
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Fatty Liver: The Silent Epidemic from 2021-11-30T02:51:35.649136
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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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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Living Donor Liver Transplant: How it is Done and Why it Makes Sense from 2021-11-23T00:24:34.490883
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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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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Melding Minds with Machines: Development of Implantable Interfaces to Restore Motor Function from 2021-10-31T01:21:27.655347
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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Psychedelics and Mental Health: The Science and the Practice from 2021-10-25T13:00
This session discusses how psychedelic-assisted therapy can relieve suffering in depression and PTSD based on new clinical trials, how they may work with insights from brain imaging studies, how th...
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Well-Being of Youth and Young Adults from 2021-10-22T13:00
Parenting and educating young people as they transition back to in-person learning and jobs this year is both joyful and challenging. A panel of experts discusses approaches that parents, caregiver...
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From Climate Stress to Activation: The Critical Role of the Health Professional from 2021-10-18T13:00
The climate crisis is impacting health, and health care professionals have a pivotal role as advocates for change. The climate crisis must be mitigated by vast reductions in carbon use. Physicians ...
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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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Pandemic Burnout and Regeneration for Our New World: One Year Later from 2021-10-15T13:00
A panel of leaders in mental health and science discuss combatting pandemic fatigue, share short meditations, and revisit their previous discussion on personal and communal lessons and hopes for re...
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Anti-Racism and Building an Inclusive Culture from 2021-10-11T13:00
The race equity movement has left us with greater awareness of the urgent need for changes in the way we interact and run our businesses and institutions. This discussion features a frank discussio...
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Staying Sharp: Current and Future Approaches to Brain Health and Alzheimer’s Therapeutics from 2021-10-07T01:27:57.972353
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 2021-10-07T01:27:57.953910
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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The Role of an Academic Medical Center in a Haven State - Meeting the Needs of Patients Post Roe v. Wade Part 2 of 2 from 2021-10-04T23:42:57.756879
National and UCSF leaders discuss reproductive health and justice and the response to increasingly extreme abortion restrictions sweeping the country. This panel focuses on the role of an academic ...
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National Perspective on Threats and Opportunities for Abortion Access - Meeting the Needs of Patients Post Roe v. Wade Part 1 of 2 from 2021-09-22T18:57:52.480977
National and UCSF leaders discuss reproductive health and justice and the response to increasingly extreme abortion restrictions sweeping the country. This panel focuses on the national perspective...
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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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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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The Emergence of a New Therapeutic Landscape in Transplantation - UCSF Kidney Transplant Program Update in Transplantation 2019 from 2021-08-11T06:21:15.840602
Flavio Vincenti, MD, Professor of Surgery, Connie Frank Transplant Center, UCSF. Series: "UCSF Transplant Update" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 35052]
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Chronic Pain: Observations as Patient and Provider About What Works (...And What Doesn't) from 2021-08-11T06:21:15.839820
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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Eating Carbohydrates The Sugar and Insulin Dynamic from 2021-08-08T19:06:25.141335
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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Center for Therapeutic Innovation for Glomerular Diseases in Native Kidneys and Renal Allografts - UCSF Kidney Transplant Program Update in Transplantation 2019 from 2021-08-08T19:06:25.140262
Jun Shoji, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Connie Frank Transplant Center, UCSF. Series: "UCSF Transplant Update" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 3...
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Challenges in Managing the Young Adult Transplant Recipient - UCSF Kidney Transplant Program Update in Transplantation 2019 from 2021-08-08T19:06:25.138544
Elaine Ku, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics, Connie Frank Transplant Center, UCSF. Series: "UCSF Transplant Update" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Educati...
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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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PSA Recurrence Risk Assessment - 2021 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference from 2021-07-30T13:00
The California Prostate Cancer Coalition (CPCC) and The Helen Family Diller Comprehensive Cancer Center present the 2021 Patient Conference on Prostate Cancer. This session: Mack Roach, III, MD, UC...
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Localized Prostate Cancer: Radiation - 2021 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference from 2021-07-29T13:00
The California Prostate Cancer Coalition (CPCC) and The Helen Family Diller Comprehensive Cancer Center present the 2021 Patient Conference on Prostate Cancer. This session: Mack Roach III, MD, UCS...
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Localized Prostate Cancer: Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) - 2021 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference from 2021-07-29T13:00
The California Prostate Cancer Coalition (CPCC) and The Helen Family Diller Comprehensive Cancer Center present the 2021 Patient Conference on Prostate Cancer. This session: Eric Small, MD, UCSF. S...
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PSMA PET and Functional Imaging - 2021 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference from 2021-07-27T13:00
The California Prostate Cancer Coalition (CPCC) and The Helen Family Diller Comprehensive Cancer Center present the 2021 Patient Conference on Prostate Cancer. This session: Tom Hope, MD, UCSF. Ser...
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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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Diet and Exercise as Part of Your Prostate Cancer Treatment Plan - 2021 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference from 2021-07-25T13:00
The California Prostate Cancer Coalition (CPCC) and The Helen Family Diller Comprehensive Cancer Center present the 2021 Patient Conference on Prostate Cancer. This session: June Chan, ScD and Stac...
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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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Localized Prostate Cancer: Surgery - 2021 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference from 2021-07-23T13:00
The California Prostate Cancer Coalition (CPCC) and The Helen Family Diller Comprehensive Cancer Center present the 2021 Patient Conference on Prostate Cancer. This session: Matthew Cooperberg, MD,...
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Ankle Replacement and Ankle Fusion: Surgery and Recovery from 2021-07-23T09:01:43.697472
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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Fungus Among Us: Emerging Infections in Transplant Recipients - UCSF Kidney Transplant Program Update in Transplantation 2019 from 2021-07-23T09:01:43.687370
Peter Chin-Hong, MD, Professor of Medicine, Connie Frank Transplant Center, UCSF. Series: "UCSF Transplant Update" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 35046]
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Update from the Hill: Where are we with Legislation to Help our Patients? - UCSF Kidney Transplant Program Update in Transplantation 2019 from 2021-07-23T09:01:43.686531
Deborah Adey, MD, Professor of Medicine, Medical Director, Kidney Transplantation, UCSF. Series: "UCSF Transplant Update" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Show ID: 35049]
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Transplantation to Cure Diabetes Mellitus: Past Present and Future - UCSF Kidney Transplant Program Update in Transplantation 2019 from 2021-07-23T09:01:43.685867
Peter Stock, MD, Professor of Sugery, Connie Frank Transplant Center, UCSF. Series: "UCSF Transplant Update" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 35048]
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PKE NRK ADR Voucher Program: Deciphering the Transplant Mumbo-Jumbo - UCSF Kidney Transplant Program Update in Transplantation 2019 from 2021-07-23T09:01:43.685238
Brian Lee, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Connie Frank Transplant Center, UCSF. Series: "UCSF Transplant Update" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 3...
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Insulin's Crucial Role from 2021-07-23T09:01:43.684608
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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Myeloma and Kidney Transplantation - UCSF Kidney Transplant Program Update in Transplantation 2019 from 2021-07-23T09:01:43.683948
Allison Webber, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Connie Frank Transplant Center, UCSF. Series: "UCSF Transplant Update" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ...
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Looking Beyond Alzheimer’s Disease: An Overview of Other Major Forms of Neurodegenerative Disease from 2021-07-23T09:01:43.683287
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 Med...
Race Racism and Prostate Cancer Disparities - 2021 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference from 2021-07-22T13:00
The California Prostate Cancer Coalition (CPCC) and The Helen Family Diller Comprehensive Cancer Center present the 2021 Patient Conference on Prostate Cancer. This session: Mack Roach III, MD, Pro...
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Localized Prostate Cancer: Active Surveillance - 2021 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference from 2021-07-21T13:00
The California Prostate Cancer Coalition (CPCC) and The Helen Family Diller Comprehensive Cancer Center present the 2021 Patient Conference on Prostate Cancer. This session: Peter Carroll, MD, MPH,...
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Approaches to Treatment Decision-Making - 2019 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference from 2021-07-21T01:12:01.231497
Practical tips for the consumer including how to approach decision-making from patients. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Educat...
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Regenerative and Restorative Options for Knee Arthritis and Cartilage Injuries from 2021-07-21T01:12:01.194197
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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Localized Prostate Cancer: Risk Stratification - 2021 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference from 2021-07-20T13:00
The California Prostate Cancer Coalition (CPCC) and The Helen Family Diller Comprehensive Cancer Center present the 2021 Patient Conference on Prostate Cancer. This session: Felix Feng, MD, UCSF. S...
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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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An Introduction to Clinical Trials - 2021 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference from 2021-07-19T13:00
The California Prostate Cancer Coalition (CPCC) and The Helen Family Diller Comprehensive Cancer Center present the 2021 Patient Conference on Prostate Cancer. This session: Rahul Aggarwal, MD, UCS...
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Systemic Therapy Options for PSA Only Disease - 2021 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference from 2021-07-17T13:00
The California Prostate Cancer Coalition (CPCC) and The Helen Family Diller Comprehensive Cancer Center present the 2021 Patient Conference on Prostate Cancer. This session: Rahul Aggarwal, MD, UCS...
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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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Prostate Cancer Epidemiology Screening and Diagnosis - 2021 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference from 2021-07-15T13:00
The California Prostate Cancer Coalition (CPCC) and The Helen Family Diller Comprehensive Cancer Center present the 2021 Patient Conference on Prostate Cancer. This session: Matt Cooperberg, MD, MP...
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Recurrent Prostate Cancer Cases - 2021 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference from 2021-07-15T13:00
Some patients with prostate cancer will show signs of recurrence at some point in their lives. Eric Small, MD; Hala Borno, MD; Peter Carroll, MD, MPH; Matthew Cooperberg, MD, MPH; Mack Roach III, M...
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Introduction - 2021 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference from 2021-07-14T13:00
Eric Small, MD, and Merel Nissenberg, Esq, introduce the 2021 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37255]
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Localized Prostate Cancer Cases - 2021 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference from 2021-07-14T13:00
In localized prostate cancer, the cancer has not spread outside the prostate. The California Prostate Cancer Coalition (CPCC) and The Helen Family Diller Comprehensive Cancer Center present the 202...
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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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Access to Care and Optimizing Care Received From Community Physicians - 2019 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference from 2021-07-05T13:33:25.813869
Merel Nissenberg, Esq; Thomas Kirk; Brad Ekstrand, MD; David Lowther, MD Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 3...
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Managing the Side Effects of Prostate Cancer and its Treatment - 2019 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference from 2021-07-05T13:33:25.813236
Alan Shindel, MD, Michael Rabow, MD, Nannette Perez, NP Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 34973]
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Diet and Exercise: Living With Prostate Cancer - 2019 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference from 2021-07-05T13:33:25.812608
The role of diet and exercise in addressing prostate cancer with June Chan, UCSF. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Sh...
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Systemic Therapies for the Treatment of Advanced Prostate Cancer - 2019 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference from 2021-07-05T13:33:25.811960
Rahul Aggarwal, MD and Eric Small, MD. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 34971]
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Management of Bone Metastases and Bone Health in Patients With Prostate Cancer - 2019 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference from 2021-07-05T13:33:25.811350
Dr. Rahul Aggarwal, Oncologist, UCSF. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 34970]
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Working With Your Primary Care Physician - 2019 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference from 2021-07-05T13:33:25.810422
Dr. Joseph Scherger is a family medicine doctor in La Quinta, California. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 3...
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Intermediate and High-Risk Prostate Cancer - 2019 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference from 2021-07-05T13:33:25.809719
Intermediate and High-risk Disease and multimodal therapy with Matt Cooperberg, MD; Mack Roach, MD; Eric Small, MD; James Yu, MD Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [...
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Prostate Cancer: Evaluation and Management of Low Risk Disease - 2019 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference from 2021-07-05T13:33:25.808909
Low Risk Localized Prostate Cencer: Genomic Tests, Focal Treatment and Active Surveillance with Dr. Peter Carrol, UCSF, and Dr. Leonard Marks, UCLA. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [H...
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Disease Location Imaging and Risk Assessment - 2019 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference from 2021-07-05T13:33:25.808072
Disease Location and Risk Assessment: the scientific tools available to help with clinical decision making. Panelists: Peter Carroll, MD; Matt Cooperberg, MD; Felix Feng, MD; Tom Hope, MD. Series: ...
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The ABCs of Androgen Deprivation Therapy - 2019 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference from 2021-07-05T13:33:25.806869
Dr. Eric Small, Professor of Medicine; Urology; and Chief, Department of Medicine/Division of Hematology/Oncology, UCSF. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Educatio...
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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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Demystifying Clinical Trials in Prostate Cancer - 2019 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference from 2021-06-17T09:45:31.661980
Dr. Rahul Aggarwal, is a genitourinary oncologist practicing at UCSF. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 34964]
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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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Prostate Cancer Immunotherapy - 2019 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference from 2021-06-02T01:29:39.444274
Dr. David Oh is a clinical fellow in hematology/oncology at UCSF discussing immunotherapy for prostate cancer. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Profes...
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Prostate Cancer Genetics 101 - 2019 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference from 2021-06-02T01:29:39.443523
Dr. Felix Feng is Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology, Depts. of Urology and Medicine; Vice Chair for Faculty Development and Director of Translational Research, Department of Radiation Oncol...
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Exploring Physical and Emotional Dimensions of Pain and Loss: The Power of the Mind-Body Connection from 2021-06-01T01:15:36.387778
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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Prostate Cancer: The ABCs of Initial Evaluation - 2019 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference from 2021-06-01T01:15:36.373555
Dr. Peter Carroll is co-director of urologic cancer at the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center and chair of the Department of Urology at UCSF. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conf...
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Introduction and Welcome - 2019 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference from 2021-06-01T01:15:36.372547
Opening of 2019 Prostate Patient Conference. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 34960]
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Epilepsy Management in the Era of Genetic Testing: Why Does it Matter? from 2021-05-30T13:00
Joseph Sullivan, MD, Professor of Neurology and of Pediatrics; UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences, University of California San Francisco; Director of the UCSF Pediatric Epilepsy Center; Beniof...
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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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Prader Willi Syndrome and Other Endocrinopathies in Children with Developmental Disabilities from 2021-05-17T13:00
Diane E. J. Stafford, MD, Clinical Professor of Pediatrics; Associate Chief, Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes; Associate Program Director, Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship; Stanford Univers...
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Healthcare Advocacy and Ethics from 2021-05-16T13:00
Sheraden Nicholau, Regional Manager, Bay Area State Council on Developmental Disabilities. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 36963]
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The Dual Diagnosis of Down Syndrome and Autism from 2021-05-16T13:00
Noemi A. Spinazzi, MD, FAAP. Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics; Medical Director, Down Syndrome Clinic, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, Oakland. Series: "Autism Awareness Programs" [Educ...
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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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What's New in Oral Diabetes Medicines? Non-Insulin Injectables? from 2021-05-15T01:19:17.497920
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 2021-05-15T01:19:17.496959
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 2021-05-15T01:19:17.496154
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 2021-05-15T01:19:17.495337
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 2021-05-15T01:19:17.494420
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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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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Political Advocacy for Health Equity - A Tribute to Stacey Milbern from 2021-05-13T13:00
Dolores Tejada, Lead Organizer, East Bay Housing Organizations Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 36962]
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Girls and Women with Autism Spectrum Disorder from 2021-05-13T13:00
Christine Wu Nordahl, PhD, Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, UC Davis MIND Institute. Series: "Autism Awareness Programs" [Education] [Show ID: 36977]
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Genetics: Putting Research into Practice with Targeted Treatments from 2021-05-12T13:00
Randi J. Hagerman, MD, FAAP. Distinguished Professor of Pediatrics; Director of the Fragile X Research and Treatment Center; UC Davis MIND Institute. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Ed...
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Annual Shriver Lecture and Award: UCSF Office of Developmental Primary Care from 2021-05-11T13:00
Clarissa C. Kripke, MD, FAAFP. Professor of Family and Community Medicine; Director, Office of Developmental Primary Care, Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of California, San...
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Disability with Aging and Aging with Disability from 2021-05-11T13:00
Louise Aronson, MD, MFA; Professor of Medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine; University of California, San Francisco. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 36972]
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ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) from 2021-05-10T13:00
Adiaha Spinks-Franklin, MD, MPH, FAAP. Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician; Meyer Center for Developmental Pediatrics; Texas Children's Hospital. Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Baylor College...
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Special Olympics: More Than Just Medals from 2021-05-10T13:00
Alicia Bazzano, MD, PhD, MPH, Chief Health Officer, Special Olympics. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 36970]
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Poultry Fat Content: It Depends on the Cut from 2021-05-05T01:23:09.856187
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 2021-05-05T01:23:09.854741
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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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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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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Can Natural Foods Compete with the Modern Food Environment? from 2020-09-11T13:00
Ashley Gearhardt describes significant differences between natural food and the modern food environment and how the human brain could be affected. Gearhardt developed the Yale Food Addiction Scale ...
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Individualized Patient Therapy Stem Cells and Gene Editing from 2020-08-22T13:00
Dr. Aimee Kao discusses how induced pluripotent stem cells, iPSC's, could offer ways to individualize patient therapy. Dr. Kao then looks at the history of gene editing. [Health and Medicine] [Show...
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How to Deal with Your Unruly Mind: Meditation from 2020-08-21T13:00
Jon Kabat-Zinn is the founder of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program, which teaches participants how to navigate and integrate the challenges and adventures of everyday life. Here he dis...
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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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Charitable Giving at the Orthopaedic Trauma Institute at UCSF/Zuckerberg San Francisco General from 2020-06-26T13:00
Orthopedic research is underfunded but in the top three conditions in the world in terms of disability. Series: "What is the Orthopaedic Trauma Institute?" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36084]
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Outreach and Advocacy at the Orthopaedic Trauma Institute at UCSF/Zuckerberg San Francisco General from 2020-06-26T13:00
OTI is a collaboration between UCSF and Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital. Advocacy and outreach is one of the ost unique pillars of the institute. They work with surgeon partners in less r...
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History and Background of the Orthopaedic Trauma Institute at UCSF/Zuckerberg San Francisco General from 2020-06-26T13:00
OTI is a collaboration between UCSF and Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital. Orthopedic trauma affects many people. This video traces the genesis of the OTI. Series: "What is the Orthopaedic ...
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What to Expect after Joint Replacement Surgery from 2020-06-24T13:00
UCSF orthopedic surgeon Dr. Paul Toogood take a closer look at what the recovery arc from Total Joint Replacement looks like. From recovery to rehabilitation, the goal is to get you healed for long...
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Total Joint Replacement from 2020-06-23T13:00
Hip and knee replacement are two of the most commonly performed operations in orthopedic surgery. UCSF orthopedic surgeon Dr. Paul Toogood takes a closer look at what Total Joint Replacement actual...
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Understanding Arthritis from 2020-06-22T13:00
The vast majority of hip and knee replacements are performed on people with osteoarthritis. UCSF orthopedic surgeon Dr. Paul Toogood discusses what leads to arthritis, the various types of arthriti...
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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 UnitedStates. Chronic hepatitis B may be a silent di...
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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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Reimagining the Possible for Non-Speaking Autistic People from 2020-05-15T13:00
Clarissa C. Kripke, MD, FAAFP Professor of Family and Community Medicine; Director, Office of Developmental Primary Care, Department of Family and Community Medicine, UCSF. Hari Srinivasan and Dav...
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Mental Health Challenges - Psychopharmacology for Individuals with DD from 2020-05-15T13:00
Richard Goldwasser, MD, and Susan Goldwasser, MD, Psychiatric Consultants to Redwood Coast Regional Center and North Bay Regional Center Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Sh...
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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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Maximizing Potential – Understanding the Dimension of Neurodiversity from 2020-05-14T13:00
Kristen Pedersen Senior Director, Business Development and Workforce Inclusion; The Arc-San Francisco Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Education][Show ID: 35793]
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Jobs for People with Developmental Disabilities: Making it Happen! from 2020-05-14T13:00
Catherine Nichols, Senior Director, Accessibility Programs, Salesforce Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 35796]
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Cerebral Palsy: Personal and Professional Perspectives from 2020-05-14T13:00
Henry Chambers, MD Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, Professor of Clinical Orthopedic Surgery, UC San Diego Program Director, Pediatric Orthopedic Education, Southern Family Chair of Cerebral Palsy Pro...
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A Conversation on Cerebral Palsy from Consumers and Professionals from 2020-05-14T13:00
Elizabeth Grigsby, Consumer Rights Advocate; Henry Chambers, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon; Ryan Easterly, WITH Foundation. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 35800]
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Dental Care for Children and Adults with DD: Special Considerations from 2020-05-14T13:00
Allen Wong, DDS, EdD, DABSCD Pacific Dugoni School of Dentistry Professor and Director AEGD Program; Director Hospital Dentistry Program; Global Clinical Advisor, Special Olympics Special Smiles Pr...
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Private Lives Private Dollars: How Philanthropy Can Address and Enhance Healthcare for Adults with Developmental Disabilities from 2020-05-13T13:00
Ryan Easterly Executive Director, WITH Foundation Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 35791]
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California Children’s Services: Nuts and Bolts from 2020-05-13T13:00
Ben Meisel, MD, Medical Director, California Children's Services San Francisco Department of Public Health. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Show ID: 3...
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Dangerous or Deadly Cures for Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities from 2020-05-13T13:00
Neal Rojas, MD Associate Clinical Professor of Pediatrics; Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, Division of Developmental Medicine, UCSF Series: "Autism Awareness Programs" [Health and Medicine] ...
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Silence is Violence from 2020-05-13T13:00
Mark Starford, Board Resource Center, and Kecia Weller, Disability Rights Advocate Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 35803]
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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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New DDS Programs for Adults with Developmental Disabilities from 2020-04-30T13:00
Nancy Bargmann, MSW, MBA Director, California Department of Developmental Services Sacramento, CA Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 35783]
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The Role of Advocacy to Improve Systems of Care from 2020-04-30T13:00
Mark Del Monte, JD CEO/Executive Vice President American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 35785]
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Special Needs Trusts Self Determination and Supported Decision-Making from 2020-04-30T13:00
Stephen W. Dale, Esq LLM Attorney and Disability Rights Advocate; The Dale Law Firm, PC Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 35788]
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The Role of the California State Council On Developmental Disabilities: Advocacy and Systems Change from 2020-04-30T13:00
Aaron Carruthers Executive Director State Council on Developmental Disabilities Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 35790]
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What’s New with Augmentative Communication and Assistive Technologies from 2020-04-30T13:00
Kelly Rinehart, MA, CCC-SLP AAC Specialist Speech/Language Pathologist, Augmentative Communication & Technology Services Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 35798]
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Language Nutrition for Language Health: How to Talk to Children with Autism and Developmental Disabilities from 2020-04-29T13:00
Heidi M. Feldman, MD, PhD Ballinger-Swindells Professor of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics Stanford University School of Medicine Series: "Autism Awareness Programs" [Education] [Show ID: ...
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Who Defines My Quality of Life? from 2020-04-27T13:00
Melissa Crisp-Cooper Health Advocate UCSF Office of Developmental Primary Care and Katie Savin, MSW, ASW PhD Student, School of Social Welfare; University of California, Berkeley. Series: "Developm...
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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 ...
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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A Conversation with Dr. Nadine Burke Harris California Surgeon General from 2020-03-11T13:00
California’s first Surgeon General Dr. Nadine Burke Harris talks with Claire Brindis, UCSF Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies, about her goals in this new position. The three key pri...
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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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Dr. Catherine Lucey - A Life in Medicine: People Shaping Healthcare Today from 2020-01-16T13:00
Catherine Lucey, MD is Vice Dean for Education and Executive Vice Dean for the UCSF School of Medicine. In her education role, she directs the undergraduate, graduate and continuing medical educati...
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Dr. Esteban Burchard - A Life in Medicine: People Shaping Healthcare Today from 2019-12-27T13:00
A world leader in efforts to untangle the contributions of genes and environment in the expression of common diseases, much of Dr. Esteban Burchard's work centers on childhood asthma, for which he ...
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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 an opportunity for chemo prevention, substances to stop cancer from developing. In...
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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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Thyroid Nodules - Cancer Risk Factors and Radiation Exposure (Chernobyl Fukushima) from 2019-09-23T13:00
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 discusses cancer risk factors and the history of radia...
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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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Dr. Daniel Lowenstein - A Life in Medicine: People Shaping Healthcare Today from 2019-08-27T13:00
Dr. Dan Lowenstein is UCSF's Vice Chancellor and Provost. In this interview, he describes his circuitous path to a career in medicine, his passion for social justice, and the importance of authenti...
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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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What's New and What's Hot - UCSF Kidney Transplant Program Update in Transplantation 2019 from 2019-08-15T13:00
Garrett Roll, MD, Assistant Professor of Surgery, Connie Frank Transplant Center UCSF, and Sindhu Chandran, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Connie Frank Transplant Center, UCSF. Series: "UCSF ...
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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. Geroges 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
In the U.S. 47,000 people died from opioid overdose in 2017 alone but most people who could benefit from medications for opioid use disorder (OUD) do not receive them. Dr. Scott Steiger argues that...
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Welcome Introduction and Updates - UCSF Kidney Transplant Program Update in Transplantation 2019 from 2019-07-25T13:00
Deborah Adey, MD, Professor of Medicine Medical Director, Kidney Transplantation at UCSF. Series: "UCSF Transplant Update" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show I...
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Updates and Historical Tribute - UCSF Kidney Transplant Program Update in Transplantation 2019 from 2019-07-25T13:00
Chris Freise, MD, Professor of Surgery and Interim Chief, Connie Frank Transplant Center, UCSF. Series: "UCSF Transplant Update" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [...
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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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Dr. Atul Butte - A Life in Medicine: People Shaping Healthcare Today from 2019-05-30T13:00
Dr. Atul Butte is one of the world’s leaders in precision medicine, data analytics, and artificial intelligence as they apply to healthcare. This interview explores the opportunities and challenges...
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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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Dr. Steve Schroeder - A Life in Medicine: People Shaping Healthcare Today from 2019-05-21T13:00
Dr. Steven Schroeder is Distinguished Professor of Health and Health Care at UCSF, where he also heads UCSF’s Smoking Cessation Leadership Center. In this interview, he discusses academic medicine,...
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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 2019-04-22T15:00
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 2019-04-22T15:00
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 2019-04-19T15:00
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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Epilepsy Syndromes: An Evidence-based Era of Novel Treatments from 2019-04-18T15:00
Joseph Sullivan, MD, Neurology and Pediatrics, UCSF. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 34673]
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Advances in Targeted Treatments in Fragile X Syndrome and Autism from 2019-04-18T15:00
Randi J. Hagerman, MD, UC Davis MIND Institute Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 34675]
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Immigration Trauma and Children and Youth with Disabilities from 2019-04-17T15:00
Fernando S. Mendoza, MD, MPH. Stanford University Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 34659]
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Lessons Learned from the CART Services Mobile Consult Team from 2019-04-17T15:00
CART Services is a multidisciplinary, mobile health care consult team serving regional center clients in Northern California. Geraldine Collins Bride, MS, ANP, FAAN, UCSF School of Nursing; Clariss...
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Update on California's Developmental Disabilities Services System from 2019-04-17T15:00
LeeAnn Christian, PhD, BCBA-D, California Department of Developmental Services Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show I...
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Pomeroy Recreation and Rehabilitation Center: 67 Years of Service to the Community from 2019-04-17T15:00
David Dubinsky, CEO, Pomeroy Recreation and Rehabilitation Center Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 34667]
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Charlie's Clinic - Holistic and Specialized Care for Children with Down Syndrome from 2019-04-17T15:00
Noemi Alice Spinazzi, MD, FAAP, UCSF School of Medicine Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 34668]
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Comforatable in My Skin: Dermatological Issues in Down Syndrome from 2019-04-17T15:00
Noemi Alice Spinazzi, MD, FAAP, UCSF School of Medicine. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 34669]
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Dermatology and Developmental Disabilities from 2019-04-17T15:00
Renee Howard, MD, Dermatology, UCSF Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 34670]
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Disordered Sleep in Children and Adults with Developmental Disabilities: Diagnosis and Treatment Modalities from 2019-04-17T15:00
Rafael Pelayo, MD, Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine, Stanford University Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 34671]
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Autism: Working with Sensory-Movement Differences from 2019-04-17T15:00
Clarissa C. Kripke, MD, FAAFP, Family and Community Medicine, UCSF Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 34672]
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Autism Research Update: Implications for Practice from 2019-04-17T15:00
Robin L. Hansen, MD, UC Davis MIND Institute Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 34674]
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Indirect Effects of War and Developmental Disabilities from 2019-04-11T15:00
Paul H. Wise, MD, MPH from Stanford University. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 34658]
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Starting with Special Education from 2019-04-11T15:00
Jean C. Robertson, Chief of Special Education Services, Chief of Special Education Services, San Francisco Unified School District.
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Moving Toward More Positive Interactions Between Police Officers and Persons With Disabilities from 2019-04-11T15:00
William Scott, Chief of Police, San Francisco Police Department. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 34661]
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Advances in Vision Screening for Children with Developmental Disabilities from 2019-04-11T15:00
Maanasa Indaram, MD, Ophthalmology, UCSF. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 34664]
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The Impact of Parental Substance Use on Pediatric Development from 2019-04-10T15:00
Diana Coffa, MD, Family and Community Medicine, UCSF Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 34665]
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Pharmacotherapy for Anxiety and Stress-Related Behavior Dysregulation in Neurodevelopmental Disorders from 2019-04-10T15:00
Eva C. Ihle, MD, PhD, UCSF Departments of Psychiatry and Pediatrics Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 34666]
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For Healthcare Cost Relief: Watch the States Not Washington from 2019-03-19T14:00
Drew Altman, President and Chief Executive Office of the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, talks with Claire Brindis, Director of UCSF's Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies, about m...
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A Serving Size of Meat versus What You Get at a Steakhouse from 2019-03-11T14:00
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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Imaging Basics-CT MRI SPECT/PET - 2019 Bay Area Neuroendocrine Tumor Patient Conference from 2019-02-28T14:00
Thomas Hope, MD. Associate Professor, Abdominal Imaging and Nuclear Medicine, UCSF. Series: "Neuroendocrine Tumor Patient Conference - UCSF" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical ...
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PRRT-Where Are We Now and What’s on the Horizon? - 2019 Bay Area Neuroendocrine Tumor Patient Conference from 2019-02-28T14:00
Thomas Hope, MD. Associate Professor, Abdominal Imaging and Nuclear Medicine, UCSF. Series: "Neuroendocrine Tumor Patient Conference - UCSF" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical ...
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Recent Advances and Ongoing Clinical Trials - 2019 Bay Area Neuroendocrine Tumor Patient Conference from 2019-02-28T14:00
Pamela L. Kunz, MD. Assistant Professor of Medicine (Oncology), Stanford University Medical Center. Series: "Neuroendocrine Tumor Patient Conference - UCSF" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Prof...
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