Mini Medical School for the Public (Audio): Recent Episodes
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UCSF's Osher Center for Integrative Medicine presents Mini Medical School for the Public, a series of programs providing an opportunity to learn about health and the health sciences directly from UCSF faculty members and other nationally-recognized experts.
What's the secret to supporting a sharp mind at any age? In this program, Dr. Nancy Isenberg discusses the latest science-based practices to promote brain health and resiliency as we age. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40073]
The risk for many chronic diseases is directly linked to metabolic changes in the body and loss of muscle mass often associated with aging. In this program, Dr. Natalie Marshall focuses on the central importance of movement, strength training, and body composition to improve metabolic fitness and tips to help you get started “building muscle for life." Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40071]
Mind-body medicine (MBM) is an integrative approach that helps people build awareness and develop tools for stress resilience. MBM focuses on the interactions between the mind, body, and behavior to promote health and well-being. Dr. Kavita K. Mishra discusses how MBM interventions have shown beneficial short and long-term impact on physical, mental, social-emotional, and interpersonal well-being. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40072]
This program demonstrates how to exercise when you don't have a great amount of time or energy. Natalie Marshall, MD, also discusses how to overcome barriers to daily exercise. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38814]
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 and their benefits for cancer patients. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39647]
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. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39571]
Lauren Santiesteban, MD, discusses symptoms and treatments for trigger finger. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39562]
Millions attempt some form of diet yet only a small fraction achieve permanent weight loss. Neuroscientist and author Sandra Aamodt suggests four healthy habits instead. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39533]
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 wellness start with structural (economic/political/systemic) and community level interventions as well as individual supports. And you will understand models of care that provide integrative, holistic mental health care through a lens of health equity and apply the principles of holistic mental health and wellness in participants' lives or community efforts. In this program, Dr. Mitch Elkiss discusses the benefits of acupuncture in promoting mental health. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38990]
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 wellness start with structural (economic/political/systemic) and community level interventions as well as individual supports. And you will understand models of care that provide integrative, holistic mental health care through a lens of health equity and apply the principles of holistic mental health and wellness in participants' lives or community efforts. In this program, Dr. Josh Woolley discusses the latest research on psilocybin, a naturally occurring psychedelic compound found in 'magic mushrooms,' and its use as a therapeutic treatment for mental illness. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38988]
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 delves into the foundational principles of these time-honored practices, comparing their unique approaches to mind-body wellness. Gain valuable insights into Qi and Prana, the meridians and chakras, and the role of herbs and diet in both philosophies, as you uncover the synergies and distinctions between these parallel streams of wisdom. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38987]
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, social sciences, and digital health. This program will talk about beta adrenergic receptors, which are key components of the body's cardiovascular system, playing a vital role in modulating heart rate, contractility, and blood vessel activity in response to various physiological and environmental stimuli. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38983]
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 wellness start with structural (economic/political/systemic) and community level interventions as well as individual supports. And you will understand models of care that provide integrative, holistic mental health care through a lens of health equity and apply the principles of holistic mental health and wellness in participants' lives or community efforts. In this program, Dr. Daphne Miller discusses the links the food we eat, how it is grown and wellness. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38986]
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 wellness start with structural (economic/political/systemic) and community level interventions as well as individual supports. And you will understand models of care that provide integrative, holistic mental health care through a lens of health equity and apply the principles of holistic mental health and wellness in participants' lives or community efforts. This program discusses an integrative approach to working with teens who are dealing with anxiety, depression and chronic pain. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38985]
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 integrating mental health in perinatal care, the impact of rising drug prices on patients, especially for essential medications like insulin, and the evolving role of community midwifery in improving health outcomes. Discover the unique intersection of sociology and healthcare and how it shapes policy and patient experiences. Gain valuable insights into UCSF's sociology program, known for its collaborative environment and dedication to qualitative research. Tune in for an engaging exploration into the dynamic world of health sociology. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38984]
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, social sciences, and digital health. In this program, you will learn how a single cell can learn, despite not having brain. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38982]
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, social sciences, and digital health. In this program, Dr. Gabriel Chamie, Canice Christian and Jane Fieldhouse discuss efforts to prevent infectious diseases on a global scale. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38981]
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, social sciences, and digital health. In this program, Dr. Ida Sim discusses how computational precision health can transform medical care. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38980]
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, social sciences, and digital health. In this program, Jaysón Davidson, Ph.D. candidate in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacogenomics, discusses evaluating differences in health care and how to improve health equity. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38979]
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, including selecting treatment goals, maximizing non-drug therapy and using old and new medications. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38796]
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. Diana Thiara talks about understanding diet, exercise, medications and surgery in managing obesity. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38795]
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 managing blood cholesterol and understanding the benefits and harms to prevent heart attacks and strokes. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38794]
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 preventing common and rare diseases with safe and effective vaccines for adults. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38793]
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. Judith Walsh discusses how to prevent common cancers land the best practices in early detection for cancers like cervical, breast, colon, prostate and lung. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38792]
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 measure blood pressure, treatment goals, diet, lifestyle and medications. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38791]
Jeff Barry, MD, explains the anatomy of the hip joint. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38809]
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]
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, happiness, and quality of life. While patients with this condition can fall through the cracks of the health care system, there have been major advances in safe, evidence-based, and affordable treatments which are frequently underrecognized and underutilized. In this program, Dr. Alexandra Chang discusses the future of low back pain management. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38790]
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. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38813]
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, happiness, and quality of life. While patients with this condition can fall through the cracks of the health care system, there have been major advances in safe, evidence-based, and affordable treatments which are frequently underrecognized and underutilized. In this program, Chun Chan and Katrina Rodenkirch discuss physical therapy and low back pain. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38789]
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, happiness, and quality of life. While patients with this condition can fall through the cracks of the health care system, there have been major advances in safe, evidence-based, and affordable treatments which are frequently underrecognized and underutilized. In this program, Dr. Alan Dang discusses surgery and back pain. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38788]
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 Integrative Medicine, is an expert on nutrition and cancer. Here Dr. Abrams talks about what he looks for on food nutrition labels. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38817]
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, happiness, and quality of life. While patients with this condition can fall through the cracks of the health care system, there have been major advances in safe, evidence-based, and affordable treatments which are frequently underrecognized and underutilized. In this program, Dr. Paul Cheng discusses achieving back pain relief through intervention and medication. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38787]
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, happiness, and quality of life. While patients with this condition can fall through the cracks of the health care system, there have been major advances in safe, evidence-based, and affordable treatments which are frequently underrecognized and underutilized. In this program, Dr. Carolyn Kloepping discusses when low back pain might be a symptom of a serious disease. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38786]
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, happiness, and quality of life. Dr. Paul Su discusses the basics of lower back pain with a look at anatomy, physiology and evaluation. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38785]
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]
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 Integrative Medicine, is an expert on nutrition and cancer. Dr. Abrams says you can never overstate how important the food we eat is to our health. In this excerpt Dr. Abrams discusses the role body fat plays in the production of insulin. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38815]
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 organs and solutions to those in need. In this program, Dr. Garrett Roll discusses machine preservation of the liver. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38492]
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 health. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38811]
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 organs and solutions to those in need. In this program, Dr. Jun Shoji discusses advances in treating kidney disease, including xenotransplantation and artificial kidneys. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38491]
Jeff Barry, MD, discusses two ways to keep your cartilage healthy. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38810]
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 organs and solutions to those in need. In this program, Dr. Jason Smith discusses the process for determining when to perform a heart transplant after death. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38490]
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: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38812]
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 Integrative Medicine, is an expert on nutrition and cancer. Here Dr. Abrams discusses the issue of fruit juices. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38816]
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 disease and heart attacks, abnormal rhythms such as atrial fibrillation, cardiac arrest, the failing heart, and diseases of the heart valves. In this UCSF program, Dr. Sammy Elmariah and Dr. Tom C. Nguyen explain what can go wrong with valves of the heart and how to correct them. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38486]
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 organs and solutions to those in need. In this program, Dr. Giuseppe Cullaro discusses how to recognize kidney disease and who should get kidney and live transplants. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38489]
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 disease and heart attacks, abnormal rhythms such as atrial fibrillation, cardiac arrest, the failing heart, and diseases of the heart valves. In this program, Dr. Krishan Soni discusses interventions such as angioplasties and stents to treat heart attacks. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38484]
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 failure is a complex clinical syndrome, and how to treat the condition. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38485]
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 disease and heart attacks, abnormal rhythms such as atrial fibrillation, cardiac arrest, the failing heart, and diseases of the heart valves with Dr. Thomas Dewland, who talks about implantable devices like pacemakers and defibrillators. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38483]
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 organs and solutions to those in need. In this program, Sindhu Chandran discusses the latest in kidney transplantation from the National Kidney Registry to the paired exchange program. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38488]
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 organs and solutions to those in need. In this program, Dr. Nancy Ascher offers her personal insights as a transplant surgeon and organ donor. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38487]
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 overview of abnormal rhythms such as atrial fibrillation and diet with Dr. Gregory Marcus. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38481]
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 your doctor can do to minimize risk with Dr. Carlin Long. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38482]
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 Hamad discusses ways to bolster the safety net for people most impacted by the pandemic. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38198]
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 substance misuse and addiction. In this program, experts discuss the increase in opioid use and overdose deaths as well as the increase in youth using e-cigarettes. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38200]
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, Joanne Spetz examines the impact the pandemic has had on healthcare workers, from burnout to physical and mental health impacts, and what leaders can do to resolve the crisis. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38201]
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, Julia Adler-Milstein, Ph.D., and A Jay Holmgren, Ph.D., explain how their collaborative research center uses information to improve the use and impact of digital health on health outcomes. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38199]
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, Dr. Naomi Bardach discusses the impact the pandemic had on children, educators and families and the measures schools employed to keep students and teachers safe while continuing to educate kids. She explains what the research found and best practices for moving forward. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Show ID: 38202]
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, including acupuncture, meditation and yoga. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38196]
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 security and maintaining safety-net services, and keeping schools safely open. This program looks at effective and emerging policies and practices around food and nutrition security. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38197]
Cancer has a major impact on our society with approximately 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. diagnosed during their lifetimes. This programs discusses the benefits of an integrative approach to health where health and quality of life are optimized and individuals are empowered. This includes integrative oncology where cancer care is evidence based and centered on the patient. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38194]
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 pain, fatigue, fear and disruption of important relationships and routines, as well as approaches to coping with them. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38195]
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 and become an active participant in your healthcare. In this program, you will learn that integrative oncology aims to optimize health, quality of life and clinical outcomes, and empower people to prevent cancer and become active participants before, during and beyond cancer treatment. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38191]
Cancer has a major impact on our society with approximately 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. diagnosed during their lifetimes. This programs looks at the role of exercise and physical activity to overall health, including cancer prevention and the benefits of exercise in cancer patients. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38192]
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 superpowers the microbiome holds.In this program, Dr. Tiffany Scharschmidt discusses skin physiology, what factors shape the skin microbiome and skin health, and the role of the microbiome in skin disease. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38133]
Cancer has a major impact on our society with approximately 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. diagnosed during their lifetimes. This programs looks at the role of diet and health, with diets high in red and processed meat, sugar-sweetened beverages, trans fatty acids and sodium contributing to poorer health outcomes. Maintaining a healthy weight and eating a diet rich in whole grains, vegetables, fruits, and legumes can help prevent cancer. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38193]
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 superpowers the microbiome holds.In this program, Dr. Ryan Rampersaud discusses mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder and how the microbiome impacts psychiatric diseases. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38134]
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 superpowers the microbiome holds.This program looks at how the microbiome helps balance immune responses and its influence on neurological disease. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38132]
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 superpowers the microbiome holds. In this program, Peter Turnbaugh, Ph.D., discusses how our gut microbes are the result of the food we eat, which in turn impacts our health. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38131]
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 a Chakra meditation in this final program of the Yoga for Self-Transformation series. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37853]
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 superpowers the microbiome holds. In this program Marina Sirota, Ph.D., explains how to use artificial intelligence to study the microbiome and better understand health and disease across the lifespan. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38130]
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 superpowers the microbiome holds. In this program, Susan Lynch, Ph.D., director of the Benioff Center for Microbiome Medicine, explains research into the microbiome and how infant microbiomes influence childhood health. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38129]
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 on tumor DNA with Mark Magbanua, Ph.D., novel imagining techniques with Dr. Courtney Lawhn Heath,and CAR T-cell therapy with Dr. Rahul Banerjee. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37847]
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 associated with tremors are cerebellar degeneration, Parkinson's disease, and thalamic hemorrhage. Yang discusses how tremors are diagnosed and treated. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37859]
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 functions and can regenerate though very slowly. Dr. Michael Wilson discusses difficult to diagnose neurological disease cases using advances in genomic testing, metagenomics for neuroinfectious disease, cancer and autoantibody detection for inflammatory conditions. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37858]
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 and exercises, breathing exercises, deep relaxation, and mediation. Khalsa also explains some of the growing body of research on the benefits of yoga, including fitness, emotional resilience, awareness and cognition, and spirituality. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37852]
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 or her life. There are many types of survivors, including those living with cancer and those free of cancer. In this program, Dr. Ana Velázquez Mañana talks about what happens after a cancer diagnosis and aims to support and improve the outcomes of patients with cancer. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37846]
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. Dr. Gil Rabinovici is at the forefront of novel diagnostic testing to detect Alzheimer's disease as early as possible. He explains what Alzheimer's is and current approaches to detecting it. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37857]
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 self-treated with yoga. Yoga is relatively low cost, easy to access, has high social acceptance, and enables one to focus on the whole person. In this program, experts discuss how to use yoga to enhance mental health. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37851]
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 about what they've learned and experienced as practitioners and teachers of dance and yoga. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37850]
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, radiation and systemic therapy, and will present a mock tumor board. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37845]
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 like epilepsy, amnesia and encephalitis. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37856]
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 practices integrative medicine and advocates for a more holistic approach to healthcare. He started practicing yoga at age 25 and continues with it daily. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37849]
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 cancers and the steps to diagnose various cancers. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37844]
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 patients with debilitating and chronic diseases. In this presentation on multiple sclerosis, Dr. Joanne Guo explains how MS is an autoimmune disorder of the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37854]
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 specialist Dr. Rebecca Michael discusses what causes headaches. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37855]
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 perceived limits and transcending them through a shift in consciousness. Dr. Sudha Prathikanti and Dr. Priya Jain discuss yoga's psychophysical approach to self-understanding, and how it offers a creative way to discover, grow and awaken to new possibilities as we meet the challenges of modern living. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37848]
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, discusses sporadic verses inherited cancers, genes that prevent and cause cancer and how cancer-causing mutations occur. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37843]
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, diagnosed, staged and how patients are supported after treatment. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37842]
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]
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 Medicine] [Show ID: 37577]
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 to assess pain in children, treatment options and more. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37517]
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 is medicine. Cindy Chang, MD, a sports medicine physician, shares her training and expertise to provide physical activity goals and guidelines for adults. She'll also help you determine your own activity level using the "physical activity vital sign" and why this is even more important during the COVID pandemic. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37512]
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 Medicine] [Show ID: 37533]
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: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37511]
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 the history of disparities in healthcare, how interpersonal and structural racism contribute to those disparities, and describes a path forward starting with how we train medical students. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37576]
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 common foot ailments including ankle sprains, plantar fasciitis, metatarsalgia, and achilles tendon injures and shares treatment options. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37510]
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 teams to generate science that will benefit all; improving patient and community engagement; and creating structural changes in the research enterprise of the US. Monica McLemore, RN, PhD, FAAN describes the work of the UCSF Office of Research Task Force on Equity and Anti-Racism in Research. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37575]
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 integrative medicine can be applied to pain management. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37516]
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 symptoms. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37515]
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 has revealed and enforced health disparities as well as how we can use what we have learned to reimagine our public health system. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37574]
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 STAIRS (strains, trochanter, arthritis, impingement, referred pain, SI joint pain) and when to seek treatment and surgical options. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37509]
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 resilient communities. They explain the key definitions related to health care equity and the impact of health care disparities research. They also describe the translation of health care equity efforts to quality and safety systems and practitioners. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37573]
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: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37508]
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. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37514]
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 Iulia Ivan explore pain as a mind-body experience and explain what skills to use to decrease pain intensity and optimize functioning. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37513]
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, and effective treatments. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37507]
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 seeks to open conversation and promote efforts to rectify and eliminate these problems. Aimee Medeiros, PhD shares the history that informs the project and current research. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Public Affairs] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37572]
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]
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 dieting. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37532]
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]
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 Medicine] [Show ID: 37416]
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 Medicine] [Show ID: 37415]
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: 37334]
Dr. Neeti Parikh discusses the recovery process after cataract surgery. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37337]
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]
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 for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37339]
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: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37147]
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, and new treatment options, as well as explore promising research on the horizon. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37146]
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 COVID. Dr. Santhosh explains that while each patient is unique there are some common symptom clusters. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37338]
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 Department of Psychiatry at UCSF, combines the best-proven conventional psychiatric treatments with the best-proven remedies from ancient wisdom traditions such mandalas. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37152]
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 where adults can express the intense feelings that arise in life-threatening illnesses. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37153]
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 School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37145]
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 ophthalmologist who specializes in oculoplastic surgery. Here he discusses various procedures and surgeries. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37144]
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 therapy and why it matters. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37151]
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 Hospital at UCSF and share their experiences to explain how music therapy improves patient care. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37149]
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 eye exam looks for, conditions that may be found and treatments. Then Dr. Jacque Duncan discusses diabetic retinopathy, the leading cause of blindness among working age adults in the United States. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37143]
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 time noting that improvisation is a rich model for studying the neural connections of creativity. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37148]
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: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37142]
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 context of dementia and caregiving relationships. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37150]
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 epicenter of the pandemic and remained the hotbed until the vaccines became available. Dr. Monica Gandhi explains how the vaccines work and provides details on the efficacy of the current vaccines. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37141]
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 also discusses variants and how they are tracked and states that the mRNA vaccines are effective against the variants. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37140]
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 three major issues: addressing the effects of the pandemic on frontline providers; helping under-resourced hot spots; and addressing the equitable distribution of healthcare and the COVID-19 vaccine. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37139]
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 illness was mild, or they had no symptoms. UCSF Pulmonologist Dr. Lekshmi Santhosh explains that a comprehensive multidisciplinary approach is important to address long-term physical, pulmonary, cognitive and mental health symptoms. There is no one "long COVID." Each patient is unique but there are some common symptom clusters. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37138]
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 coping for youth and families. Heading back to school may increase stress and affect mental health because back to school does not mean back to normal. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36876]
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 current research study that is looking for new breakthroughs. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37156]
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 in the race between the virus and the vaccine. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37137]
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 addresses the issue of burnout and things to do to manage emotions and their power. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36875]
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 what we've learned to better handle future pandemics. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37136]
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 opportunities for collaboration between community members, academics, scientists, and health professionals to address these environmental injustices. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36861]
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, investigates space-related physiological changes, similar to those observed during aging, including defects in bone healing, loss of cardiovascular and neurological capacity, and altered immune function. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36869]
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 experiments in biology, biotechnology, physical science and Earth science aboard the International Space Station. Investigations were led into new cancer treatment methods and algae growth in space. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36868]
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 that are necessary to rebuild the health of our people, our economy, and our democracy. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36859]
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 and mind is more important than ever. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36874]
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, Professor, Vice Chair for Research, UCSF Orthopaedic Surgery, discusses what has been learned about back pain and spinal degeneration. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 37079]
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 bone loss. All those who suffer from osteoporosis have issues with bone density and strength. Researchers hope that looking at the problem of bone loss in space will help the disease on Earth. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36867]
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 2005 and was a Space Shuttle Crew Surgeon on six shuttle missions and was Chief of the Medical Operations Branch. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 37005]
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 necessary to ensure health equity. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Public Affairs] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36860]
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 goes with it. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36872]
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 effects. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36866]
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 International Space Station U.S. National Laboratory, talks about the groundbreaking science, technology and innovation not possible on Earth. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36865]
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 child may be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. Bridget Walker, PhD, a clinical psychologist specializing in treating anxiety and associated disorders, discusses the signs of anxiety, the triggers that cause anxiety and suggestions for parents to help their children. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36871]
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 current variances. She also explores COVID-19 in the pediatric population including Multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C). Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36873]
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 Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36864]
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 explore the ubiquitous presence of chemicals in our food supply and the significant, cumulative impacts of extreme heat, pesticides, herbicides, and GMOs on agricultural communities, as well as the promise of regenerative agriculture. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Agriculture] [Show ID: 36858]
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 resilience enhancing interventions. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36870]
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] [Science] [Show ID: 36863]
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 by the United Nations, refugees, stateless people, and the internally displaced often reside in climate change ‘hotspots’ and may be exposed to secondary displacement. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36857]
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 Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Humanities] [Show ID: 36943]
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 current scientific research, and related clinical and public health policy implications, as background for discussing prevention interventions that are being endorsed and promoted by health care providers at the clinical/individual and national/international policy levels. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36856]
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 nervous system, can unduly affect people's appetite. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36913]
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 human health risk in space and advance remote health ad medical capacities to further distributes but not diluted health care. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36862]
Chelsea Bahney, PhD, gives an overview of how bones heal. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36887]
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 discusses the techniques to improve the therapeutic ratio in CNS radiotherapy. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36507]
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 Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36495]
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 combination of treatments to treat skin cancer and head and neck cancer. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36505]
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: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36506]
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 sustainable practices policy. This presentation looks at the measures being in healthcare and at the UCSF campus and hospitals. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36494]
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. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36504]
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 including brachytherapy. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36503]
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 response is credited with mitigating the spread of infection compared to cities on the East Coast. As we enter another surge in cases, find out the latest. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36501]
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 and creating plans for dealing with extreme heat, air quality, power disruption and a built infrastructure can withstand changing conditions. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36492]
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 could bind to and disable the enzyme, called the “macro domain,” which is a crucial part of the SARS-CoV-2 virus’s ability to replicate in human cells. James Fraser discusses the finding from this research. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36500]
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 proactive adaptation policies and programs reduce the risks and impacts from climate-sensitive health outcomes and from disruptions in healthcare services. Additional benefits to health arise from explicitly accounting for climate change risks in infrastructure planning and urban design. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36491]
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 climate change is rooted in different exposure to media/information and tied to political ideology. Dr. Gina Solomon says that the debate on the science is actually a debate on the solution and discusses ways to communicate about climate science. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36490]
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 treatment for breast cancer patients. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36502]
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-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and what the future holds. He talks about intervention, vaccines and models of super spreading. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36498]
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 of COVID-19 related deaths, and even patients who experience only mild COVID-19 symptoms exhibit signs of cardiac dysfunction after recovery. UCSF researchers Todd McDevitt and Bruce Conklin explore how SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, inflicts damage on heart cells. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36499]
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 Public Health at UCLA. For nine years he was Director of the CDC’s National Center for Environmental Health. In this talk. he explores environmental impacts on health ranging from climate change, toxicology, terrorism, and sustainability. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Public Affairs] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36489]
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, explores the various tests and their features. He also talks about SARS-CoV-2 genomic sequencing and its uses and a new study to identify biomarkers of the virus. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36497]
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 disease. They are focused on the potential of virus-neutralizing monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) to treat COVID-19 by passive immunization. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36496]
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 part of your body supple to improve your mobility and decrease pain. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36413]
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. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36238]
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 problems related to the consumption of corn-fed cattle, myths about saturated fats, and a protective quality to dairy fats. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36231]
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, and gut health. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36205]
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 would be healthy in a day. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36181]
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 determining if a person has NAFLD. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36155]
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" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36154]
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: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36151]
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 Hamad looks at the policy through two case studies and discusses the implications and impact on health. She concludes that paid leave may be an important lever to improve infant and parent health at the population level. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35591]
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: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36149]
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 1980's push of low fat diets. He also looks at calories and dieting for weight loss vs the healthspan. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35933]
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 and Alex Trope, Department of Psychiatry at UCSF, explore the harm and the affects on mental heath. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35925]
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 allergens that can cause severe asthma and respiratory symptoms are seen with rising sea levels, after hurricanes or with increased humidity. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36096]
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 diagnosing and over treating and argues that sometimes doing less is doing better. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35932]
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 respiratory health.
Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35924]
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 testing for a disease that spreads through asymptotic or pre-symptomatic individuals. He also talks about lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI), the leading cause of death due to infection. Currently, the cause of most LRTI remains unknown due to limitations of current tests. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35931]
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 how we understand these processes and measure them from internal practice to external change. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35929]
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 School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35922]
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 and protector. Dr. Mary Williams, Clinical Professor of Dermatology at UCSF, looks at the effects of air pollution and climate change on the skin. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35927]
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 population and an individual vulnerable and the effects of heat on Emergency Medical Services and hospital systems. He also talks about what you can do to avoid heat-related illnesses. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35934]
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 progress in mortality reduction and identifies effective interventions. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35577]
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 myelitis. In this talk he looks at new treatments being developed. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35926]
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 severe COVID-19 illness, the pandemic impact on climate change and climate response, and lessons for climate change action from the pandemic response. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35921]
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-CoV-2. He outlines the emergence of SARS-CoV-2 and its associated disease (COVID-19) in Wuhan, China and the rest of the world. He also discusses individual-level prevention, population-level prevention and the impact on the future. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35930]
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 change. Dr. Thomas Newman describes how you can reduce your own environmental footprint by conserving energy, reducing travel, eating less meat, and offsetting carbon. But individual change alone will not be enough as greater change is necessary. Newman is Professor Emeritus of Epidemiology & Biostatistics and Pediatrics at UCSF and the Chair of San Francisco Bay Area Physicians for Social Responsibility Environmental Health Committee. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 35919]
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 bearable. Kristina Dahl, PhD Senior Climate Scientist, Union of Concerned Scientists, explains that extreme heat already presents serious dangers to our health and livelihoods. She looks at data and talks about the future. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 35980]
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 insecurity and also the health impacts of food insecurity. Proposed reductions to SNAP benefits are likely to result in poorer health and increased health care expenditures. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35590]
All Asians and Pacific Islanders should be tested for the Hepatitis B virus (HBV)because they account for 90% of HBV-infected individuals in the United States. Chronic hepatitis B may be a silent disease whichmakes testing even more important. Dr. Francis Yao, UCSF Liver surgeon, explores HBV, tests and treatments. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35582]
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 talks about policy responses that can help. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35589]
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 Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35588]
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 these cells. Their research makes predictions about drugs and compounds that could be repurposed to fight the virus. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 35928]
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 elements of the relationship with the clinicians and the resulting treatment plan. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35581]
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 we know about the homeless population and solutions available. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35587]
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 Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35580]
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 availability of harmful substances reduces consumption, thereby reducing harms to health. She talks about the UCSF Healthy Beverage Initiative and the effects it has had on employee health. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35586]
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 Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35576]
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 Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35575]
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" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35574]
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 African Federation for Emergency Medicine working group of pediatric emergency medicine and global health experts to create freely available curriculum to train providers across the continent of Africa. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35573]
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 transplant and discusses transplant islets, an alternative to whole organ transplants. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35236]
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 Mehta explores the risk factors, diagnosis and staging, and treatment decisions including surgery. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35235]
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, complications and management. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35234]
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 liver transplants die on the list or become too sick to undergo transplant. Dr. John Roberts offers these solutions: expanded criteria donors, split livers and living donors. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35233]
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 kidney transplant, both for the donor and the recipient. He also talks about the importance of a crossmatch test and the National Kidney Registry and the Advanced Donor Program. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35232]
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 the early 20th century with successes like cochlear implants, deep brain stimulation and responsive stimulation. He is now working on neural interfaces for communication and movement by working to translate neural engineering based approaches into treatments for those with impaired function. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35242]
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 we can learn from ticks. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Agriculture] [Show ID: 35241]
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 disease outcomes in childhood. She also explores next-generation microbiome therapeutics and research. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35240]
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 Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35239]
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" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35238]
Worldwide there are 550,000 new cases of head and neck cancer a year. Dr. Jennifer Grandis explores prevention and substances to stop cancer from developing. In particular, she looks at aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35237]
UCSF endocrinologist Dr. Umesh Masharani explores what pre-diabetes means. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35244]
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 world. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34779]
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. California's deputy director Laura Thomas talks about the history of drug prohibition, the consequences and a more effective path moving forward. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34792]
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 benefits of an active lifestyle and proper nutrition. Then Dr. Joanna Hellmuth looks at how to decode direct-to-consumer interventions - dietary supplements - and the rise of pseudo-medicine for dementia. She explains that supplements may or may not be safe and that manufacturers can make broad claims without supporting evidence. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35136]
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 comprehensive response is needed. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34791]
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 emerging strategies will likely accompany anti-amyloid and anti-tau approaches in the future. Then Sarah Dulaney, RN, describe dementia education, support, and non-pharmacological treatment strategies. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34777]
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 assistant professor in the division of HIV/AIDS at the University of California, San Francisco Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34790]
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 both a patient and a provider. There is also a discussion of various non-pharmacologic and complementary medicine modalities to treat pain. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34789]
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 digests carbohydrates and its effect on the pancreas and blood sugar levels. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35069]
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common but not the only cause of dementia throughout the lifespan. Dr.Salvatore Spina discusses frontotemporal dementias and how they differ. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34776]
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 crucial role insulin plays in the body. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35068]
Dr. Georges Naasan explores the principal clinical syndromes of Alzheimer's Disease: memory, visual, language and frontal/executive. He also discusses neuropathology, genetic factors and modern biomarkers with colleagues from the UCSF Memory and Aging Center. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34775]
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 homelessness, safe consumption sites, and homeless deaths. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34787]
Most people who could benefit from medications for opioid use disorder (OUD) do not receive them. Dr. Scott Steiger argues that OUD is a treatable chronic brain disease and should be handled accordingly. Medications for OUD are effective and save lives but they are not available to many people who need them; denying access to them is denying appropriate medical treatment. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34788]
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 are several others including Parkinson's, Huntington Disease and others. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34774]
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] [Show ID: 34798]
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: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34797]
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 plasma and mesenchymal stem cell injections. He also looks at surgical knee preservation options. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34796]
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, and how they are treated. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34795]
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) treatment of the hip and also looks at hip arthroscopy surgery. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34794]
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: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34793]
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 uniquely situated to bridge biomedicine and an array of healing modalities.
Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34526]
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 herbal approach from diagnosis to treatment.
Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34525]
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" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34524]
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 where they belong. Lawrence Fisher explores the social, behavioral, self-management support and care system factors that affect the management of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34679]
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 School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34676]
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, problem solving and adding humor. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34678]
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 alternative for health care needs. Duffy is an integrative psychiatrist interested in integrative approaches to mental healthcare that includes evidence-based and whole-system (i.e. classical Chinese medicine) approaches. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34523]
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, Family, and Internal Medicine at UCSF, explores whether MDMA-assisted psychotherapy can help heal the psychological and emotional damage caused by trauma. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34522]
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 shame and judgment. Every member of the health care team can serve people with diabetes more effectively through a respectful, inclusive, and person-centered approach. Person-first, strengths-based, empowering language can improve communication and enhance the motivation, health, and well-being of people with diabetes. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34677]
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 insulin in diabetic patients and explains that taking insulin in a way that mimics natural insulin production is best for keeping glucose in a healthy range. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34598]
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 Educator Sherri Shafer gives specifics on how about how to manage your diet and increase your exercise. Diabetes is largely self-managed: learn how to do so. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34599]
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 classes of medicines and the general dosing principles for the oral and non-insulin injectable medications. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34597]
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 conventional and complementary/alternative medicine to understand and treat psychiatric conditions. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34521]
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 progression of the disease and treatments. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34562]
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. He also explores what pre-diabetes means and what you can do if you have received that diagnosis. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34561]
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]
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]
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]
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]
Not all human tissue is created equally says Jeremie Larouche, MD. Tissue heals at different rates and not all heal successfully. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34532]
The Acute Care Innovation Center is a UCSF Department of Emergency Medicine Project that identifies high-yield leadership, practice, and technology innovations for gaps in San Francisco’s Acute Care system. Drs. Rachael Callcut and George Su explain that they are working to develop evidence-based solutions, and evaluate these products in the unique UCSF Department of Emergency Medicine and Acute Care Test Bed. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34168]
Dr. Ralph Gonzales is Associate Dean for Clinical Innovation and Chief Innovation Officer for UCSF Health explores strategies for improving patient experience and outcomes. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34166]
Dr. Andi Tenner has a global health focus and interest in disaster response and post-disaster recovery, systems development and education. She talks about UCSF's contributions to emergency care around the world, particularly in response to health crises wit the World Health Organization. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34167]
Great ideas in healthcare are helped by UCSF's Beth Berrean and her team who provide the human-centered approach, technical skills, and creative problem-solving experience needed to define a value proposition, navigate obstacles, and move projects forward - fast. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34165]
Too much protein is the same as too many calories. Katie Ferraro, registered dietitian, explains how the body stores excess protein. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34452]
The Better Lab is a venture that uses design to study and fix healthcare challenges. Dr. Amanda Sammann, explains that the Lab takes a human-centered design approach, starting with users – patients, physicians, caregivers, healthcare professionals – to understand the context of their everyday lives to work together to identify stubborn health problems, prototype solutions and iterate quickly to see what works. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34164]
Health Hub is designed to help UCSF inventors get the support and professional development they need to grow and build successful companies. UCSF aims to translate its scientific ideas and advances in healthcare into deliverable breakthroughs that will promote the health of the community and the advancement of science generally. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Business] [Show ID: 34163]
Your heart can get out of rhythm. Dr. Gregory Marcus explores why the heart may beat too slowly or too fast, or in a disorganized or chaotic manner. Some of these different types of arrhythmias can be dangerous if not properly treated, while others may be annoying but are not life-threatening. Find out how to tell the difference. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34162]
The most common lumps or swellings in the neck are enlarged lymph nodes. But it can be something else. Dr. Wen Shen, endocrine surgeon at UCSF, explores the symptoms of head and neck cancers and what you should be looking for. Successful treatment depends on early detection. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34161]
Katie Ferraro, registered dietitian at the UCSF School of Nursing, discusses the consequences of fat-free trends. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34446]
Skin cancers -- including melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma -- often start as changes to your skin. Dr. Lindsay Fox discusses the warning signs to look for. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34160]
Millions of people snore. That can bothersome, but it can also be a sign of a more serious condition known as obstructive sleep apnea. Dr. Jolie Chang, Director of UCSF Sleep Surgery Division, helps you understand the signs of sleep apnea and how they differ from regular snoring. She also gives some tips on how to stop snoring. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34159]
Blood pressure is the force that moves blood through our circulatory system. Dr. Robert Baron explains what the two numbers mean in a reading and when it's too high. He also talks about strategies for lowering your blood pressure safely. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34158]
Is a nightly bathroom run indicative of a problem? Dr. Peter Carroll, professor and chair of the UCSF Department of Urology, explains that prostate problems in men over 50 are common. But there are many ways to manage them. Find out more including a new protocol for prostate cancer he helped pioneer, called active surveillance. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34157]
Soraya Azari, MD discusses the removal of stigmatizing language from the latest Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34250]
Beating burnout is hard under the best circumstances but even harder when things happen. Dr. Larissa Thomas discusses the causes of workplace burnout. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34242]
Beating burnout is hard under the best circumstances but even harder when things happen. Here, Dr. Larissa Thomas describes the characteristics of burnout. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33586]