UCTV: Health and Medicine

Update on ADHD

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 76:00:00 PDT

A panel of MIND Institute researchers and clinicians provides new information on research and treatment findings across the life-span for Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Panelists also discuss different resources for ADHD that are available at the MIND Institute. The session includes an open discussion with audience members to identify community interests and needs in relation to ADHD. Series: "MIND Institute Lecture Series on Neurodevelopmental Disorders" [Health and Medicine] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 23079]

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The Human Laboratory: One Researcher’s Quest to Personalize Medicine with Larry Smarr -- The Atlantic Meets the Pacific

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 72:00:00 PDT

Larry Smarr, recently featured in The Atlantic’s “The Measured Man,”talks with the author Mark Bowden about the drive to understand everything about his own body and how that kind of knowledge will become standard in the future. Series: "The Atlantic Meets The Pacific" [Public Affairs] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 23984]

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Obesity and Sleep: The Early Origins of Disease

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 72:00:00 PDT

Dr. Susan Redline, Professor of Sleep Medicine and director of programs in Sleep and Cardiovascular Medicine and Sleep Medicine Epidemiology at Harvard Medical School, explores effects of early life influences and sleep deficiency in childhood on predisposition to obesity. She also looks at age and gender vulnerabilities and identifies early childhood risk factors. Series: "UCSF Center for Obesity Assessment, Study and Treatment" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 24583]

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Prostate Cancer Screening - Research on Aging

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 76:00:00 PDT

More than 2 million men in the US count themselves as prostate cancer survivors. Dr. J. Kellogg Parsons, Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego, explores the pros and cons of prostate cancer screening to help men talk to their doctors about if and when to be screened for this slow growing cancer. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 23257]

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Sleep Disturbances Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes: Interacting Epidemics

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 04:00:00 PDT

Eve Van Cauter, Professor of Medicine at the University of Chicago, directs the the Sleep, Metabolism and Health Center. She explores how sleep loss and poor sleep quality are risk factors for obesity and diabetes. Series: "UCSF Center for Obesity Assessment, Study and Treatment" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 24581]

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Changing the World: Building a Clinic Bridging Worlds - UC Education Abroad

, 01 01:01:01 PDT

While studying abroad in Ghana, EAP participant Jeremy Kirshbaum launched an effort to help residents of a remote mountain village construct a life-saving medical clinic. Through ecotourism, bead sales and benefit concerts, UC Santa Cruz students are helping residents of this mountain community acquire critical funding and health resources, while forging enduring connections across continents and cultures. Series: "Going Places: UC Education Abroad" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Show ID: 24591]

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How is Sleep Related to Obesity? Sleep Epidemiology

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 36:00:00 PDT

Dr. Maurice M. Ohayon is Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Stanford University and Director of the Stanford Sleep Epidemiology Research Center. He explores the distribution and determinants of obesity and sleep disorders including comorbidity with medical and mental disorders in the U.S. population. Series: "UCSF Center for Obesity Assessment, Study and Treatment" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 24396]

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How is Sleep Related to Obesity? Sleep and Weight Gain

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 36:00:00 PDT

Erica P. Gunderson, Research Scientist at Kaiser Permanente in Oakland, explores the impact on weight gain and obesity in women particularly how sleep during pregnancy and postpartum impacts weight. Series: "UCSF Center for Obesity Assessment, Study and Treatment" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 24580]

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Alternatives to Insecticides: High Impact Solutions Without Environmental Trade-offs - The Silent Spring Series - Exploring Ethics

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:00:00 PDT

To mark the 50th anniversary of “Silent Spring,” Rachel Carson’s landmark book that helped launch the environmental movement, the Center for Ethics in Science and Technology presents “Alternatives to Insecticides: High Impact Solutions Without Environmental Trade-offs.” In this talk, Stephen Welter of San Diego State University focuses on biologically based alternatives to insecticide use in American agriculture that also consider non-target environmental effects, worker safety issues, and consumer needs as well as the more traditional models of economic trade-offs. Series: "Exploring Ethics" [Public Affairs] [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Agriculture] [Show ID: 24292]

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Diabetic Medical Emergencies - Taking Control of Your Diabetes

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 04:00:00 PDT

Just hearing the word “emergency” strikes fear into most of us. The best thing you can do to offset this fear is educate yourself so you are well equipped to cope with emergencies. Dr. Steven Edelman welcomes Dr. Ian Blumer to discuss the most common diabetic emergencies. Learn how to handle these emergencies, as well as avoid them, and how to better inform your caregivers of your needs as a diabetic. Series: "Taking Control of Your Diabetes (TCOYD)" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 23985]

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The Latest in Breast Cancer Treatment and Prevention with Anne M. Wallace - Research on Aging

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 36:00:00 PDT

Dr. Anne Wallace, chief of the Division of Plastic Surgery and director of the UCSD Breast Care Unit, gives an overview of the risk factors for breast cancer and discusses how you and your doctor can manage those risks. She also gives a surgeon’s perspective on breast cancer screening and new treatments on the horizon. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 23256]

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Fever: Friend or Foe?

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 64:00:00 PDT

Fever is a symptom that accompanies many childhood illnesses. Dr. Andrea Marmor, UCSF Associate Professor of Pediatrics, explores how and when to treat a fever in a child. Series: "UCSF Osher Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 24016]

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The Future of Health Care in the United States

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 64:00:00 PDT

Join the discussion on the public health impact of the Supreme Court's ruling on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Speakers include UCSF School of Nursing Dean David Vlahov; UC Berkeley School of Public Health Dean Stephen Shortell; UC Berkeley School of Law Professor and Former Dean Jesse Choper; and Claire Brindis, Director of the Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies, UCSF. Series: "Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies " [Public Affairs] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 24398]

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ADD/ADHD - Diagnostic and Treatment Strategies that Work

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 96:00:00 PDT

ADHD is one of the most common neurobehavioral disorders of childhood. Dr. Neal Rojas, UCSF Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician discusses how ADD/ADHD is diagnosed and the ways in which it is treated. Series: "UCSF Osher Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 24015]

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Ready Willing and Able to Work: Employment for People in Recovery

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 24:00:00 PDT

For people in recovery from mental or substance use disorders, employment is often an essential part of the recovery process. Employment increases people’s self-worth, stabilizes their living circumstances, and facilitates their integration with the community. Being unemployed is associated with increased rates of mental disorders and with higher rates of substance use disorders and relapse. In the current job market, employment challenges for people in recovery are greater than ever. Explore a range of topics related to meeting those challenges, including skills training, career building, having a “recovery job” that bridges the gap between unemployment and full employment, volunteerism as a pathway to employment, and starting a business. Finally, examine the barriers and challenges faced by some people in recovery. Series: "Road to Recovery: Resources for Behavioral Health Issues " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 24256]

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Diabetes and the Gastrointestinal Tract - Taking Control of Your Diabetes

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 PDT

Diabetes can complicate the functioning of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Every diabetic will face GI issues at some point and knowing how to recognize them and when to seek help can keep them under control. Dr. Jamie Wolosin joins Dr. Steven Edelman to talk about the makeup of the GI tract as well as common GI concerns. Patient Laura Ely shares what it is like to live with GI issues and gives helpful tips for dealing with the day to day challenges. Series: "Taking Control of Your Diabetes (TCOYD)" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 23968]

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Bringing Pain Relief to Children: Exploring Old and New Treatment Strategies

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 28:00:00 PDT

Children often experience and communicate about pain differently than adults. Dr. Karen Sung, UCSF department of pediatrics, explores the many ways to assess and treat pain. Series: "UCSF Osher Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 24014]

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Colon Cancer Screening - Health Matters

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 32:00:00 PDT

Screening for colorectal cancer saves lives. Colorectal cancer (cancer of the colon or rectum) is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Every year, more than 140,000 Americans are diagnosed with colorectal cancer, and more than 50,000 people die from it. Dr. David Granet welcomes gastroenterologist Dr. Tom Savides, UC San Diego Professor of Clinical Medicine, to discuss when to begin screening, the various tests available, and what to expect. Series: "Health Matters" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 23837]

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Home Safety Makeover in a Day

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 32:00:00 PDT

Emmy winner John Weisbarth and safety professionals demonstrate effective and easy ways to childproof your home. [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 24069]

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Clearing the Air of Thirdhand Smoke - UCTV Prime Cuts

, 01 01:01:01 PDT

Even after the second-hand smoke has cleared, cigarettes leave some of their toxic residue behind. Discover how UC researchers at California’s Thirdhand Smoke Consortium are investigating the problem. Series: "UCTV Prime Cuts" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 24212]

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Dementia: Managing Behavioral Problems

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 84:00:00 PDT

Patients with dementia often have behavioral problems which result in caregiver distress. Dr.Berneet Kaur explains that these behavioral problems pose a significant challenge for primary care providers, which can result in both over-treatment and under-treatment of these patients. Series: "UC Grand Rounds" [Health and Medicine] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 24245]

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The Science Behind Old Wives’ Tales: Facts versus Fictions

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 60:00:00 PDT

We live in a world of highly developed scientific research but old wives’ tales persist. UCSF pediatrician Dr. Lee Atkinson-McEvoy separates fact from folklore. Series: "UCSF Osher Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 24013]

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Elder Abuse: The Crime of the Twenty-First Century? - Research on Aging

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 64:00:00 PDT

Attorney Paul Greenwood has prosecuted more than four hundred felony cases of elder and dependent abuse, both physical and financial. He examines what constitutes elder abuse, how we handle these cases in our judicial system, why incidents of elder abuse are on the rise, and how you can protect yourself and your loved ones. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 23255]

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Insomnia in Dementia

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 16:00:00 PDT

Sleep disturbances are frequently reported by caregivers for patients with dementia. Sleep disorders are a major source of morbidity for demented patients and contribute significantly to caregiver distress. Geriatric psychiatrist Dr. Rita Hargrave explains that recent studies suggest that specific types of sleep disorders are diagnostic and prognostic indicators for the course of dementia. The identification and effective treatment of sleep disorders in the setting of dementia can improve patient care and may reduce caregiver burden. Series: "UC Grand Rounds" [Health and Medicine] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 24244]

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Building a Sustainable Good Life through Technology and Yoga

Mon, 08 Oct 2012 92:00:00 PDT

University of Michigan professor of applied physics, electrical engineering and computer science Jasprit Singh describes how technology can develop to impact the ability to live the "good life.” He is the founder of the RussaYog style of yoga and runs several studios and training centers in the United States. He examines how to have the “good life" in a sustainable way using concepts from yoga and mindful technologies, which enhance the inner senses. Singh works in the area of optical and electronic properties of semiconductors and their heterostructures. Series: "Technology Management Program" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 23925]

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Is Fast Food Addictive?

Mon, 08 Oct 2012 92:00:00 PDT

Nutritionist Andrea Garber, UCSF Division of Adolescent Medicine, explores whether fast food meets the definition of substance dependence. From the nutrients in fast food, to the consumers, to the packaging are adolescents getting hooked? Series: "UCSF Osher Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 24012]

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Contraception at the Tea Party: The Politics of Women's Health with Linda Gordon

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 20:00:00 PDT

The political fight that has broken out in the US about contraception is both surprising and at the same time traditionally American. Linda Gordon, Professor at New York University, puts today's reproduction control controversies -- foreign aid for family planning, the abortion debates, teenage pregnancy and childbearing, stem-cell research --into historical perspective and argues that reproduction control has always been central to women's status. Series: "Walter H. Capps Center Series" [Public Affairs] [Health and Medicine] [Humanities] [Show ID: 24156]

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Alzheimer’s Patient and Caregiver Support - Heartache and Hope: America's Alzheimer's Epidemic (Ep. 3)

, 01 01:01:01 PDT

It’s often said, “If you’ve seen one person with Alzheimer’s, then you’ve seen one person with Alzheimer’s.” The disease affects everyone differently, but all patients and their families experience some form of grief and fear, not to mention the stress put on the caregivers. The third and final installment in this series from UCLA offers up new models for healthcare and caregiver support that emphasize early diagnosis and support networks for everyone touched by the disease, including Patti Davis, daughter of Ronald Reagan, and TV personality Leeza Gibbons, who lost her mother to Alzheimer’s. Series: "Alzheimer’s Disease Programs" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 23981]

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Food Allergies: Past Present and Future

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 24:00:00 PDT

In some children certain foods trigger an immune response that can be very dangerous. Dr. Laurence Cheng, director of the Pediatric Allergy Clinic at UCSF, describes the increased prevalence of food allergies and the effect on patients and families. Series: "UCSF Osher Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 24011]

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The Patients Are Waiting: How Can We Do Better?

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 24:00:00 PDT

Dr. Charles Burton, President Elect of the Association for Medical Ethics, and Dr. Thomas Kipps of UC San Diego engage in a lively discussion on identifying best practices in medicine and developing strategies that reap the benefits of academic-industry collaborations without violating real or perceived conflicts of interest. Burton and Kipps are presented by the Center for Ethics in Science and Technology in San Diego. Series: "Exploring Ethics" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 24058]

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Dealing with a Diabetes Diagnosis - Don’t Freak Out - Taking Control of Your Diabetes

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 28:00:00 PDT

Being told you have type 2 diabetes can be scary and overwhelming - but it does not have to be. Dr. Steven Edelman welcomes Dr. Bill Polonsky to discuss his program “Don’t Freak Out,” which takes the guesswork out of managing care and gives a clear plan of action to the newly diagnosed. Series: "Taking Control of Your Diabetes (TCOYD)" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 23967]

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Alzheimer’s Diagnosis and Clinical Trials - Heartache and Hope: America's Alzheimer's Epidemic (Ep. 2)

, 01 01:01:01 PDT

The projections for Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia are alarming, but not all the news is bad. The second installment in this series from UCLA assesses the progress researchers have made in understanding the disease and highlights some promising clinical trials and diagnosis techniques that could slow its progression, possibly the first step towards prevention and cure. Series: "Alzheimer’s Disease Programs" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 23979]

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Better Safe Than Sorry: A Focus on Food

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 56:00:00 PDT

From the field to the table, UC Davis researchers are on the front line of research, working to make safe, healthy and flavorful food. Hear from a family caught in the deadly 2006 E. coli outbreak, chemists working on improving the taste of food, chef Martin Yan, and California almond farmers, all benefiting from discoveries that lead to enhance the safety, quality and taste of our food supply. [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Agriculture] [Show ID: 24199]

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ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) - Health Matters

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 60:00:00 PDT

Dr. David Granet welcomes Dr. Geoffrey Sheean, UC San Diego neurologist, to explore ALS - amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease) - and ways patients can manage the symptoms to help maintain as much independence as possible and prolong survival. Series: "Health Matters" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 23547]

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Sleep Deprivation Disrupts Human Brain Reactivity in Response to Food Desire

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 60:00:00 PDT

Stephanie Greer, a PhD candidate at UC Berkeley explores the role of sleep in reward processing and decision-making (including food decisions) using human neuroimaging techniques. Series: "UCSF Center for Obesity Assessment, Study and Treatment" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 24582]

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Alzheimer’s Long and Costly Goodbye – Heartache and Hope: America's Alzheimer's Epidemic (Ep. 1)

, 01 01:01:01 PDT

As Baby Boomers become senior citizens, Alzheimer's Disease and other forms of dementia are on track to reach epidemic proportions, with a new case every 68 seconds and an annual cost of $1.2 trillion projected by 2050. The disease also takes its toll on family members struggling to care for their loved ones, while watching them slowly slip away in what some describe as "the long goodbye." The first in a series of three programs from UCLA offers an overview of the looming epidemic and illustrates the fear and grief experienced by patients and their loved ones, including Patti Davis, daughter of Ronald Reagan, and TV personality Leeza Gibbons, who lost her mother to Alzheimer’s. Series: "Alzheimer’s Disease Programs" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 23903]

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The ABC and Ds of Vitamin Supplements and Health

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 88:00:00 PDT

UCSF Internist Dr. Jeffrey Tice, helps make sense of all the studies on vitamins and health. Series: "UCSF Osher Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 24009]

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Health Care Reform: Are ACAs and Bundled Payments the New New Things? What Happened to the Old New Things?

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 88:00:00 PDT

Stuart Altman, who co-authored "Power, Politics, and Universal Health Care" with David Shactman, details the history of health care reform efforts in the United States during the 1900s - 2000s, putting the current U.S. healthcare system into historical perspective. Series: "Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 24158]

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Stem Cells and the Future of Medicine - Research on Aging

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 92:00:00 PDT

Lawrence Goldstein, Distinguished Professor in the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine and the Department of Neurosciences at UCSD School of Medicine, as well as the Director of the UCSD Stem Cell Program, discusses the basic principles of stem cells. He examines the promise they offer and how they can be safely and effectively employed. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 23254]

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Access is a Prerequisite to Quality - Can Children Who Need Specialty Health Care Get in the Door?

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 92:00:00 PDT

Dr. Karin Rhodes describes her work using audit methodology to identify and measure two dimensions of disparity in children's access to needed specialty care: verifying and quantifying deficiencies and capacity issues previously only reported anecdotally; findings signal the need for incentives that target provider behavior and innovative models of specialty care delivery to increase equitable access to care. Series: "Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies " [Health and Medicine] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 24214]

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Vaccines for Adults and Adolescents

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 20:00:00 PDT

Dr. Lisa Winston, UCSF Division of Infectious Diseases, explains that the need for vaccines continues throughout our lives. The specific immunizations needed are determined by factors such as age, lifestyle, high-risk conditions, type and locations of travel, and previous immunizations. Series: "UCSF Osher Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 24008]

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What Now? Health Reform in the Aftermath of the Supreme Court Decision

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 20:00:00 PDT

The Supreme Court of the United States has ruled on the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act, and the decision is anticipated to have wide-reaching consequences for health care in America. In this panel discussion, experts from UCSF and UC Hastings College of the Law discuss the legal significance of the decision and its practical implications for health care. Series: "Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies " [Public Affairs] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 24157]

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Updates in the Diagnosis Treatment and Prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 52:00:00 PDT

Dr. Katherine Julian, director of Primary Care Internal Medicine Residency at UCSF, discusses the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and explores treatment options. Series: "UCSF Osher Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 24006]

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Personalized Medicine: A Case Study of Academic-Industry Collaboration

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 52:00:00 PDT

The use of genomics and genetics to predict disease, prognosis, and optimal treatments for individuals is a promising development in medicine, but it will require successful academic-industry collaborations. In this second program of the “Meeting the Challenge of Conflicts of Interest” series, Patrick Groody , divisional vice president for research and development at Abbott Molecular and Dr. Richard Schwab, the director of the Moores UCSD Cancer Center Biorepository, look at where these collaborations are working and how to overcome barriers to productive partnerships. This series is presented by the Center for Ethics in Science and Technology in San Diego. Series: "Exploring Ethics" [Public Affairs] [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 24057]

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SCOTUS Rules Cal Responds: UC Berkeley Experts Assess Impacts of the Supreme Court’s Landmark Decision on the Affordable Care Act

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 52:00:00 PDT

UC Berkeley convenes panel of experts to analyze the impacts of the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act, or “Obamacare.” Professors of law, economics, and public health look at what the decision means for future health reform, constitutional law, medical care, health insurance, public policy and politics. Series: "Richard and Rhoda Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley" [Public Affairs] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 24120]

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UCSF Vascular Care Symposium - Screening for Ischemia in the Diabetic Foot: What is Best and How to Use the Information

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 32:00:00 PDT

Marlene Grenon, MD, discusses the screening process for Ischemia in diabetics. Series: "UCSF Vascular Care Symposium" [Health and Medicine] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 24051]

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UCSF Vascular Care Symposium - Where are Things Going with Biologic Therapies for CLI?

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 32:00:00 PDT

Richard Powell, MD examines biologic therapies for CLI. Series: "UCSF Vascular Care Symposium" [Health and Medicine] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 24052]

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Osteoporosis: Update on Diagnosis and Treatment

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 84:00:00 PDT

Douglas C. Bauer, M.D. gives and overview of osteoporosis and examines current methods for diagnosis and treatment of the condition. Series: "UCSF Osher Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 24007]

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UCSF Vascular Care Symposium - Revascularization of Patients with CLI: Endovascular Should Be Considered First Line Rx / A Selective Approach to Revascularization Works Best

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 88:00:00 PDT

Andres Schanzer, MD, discusses risk assessment for CLI patients. Series: "UCSF Vascular Care Symposium" [Health and Medicine] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 24049]

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UCSF Vascular Care Symposium - Risk Assessment in the CLI Patient: Who is Likely to Benefit from Revascularization And Who is Not?

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 88:00:00 PDT

Andres Schanzer, MD, discusses risk assessment for CLI patients. Series: "UCSF Vascular Care Symposium" [Health and Medicine] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 24050]

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