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Dr. Paul Volberding, professor of medicine at UCSF, was perhaps the leading clinician in the United States in the early days of the HIV epidemic. As a young oncologist finishing his training in the early 1980's, Volberding recalls seeing a youn
Jose S. Loredo, MD, MS, MPH, FCCP, FAASM lists methods used in treating obstructive sleep apnea. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Show ID: 33351]
Dr. Alicia Fernandez brings a social justice perspective to tackle some of the most critical issues that complicate the care of patients with language and immigrations status barriers. At UCSF and SFGH she builds on a foundation of community en
Jose S. Loredo, MD, MS, MPH, FCCP, FAASM describes REM sleep behavior disorder, RBD. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Show ID: 33349]
Immigrants and their children make up about 25% of the population of the United States. Dr. Margaret Wheeler explores the challenges and procedures for treating immigrant patients. She says that when treating immigrants doctors have to think gl
Jose S. Loredo, MD, MS, MPH, FCCP, FAASM explains obstructive sleep apnea. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Show ID: 33350]
What is health literacy and how does low literacy affect outcomes? UCSF Internal Medicine Division Chief Dean Schillinger explores how medical professionals should interact with vulnerable patients. Series: "UCSF Osher Center for Integrative M
Jose S. Loredo, MD, MS, MPH, FCCP, FAASM lists the many causes of insomnia and how you can get better sleep. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Show ID: 33348]
Exposure to trauma — including abuse, neglect, discrimination, and violence — increases an individual’s risk for serious health issues. Dr. Leigh Kimberg, Program Director for PRIME-US for students committed to working with urban undeserved com
Dr. Thomas Hope describes the technology used to detect neuroendocrine tumors. These tumors form from cells that release hormones into the blood in response to a signal from the nervous system. [Show ID: 33295]
PMSA (Prostate-Specic Membrane Antigen) has been shown to be a predictor for prostate cancer progression. Dr. Thomas Hope explains the imaging used to locate and determine the extent of prostate cancer. [Show ID: 33303]
Payal Kohli, MD, illustrates what LDL, "bad," cholesterol does to the body. Series: "UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine presents Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 33278]
Dr. Ezra Cohen joins Dr. David Granet to describe both the immune system and cancer. Series: "Health Matters" [Show ID: 33297]
Lightning injuries range from mild (temporarily stunned) to severe (full cardiac arrest). Dr. Preston Maxim explains the ways one can avoid a lightning strike. Series: "UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine presents Mini Medical School for
Dr. Payal Kohli lists ways for a person to lower their high cholesterol levels. Physical activity, die and cessation of smoking lowers the risk of heart attack. Series: "UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine presents Mini Medical School fo
Michelle A. Albert, MD, MPH, suggests some quick stress relief exercises. Series: "UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine presents Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 33277]
Payal Kohli, MD, describes the various types of cholesterol. Series: "UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine presents Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 33279]
Dr. Robert Baron, UCSF Professor of Medicine, lists the ways to take an accurate blood pressure reading. Series: "UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine presents Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 33296]
Michelle A. Albert, MD, MPH, reveals strategies to help alleviate stress. Series: "UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine presents Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 33276]
Payal Kohli, MD, speaks on various side effects of statins as well as other reasons they are not suitable for all. Series: "UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine presents Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 33280]
About one in eight households are food insecure, meaning that they have uncertain access to adequate food. UCSF's Dr. Hilary Seligman. a nationally recognized expert in food insecurity, discusses its health implications across the life course,
People who are homeless use the most expensive parts of the healthcare system. Dr. Margot Kushel looks at older homeless adults and how the healthcare system can better care for them. Living on the street contributes to premature aging; many ho
Andy Josephson is one of the most respected academic neurologists in the nation. In addition to serving as chair of UCSF's Department of Neurology, he is a founder of the neuro-hospitalist movement in the United States, an accomplished clinical
Michael F. Green is a professor of psychiatry and biobehavioral sciences at UCLA. He explores the relationship between cognitive deficits in schizophrenia and activities of daily living. Schizophrenia is a chronic brain disorder that affects ab
9 out of 10 people with substance abuse problems started using by age 18. What puts someone at risk for early onset drug or alcohol use? is is heritable? How are brain circuits involved? UCSF doctors answer these questions and discuss detection
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