Health and Medicine (Audio)

Telomere length can be a marker for an aging immune system suggests Eli Puterman. Puterman discusses the function of telomeres, chromosomes and some recent studies. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 33709]

A sleepy brain is a hungry brain. Aric Prather explores the effect sleep loss has on our health and every day living. He looks at the relationship of sleep to metabolism and inflammatory disease. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 33593]

Find out what UCSF is doing to assist those affected by limb loss to maximize their physical and functional mobility locally and around the globe. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 33462]

Understand more about testing and monitoring to optimize performance, including measuring oxygen uptake and heart rate variability. Then see how exercise fits into a health lifestyle. Also find out about nitric oxide to improve performance, especially in endurance sports. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 33447]

Former Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Robert Califf, MD, talks about his experiences running the FDA for President Obama and how big data is being used in academic and commercial research in this keynote address for the 2018 Translational Science Symposium hosted by UC San Diego Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute (ACTRI). Series: "The UC Wellbeing Channel " [Show ID: 33300]

Unfortunately cycling injuries are common. Dr. Drew Lansdown explores the injury pattern for professional and recreational cyclists and the factors that contribute to overuse injuries. He also looks at the causes, treatment and prevention of common overuse injuries. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 33445]

The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition promotes the bicycle for everyday transportation and advocates to transform San Francisco streets for better bike safety. Learn about the organization and its safe streets campaigns. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 33446]

UC Davis Professor Andrew Hargadon was the keynote speaker and panelist at Blue Shield of California's first Healthcare Innovation and Technology Career Summit in San Francisco. Illustrating several examples from his research, including the development of penicillin as a medical breakthrough, Professor Hargadon shared a primer on what it takes to turn an idea into an innovation -- and the power of the network. Series: "UC Davis Graduate School of Management's Dean's Distinguished Speaker Series" [Show ID: 33658]

City and Regional Planning Professor at Berkeley, Daniel Rodríguez explores the advantages of bicycle lane networks. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 33443]

It is possible for athletes to over-train and cause a drop on levels of testosterone. Endocrinologist Dr. Dolores Shoback looks at low T and explores testosterone supplementation. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 33444]

Bones break but have the ability to heal with proper bracing. From off-the-shelf braces to custom made devices, multiple fracture orthotic options are available Specialist Alex Shimkus explains the considerations made in order to achieve optimum results. Fitting and rehabilitation with these fracture braces needs to be closely monitored to prevent complications and achieve faster and optimum healing. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 33460]

Knee pain is a common complaint that affects people of all ages. Find out about various knee braces and the best type to use for different problems. Also learn about what to do after knee surgery and osteoarthritis bracing. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 33461]

It's possible to be well-fed, but undernourished. Chris Kresser talks about the principles of supplementation and what you should consider. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 33497]

You can't fix healthcare until you fix health. You can't fix health until you fix the diet. You can't fix the diet until you know what's wrong. Endocrinologist Robert Lustig, Dentist Cristen Kearns and Health Policy Expert Laura Schmidt explore how the US food system is going wrong. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 33524]

Back pain is common and a specific cause can be difficult to identify. UCSF doctor explains back pain myths, diagnoses, management options and risk factors you can control. Then an orthotic specialist discuss different braces. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 33459]