Health and Medicine (Audio)

Dr. Robert Wachter discusses his book "The Digital Doctor" that explores the complex interaction of medicine and information technology. Medicine is both an enormous business and a distinctly human endeavor which makes the interaction of medicine and information technology very complex. Series: "UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine presents Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 32349]

Everyone occasionally feels sad or unhappy but depression is different. David Feifel, MD, PhD joins our host David Granet, MD to discuss successful treatment using the drug ketamine. Series: "Health Matters" [Show ID: 32864]

Dr. Howard S. Friedman discusses his research, including positive traits and characteristics that lead to longevity as well as emerging findings busting common myths about healthy aging. This lecture is part of the Frank B. Roehr Memorial Lecture Series. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Show ID: 32686]

Clinical psychologist Erik Groessl talks about research showing the value of yoga in reducing pain, improving physical function and overcoming opioid addiction in military veterans, among other patients, in this conversation with Paul J. Mills of UC San Diego. Series: "The UC Wellbeing Channel " [Show ID: 32702]

Best-selling author and UCSF endocrinologist Dr. Robert Lustig on how insulin and insulin resistance are the driving factors in obesity and metabolic disease. [Show ID: 32852]

In the wilderness there is an obvious danger of being bitten by snakes, insects and arthropods. Dr. Susanne Spano offers advice on what to do in case you meet are bitten by a venomous creature far from medical help. Series: "UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine presents Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 32546]

From a small town in South Carolina to joining UCSF as chair of the Department of Medicine in 1964, Lloyd "Holly" Smith helped transform UCSF into a leader in research, medical education and patient care. Dr. Smith has earned many honors and had a lasting impact on UCSF. He reflects on his career and the challenges of shaking up the status quo with Dr. Robert Wachter, Chair of the UCSF Department of Medicine. Series: "A Life in Medicine: People Shaping Healthcare Today" [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 32689]

Everyone occasionally feels sad or unhappy but depression is different. David Feifel, MD, PhD joins our host David Granet, MD to help define depression. Series: "Health Matters" [Show ID: 32863]

Dr. Dina Wallin, a pediatric emergency medicine specialist, discusses disturbing data on the opioid issue in America. Series: "UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine presents Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 32861]

Hypothermia is a potentially dangerous drop in body temperature. If the temperature drops too low it is a medical emergency. Emergency medicine specialist Dr. Chris Colwell explains the risk factors and the signs and symptoms of hypothermia so that it can be managed as soon as possible. Series: "UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine presents Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 32414]

Best-selling author and UCSF endocrinologist Dr. Robert Lustig explains how happiness and pleasure are achieved in different ways. [Show ID: 32850]

R. Trigg McClellan, MD, UCSF department of Orthopaedic Surgery, looks at the basics of biomechanics and recent findings. Series: "UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine presents Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 32830]

Chelsea Bahney, MD, explains the idea behind regenerative medicine, a topic dealing with replacing, engineering and regenerating human cells in order to return normal function to the body. Series: "UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine presents Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 32834]

There are toxins throughout our environment that can cause significant harm. Dr. Timur Durrani discusses the metal Lead, a common toxin. Series: "UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine presents Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 32858]

What effect does space travel have on our bodies and minds? As NASA looks to explore Mars and beyond, it is critical to understand the impacts of spending extended time in space. Brinda K. Rana, Phd, shares the results of NASA's Twins Study that focused on astronaut Scott Kelly who spent nearly one year living on the International Space Station and his identical twin brother, Mark, who remained on Earth. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 31842]