Public Health (Audio)

Dr. Sandro Galea Dean of Boston University School of Public Health, discusses how a leading academic medical center like UCSF can harness scholarship, education, and clinical care to tackle society’s thorniest problems -- problems that prevent us from achieving levels of health and well-being that we know are possible for all. Examples of UCSF’s current efforts in population health and health equi...

Kim Cooper, Assistant Professor in the Cell and Developmental Biology Section of the UC San Diego Division of Biological Sciences, discusses the advantages and the potential risks of CRISPR/Cas9-based active genetic systems and ways to maximize benefits to society. How do we decide when not to do the things that we can? In the last couple of years, a new “active genetic” technology has been shown...

Global health researchers from throughout the University of California system convened for the 2018 UC Global Health Day, featuring keynote speaker Vikram Patel of Harvard Medical School addressing the need for universal mental health coverage, followed by commentary from Janis Jenkins of UC San Diego and Bruce Link of UC Riverside. Series: "UC Global Health Institute" [Health and Medicine] [Show...

Neurobiologist Dave Schubert, a Professor at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies who built his career discovering drug treatments for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases, voices his concern about glyphosate, a suspected carcinogen contained in the popular weedkiller Roundup that is sprayed on GM corn and GM soy, as well as on non-GM plants including wheat. Series: "Excerpts" [Public Affairs...

The best-selling author and UCSF endocrinologist Dr. Robert Lustig explores how industry has contributed to a culture of addiction, depression and chronic disease. Always provocative, Lustig reveals the science that drives these states of mind and offers solutions we can use. Series: "Great Minds Gather Here" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32572]

Dr. Dina Wallin, a pediatric emergency medicine specialist, shares the data and problems associated with children being around laundry detergent pods. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32859]

Even substances that seem harmless can be extremely dangerous if ingested in large quantities by children. Dr. Dina Wallin, a pediatric emergency medicine specialist, shares insight into the dangers of providing acetaminophen to children. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32860]

Floods are the most destructive of natural disasters, on average affecting 100 million people globally. Drones can be used as very cost effective mapping devices, gathering fine resolution data on a site's terrain, landcover, and even its infrastructure. This information is necessary to build models capable of predicting flood hazard at scales of streets and individual homes. Learn how the UCI Blu...

Dr. Dina Wallin, a pediatric emergency medicine specialist, discusses disturbing data on the opioid issue in America. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32861]

There are toxins throughout our environment that can cause significant harm. Dr. Timur Durrani discusses the metal Lead, a common toxin. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32858]

When a new technology makes people ill, how high does the body count have to be before protective steps are taken? Dr. Paul Blanc discusses his book "Fake Silk" that explores cellulose viscose, an industrial hazard whose egregious history ranks with those of asbestos, lead, and mercury. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32347]

Leslie Rubin, MD. Morehouse School of Medicine. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 32199]

Creatures bite, sting and release toxins. Emergency medicine doctor Daniel Repplinger talks proper caring for snake bites, before visiting the hospital. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32812]

Sociologist David Phillips, PhD joins host David Granet, MD to discuss the value of epidemilogical studies. Philips explains how unsafe drinking water was found using the tools of epidemiological research as well as other noteworthy cases. Series: "Health Matters" [Public Affairs] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32668]

Ever wonder what to do when encountering grazing livestock on the open range or the trail? This fun and quick video shows you what to do so you and Bossie can both go on with your day in a peaceable kingdom. Series: "UCTV Prime" [Agriculture] [Show ID: 32511]

Amy Westling, MPA. (Introduction by Elizabeth Grigsby, Client Advocate, GGRC) Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 32200]

Yvonne (Bonnie) Maldonado, MD, Stanford University Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 32196]

Rick Guidotti. Founder and CEO: Positive Exposure New York, NY Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32201]

Veteran labor activist Dolores Huerta joins food journalist Rose Hayden-Smith and others for an animated discussion on why food insecurity still exists in many communities and what is being done to increase access to healthy, organic food. Farmers, healthcare providers and urban planners bring their insights to this conversation as they share stories of connecting people with the food they need to...

Matthew M. Verscheure, MS-HSA & G. Dennis Gallegos. Homebridge Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32202]

Learn about creatures that can bite, sting and release a toxin. Emergency medicine doctor Daniel Repplinger talks about the clinical presentation and treatment for run-ins with snakes, spiders and scorpions native to the US. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32086]

Neurobiologist Dave Schubert, a Professor at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies who built his career discovering drug treatments for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases, warns of potentially harmful health effects of the herbicides that are sprayed on genetically modified (GM) foods. In this conversation with Paul J. Mills of UC San Diego, Dr. Schubert details his concerns about glyphosate...

Pierre Brennan, MT-BC, BCBA. Music Therapist & Behavior Analyst. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32203]

Sheldon Dent, California Department of Developmental Services and Eric Zigman, Golden Gate Research Center. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 32190]

Drugs, especially ones that are created with an array of toxic chemicals and sold on the street, pose serious health threats. Learn about the very real dangers from the latest designer and adulterated street drugs with Dr. Kathy Vo, a UCSF emergency medicine expert. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32085]