Geriatrician Dr. John Newman looks at therapies that target mechanisms of aging to prevent, delay, or treat a wide range of age-related diseases and conditions. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33743]

Fractures in an older population are common and require specialized treatment. Dr. Eric Meinberg looks at the knee, Dr. Richard Coughlin the ankle and Dr. Paul Toogood discusses Periprosthetic fractures (a broken bone that occurs around an implant) and Dr. Richard Coughlin discusses ankle fractures. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33742]

Three UCSF doctors look at aspects of fragility fractures. Fall prevention strategies with Dr. Karina Del Rosario. Exercises: Are they effective? with Dr. Masato Nagao. Post-fracture protocols: Are they different for the elderly? with Dr. Lisa Pascual Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33739]

Fractures of the pelvis and spine are among the most common type in older adults. Dr. Dave Shearer explores fractures of the pelvis and Dr. Trigg McClellan looks at fractures of the spine. Both are orthopedic surgeons at UCSF. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33741]

Dr. Nikki Schroeder and Dr. Utku Kandemir look at treatment for common upper extremity fractures of the wrist, elbow and shoulder. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33740]

Dr. Steven Pantilat, UCSF Professor of Medicine, describes the role of palliative care for people facing serious illness. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33867]

Dr. Steven Pantilat, UCSF Professor of Medicine, describes the role of palliative care for people facing serious illness. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 33867]

Hip fracture is likely to affect you, your friends and/or your family. Find out what they are, why and how they can be fixed, and the options for treatment with UCSF orthopaedic surgeons Dr. Saam Morshed and Dr. Paul Toogood. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33738]

There are 1.5 million osteoporosis fractures per year in the US. Dr. Eric Meinberg explores the steps to prevent osteoporosis, calculating your risk and treatment of various types of fractures. Then, Ralph Marcucio, PhD explores what the research shows about age and orthopaedic healing. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 33737]

There are 1.5 million osteoporosis fractures per year in the US. Dr. Eric Meinberg explores the steps to prevent osteoporosis, calculating your risk and treatment of various types of fractures. Then, Ralph Marcucio, PhD explores what the research shows about age and orthopaedic healing. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33737]