Alzheimer's Disease (Audio)

Alzheimer's Disease (Audio) episodes:

• 03.29.2024

  Cognitive Aging In The Oldest Old: Resilience And Risk Revealed

  Claudia H. Kawas, M.D., addresses Alzheimer's disease and related conditions in older adults, noting the challenge of accurate diagnosis and the resemblance of other brain conditions to Alzheimer's. She introduces "resistance" and "resilience," explaining how some individuals remain cognitively intact...

  
• 02.11.2023

  Looking to a Future Without Alzheimer's

  Alzheimer’s disease is a major health crisis that is projected to become an even larger threat in the coming decades. According to the National Institute on Aging, the number of Americans 65 and older with Alzheimer’s could rise from 5.8...

  
• 11.16.2022

  Modeling Neurological Conditions Using Stem Cell-Derived Neurons: ApoE and APP in Alzheimer's Disease with Thomas C. Südhof - Sanford Stem Cell Symposium 2022

  Thomas C. Südhof, M.D., Stanford University, discusses facets of the fundamental cell biology of ApoE and APP analyzed in stem cell-derived human neurons. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 38405]

  
• 04.13.2022

  How Changes in Proteins Can Lead to Diseases

  Dr. Songi Han, professor in the Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Chemical Engineering at UC Santa Barbara, talks about her research into the function of proteins in the body and how changes like protein Tau tangles can lead to neurological...

  
• 11.20.2021

  Neurostimulation for Cognition in Alzheimer's Dementia and High Risk Populations with Tarek Rajji

  Tarek Rajji, MD, shares research from current trials combining brain stimulation with interventions including cognitive remediation. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37598]

  
• 08.30.2021

  Alzheimer's Disease - The Language Syndrome

  Dr. Georges Naasan discusses communication difficulties associated with the language syndrome of Alzheimer's Disease. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37334]

  
• 08.27.2021

  Alzheimer's Disease - The Frontal/Executive Syndrome

  Dr. Georges Naasan describes the symptoms seen in the frontal/executive syndrome of Alzheimer's disease. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37335]

  
• 07.09.2021

  The Role of Music in Dementia Caregiving Relationships

  Research suggests that listening to or singing songs can provide emotional and behavioral benefits for people with Alzheimer's disease. Dr. Theresa Allison provides an overview of music in the context of dementia and caregiving relationships. Series: "Mini Medical School...

  
• 03.04.2021

  A Closer Look At...Alzheimer's Disease

  Stem cell research is changing the way Alzheimer's disease is diagnosed and treated. Larry Goldstein, PhD and Doug Galasko, MD join Alysson Muotri, PhD to share the latest findings and what the future may hold. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health...

  
• 10.10.2020

  Using Human Stem Cells to Probe Mechanisms of Neuronal Changes in Alzheimer’s Disease - Larry Goldstein

  Lawrence S.B. Goldstein, PhD discusses his career in science and his work to understand the molecular basis of neuronal defects in Alzheimer's Disease. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36338]

  
• 08.28.2020

  Stem Cells and Disease Modeling in a Dish Autism Research via Brain Organoids

  Researcher Alysson Muotri is using stem cells to study everything from autism to the Zika virus. In this excerpt Muotri discusses stem cell and brain organoid research for possible applications to human diseases. Series: "Health Matters" [Health and Medicine] [Show...

  
• 07.31.2020

  Little-Known Jobs of the Immune System (They Are a Big Deal)

  Interactive immune systems are at the center of cancer and other diseases. Dr. Matthew Krummel explores some lesser-known functions of the immune system related to memory making, arteriosclerosis, and gut health. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health...

  
• 07.11.2020

  Is Cognitive Decline Inevitable?

  Dr. Aimee Kao discusses key behaviors known to protect brain health. Dr. Kao looks at population trends and wonders if they tell a complete story. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36154]

  
• 12.07.2019

  Staying Sharp: Current and Future Approaches to Brain Health and Alzheimer’s Therapeutics

  Dr. Aimee Kao looks at recent news in Alzheimer's Disease therapeutics including drugs in development and the potential of stem cells and genome editing. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35238]

  
• 10.08.2019

  APOE TREM and Microglia in the Pathogenesis of Tau-mediated Neurodegeneration with David Holtzman MD - Shiley Endowed Lecture

  David M. Holtzman, MD of the Washington University School of Medicine discusses the mechanisms underlying neurodegeneration and how microglia and specific microglial genes such as TREM2 influence neurodegeneration in the setting of Aβ and tau pathology. Learn how this line...

  
• 08.30.2019

  The Burden of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Diseases in Vulnerable Populations

  Worldwide 50 million people live with dementia. By 2040 over 70% of them will be living in the developing world. Dr. Shamiel McFarlane explores the social and economic cost of dementia around the world. Series: "Mini Medical School for the...

  
• 08.27.2019

  Brain Health Promotion Strategies: Separating Reality-Based Hope From Hopeless Pseudo-Medicine

  There are modifiable behaviors that may reduce the risk factor of Alzheimer's: vascular disease, sedentary lifestyle, depression/stress, diet factors and alcohol. Kaitlin Casaletto talks about the benefits of an active lifestyle and proper nutrition. Then Dr. Joanna Hellmuth looks at...

  
• 08.16.2019

  Treatment and Management of Patients with Neurodegenerative Disease: Current State of Science

  Dr. Julio Rojas-Martinez discusses the pharmacological treatment of Alzheimer’s disease now and what is in development. Current approaches pursue early intervention in the dementia phase. Novel emerging strategies will likely accompany anti-amyloid and anti-tau approaches in the future. Then Sarah...

  
• 08.05.2019

  Looking Beyond Alzheimer’s Disease: An Overview of Other Major Forms of Neurodegenerative Disease

  Alzheimer’s disease is the most common but not the only cause of dementia throughout the lifespan. Dr.Salvatore Spina discusses frontotemporal dementias and how they differ. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34776]

  
• 07.27.2019

  Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Disease: From Genetics Neuropathology to Common and Rare Clinical Manifestations of the Disease

  Dr. Geroges Naasan explores the principal clinical syndromes of Alzheimer's Disease: memory, visual, language and frontal/executive. He also discusses neuropathology, genetic factors and modern biomarkers with colleagues from the UCSF Memory and Aging Center. Series: "Mini Medical School for the...

  
• 07.23.2019

  A Brief Overview of the Neurodegenerative Diseases of the Brain

  Neurologist Dr. Serggio Lanata explores the neurodegenerative disease of the brain, what they have in common and how they differ. alzheimer's is the most common neurodegenerative disease but there are several others including Parkinson's, Huntington Disease and others. Series: "Mini...

  
• 01.31.2019

  Young Latino Scientists Working on Alzheimer's

  More than 5 million Americans are currently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, and that number is expected to triple by 2050, without prevention or cure. By 2060, the number of Latinos in the United States living with Alzheimer’s disease is projected...

  
• 01.24.2019

  Investigation About Alzheimer's Disease in the Latino Community (English Subtitles)

  Alex Figueroa and Dr. Jose Soria-Lopez discuss clinical symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease and the need to include the Latino community in clinical research. Series: "Brain Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Spanish Language] [Show ID: 34416]

  
• 11.15.2018

  Investigación sobre la Enfermedad de Alzheimer en la Comunidad Latina

  Este es el primer episodio en español de la Universidad de San Diego California sobre la investigación de la Enfermedad de Alzheimer Demencia en la comunidad latina. En este episodio Alex Figueroa y el Dr. Jose Soria-Lopez conversan sobre los...

  
• 11.13.2018

  A Flaw in Modern-Day Alzheimer's Treatment

  Rudolph Tanzi, PhD, of the Harvard Medical School describes a fundamental problem with modern-day treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34243]

  
• 10.10.2018

  Metabolic Health Alzheimer's Dementogens Exposome: The Hidden Epidemic

  Dale Bredesen, MD, UCSF and UCLA, discusses how environmental toxins may lead to Alzheimers disease. Series: "UCSF Consortium for Obesity Assessment, Study and Treatment" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 34090]

  
• 10.05.2018

  What Role Do Genetics Play in Alzheimer’s? - On Our Mind

  There are different types of genetic influences on people's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Douglas Galasko, MD, of the UCSD Shiley-Marcos Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center joins William Mobley, MD, PhD to discuss these genes, how they are being studied, and...

  
• 08.24.2018

  Studying the Progression of Alzheimer's Disease with Bradley Hyman MD PhD - Shiley Endowed Lecture

  How do you model a disease process that stretches out over 20 years in a way that helps you intervene in that process? In the inaugural Shiley Endowed Lecture, Bradley Hyman, MD, PhD shares his research on the progression of...

  
• 06.12.2018

  Adapting to Alzheimer's: Understanding Dementia in Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

  Jennifer A. Dresen, MSW, MPH. Chief of Health and Housing Services, The Arc San Francisco Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 33522]

  
• 04.13.2018

  Neurological Issues in Down Syndrome and Aging

  Michael Rafii, MD, PhD describes the conditions that affect people with Down syndrome including vision issues, hearing issues, hormonal issue, spinal cord issues, sleep apnea, and Alzheimer's disease. He stresses the need for routine medical follow ups with primary care...

  
• 04.13.2018

  Karen Gaffney: We Need Medical Research that Improves Our Lives

  Karen Gaffney, advocate and disability champion, discusses her life with Down syndrome. She also talks about the impact that pre natal testing is having on the Down syndrome community and advocates for medical research to focus on the immediate needs...

  
• 04.13.2018

  Down Syndrome Neurobiology: Developmental and Age-Related Disorders

  William Mobley, MD, PhD shares the latest research on preventing Alzheimer's disease in people with Down syndrome. He looks at the genetics and progression of both conditions and shares potential therapies to reduce APP expression that leads to dementia. ...

  
• 12.22.2017

  Models Of / Models For Integrative and Whole Systems Research -- Part 2

  Can (Martin) Zhang of Harvard Medical School leads off the panel with a detailed discussion of factors leading to Alzheimer’s disease and the potential benefits of curcumin in treatment. He is followed by Rinchen Dhondrup of Qinghai University, who...

  
• 12.08.2017

  The Potential for Natural Products in Treating Alzheimer's Disease and Other Keynotes from 2017 Tibetan Medicine Conference on Mind-Body Health

  Keynote talks at the 2017 Tibetan Medicine Conference on Mind-Body Health are presented here, including Rudolph Tanzi, PhD, of the Harvard Medical School who describes his research with natural products to prevent and treat Alzheimer's; Yumba of Lhasa on the...

  
• 11.01.2017

  Designer DNA Drugs with Don Cleveland - On Our Mind

  Can we turn off the genes responsible for neurodegenerative diseases? Designer DNA drugs are making this possible. By identifying and targeting the genes that drive disease, scientists are moving closer to treatments for ALS, Huntington's disease, and more. Don W....

  
• 04.21.2017

  The Intersection of Behavior and Mental Health Through the Lens of Inflammation HIV Alzheimer's Disease and More with Igor Grant - On Our Mind

  Igor Grant, MD, FRCP(C) pursues research that addresses real world behavioral problems. Studying the intersection of drugs of abuse (primarily methamphetamine) and infection, his work sheds light on the basic mechanisms of injury for people with HIV. He examines inflammation...

  
• 02.10.2017

  Making an Old Brain Young? From Developmental Critical Periods to Alzheimer's Disease

  2016 Kavli Prize recipient Carla Shatz from Stanford University presents a lively exploration of how understanding early stages of neural development may be leading to a pathway for developing treatments for Alzheimer's Disease. Series: "Alzheimer’s Disease" [Science] [Show ID:...

  
• 12.16.2016

  Getting to 2025 for Alzheimer's Disease with Phyllis Ferrell - On Our Mind

  Phyllis Ferrell, Vice President and Global Development Leader for Alzheimer's Disease at Eli Lilly and Company joins William Mobley, MD, PhD to talk about the goal set forth in the National Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease to “prevent and effectively treat...

  
• 12.16.2016

  Research Ethics and Advancing the Future of Alzheimer's Disease Research with Ara Khachaturian - On Our Mind

  Ara Khachaturian, PhD, chair and president of the National Biomedical Research Ethics Council joins WIilliam Mobley, MD, PhD to discuss the evolution of biomedical research in Alzheimer's disease and the ethical standards needed to maintain excellent patient care. From institutional...

  
• 12.16.2016

  The Oncoming Epidemic of Alzheimer's Disease with Maria Carrillo - On Our Mind

  As baby boomers age, an unprecedented number of people will be diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. The economic and social impacts will be wide reaching from cost of treatment to the effect on caregivers. Maria Carrillo, PhD, Chief Science Officer, Alzheimer’s...

  
• 12.16.2016

  The Quest for Treatments for Alzheimer's Disease with Eric Siemers - On Our Mind

  Eric Siemers, MD, Distinguished Medical Fellow at Eli Lilly and Company joins William Mobley, MD, PhD to discuss clinical trails for Alzheimer's disease. He explains the trial design, results, and future implications of the EXPEDITION3 trial for people with with...

  
• 12.08.2016

  Finding Effective Treatments and Prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease: The Time is Now - Research on Aging

  From neuropathology to molecular target to clinical treatments, where are we on the road to finding an effective treatment for Alzheimer's disease? Howard Feldman, MD, FRCP(C), a neurologist noted for his original research in geriatric cognitive disorders and expertise in...

  
• 10.14.2016

  Stalking an Alzheimer Gene Mutation in the Far Mountains of Colombia

  For the past three decades the largest family in the world with a genetic form of Alzheimer’s disease has been tracked. This extended family of some 5,000 individuals live in Antioquia, Colombia among a people who call themselves Paisa. Passing...

  
• 08.26.2016

  Sleep Brain Health and Alzheimer's Prevention - Super Brain

  What is the relationship between sleep, brain health, and Alzheimer's disease? Series: "The UC Wellbeing Channel " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31286]

  
• 08.26.2016

  Can Sleep Cycles Predict Dementia?

  Dr. Elissaios Karageorgio explains the link between broken sleep patterns that are characteristic of insomnia and dementia. Series: "The UC Wellbeing Channel " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31201]

  
• 08.12.2016

  Brain Conscious Dieting

  Dr. Gary Small talks about how to reprogram brain chemistry through repetition, and highlights which foods the brain-conscious dieter eat. Series: "The UC Wellbeing Channel " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31229]

  
• 07.29.2016

  The Inflamed Brain

  Dr. Gary Small examines the correlation between inflammation and memory loss, and explains why exercise may have the power to stave off the effects of Alzheimer’s disease. Series: "The UC Wellbeing Channel " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31228]

  
• 06.10.2016

  Can Alzheimer's Be Stopped?

  A panel of experts discusses the PBS NOVA program Can Alzheimer's Be Stopped? and the disease itself. Join Kenneth Kosik, MD (Co-Director Neuroscience Research Institute UC Santa Barbara), Sarah Holt (Producer and Director HHMI/Tangled Bank Studios), and Rhonda Spiegel (CEO,...

  
• 04.01.2016

  The Soaring Demand for Alzheimer’s Caregiving with Mary Ball (The Pulse Audio)

  Nearly 5. 3 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias today – and that number will rise to 16 million by the year 2050. The fatal, neuro-degenerative disease’s long duration, costly care, and the absence of a...

  
• 02.29.2016

  Alzheimer’s Disease FTD and Parkinson’s Disease

  With our aging population the incidence of brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease are predicted to reach epidemic proportions. Look at AD and other neurodegenerative disorders. Series: "UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine presents Mini Medical School for the Public"...