Brain Matters (Audio)

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 physicians and specialty clinics to make sure all changes in health are addressed. Series: "Brain Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 33603]

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. Series: "Alzheimer’s Disease" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 33600]

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 such as Alzheimer's disease prevention. Series: "Brain Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 33602]

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 physicians and specialty clinics to make sure all changes in health are addressed. Series: "Brain Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 33603]

UCSF Physical Therapist Monika Patel answers the question, what is a stroke? Patel goes on to describe the issues associated with the occurrence of a stroke. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33479]

UCSF Physical Therapist Monika Patel goes over brain plasticity and suggests new skills as a way of maintaining it. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33480]

UCSF Physical Therapist Monika Patel briefly describes both Multiple Sclerosis and its symptoms. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 33481]

UCSF Physical Therapist Monika Patel answers the question, what is a stroke? Patel goes on to describe the issues associated with the occurrence of a stroke. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 33479]

UCSF Physical Therapist Monika Patel goes over brain plasticity and suggests new skills as a way of maintaining it. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 33480]

Andy Josephson is one of the most respected academic neurologists in the nation. In addition to serving as chair of UCSF's Department of Neurology, he is a founder of the neuro-hospitalist movement in the United States, an accomplished clinical researcher, the recipient of several teaching awards, and chair of UCSF's Ethics Committee. Dr. Robert Wachter, chair of UCSF's Department of Medicine, interviews him about academic medicine, the evolving science of clinical neurology, and how he combines his disparate interests into a meaningful career. Series: "A Life in Medicine: People Shaping Healthcare Today" [Health and Medicine] [Business] [Show ID: 32872]