Great ideas in healthcare are helped by UCSF's Beth Berrean and her team who provide the human-centered approach, technical skills, and creative problem-solving experience needed to define a value proposition, navigate obstacles, and move projects forward - fast. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34165]

Too much protein is the same as too many calories. Katie Ferraro, registered dietitian, explains how the body stores excess protein. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34452]

The Better Lab is a venture that uses design to study and fix healthcare challenges. Dr. Amanda Sammann, explains that the Lab takes a human-centered design approach, starting with users – patients, physicians, caregivers, healthcare professionals – to understand the context of their everyday lives to work together to identify stubborn health problems, prototype solutions and iterate quickly to see what works. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34164]

Health Hub is designed to help UCSF inventors get the support and professional development they need to grow and build successful companies. UCSF aims to translate its scientific ideas and advances in healthcare into deliverable breakthroughs that will promote the health of the community and the advancement of science generally. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Business] [Show ID: 34163]

Your heart can get out of rhythm. Dr. Gregory Marcus explores why the heart may beat too slowly or too fast, or in a disorganized or chaotic manner. Some of these different types of arrhythmias can be dangerous if not properly treated, while others may be annoying but are not life-threatening. Find out how to tell the difference. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34162]

The most common lumps or swellings in the neck are enlarged lymph nodes. But it can be something else. Dr. Wen Shen, endocrine surgeon at UCSF, explores the symptoms of head and neck cancers and what you should be looking for. Successful treatment depends on early detection. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34161]

Katie Ferraro, registered dietitian at the UCSF School of Nursing, discusses the consequences of fat-free trends. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34446]

Skin cancers -- including melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma -- often start as changes to your skin. Dr. Lindsay Fox discusses the warning signs to look for. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34160]

Millions of people snore. That can bothersome, but it can also be a sign of a more serious condition known as obstructive sleep apnea. Dr. Jolie Chang, Director of UCSF Sleep Surgery Division, helps you understand the signs of sleep apnea and how they differ from regular snoring. She also gives some tips on how to stop snoring. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34159]

Blood pressure is the force that moves blood through our circulatory system. Dr. Robert Baron explains what the two numbers mean in a reading and when it's too high. He also talks about strategies for lowering your blood pressure safely. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34158]