Dr. Robert Baron, UCSF Professor of Medicine, explores guidelines for treating cholesterol and reducing cardiovascular disease. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 29280]

Dr. Katherine Julian, UCSF Professor of Clinical Medicine, looks at vaccines for adults. She looks at who should get vaccinated for measles, flu, whooping cough, pneumococcus, and shingles. She also discusses vaccines for young adults and teens: human papillomavirus and meningococcus. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 29279]

About 25% of reproductive-aged women have fibroids. These non-cancerous tumors are the most common reason for hysterectomies. Drs. Jeannette Lager and Maureen Kohi explore minimally invasive approaches to treating fibroids. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 29278]

Dr. Leah Kelley, a physician specializing in breast and gynecologic surgery, explores the landscape for treating breast cancer in the San Francisco Bay Area. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 29277]

Margaret Chesney, the Director of the UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, explores how to recognize the signs of stress overload and strategies for managing it using integrative techniques. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 29276]

About one in eight women will develop invasive breast cancer. Dr. Mindy Goldman, Director of the Women's Cancer Care Program at UCSF, specializes in women's health care and gynecology issues for breast cancer patients and those at risk for cancer. She presents a clinician’s perspective on screening and prevention of this all-too-common disease. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 29275]

Dr. Michael Policar, Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at UCSF School of Medicine, explores what’s new in the management of menopause. From tips for living with hot flashes to hormone treatment, see what works and what doesn’t. Series: "UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine presents Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 29274]

Dr. Carlin Senter is a primary care sports medicine doctor whose focus is to help patients of all ages stay active. She explores exercise and the athlete in every woman. Series: "UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine presents Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 29273]

From early efforts to landmark legislation and increased public awareness, progress in recognizing, treating and assisting people with developmental disabilities has progressed over the years. Dr. Lucy Crain, Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at Stanford and UCSF, outlines events since 1874 and the types of developmental disabilities. Series: "UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine presents Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 28914]

Recognizing the early signs of autism and seeking early intervention can improve outcomes. UCSF Clinical Professor Dr. Barbara Bennet explains the signs that may indicate a child is at risk for an autism spectrum disorder. Series: "UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine presents Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 28913]