UC San Francisco (Video)

As part of the 2024 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference, Dr. Kevin Shee presents a comprehensive overview of active surveillance in managing localized prostate cancer. Drawing from the extensive institutional database with over 9,000 participants at UCSF, Dr. Shee highlights groundbreaking insights into the field. From exploring the safety of active surveillance in younger men to investigating the potential of prostate MRI as a biopsy alternative, you'll gain valuable insights into treatment decisions and patient outcomes. Dr. Shee's session offers a profound understanding of how data-driven approaches are shaping the future of prostate cancer management. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39757]

As part of the 2024 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Suresh Gunasekaran, president and CEO of UCSF Health, highlights UCSF Health’s role in developing highly specialized care. He emphasizes the commitment to recruit and train a diverse workforce and to use analytics to create pathways and tailor health care services to effectively address health care disparities and meet the needs of all patients. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39738]

As part of the 2024 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference, Dr. Samuel Washington summarizes the burden of prostate cancer, updates in early detection guidelines, treatment options, and discusses life after treatment. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39754]

As part of the 2024 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Dr. Stefanie Ames, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Utah, discusses results from her recent study on disability-based discrimination in pediatrics. She describes drivers of discrimination, such as clinician apathy, assumptions and lack of knowledge; and manifestations of discrimination, including limited access, substandard care and dehumanization. As part of this program, Dr. Dennis Kuo, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Rochester, talks to Dr. Ames about her findings and presents feasible next steps to address disability-based discrimination. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39739]

Cancer has a major impact on our society with approximately 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. diagnosed during their lifetimes. This program looks at the role of exercise and physical activity and their benefits for cancer patients. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39647]

Having a skilled primary care clinician will go a long way to maintaining your health and wellness. Join Dr. Diana Thiara as she explores weight loss and healthy living. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39571]

Lauren Santiesteban, MD, discusses symptoms and treatments for trigger finger. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39562]

Millions attempt some form of diet yet only a small fraction achieve permanent weight loss. Neuroscientist and author Sandra Aamodt suggests four healthy habits instead. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39533]

A diagnosis of prostate cancer can be scary. In this program, Dr. Matthew Cooperberg with the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center explains what prostate cancer is and what treatments options are available for newly diagnosed patients including active surveillance, surgery (prostatectomy), radiation therapy, and focal therapy. [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39376]

This series offers integrative theories and models of mental health care that are housed in wellness, resilience, community, and equity. You will learn to identify and connect how mental health and wellness start with structural (economic/political/systemic) and community level interventions as well as individual supports. And you will understand models of care that provide integrative, holistic mental health care through a lens of health equity and apply the principles of holistic mental health and wellness in participants' lives or community efforts. In this program, Dr. Mitch Elkiss discusses the benefits of acupuncture in promoting mental health. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38990]