Renowned Tibetan Buddhist scholar and Columbia University Professor Robert A.F. Thurman is joined in conversation by his colleague Isa Gucciardi and UCSF's Eve Ekman and David Bullard. They explore Buddhist understandings about consciousness and death. Series: "The UC Wellbeing Channel " [Show ID: 32673]

Dr. Gil Rabinovici shares the details and definition of the oft-heard brain injury known as concussion. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 33039]

Dr. Gil Rabinovici explores CTE, a progressive disorder with symptoms appearing years to decades after exposure to repetitive mild traumatic brain injury (concussions and sub-concussive). Rabinovici discusses CTE's occurrence in the world's most popular sport, soccer. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 33036]

Dr. Dina Wallin, a pediatric emergency medicine specialist, discusses disturbing data on the opioid issue in America. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 32861]

How can you live well with an incurable disease? Dr. Steven Pantilat, an expert in hospice and palliative care, talks with journalist Katie Hafer about innovative approaches for dealing with serious illness. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 32350]

Dr. Dina Wallin, a pediatric emergency medicine specialist, discusses disturbing data on the opioid issue in America. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 32861]

Dr. Robert Wachter discusses his book "The Digital Doctor" that explores the complex interaction of medicine and information technology. Medicine is both an enormous business and a distinctly human endeavor which makes the interaction of medicine and information technology very complex. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 32349]

Dr. Hal Barron discusses what he has learned about innovation in science and medicine based on his over 20 years of experience in the biotechnology industry, and potential implications for health policy at the local, national and global level. Barron is one of the most respected clinician-scientists and successful drug developers in the biotechnology industry and serves as Calico’s president of research and development. Series: "Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies" [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 32821]

Even substances that seem harmless can be extremely dangerous if ingested in large quantities by children. Dr. Dina Wallin, a pediatric emergency medicine specialist, shares insight into the dangers of providing acetaminophen to children. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 32860]

In the wilderness there is an obvious danger of being bitten by snakes, insects and arthropods. Dr. Susanne Spano offers advice on what to do in case you meet are bitten by a venomous creature far from medical help. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 32546]