UC San Francisco (Video)

Michelle A. Albert, MD, MPH, suggests some quick stress relief exercises. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 33277]

Payal Kohli, MD, illustrates what LDL, "bad," cholesterol does to the body. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 33278]

Payal Kohli, MD, speaks on various side effects of statins as well as other reasons they are not suitable for all. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 33280]

Dr. Robert Baron, UCSF Professor of Medicine, lists the ways to take an accurate blood pressure reading. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 33296]

Lightning injuries range from mild (temporarily stunned) to severe (full cardiac arrest). Dr. Preston Maxim explains the ways one can avoid a lightning strike. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 33298]

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" [Show ID: 32872]

People who are homeless use the most expensive parts of the healthcare system. Dr. Margot Kushel looks at older homeless adults and how the healthcare system can better care for them. Living on the street contributes to premature aging; many homeless people in their 50s have physical and cognitive disabilities more commonly seen in people in their 70s or 80s. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 32940]

9 out of 10 people with substance abuse problems started using by age 18. What puts someone at risk for early onset drug or alcohol use? is is heritable? How are brain circuits involved? UCSF doctors answer these questions and discuss detection, diagnoses and treatment. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 32939]

Learn the signs of sciatica. Lower back pain (LBP) remains the most common cause of disability and lost work time among working-age adults in industrialized countries. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 33152]

Learn the signs of sciatica. Lower back pain (LBP) remains the most common cause of disability and lost work time among working-age adults in industrialized countries. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 33152]