UC San Francisco (Video)

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UC San Francisco (Video) episodes

July 31, 2017 Getting Under Your Skin: The Role of Fascia in Movement and Function
Fascia, or connective tissue, helps muscles communicate. See how to keep this important part of your body supple to improve your mobility and decrease pain. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 32389]
1 hr 22 min
July 24, 2017 When Your World Spins Out of Control: How Your Inner Ear and Brain Work Together for Perception Balance and Movement
UCSF Physical Therapists explore the how the inner ear works with the brain in an effort to help patients with perception, balance and movement. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 32388]
1 hr 17 min
July 21, 2017 Hypothermia and Cold Emergencies
Hypothermia is a potentially dangerous drop in body temperature. If the temperature drops too low it is a medical emergency. Emergency medicine specialist Dr. Chris Colwell explains the risk factors and the signs and symptoms of hypothermia so that it can be managed as soon as possible. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 32414]
1 hr
July 21, 2017 High Altitude Illness
If you are hiking, skiing, climbing or just visiting at altitude higher than 8,000 feet you may experience altitude sickness. Emergency Medicine specialist Dr. Chris Colwell covers the symptoms and what you should do if you show any of the signs. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 32415]
29 min
July 17, 2017 Train the Brain: Exploring the Brain-Body Connection in Neurological Rehabilitation
UCSF Physical Therapists Catherine Printz and Monika Patel explore neurological physical therapy. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 32387]
1 hr 26 min
July 10, 2017 Bones and Joints: Trauma
Learn about trauma and bone injuries in North America and internationally. See what research is being done to improve care of patients with bone injuries. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32119]
1 hr 25 min
July 03, 2017 Bones and Joints: Pain Management
Explore pain management options for the common orthopaedic conditions of low back pain and knee osteoarthritis. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32118]
59 min
June 26, 2017 Bones and Joints: The Skeleton
The skeleton is remarkably engineered to provide structural support, protect vital parts and facilitate movement. Discover bone biomechanics and how we can leverage the properties of bone to better engineer skeletal repair. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 32117]
1 hr 9 min
June 19, 2017 Sexual Health and Survivorship of Gynecologic Cancer
Surviving gynecologic cancer means follow-up care and regaining sexual health. Learn how often to be seen and what tests are needed. Learn how to manage symptoms from medication, surgery, and chemotherapy. Almost all cancer treatments have the potential to alter sexual function which represents a major quality of life issue. With treatment, many patients can have improved functioning. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32080]
1 hr 20 min
June 19, 2017 A Look Inside The Orthopaedic Trauma Institute
If you suffer a life- or limb-threatening injury in San Francisco, the ambulance will bring you to Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center. There, a team of UCSF Orthopaedic Department surgeons, specially trained to mend complex fractures all over the body, are there to help. Meet some of them as they review the educational programs, basic research, clinical research and outreach programs. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32122]
1 hr 23 min