UC San Francisco (Video)

Alan Ashworth opens the 2017 Cancer Showcase at UCSF which shares the latest discoveries of some of UCSF’s leading cancer physicians and scientists. Series: "Patient-Centered Care in the 21st Century - 2017 UCSF Cancer Showcase " [Show ID: 32376]

Immune cells are the body's natural way of attacking infections and other invading pathogens. However, since cancer is not foreign (tumors are mutated versions of the body's own cells), immune cells do not attack most cancer cells. Find out how scientists are using immune proteins to mobilize immune cells to fight cancer with Michael Fischbach and Kole Roybal. Series: "Patient-Centered Care in the 21st Century - 2017 UCSF Cancer Showcase " [Show ID: 32377]

How can society prevent up to half of all cancers? Genetic testing, expanded screening, along with behavioral and lifestyle changes, may be the key. Learn how UCSF scientists are working with city leaders, community groups and other providers to increase access to proven methods of prevention screening and awareness that would reduce cancer in the Bay Area and beyond. Series: "Patient-Centered Care in the 21st Century - 2017 UCSF Cancer Showcase " [Show ID: 32378]

Learn about the risk factors, prevention and treatment of gynecologic cancers: ovarian cancer, uterine (endometrial) cancer, and cervical cancer Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32075]

Learn about creatures that can bite, sting and release a toxin. Emergency medicine doctor Daniel Repplinger talks about the clinical presentation and treatment for run-ins with snakes, spiders and scorpions native to the US. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32086]

Dr. Homer Boushey discusses the links between pet ownership and protection against allergies. The hygiene hypothesis, the notion that modern cleanliness causes a lack of stimulation of the immune system in early development, suggests that modern cleanliness makes children more vulnerable to allergies. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 32371]

Drugs, especially ones that are created with an array of toxic chemicals and sold on the street, pose serious health threats. Learn about the very real dangers from the latest designer and adulterated street drugs with Dr. Kathy Vo, a UCSF emergency medicine expert.

Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32085]

The Trump administration has struggled to pass a bill to replace the Affordable Care Act but there are important changes ahead for healthcare under this president. Drew Altman, President and CEO, Kaiser Family Foundation, joins Dr. Andrew Bindman, Professor of Medicine, Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies at UCSF, to discuss what changes are likely. Series: "Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies" [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 32267]

Substances that might seem innocent can be toxic. Dr. Kent Olson is the Medical Director of the San Francisco Poison Control System. He helps us understand when plants and fungi can be toxic and how to avoid misbegotten uses of herbal medications. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32084]

Joseph L. Mills, Sr., MD. Professor and Chief, Division of Vascular Surgery

and Endovascular Therapy, Baylor College of Medicine. Series: "UCSF Vascular Surgery Symposium" [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 32309]