PAMF Podcast

Stress Management in Troubled Times

webmaster@pamf.org (Ed Bierman) — Fri, 29 May 2009 14:06:52 PDT

Chronic stress affects the body in many ways. We will review ways stress impacts our mental and physical health by discussing the science of mind-body medicine. Practical strategies for stress management will be addressed in this informative event. May 6, 2009

Tracy Thompson, M.D., PAMF Internal Medicine with guest speaker Betty Runnels, M.A., MFT

http://209.242.151.13/mills/mp3/stresstalkpodcast.mp3

Don't Leave Home Without It: What the Traveler Needs to Know

webmaster@pamf.org (Ed Bierman) — Sun, 10 May 2009 16:21:37 PDT

This talk focuses on food and sanitation in some overseas travel destinations, the latest vaccination recommendations and requirements, dengue fever, chikungunya and other emerging infectious diseases, malaria prevention, travelers' diarrhea and jet lag. Gary Fujimoto, M.D., PAMF Travel Medicine

http://209.242.151.13/mills/mp3/09travel.mp3

How to Buy Shoes

webmaster@pamf.org (Ed Bierman) — Mon, 04 May 2009 09:33:34 PDT

Nicholas Bolognini, DPM
October 8, 2008

Learn how to properly buy shoes that not only help common foot problems, but prevent them as well. This lecture covers how to assess a shoe, care for foot problems and specialty shoes.

http://209.242.151.13/mills/mp3/BuyingShoes.mp3

Taking Control of Your Headaches

webmaster@pamf.org (Ed Bierman) — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 06:47:16 PDT

Dr. Ronald Hess presents a thorough review of headaches, which includes various types of headaches, causes and treatments. Also includes prevention and possible complications. February 11, 2009

http://209.242.151.13/mills/mp3/Headaches.mp3

Alternative Medicine

webmaster@pamf.org (Ed Bierman) — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:34:54 PDT

http://209.242.151.13/mills/mp3/AlternativeMedicine.mp3

In this lecture, Dr. Ravin Agah discusses common herbal medicines and their uses. He also covers precautions, side effects and the future of alternative medicine. August 13, 2008

Celiac Disease: Highlights of Diagnosis and Treatment

webmaster@pamf.org (Ed Bierman) — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:26:05 PST

Claribel Taylor, M.D., PAMF Gastroenterology

Presentation on celiac disease, its common symptoms and how it is diagnosed. You will learn tips on following a gluten-free diet.

http://209.242.151.13/mills/mp3/CeliacDisease.mp3

Is it Me or Is it Global Warming? 2008 Menopause Update

webmaster@pamf.org (Ed Bierman) — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:13:43 PDT

Meg Durbin, M.D., PAMF Family Medicine

A review of menopause and how to deal with it gracefully, safely, and without hype. The presentation will cover the physical and psychosocial issues common to "the Change" including an "evidenced-based" discussion of what works and what doesn't.

http://209.242.151.13/mills/mp3/menopause.mp3

Taking the Burn Out of Heartburn

webmaster@pamf.org (Ed Bierman) — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 09:57:10 PDT

This talk focuses on the latest research on the causes and treatment of acid reflux, also known as GERD.

Frank Fazzolari, M.D., PAMF Gastroenterology

Lecture from June 10, 2008

http://209.242.151.13/mills/mp3/acidreflux.mp3

Ablation and Device Therapy for Heart Rhythm Abnormalities

webmaster@pamf.org (Ed Bierman) — Wed, 14 May 2008 07:55:30 PDT

Cardiovascular Lecture Series
April 22, 2008

PAMF electrophysiology specialists Sung Chun, M.D., and Girish Narayan, M.D., will discuss different ways to manage and treat heart rhythm disturbances. Michelle Gould, RN, arrhythmia nurse specialist, will also participate in this panel discussion.

http://209.242.151.13/mills/mp3/ablation2008.mp3

Hearing Loss: A Look at the Physical, Emotional and Social Impact

webmaster@pamf.org (Ed Bierman) — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:51:44 PDT

March 19, 2008

Sharon Goodson, CCC-A, Au.D., PAMF Audiologist

Hearing loss is a serious and often under-treated problem. Join us to hear about the physical causes of hearing loss, the emotional and social effects of untreated hearing loss, and treatment options including hearing aids and assistive listening devices, as well as medically treatable types of hearing loss and appropriate medical referrals and management.

http://209.242.151.13/mills/mp3/hearingloss.mp3

Cardiac Imaging

webmaster@pamf.org (Ed Bierman) — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:01:08 PDT

Cardiovascular Lecture Series, April 1, 2008

PAMF cardiologist and cardiovascular imaging specialist Bob Hu, M.D., will discuss the different diagnostic imaging techniques used to assess heart function and the benefits of the different modalities.

http://209.242.151.13/mills/mp3/cardiacimaging.mp3

Autism and Asperger's: Understanding the Basics and Planning for Care

webmaster@pamf.org (Ed Bierman) — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:13:24 PDT

http://209.242.151.13/mills/mp3/autism.mp3

Learn about the current prevalence of autism spectrum disorders -- how they are diagnosed and treated.

Speaker: Niranjan S. Karnik, M.D., Ph.D., PAMF Psychiatry and Behavioral Health
Presented at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Fremont Center in April 2008

Audio has been edited to remove dead space or other inaudible voices.

The Aging Eye

webmaster@pamf.org (Ed Bierman) — Tue, 06 May 2008 16:15:01 PDT

March 11, 2008
Susan Connolly, M.D., PAMF Ophthalmology

Talk focused on age-related eye conditions including cataract, glaucoma and macular degeneration. Diagnosis and treatment of these conditions will be discussed.

http://209.242.151.13/mills/mp3/agingeye_pod.mp3

Brain Injuries: Rehabilitation and Support

webmaster@pamf.org (Ed Bierman) — Tue, 06 May 2008 16:18:16 PDT

Panel discussion about brain injuries from trauma, such as sports and accidents, stroke and other medical conditions. Learn about the rehabilitation and ongoing support available for these injuries.

Presenters: Norman Banks, M.D., PAMF Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Vicky Fukuhara, M.S., CCC-SP, CCM
Donna Schempp, LCSW, Family Caregiver Alliance
Clara Roa, Program Director, Peninsula Stroke Association

http://209.242.151.13/mills/mp3/braininjury_pod.mp3

Parenting Strategies 101: Preventing Disordered Eating and Promoting Body Acceptance

webmaster@pamf.org (Ed Bierman) — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 10:20:18 PST

Parents face difficult challenges fostering healthy behaviors and attitudes toward food and body image in today's culture of fat phobia and nutrition alarmism. Barbara Christie, Registered Dietitian and Diana Elwyn, Marriage Family Therapist, will share nutritional, psychological, and environmental strategies to prevent disordered eating and promote body acceptance.

Question section edited

Recorded: February 20, 2008
Barbara Christie, MS, RD, PAMF, Dietitian and Diana Elwyn, MS, MFT

Audio file: http://209.242.151.13/mills/mp3/bodyimage_final.mp3

Overcoming Sleep Apnea: The Key to a Healthy Mind, Heart and Immune System

webmaster@pamf.org (Ed Bierman) — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 07:28:24 PST

January 16, 2008

Kevin Gersten, M.D., Ph.D., Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)

Learn about sleep apnea, a condition in which breathing is temporarily interrupted many times throughout the night. Learn about risk factors, treatments and potentially serious consequences of this common condition.

http://209.242.151.13/mills/mp3/sleepapnea08.mp3

How Balanced is Your Diet?

webmaster@pamf.org (Ed Bierman) — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 05:42:01 PST

Presented by: Valerie Spier, MPH, R.D., CDE, PAMF Nutrition Services discusses creating a balanced diet using the FDA nutritional guidelines.

Lecture focusing on the use of the new MyPyramid.gov in developing a nutritional diet.

Presented: March 2006

Listen: How Balanced is Your Diet?

Prostate Cancer: The Patient Experience

webmaster@pamf.org (Ed Bierman) — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 05:51:58 PST

Presented by: A Panel of PAMF Physicians and Prostate Cancer Survivors

A PAMF urologist and a radiation oncologist will present a brief overview of prostate cancer and its treatment options. They will be joined by several prostate cancer survivors who will share their journey through prostate cancer, from diagnosis through treatment, recovery and survivorship.

Listen: Prostate Cancer: The Patient Experience

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: the Old and the New

webmaster@pamf.org (Ed Bierman) — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 05:43:56 PST

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is an autoimmune disease that can affect any organ system in the body. The disease most commonly causes fatigue, arthritis and skin rash, but it can also cause inflammation and damage in organs such as the kidneys and blood vessels. Join us to hear a review of this challenging chronic illness and what is new for treatments.

Speaker: Christine Thorburn, M.D., PAMF Rheumatology

November 2007

Listen: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: the Old and the New

Cardiac Ablation and Device Therapy

webmaster@pamf.org (Ed Bierman) — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 05:44:24 PST

Cardiac Ablation and Device Therapy

October 9, 2007

Presented by: A Panel of PAMF Cardiologists

A presentation of the latest in the treatment of cardiac rhythm disturbances including exciting new developments in the field of atrial fibrillation ablation. The talk also covers new options in implantable defibrillators and cardiac resynchronization therapy.

http://209.242.151.6/mills/1007_CardiacAblation.mp3 (Stream or download MP3 file)

ACL and Meniscal Injuries of the Knee

webmaster@pamf.org (Ed Bierman) — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:34:08 PST

Dr. Chen will discuss anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and meniscal injuries, the most common knee injuries, particularly among athletes. You will learn about diagnosis for these injuries and available surgical and nonsurgical treatment options.

http://209.242.151.13/mills/mp3/ACLMeniscalInjuries.mp3

Aging and the Eye

webmaster@pamf.org (Ed Bierman) — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 05:46:06 PST

Aging and the Eye
May 2007
Presented by: Timothy J. Scott, M.D., PAMF Rheumatology

Dr. Scott will discuss aging and the eye with emphasis on cataract, glaucoma and macular degeneration development, prevention and treatment options.

http://209.242.151.13/mills/mp3/EyeTreatment.mp3 (Stream or download MP3 file)

Osteoarthritis: Beyond Cox-2 Inhibitors

webmaster@pamf.org (Ed Bierman) — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 05:46:51 PST

May 2007
Presented by: David Fischer, M.D.,

PAMF Rheumatology Dr. Fischer will discuss the causes and treatments of osteoarthritis, the most common cause of joint problems in adulthood. The focus will be on the risks and benefits of medication, surgery and lifestyle changes.

http://209.242.151.13/mills/mp3/Osteoarthritis.mp3

An Update on Travel Medicine

webmaster@pamf.org (Ed Bierman) — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 05:48:00 PST

An Update on Travel Medicine
April 2007
Presented by: Gary Fujimoto, M.D., PAMF Travel Medicine

Hear an update on medications and required or recommended vaccinations for overseas destinations, traveler's diarrhea, malaria, avian flu, and prevention of deep vein thrombosis (blood clots in the legs) from long air travel.

http://209.242.151.13/mills/mp3/travel07.mp3

Male and Female Infertility

webmaster@pamf.org (Ed Bierman) — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 05:48:47 PST

October 10, 2006
Lillian Swiersz, M.D., , Reproductive Endocrinology & Fertility & Andrew Epstein, M.D., Urology

Causes and potential treatments for male and female infertility.

http://209.242.151.13/mills/mp3/infertility.mp3