UCTV: Health Matters

Health Matters: Your Own Personal Brain Map

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 8:19:21 PDT

What do our brains share in common? What makes us unique? Our host Dr. David Granet speaks with Dr. Jacopo Annese, about his effort to catalogue human brains based on their microscopic structure and personal history. Dr. Annese heads The Brain Observatory at UCSD where advanced neuroimaging technologies are used to create digital models of the whole human brain at cellular resolution. In addition, he gathers the life story and cognitive scores from those who bequest their brains to the program. With this information Annese offers an unprecedented holistic perspective on the human brain. To build this new “digital brain library,” Annese relies on the generous brain donations from community members who want their legacy to be preserved and who also want to have a role in discovering how disease and aging act upon the brain, improving medical treatments and the lives of future generations. Series: "Health Matters" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 20832]

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Health Matters: Heart Health

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 11:36:02 PDT

Heart disease is the leading cause of death and disability in men and women in the U.S. Fortunately, exciting discoveries and advances are continually being made in this area. Join host Dr. David Granet and noted cardiologist, Dr. Kirk Peterson, head of UC San Diego’s Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, as they discuss the latest diagnostic and treatment measures. The value of receiving care from a comprehensive center is also touched upon. Series: "Health Matters" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 20860]

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Health Matters: Menopause

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 9:52:04 PDT

Dr. Cynthia Stuenkel discusses the myths and realities of menopause with host Dr. David Granet. How are women managing the hot flashes, mood swings, and insomnia attached to menopause? These questions and more are answered in this inspiring talk that educates and empowers women to actively and healthfully manage this passage. Series: "Health Matters" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 20859]

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Health Matters: Personalized Medicine and Drug Safety

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 14:50:43 PDT

Pharmacists are taking on a more active role in patient healthcare as an ever-increasing number of people are taking multiple prescription medications. Drug interactions need to be taken into consideration as well as how an individual will react to a particular medication. This is where personalized medicine, specifically pharmacogenomics, comes into play. David Granet, MD, is joined by Grace Kuo, PharmD, an expert in medication safety, to discuss this ever-emerging science and how it can help keep you safe. Series: "Health Matters" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 20861]

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Health Matters: Liver Disease

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 10:34:41 PDT

Proper function of the liver is key to maintaining our health, as it is responsible for many critical functions within the body such as processing nutrients from food and removing toxins from the body. When the liver is damaged, it can have severe consequences and takes a skilled multidisciplinary team approach for optimal treatment. Dr. Alan Hemming, a renowned expert in the field, joins our host, Dr. David Granet, as he covers the basics of liver disease including the latest treatment options. Everything from liver cancer to liver transplantation is covered. Series: "Health Matters" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 20833]

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Health Matters: Safety of Childhood Vaccinations

Thu, 19 May 2011 15:05:41 PDT

Vaccines are one of the most important public health advances in the 20th century, yet fewer people are getting them. Parents are concerned about the safety of vaccines, and many are opting out of having their children vaccinated. This can have devastating effects that impact the entire community. Host Dr. David Granet talks to Dr. Mark Sawyer, medical director of the UCSD San Diego Immunization Partnership, about the safety of childhood vaccinations, the impact of the recent Pertussis (whooping cough) outbreak, and the new Student Booster Law (CA - AB 354) mandating Tdap booster shots for California schoolchildren in grades 7-12. Series: "Health Matters" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 20834]

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