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Health Matters: Liver Disease
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...
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Time : 27 min 51
Added : 23/06/11 22:14
Proton Therapy for Cancer
George Caporaso, LLNL scientist, explores the role radiation plays in the treatment of cancer, and in particular, how the use of energetic proton beams could improve cancer treatment. Unfortunately, this type of treatment has limited availability due to the large size and cost of current proton therapy systems. A new type of particle accelerator that holds promise of greatly miniaturizing proton treatment systems and making this treatment more widely available will be described. Series: "Field...
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Time : 52 min 09
Added : 21/07/11 19:02
Tags: proton cancer treatments / treatments
Research on Aging: What's New in Prostate Cancer Treatment
Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men. Fortunately, continual advances are being made in this area and keeping yourself educated is the first line of defense. Nationally recognized expert, Dr. J. Kellogg Parsons with UC San Diego, explains the latest diagnostic and treatment options including surgery, hormonal therapy, chemotherapy, and new drugs on the market. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging"
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Time : 53 min 18
Added : 15/09/11 20:18
Natural Defenses in Preventing and Treating Cancer
Find out more about integrative oncology with physician, neuroscientist, cancer patient and author of the bestselling book, "Anticancer: A New Way of Life." Dr. David Servan-Schreiber as he details his exploration of how a healthy lifestyle can help combat cancer. In addition to using modern medicine's treatments, such as chemotherapy, surgery or radiation, he urges people to integrate conventional cancer care with other healing practices. 0 Series: Healthy Living
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Time : 58 min 22
Added : 24/03/10 18:31
Oncology 101 and Colon Cancer in 2008
Dr. Andrew Ko of the UCSF Comprehensive Cancer Center explores how research and advances in technologies are impacting clinical care of colon cancer. Ko's research is in the development of new treatment strategies, including molecularly targeted therapies, for patients with gastrointestinal malignancies. Series: UCSF Mini Medical School for the Public
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Time : 86 min 26
Added : 25/07/08 17:55
Skin Cancer/Sunscreen - the Dilemma
Can vitamin D help prevent certain cancers and other diseases such as type 1 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and certain autoimmune and chronic diseases? To answer these questions and more, UCSD School of Medicine and GrassrootsHealth bring you this innovative series on vitamin D deficiency. Join nationally recognized experts as they discuss the latest research and its implications. In this program, Edward Gorham, PhD, discusses the dilemma of skin cancer and sunscreen use. Series: Vitamin D...
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Time : 45 min 28
Added : 19/02/09 17:46
Tags: skin cancer treatments
Pain and Palliative Care: What the Future Holds
Nationally recognized expert, Kathleen M. Foley, MD, talks about the assessment and treatment of pain in cancer patients, as well as developing policies for pain and palliative care worldwide. Dr. Foley is an Attending Neurologist in the Pain and Palliative Care Service at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and the Society of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Chair. Series: "UCSD Moores Cancer Center Presents"
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Time : 58 min 53
Added : 29/02/08 17:49
Tags: cancer pain treatments
Cystic Liver Disease and Transplant Infectious Disease
Dr. Chris Freise of UCSF looks at the Management of Cystic Disease of the Liver. In the second segment Dr. Peter Chin-Hong examines transplant infectious disease - prophylaxis and treatment of tuberculosis. Series: UCSF Transplant Update
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Time : 55 min 34
Added : 10/12/09 22:35
Tags: liver disease treatments
New Therapies for Hepatitis C
Lorenzo Rossaro, UC Davis Professor of Gastroenterology, and an internationally recognized authority on liver disease presents a update on the treatment of Hepatitis C. Series: "UC Grand Rounds"
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Time : 52 min 50
Added : 06/01/11 23:02
Tags: liver disease treatments
Hep C Transplant & Obese Patients with Liver Disease
Dr. Norah Terrault of UCSF looks at the treatment of Hepatitis C before and after transplant. In the second segment, UCSFs Dr. Kiran Bambha examines the treatment of the obese patient with end-stage liver disease - transplant selection criteria and outcomes. Series: UCSF Transplant Update
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Time : 59 min 20
Added : 10/12/09 22:35
Tags: liver disease treatments
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