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 Health Videos on Neurosciences

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  • Health Matters: Autism Update
    We hear more and more about Autism in the news.  But what is the latest research indicating?  Join Dr. Granet as he talks with a leading expert on the topic, Doris Trauner, M.D., from UCSD's Department of Neurosciences. The newest advances and theories on Autism will be discussed.  Watch it now

  • Health Matters: Exploring Alzheimer's Disease
    Alzheimer's disease affects one in 10 Americans over the age of 65.  Most of us will know someone in our lifetime with this disease. Leon J. Thal, M.D., Chairman, Department of Neurosciences at UCSD explains how this disease manifests and explores the latest research available. (27 minutes)  Watch it now

  • Neurological Uses of Botox
    Dr. Geoffrey Sheean provides a detailed history of the origins and uses of botulinum toxin for the treatment of various neurological conditions. Watch it now

  • Pain Management in Women:  The Stepwise Evaluation & Treatment of Headache
    Christy M. Jackson, MD, UCSD Headache Clinic, discusses the stepwise evaluation and treatment of headaches. (58 minutes)  Watch it now

  • Pop! Goes the Memory
    The Stein Institute for Research on Aging presents recent findings concerning memory loss by Dr. Jody Corey-Bloom, UCSD, Department of  Neurosciences. (57 minutes)  Watch it now

  • Screening for Memory Impairment in the Elderly
    Dr. David Salmon, UCSD Department of Neurosciences, reports on current  techniques of screening for memory impairment in the elderly. (57 minutes)  Watch it now

  • Vaccines and Autism, Is There a Connection?  A Thoughtful Debate with Authors David Kirby and Arthur Allen
    Why are so many children in the U.S. diagnosed with some form of Autism Spectrum Disorder?  Is there a connection between Vaccines and Autism?  In this program, two nationally recognized journalists will debate this topic.  Join Arthur Allen, author of Vaccine:  The Controversial Story of Medicine’s Greatest Lifesaver and David Kirby author of Evidence of Harm, as they present both sides of this debate. Watch it Now

  • Dr. Bill Mobley Talks About Down Syndrome
    UC San Diego Medical System's Dr. Bill Mobley talks about Down Syndrome and the connection to Alzheimer's disease. Watch it now

  • Dr. Santosh Kesari Talks About Cell Phones & Brain Tumors
    UCSD Moores Cancer Center's Director of Neuro -- Oncology, Dr. Santosh Kesari, talks about the risks of getting a brain tumor from using a cell phone and other cancers this could cause. Watch it now

  • Dr. Joanne Hamilton Talks About Parkinson's Disease
    UC San Diego Health System's Neuropsychologist Dr. Joanne Hamilton talks about the symptoms, signs, and treatment options for Parkinson's Disease. Watch it now