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  • Energy Metabolism in Parkinson's Disease - a New Treatment Perspective
    Dr. Richard Haas discusses progress in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. (58 minutes) Watch it now using RealPlayer.

  • 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.  Now showing on UCSD-TV - click for dates and times.

  • 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 using RealPlayer.

  • Living Well With Multiple Sclerosis
    Multiple Sclerosis affects one in 500 Americans. It can take several years to diagnose. Early diagnosis and treatment are keys to living well with MS. Recently developed new treatment programs and clinics are helping to create normalcy in the lives of people with MS. Now showing on UCSD-TV - click for dates and times.

  • Memory Loss: Is It Normal Aging or Induced By Disease?
    Dr. David Salmon  Watch it now using RealPlayer.

  • 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. Now showing on UCSD-TV - click for dates and times.

  • New Developments In Parkinson's Disease
    Dr. Cliff Shults hosts a national panel of experts in genetics and neurology to discuss current research in genetic and environmental causes of Parkinson's Disease. (26 minutes)
      Watch it now using RealPlayer.


  • 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 using RealPlayer

  • Phantoms in the Brain
    Newsweek Magazine calls UCSD's Dr. Ramachandran one of the world's leading brain researches. This "MDTV" show explores one segment of his new book of the same title: phantom limbs. People who have lost limbs describe excruciating pain in limbs they no longer have. Dr. Ramachandran explains why this occurs, how the brain takes over, and some solutions to the problem. (25 minutes)   Watch it now using RealPlayer

  • 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 using RealPlayer.

  • 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 using RealPlayer.

  • Spasticity
    Spasticity is the medical condition in which certain muscles are continuously contracted. (28 minutes)  Watch it now using RealPlayer.

  • 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. Now showing on UCSD-TV - click for dates and times.