This presentation explores the role of radiotherapy in the management of central nervous system (CNS) tumors and the possible neurological complications of radiotherapy. Dr. Steve Baunstein also discusses the techniques to improve the therapeut

Combining Radiotherapy and Immunotherapy in Cancers of the Skin Head and Neck

Dec 26th, 2020 1h 24m

Immunotherapy has allowed many people with previously incurable cancers to live for years. This presentation explores the options of immunotherapy, radiation and surgery and the potential combination of treatments to treat skin cancer and head

Can Radiotherapy Cure Stage IV Cancer? The Future of Oligometastatic Cancer

Dec 25th, 2020 56m 58s

The state between localized cancer and wide-spread metastatic disease is termed oligometastatic. This presentation explores radiotherapy and the principles of treatment for oligometastasis. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health

No Common Cold: Viruses Can Cause HPV Related Cancers

Dec 14th, 2020 56m 49s

This presentation explores how head and neck cancers caused by HPV differ from those caused by smoking and the key role of radiotherapy in the treatment of HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancers. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Heal

No Beam Required! Inside-Out Radiotherapy: HDR Brachytherapy for Prostate Cancer

Dec 11th, 2020 1h 25m

This presentations explores the basic elements of prostate cancer anatomy, presentation, diagnosis and work-up and describe different techniques for treating prostate cancer with radiation including brachytherapy. Series: "Mini Medical School f

Close to the Heart: Modern Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer Treatment

Nov 30th, 2020 1h 21m

This program describes the ways in which new technology can help better protect the heart during radiation therapy for breast cancer and explores the stepwise progress towards shorter courses of treatment for breast cancer patients. Series: "Mi

If Researchers Find a Tumor Should They Tell You? - Exploring Ethics

Oct 28th, 2019 58m 15s

Research imaging studies, including MRI and CT scans, may provide different information than the imaging performed for clinical care. For instance, a liver MRI using research sequences could be more sensitive at detecting tumors than a standard

Ultrasounds During Pregnancy

Aug 3rd, 2019 4m 55s

Ultrasounds are one of the many tools available to help you have a healthy pregnancy. They can be used to monitor fetal growth, estimate risks for genetic disorders, discover the gender of your baby, and much more. Dr. Julia Cormano discusses t

How is Your Heart Doing? Just Look! - Exploring Ethics

May 2nd, 2019 56m 30s

Recent developments in medical imaging, especially the modern CT scanner, now make it possible to make extremely accurate pictures of the human heart in less than one heartbeat. This non-invasive, non-expensive imaging method can produce an acc

Human Images from World’s First Total-Body PET Scanner Unveiled

Mar 11th, 2019 1m 34s

EXPLORER, the world’s first medical imaging scanner from UC Davis that can capture a 3D picture of the whole human body at once, has produced its first scans. The developers expect the technology will have countless applications, from improving

PRRT-Where Are We Now and What’s on the Horizon? - 2019 Bay Area Neuroendocrine Tumor Patient Conference

Feb 28th, 2019 22m 51s

Thomas Hope, MD. Associate Professor, Abdominal Imaging and Nuclear Medicine, UCSF. Series: "Neuroendocrine Tumor Patient Conference - UCSF" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 34551]

Imaging Basics-CT MRI SPECT/PET - 2019 Bay Area Neuroendocrine Tumor Patient Conference

Feb 28th, 2019 19m 6s

Management of Complications of Portal Hypertension: The Role of the Interventional Radiologist - The Nathan Bass UCSF Liver Transplant Conference 2017

Feb 13th, 2018 36m 18s

Robert Kerlan, MD, UCSF. Chief of interventional radiology. Series: "UCSF Transplant Update" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 33246]

Targeted Imaging and Therapy in Neuroendocrine Tumors

Jan 19th, 2018 15m 27s

Dr. Thomas Hope describes the technology used to detect neuroendocrine tumors. These tumors form from cells that release hormones into the blood in response to a signal from the nervous system. [Show ID: 33295]

PSMA PET in Prostate Cancer

Jan 19th, 2018 21m 22s

PMSA (Prostate-Specic Membrane Antigen) has been shown to be a predictor for prostate cancer progression. Dr. Thomas Hope explains the imaging used to locate and determine the extent of prostate cancer. [Show ID: 33303]

What is MRI?

Dec 19th, 2017 3m 37s

From CT scans, ultrasounds to MRI's radiologists are studying the body in new ways to quickly diagnose and treat a myriad of conditions. Alexander Norbash, MD, MS, Professor and Chair of Radiology at the UC San Diego School of Medicine joins ho

My Aching Knees - Osteoarthritis: Prevention Detection and Treatment

Dec 11th, 2017 1h 18m

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common chronic condition of the joints, often occurring often in knees, hips, lower back and neck, and fingers. Get the latest on what you can do to prevent, detect and treat the condition. Series: "Mini Medical

Breast Cancer: Optimizing Early Detection and Personalized Treatment

Dec 4th, 2017 1h 24m

Breast cancer screening is important for all women. Get the latest on screening tests for breast cancer and what the current recommendations are. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32934]

Artificial Intelligence: What it is Why it Matters and the Future of Machine Learning in Clinical Imaging

Nov 27th, 2017 1h 23m

Machine learning can augment clinical and research activities in many ways. Find out the latest on the future of machine learning in clinical imaging. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32933]

Prostate Health: Risk Detection and Optimizing Personalized Treatment

Nov 20th, 2017 1h 24m

Other than skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men. Get the latest on risk, detection and treatment. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Educati

Back and Neck Pain: Precision Spine Diagnosis Guides Therapy

Nov 13th, 2017 1h 18m

Discover the latest tools used to diagnose and treat back and neck pain. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 32930]

PET Scans: What Do Radiologists See?

Oct 30th, 2017 1m 28s

An X-ray for a broken bone may have been your introduction to the world of radiology but did you know it is one of the most cutting-edge fields in medicine? From PET scans to ultrasounds, radiologists are studying the body in new ways to quickl

Cancer Detection and Treatment through Molecular Imaging: Theranostics at UCSF

Oct 27th, 2017 1h 19m

Get the latest on cancer detection using imaging that provides detailed pictures inside the body. Learn about Positron Emission Tomography (PET scans), and technology used to detect neuroendocrine tumors, and prostate cancer. Series: "UCSF Osh

How Safe is Medical Radiation?

Oct 9th, 2017 2m 58s

From CT scans to ultrasounds, radiologists are studying the body in new ways to quickly diagnose and treat patients. Alexander Norbash, MD, MS joins David Granet, MD to discuss exposure to medical radiation and the effects on the body. Series:

Brain Scans: Can They Really Tell Us if You’re Lying or in Love? - Exploring Ethics

Dec 1st, 2016 57m 14s

In recent years, we have increasingly heard about the use of functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) to find areas of the brain that may be associated with our thoughts and actions, such as when we are being deceptive, if we trust someone