Health Library
By Stanford University
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Sponsored by Stanford Hospital & Clinics, Stanford Health Library provides scientifically-based medical information to help people make informed decisions about their health and health care.
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| 1 | VideoManagement of Chronic Sinusitus | Chronic sinusitis is a common condition in which the cavities around nasal passages (sinuses) become inflamed and swollen, interfering with breathing and causing mucus to build up. | 4/17/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 2 | VideoNon-Pharmalogic Treatment of Pain | Acute pain and chronic pain are two different beasts. Chronic pain needs to be perceived and treated like other chronic conditions, using similar paradigms to optimize the condition. | 4/8/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 3 | VideoHearing, Hearing Loss, and Current Technology | The vast majority of hearing loss is simple age related. There are no surgical or medical interventions for the millions of people in the U.S. who have hearing loss, but technological advances have made tremendous improvements in hearing aids. | 3/5/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 4 | VideoCaregiving Seminar: At the End of the Day, How Can I Care for Myself? | One of a series of seminars about caregiving responsibilities, issues, conflicts, solutions and resources for caregivers. All programs focus on the caregiver, his/her well-being and the issues that may occur. | 3/5/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 5 | VideoThe Art of Diagnosis: Getting to the Root of Complex Medical Problems | Diagnosing mysterious medical cases has captured the imagination of the general populace through shows like House, MD. At Stanford, a real-life diagnostic clinic called the Consultative Medicine Clinic has been started by Dr. Bryant Lin. | 2/28/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 6 | VideoWhen is a Senior Moment Just a Senior Moment? The Latest on Alzheimer’s Disease Research | Each of us experiences changes in memory and thinking as we age. Exciting new research opens windows onto early and accurate diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and brings hope for new therapies that may help. | 2/28/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 7 | VideoComing to Terms with Where You Are: Finding Peace in the Midst of Chaos | Lecture draws upon ancient mindfulness principles & teaches you how apply them to your life & situations. You'll learn how to develop a better awareness of your body & mind, & learn self-care - using breath, your five senses & the power of intention. | 2/28/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 8 | VideoPelvic Pain | Pelvic pain affects both women and men. This talk discusses common causes of pelvic pain as well as associated symptoms and treatment options from the perspective of a pain medicine specialist. A range of causes are discussed | 2/26/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 9 | VideoRobotic Surgery for Gynecologic Cancer | This talk focuses on the very current robotic surgical techniques used for treating ovarian, endometrial and cervical cancers and its advantages and outcomes. | 2/26/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 10 | VideoCaregiving Seminar: It's Not Just About You Maintaining a Healthy Relationship | One of a series of seminars about caregiving responsibilities, issues, conflicts, solutions and resources for caregivers. All programs focus on the caregiver, his/her well-being and the issues that may occur. | 1/24/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 11 | VideoCaregiving Seminar: Where Will the Money Come From. Navigating the Legal and Financial Aspects of Caregiving | One of a series of seminars about caregiving responsibilities, issues, conflicts, solutions and resources for caregivers. All programs focus on the caregiver, his/her well-being and the issues that may occur. | 1/24/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 12 | VideoCaregiving Seminar: This Wasn't the Plan. Riding the Emotional Rollercoaster of Caregiving | One of a series of seminars about caregiving responsibilities, issues, conflicts, solutions and resources for caregivers. All programs focus on the caregiver, his/her well-being and the issues that may occur. | 1/24/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 13 | VideoCaregiving Seminar: Please, Listen to Me. Having the Important Conversations | One of a series of seminars about caregiving responsibilities, issues, conflicts, solutions and resources for caregivers. All programs focus on the caregiver, his/her well-being and the issues that may occur. | 1/17/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 14 | VideoCaregiving Seminar: I'm So Tired. Strategies for Taking Care of Yourself | One of a series of seminars about caregiving responsibilities, issues, conflicts, solutions and resources for caregivers. All programs focus on the caregiver, his/her well-being and the issues that may occur. | 1/17/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 15 | VideoProstate Cancer Awareness Community Talk | A talk about prostate cancer given by Stanford experts on the topics of Prostate Cancer Screening and Watchful Waiting; New Targeted Biopsy Techniques and Surgical Treatments for Prostate Cancer; Prostate Implants and other Radiation Treatments. | 11/11/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 16 | VideoLower Back Pain | This talk reviews the causes of low back pain with specific attention to both serious causes that need immediate attention, and those that warrant more of a management approach. | 11/5/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 17 | VideoAdvance Directives, POLST, and Other Difficult Things to Talk About | Advance care planning involves making decisions about the medical care you would want to receive if you become unable to speak for yourself. It's essential to share and document your priorities. | 11/4/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 18 | VideoOvarian Cancer: Current and Novel Treatment Strategies | New understanding of the basic biology of ovarian cancer has led to more accurate diagnosis and specialized treatments that are based on the location of the cancer and its cellular anatomy. | 11/4/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 19 | VideoMastering the Stresses of Survivorship | Stanford Health Library: The Ernest Rosenbaum Cancer Survivorship Lecture | 11/21/2012 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 20 | VideoHealth Insurance: Accessing Coverage | (October 2, 2012) Daniel Fortuño explains the complicated system of different types of healthcare coverage and shares some tips on how to maximize your individual benefits while reducing cost. | 11/9/2012 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 21 | VideoMaintaining Quality of Life and Coping with Anxiety and Depression | Dr. Amanda Withrow talks about how cancer patients and survivors can maintain their quality of life while undergoing treatment and recovery. (September 12, 2012) | 10/12/2012 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 22 | VideoSexuality: Retaining and Rediscovering Intimacy | cancer, patient, medicine, health, survivor, family, treatment, hospital, sexual health, innovation, male, female | 10/12/2012 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 23 | VideoMood Disorder Treatment Update | David Ketter gives a talk on emerging new treatments and medications for mood disorders. He then discusses how the newest treatments can offer hope for the future. | 8/17/2012 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 24 | VideoPerspectives from NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) | Robert Villanueva talks about NAMI and its functions. He then discusses his own battles with Bipolar disorder and recounts a multitude of anecdotes. | 8/17/2012 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 25 | VideoPerspectives from International Bipolar Foundation | Ellen Frudakis gives an overview of the International Bipolar Foundation. She explains its formation and discusses the foundation's work in the field of Mood Disorders. | 8/17/2012 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 26 | VideoLearning to Identify Triggers for Symptoms | Sheri Johnson compares and contrasts the triggers of mania and bipolar disorder. She then explains how we can use these triggers to predict different mood disorders. | 8/17/2012 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 27 | VideoCognitive Behavioral Therapy for Mood Disorders | Jenifer Culver gives an overview of cognitive behavioral therapy. She then uses data to show whether or not the therapy works. Finally, she describes the many available resources one can utilize. | 8/17/2012 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 28 | VideoSpecial Considerations in Treating Women with Mood Disorders | Mytilee Vemuri discusses how mood disorders effect women specifically. She then discusses the ways in which mood disorder symptoms overlap with menopausal symptoms. | 8/17/2012 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 29 | VideoUpdate on DSM-5 Mood Disorders: Bipolar Disorders | Trisha Suppes gives a brief overview of DSM-5 and explains her interest in Bipolar Disorder. She then discusses how analyzing brain activity can change the way mood disorders are categorized and diagnosed. | 8/17/2012 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 30 | VideoMood Disorders: Welcome and Update | Terence A. Ketter welcomes the audience to the 8th Annual Mood Disorders Education Day. He seeks to provide updated information on the diagnosis and treatment of mood disorders as well as a forum for questions. | 8/17/2012 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 31 | VideoSkin Cancer: Prevention to Treatment | Over half of all cancers are skin cancers, and melanoma causes the majority (75%) of deaths related to skin cancer. Kevin Wang gives an overview on two types of skin cancer, their frequency, patterns for recognition, therapy, and treatment. (June, 2011) | 7/1/2011 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 32 | VideoMigraine Headaches | Migraine is an intense and often debilitating type of headache which affects nearly 24 million Americans every year. Meredith Barad talks about migraine's causes and how it is diagnosed and differentiated from other kinds of headaches. (May 2, 2011) | 7/1/2011 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 33 | VideoHypertension in the 21st Century: High Blood Pressure and What We Know Now, and What We Need to Know | Glenn Chertow discusses diagnosis and treatment of hypertension, the most common cardiovascular disease with serious health implications. He focuses on new research and ongoing clinical studies. (May 12, 2011) | 6/1/2011 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 34 | VideoSleeping Well As We Age | A common misperception is that we do not need as much sleep as we age, but Dr. Rachel Manber explains why the human body needs a good night sleep. She dives into sleeping misconceptions and discusses ways to have good sleeping habits. (May 5, 2011) | 6/1/2011 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 35 | VideoAllergies: What You Need to Know | Allergies affect one out of every five people in the United States. In this discussion Dr. Sean McGhee looks at what allergies are and aren't, in order to show ways that the symptoms of allergies can be reduced and kept in check. (April 21, 2011) | 6/1/2011 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 36 | VideoBalance Disorders | Balance problems can occur for a variety of reasons, which makes them incredibly difficult to diagnose and can deeply affect the quality of one's life. Dr. Helen Bronte-Stewart and Dr. Gerald R. Popelka look at some of the causes. (March 17, 2011) | 6/1/2011 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 37 | VideoLife After Salt | Jessica Goldman has been forced to limit herself to a very low sodium diet. Instead of being content with a lifetime of bland and tasteless food, Goldman has worked to explore the world beyond salt. (April 7, 2011) | 5/27/2011 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 38 | VideoAdult Foot Disorders | As the we age our feet change and present us with problems we've never had before. Dr. Kenneth Hunt focuses on the changes that feet undergo as the body ages, and exposes common problems that ail many patients. (March 23, 2011) | 5/27/2011 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 39 | VideoChronic Fatigue Syndrome | Jose Montoya addresses Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). The disorder causes extreme fatigue that is unchanged by rest and interferes with one's daily life. (March 3, 2011) | 5/27/2011 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 40 | VideoLatest Advances in Vision Correction Procedures | Laser vision correction surgery continues to be refined and developed, and this talk will focus on the state of the art in laser vision correction surgery including LASIK, PRK and phakic intraocular lenses. (March 10, 2011) | 5/27/2011 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 41 | VideoContributions of Surgery to Breast Cancer Survivorship | Irene Wapnir, MD discusses the field of breast cancer treatment and its many modalities. She focuses on the appropriate use of surgery as a treatment for breast cancer and its possible outcomes. (January 13, 2011) | 2/3/2011 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 42 | VideoDon't Scratch That -- Rashes! | David Peng explores the dermatological issue of rashes. He discusses the many skin conditions where there is an outbreak of bumps on the body that changes how the skin looks and feels; the most common rashes; treatments for them. (November 18, 2010) | 2/3/2011 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 43 | VideoBariatric Surgery: One Treatment for Obesity | John Morton, MD, MPH, FACS discusses bariatric surgery for obesity at Stanford, including criteria for surgery, the surgical options, outcomes, and the overall process of this life-changing surgery. (November 11, 2010) | 2/3/2011 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 44 | Closed CaptioningVideoYoga for Pain Relief | Kelly McGonigal addresses the audience with the idea of using yoga to relieve commonly occurring pains. She gives simple techniques that can be used, as well as describing some of the physical and mental processes. (November 8, 2010) | 11/17/2010 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 45 | VideoHow Is Your Memory? | Dr. Wes Ashfor delivers a presentation on memory, how it is affected by Alzheimer's Disease and how it can be dealt with. He starts by distinguishing between Alzheimer's Disease and dementia. (September 14, 2010) | 11/17/2010 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 46 | Closed CaptioningVideoNumb Fingers and Sore Arms: Disorders of the Hand Other than Arthritis | Dr. Amy Ladd gives a presentation describing various pains of the hands and arms that are not related to arthritis. She stresses the importance and complexity of hands and gives many reasons why somebody may experience pain. (August 20, 2010) | 11/17/2010 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 47 | VideoThe Aging Eye | Dr. Mark Blumenkranz gives a presentation regarding the eye and how it changes as the human body ages. He discusses the specific changes that occur as the eye ages and how it affects basic vision. (September 4, 2010) | 11/17/2010 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 48 | Closed CaptioningVideoCeliac Disease | Dr. Nielsen Fernandez Becker gives an overview of celiac disease and describes the process by which the disease harms the human body. She also describes the differences between a body pre-infection and post-infection. (August 20, 2010) | 11/17/2010 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 49 | Closed CaptioningVideoKnow the Facts: Controversies in Screening for Women's Cancer | Recent changes announced for screening guidelines for breast and cervical cancers created a media firestorm that confused women and divided physicians and cancer groups. (April 29, 2010) | 11/17/2010 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 50 | Closed CaptioningVideoLiving Better with Arthritis | This presentation by Kate Lorig explores the concept of self-management of chronic illness and how it can help relieve pain, maintain and increase mobility and allow you to do more of the things you want to do. (April 29, 2010) | 11/17/2010 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 51 | Closed CaptioningVideoRhinoplasty 2009 and Beyond: Aesthetic and Functional Surgery of the Nose | Ever considered rhinoplasty? For some people, a "nose job" is a matter of breathing easier, while for others, it is purely about aesthetics. According to Dr. Sam Most the surgery requires both functional and aesthetic considerations. (February 10, 2010) | 11/17/2010 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 52 | VideoRobotic Surgery for Cancer Treatment | Robotic systems were first used to remove prostate cancer, then adapted for kidney cancer and bladder cancer procedures, which are more complex because of the variation in surgical anatomy, size and shape of tumors. (April 12, 2010) | 11/17/2010 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 53 | Closed CaptioningVideoUnderstanding Atrial Fibrillation | Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia which affects over two million Americans. An arrhythmia is a problem with the speed or rhythm of the heartbeat. (December 18, 2009) | 11/17/2010 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 54 | Closed CaptioningVideoSurgical Treatment of Emphysema | Current medical treatments of emphysema provide a modest degree of palliation, but there is no medical therapy that dramatically improves emphysema patients' shortness of breath or improves their survival. (August 7, 2009) | 11/17/2010 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 55 | Closed CaptioningVideoContemporary Surgical Treatment of Facial Nerve Paralysis | Because the facial nerve allows us to show expression, injury to it can cause socially and psychologically devastating physical defects. Dr. Most discusses the causes of facial nerve injuries, with specific emphasis on permanent paralysis. (May 22, 2009) | 11/17/2010 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 56 | VideoHand Arthritis: When Do I Need Surgery? | Amy Ladd discusses arthritis, tips for living with it and when it’s the right time to visit a hand surgeon. Beyond its painful and disfiguring aspects, arthritis can affect the use of the fingers and hands. (June 17, 2009) | 11/17/2010 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 57 | Closed CaptioningVideoLymphedema: New and Emerging Treatments | This talk focuses on the new and emerging treatments for lymphedema, the swelling that occurs when a blockage in the lymphatic system prevents the lymph fluid in the arm or leg from draining adequately. (July 16, 2009) | 11/17/2010 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 58 | VideoSolutions to the Omnivore's Dilemma | Christopher Gardner offers solutions and insights to your dietary conundrums with an engaging blend of scientific and humorous perspectives. (January 15, 2009) | 11/17/2010 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 59 | VideoMinimally Invasive Approaches to Cardiac Surgery | Michael Fischbein reviews advances in cardiac surgical procedures including new therapeutic approaches to treat valvular disease, heart failure/heart transplantation, and aortic disease. (March 24, 2009) | 11/17/2010 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 60 | VideoNot a Cough in a Carload | Early in the last century, when questions about the health effects of smoking became a topic of widespread discussion, tobacco companies undertook a multi-faceted campaign to allay the public's fears. (March 11, 2009) | 11/17/2010 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 61 | VideoConservative Management of Low Back Pain | Low back pain affects two out of every three Americans at some point in their life and is the second most common reason for a visit to the primary care physician. This informative talk describes why low back pain occurs. (March 22, 2007) | 10/3/2007 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 62 | VideoFamilial Mood Disorders | This talk focuses on the current understanding of familial mood disorders and intervention strategies, as well as the relationship between familial mood disorders and reproductive dysfunction. (June 14, 2007) | 10/3/2007 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 63 | VideoHypertrophic Cardiomyopathy | The main feature of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is an excessive thickening of the heart muscle (hypertrophy literally means to thicken). This talk focuses on the nature of the disorder and the emerging research and array of treatments Stanford doctors use. | 9/10/2007 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 64 | VideoHeart Failure | Heart failure is a condition in which the heart cannot pump enough oxygenated blood to meet the needs of the body's other organs. This talk focuses on the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatments available for heart failure. | 9/10/2007 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 65 | VideoBreast Cancer: Risks and Prevention, Diagnoses and Treatments | What are the risk factors for breast cancer and what decisions will a woman need to make on the basis of an abnormal mammogram result or a diagnosis of breast cancer? | 9/10/2007 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 66 | VideoWomen, Stroke and the Red Dress: Cerebrovascular Disease in Women | In most age groups, more men than women will have a stroke in a given year. However, more than half of total stroke deaths occur in women. At all ages, more women than men die of stroke. | 9/10/2007 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 67 | VideoThe Big Picture Of Maintaining Health - Medications, Tests And Safety At Home | This lecture focuses on why more and more older adults want the big picture approach and want geriatricians, how to involve physicians in dialogues, discussing the goals of therapy, difficulties of diverse medications and reactions. | 9/10/2007 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 68 | VideoSurgical Robots: Is R2D2 in Your Future? | Surgical Robots are here now; they have their roots in Stanford based research and Silicon Valley development. Thomas Krummel addresses the current uses of surgical robotics, the reasons for using them and their role in future medical treatments. | 9/10/2007 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 69 | VideoMenopause and Hormones | Do the risks and benefits of initiating or continuing menopausal hormones (estrogens and progestins) differ in women of menopausal age (40-55) versus older women? One of the questions answered. | 9/10/2007 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 70 | VideoCognitive Aging and Alzheimer's Disease: Gender Matters | What is normal versus abnormal cognitive function in women, versus men, and how does dementia make itself known? What can be done to prevent Alzheimer's Disease? Some of the questions discussed with Victor W. Henderson, MD, MS. | 9/10/2007 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 71 | VideoAbdominal Aortic Aneurysm Disease: Silent Killer | Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm is often called a "silent killer" because there are usually no obvious symptoms of the disease. This talk focuses on the importance of knowing who is most at risk, how AAA is diagnosed and treated before it becomes fatal. | 9/10/2007 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 72 | VideoAdvances in Facial Plastic Surgery - It's Not Your Mother's Facelift Anymore… | This talk focuses on recent advances in facial plastic surgery that emphasize decreased downtime with optimal results. | 9/10/2007 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 73 | VideoCognitive Changes With Aging: How Much Is Too Much? | This lecture focuses on memory problems people face, their correlations to problems later in life, when is testing appropriate, benefits of early testing, what do the tests involve and what do they mean, decision making and cognition, and interventions. | 9/10/2007 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 74 | VideoHealth & Wellness Among Older Adults: Challenges and Strategies | Peter Pompei focuses on the prevention of serious health situations, and how to cultivate knowledge of one’s functional strengths and weaknesses. Dr. Pompei also discusses how to predict need of services, as well as how to optimize doctor visits. | 9/10/2007 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 75 | VideoDepression, Delirium & Dementia: What Should We Be Doing? | This lecture focused on diagnosis and the preservation of mental health, resources, treatments, benefits of early diagnosis, symptoms/causes/interventions for depression, post operative delirium in the hospital, determination of capacity. | 9/10/2007 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 76 | VideoClearing Your Throat: Common Causes and Treatments for Hoarseness | Beyond the common cold, people experience hoarseness from a variety of causes. In this talk Edward Damrose, MD discusses some of these, and treatments that address this problem. | 9/10/2007 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 77 | VideoToo Much of a Good Thing: Running Injuries, Their Prevention and Emerging Treatments | You want to keep running, but you keep having those nagging injuries. What can be done? In this program, Dr. Michael Fredericson explores the latest innovations in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of running injuries. | 9/10/2007 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 78 | VideoPreventing Skiing and Snowboarding Injuries | You're ready to hit the slopes, but is your body? In this presentation, Dr. Allan Mishra discusses prevention strategies and demonstrates specific exercises you can employ right now to strengthen those muscles that will protect you when you fall. | 9/10/2007 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 79 | VideoConquering Sinusitis: New Frontiers in Diagnosis and Treatment | In this lecture, Dr. Peter Hwang reviews current concepts in the diagnosis and treatment of sinusitis, with an emphasis on recent innovations such as computerized surgical navigation and new drug delivery technologies. | 9/10/2007 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 80 | VideoBrain Stimulation for Chronic Pain | In this lecture, Dr. Henderson helps to unravel why brain stimulation works, and gives a fascinating look at the delicate surgical techniques and sophisticated electronic devices which offer hope for many patients.n, | 9/10/2007 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 81 | VideoThe Aging Eye: New Therapies for Age Related Macular Degeneration | In the past two years, there have been rapid and dramatic improvements in the treatment of macular degeneration which is the leading cause of blindness in the United States in persons over age 65. | 9/10/2007 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 82 | VideoShoulder Instability and The Stiff Shoulder | Shoulder injuries and chronic conditions can be painful and disabling. This talk covers common causes as well as current and emerging treatments, with special focus on surgical options. | 9/10/2007 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 83 | VideoOvercoming Shoulder Injuries/Reaching Full Circle: Diagnosing and Treating Shoulder Problems | Shoulder injuries and chronic conditions are painful and disabling for many people. This talk focuses on the different kinds of common chronic problems that affect shoulders. | 9/10/2007 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 84 | VideoMy Heart Skipped a Beat: Understanding Cardiac Arrhythmias and Their Treatments | Sounds great in a song's lyrics, but what does it mean if you are diagnosed with a cardiac arrhythmias? This talk looks at the different kinds of cardiac arrhythmias and the variety of treatment modalities used to control them. | 9/10/2007 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 85 | VideoAdvances in Pediatric Cardiology | The advances in diagnosis and treatment of children with heart disease have revolutionized care thanks to the collaboration of physicians, scientists and engineers who have made this possible. | 9/10/2007 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 86 | VideoUnderstanding Cardiovascular Disease in Women | This program focuses on the risks women face with cardiovascular disease, ways of reducing these risks, as well as new wide-ranging treatments for heart disease. | 9/10/2007 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 87 | VideoMinimally Invasive Spinal Surgery | Advances have led to the development of minimally invasive spine surgery performed through smaller "keyhole" incisions with the aid of endoscopic devices for visualization. | 9/10/2007 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 88 | VideoLooking at New Treatments for Breast Cancer: From Research Bench to Bedside | Breast cancer is becoming a greater threat to women's health, but there are new treatments emerging that will help women with the battle, including tumor vaccine and therapies which enhance immune response to cancer. | 9/10/2007 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 89 | VideoEmerging Treatments for Cancer Using CyberKnife Technology | This program explores the emerging uses of CyberKnife for different types of cancer, as well as recent upgrades to CyberKnife technology such as Synchrony Motion Tracking for extracranial treatments of lung, pancreas and liver cases. | 9/10/2007 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 90 | VideoUsing the Immune System to Treat Cancer | Immunotherapy is the newest modality of treatment of cancer and researchers have great expectations for it becoming one of the most effective treatments. Dr. Levy describes how doctors at Stanford are using immune therapy in the treatment of cancer. | 9/10/2007 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 91 | VideoBreast Cancer Care at Stanford: A Special Place at a Difficult Time | Dr. Carlson outlines the unique aspects of how Stanford doctors and staff treat breast cancer, how research findings impact the care of patients, and what a patient can expect while going through treatment. | 9/10/2007 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 92 | VideoPreserving Fertility in Cancer Patients | Preserving fertility in cancer patients is a reality now more than ever. With major advances in reproductive technologies, there are new ways to preserve fertility in both men and women. | 9/10/2007 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 93 | VideoNew Tests, New Treatments, Better Outcomes for Patients with Colorectal Cancer | Advances in imaging, genetics, molecular diagnostics, surgical techniques and chemotherapy are now making significant gains in our ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat colorectal cancer. | 9/10/2007 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 94 | VideoFeeling and Healing: Effects of Stress and Support on Cancer Patients | This talk reviews recent research on means of handling the inevitable stress of cancer that is most effective. This includes learning to express rather than suppress the emotions that accompany the illness. | 9/10/2007 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 95 | VideoLiving Better With Arthritis | Although arthritis cannot be cured, it can be managed. This presentation focuses on some of the skills that you can use to remain active and reduce pain. These skills have been developed over the past 25 years by the Stanford Arthritis Center. | 9/10/2007 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 96 | VideoLike New: Dental Implants | If you are missing teeth, Dr. Girod has good news: dental implants that look and feel like your own. Since dental implants integrate into the structure of your bone, they prevent the bone loss and gum recession that often occur. | 9/10/2007 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 97 | VideoBetter Hearing Through Advanced Technology | Advanced technology has made possible a wide array of assistive devices for the hearing impaired. In this program, Nikolas Blevins and Jannine Larky discuss the technology of cochlear implants. | 9/10/2007 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 98 | VideoGo Red: Women's Heart Health | Heart disease is the number one killer of women, taking the lives of over half a million women every year. This program provides information on nutrition, cardiac imaging, and prevention of cardiovascular diseases. | 9/5/2007 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 99 | VideoI'm Sorry, Can You Repeat That? | Hearing loss is a condition that affects millions of people annually, and it has a variety of causes. This talk focuses on the most common kinds of hearing loss and the most current and revolutionary ways they are being treated. | 9/5/2007 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 100 | VideoProstate Cancer: Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options | Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men in the United States. This program focuses on what is known about preventing prostate cancer, current diagnostic techniques, and the variety of treatments available. | 9/5/2007 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 101 | VideoAddressing Childhood Obesity | The childhood obesity epidemic is one of the greatest threats to America's health for at least the next several generations. In this program Dr. Robinson addresses the different factors that cause obesity and provides a range of prevention and treatments. | 9/5/2007 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Clinical Aspects of Rheumatoid Arthritis and Systemic Lupus Erythematosis | This part of the "Women and Health" series presents Stanford faculty and physicians discussing, in a lecture format, health topics that are of particular interest to women. | 3/30/2007 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Hypertension: The Silent Killer | This part of the "Health Matters" series presents Stanford physicians discussing, in a news format, current advancements in select medical topics. | 3/30/2007 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Innovative Pharmacological Therapies: The Example of DHEA for Systemic Lupus | This part of the "Women and Health" series presents Stanford faculty and physicians discussing, in a lecture format, health topics that are of particular interest to women. | 3/30/2007 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Cancer as a Turning Point: From Surviving to Thriving : In the Service of Life | This part of the "Health and Society" series presents Stanford and other area physicians discussing, in a lecture format, current medical treatments and research on emerging treatments. | 3/30/2007 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Decisions at the End of Life: Witholding and Withdrawing Life Support | This part of the "Health and Society" series presents Stanford and other area physicians discussing, in a lecture format, current medical treatments and research on emerging treatments. | 3/30/2007 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Exercise for Life, Stage 1: Beginning to Move | The Stanford Center for Integrative Medicine is home to the Cancer Supportive Care Program, which complements standard cancer treatments. The goal of this program is to improve the quality of life for all cancer patients. | 3/30/2007 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Exercise for Life, Stage 2: Chair Resistance Exercises | The Stanford Center for Integrative Medicine is home to the Cancer Supportive Care Program, which complements standard cancer treatments. The goal of this program is to improve the quality of life for all cancer patients. | 3/30/2007 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Exercise for Life, Stage 3: Up and Around | The Stanford Center for Integrative Medicine is home to the Cancer Supportive Care Program, which complements standard cancer treatments. The goal of this program is to improve the quality of life for all cancer patients. | 3/30/2007 | Free | View in iTunes |
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History of Heart Transplantation | This part of the "Health and Society" series presents Stanford and other area physicians discussing, in a lecture format, current medical treatments and research on emerging treatments. | 3/30/2007 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Managing Cancer Fatigue | The Stanford Center for Integrative Medicine is home to the Cancer Supportive Care Program, which complements standard cancer treatments. The goal of this program is to improve the quality of life for all cancer patients. | 3/30/2007 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Stress and Coping: What Baboons Can Teach Us | This part of the "Health and Society" series presents Stanford and other area physicians discussing, in a lecture format, current medical treatments and research on emerging treatments. | 3/30/2007 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers | This part of the "Health Matters" series presents Stanford physicians discussing, in a news format, current advancements in select medical topics. | 3/30/2007 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Customer Reviews
Zebras
Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers is the single best lecture I've heard in years...stress physio is a facinating topic. Thank you.
Student
It was very good
