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The Dawn of Personalized Medicine
Presented by: Euan Ashley, MD, PhD Assistant Professor, Cardiovascular Medicine Stanford University Medical Center June 7, 2012 We know that genes play a crucial role in influencing how we look and act, as well as our susceptibility to disease. Now scientists are trying to use that knowledge in exciting new ways, such as preventing and [...]
Read More..>>Travel Medicine: What You Should Know Before You Go
Presented by: Brian Blackburn, MD Assistant Professor, Medicine – Infectious Diseases Stanford University Medical Center May 10, 2012 Watch the video Getting sick is not usually on the itinerary when planning a trip. Unfortunately though, travelers can be exposed to a wide array of diseases that are uncommon at home that can wreak havoc on [...]
Read More..>>A Healthy Sexual Life. What Everyone Needs to Know in 2012 But May Be Afraid to Ask
Presented by: Annie Talbot, MD Clinical Assistant Professor, Infectious Diseases Andrew Zolopa, MD Professor, Infectious Diseases Stanford University Medical Center April 25, 2012 Watch the video Gay or straight, married or single, male or female—any person who has sex may be exposed to a wide range of sexually transmitted infections, or STIs. These infections range [...]
Read More..>>Changing Sleep Patterns As We Age
Presented by: Mehrdad Ayati, MD Clinical Instructor, Internal Medicine Stanford University Medical Center April 19, 2012 Watch the video You go to bed, only to start tossing and turning, with no rest in sight. Or you fall asleep, only to wake up at 3 am. Having trouble falling asleep—or staying asleep—is a common problem, especially [...]
Read More..>>Impact of Cancer Treatment on Memory, Thinking, and Attention
Presented by: Shelli Kesler, PhD Assistant Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences April 18, 2012 Watch the video Memory and attention problems seem to be a common complaint among cancer survivors. Many people refer to these cognitive changes as “chemo brain,” but the cause and extent of these issues is not always a direct correlation to [...]
Read More..>>Skin Cancer: From Prevention to Treatment
Presented by: Kevin Wang, MD, PhD Instructor, Dermatology Stanford University Medical Center June 16, 2011 Watch the video Skin cancer is the most common of all cancers, accounting for more than half of all cancers in the United States. More than 1 million new cases occur in the U.S. each year, and it has been [...]
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