Can we not only live longer but better, healthier lives? Robert A.J. Signer and Shiri Gur-Cohen describe how stem cell research may hold the key to longevity. Centenarian Stanley Clothier shares his secrets to a long life and artist Amy Burkman celebrates the connection between art, science, and her own health journey. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 39722]

As part of the 2024 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Dr. Jennifer Martelle Tu is a neurologist with a special interest in movement disorders. She provides a comprehensive update on the care of children and youth with Rett Syndrome, a rare progressive neurological disease. She emphasizes the importance of dedicated multidisciplinary clinics and discusses state of the art treatments, such as the recently FDA approved trofinetide, as well as gene therapy. Series: "Developmental...

As part of the 2024 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference, Dr. David Oh presents on the use of immunotherapy as a treatment in advanced prostate cancer, including describing how immunotherapy works, possible side effects, and options available currently. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39770]

As part of the 2024 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Dr. Ellen Elias is a pediatrician and geneticist who has dedicated her career to the care of children and youth with medical complexity and developmental disabilities. She discusses sexuality and the need for education, normalization and anticipatory preventive care in youth and adults with disabilities. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39753]

As part of the 2024 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Elizabeth Vosseller and Ian Nordling demonstrate techniques for helping autistic people who cannot use speech reliably to communicate. They discuss the neuroscience behind techniques for helping people with sensory and movement differences to use spelling and typing to communicate. Ian Nordling, a nonspeaking autistic man, provides insights into the lived experience of learning to communicate. Series: "Developmental Disabilities...

Almost every child born in the United States undergoes state-mandated newborn screening within the first 48 hours of life. The blood collected from a "heel stick" helps test for 80 different serious but treatable genetic disorders. These disorders can be either genetic (passed down in families) or congenital (present at birth). But... what if we could go further? What if we could test a newborn's entire genetic sequence? Pediatric geneticist Ingrid Holm discusses the risks, benefits, costs...

As part of the 2024 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference, Dr. Matthew Cooperberg discusses surgery as treatment for localized prostate cancer, including risk stratification, how prostatectomy is performed, surgery outcomes and potential side effects. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39758]

As part of the 2024 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Vikram Jaswal, Professor of Psychology at the University of Virginia, presents research using objective measurements of eye gaze and speed of movements. He demonstrates that prompting by supporters is not a plausible explanation for the success nonspeaking autistic people have had communicating using letterboards held by a trained Communication Regulation Partner. He also presents data that nonspeaking autistic people can tolerate...

As part of the 2024 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Vivian Huan, Senior Policy Attorney of Disability Rights California, presents key findings and recommendations regarding racial disparities in access to services and funding in California for people in the developmental disability system. After investments were made to reduce disparities, they worsened. Huan presents strategies that may work moving forward. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID:...

As part of the 2024 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference, Drs. Julian Hong and Eric Small discuss oligometastatic prostate cancer and its management with radiation and systemic therapies. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39766]

As part of the 2024 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Dr. Megumi Okumura, Medical Director of the newly established UCSF Health Pediatric to Adult Transitions Program, describes a roadmap for health care transition, the process of moving from a child/family centered to an adult/patient centered model of health care; and introduces tools from a recently updated Got Transition, a collaborative effort by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Family Physicians, and the...

As part of the 2024 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference, patient advocate Stan Rosenfeld leads a panel discussion including Dr. Benjamin Breyer, patients, and their partners, on living with prostate cancer. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39773]

Why explore stem cells in space when we have the comfort of Earth's laboratories? Join Robert A.J. Signer, Ph.D., alongside Catriona Jamieson, M.D., Ph.D., and Alysson Muotri, Ph.D., as they delve into the untapped potential of space experiments for expediting medical breakthroughs. Patient advocate Alexandria Allen offers a poignant narrative, revealing the profound impact such research has had on her personal health journey. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show...

As part of the 2024 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference, Dr. Rahul Aggarwal reviews emerging treatment approaches for advanced prostate cancer, including developments for antibody-drug conjugates, immunotherapy (T cell engagers), targeted radiation, and targeting Androgen Receptor Signaling. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39772]

What can you do today to improve or maintain your brain health? Sarah Banks, Ph.D., an expert in healthy aging, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease, explores risk factors and offers practical tips for enhancing brain health. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39387]

As part of the 2024 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference, Dr. Thomas Hope presents information on PSMA-PET and discusses imaging in the evaluation of biochemical recurrence in prostate cancer. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39762]

As part of the 2024 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Dr. Peter Kang, Professor of Genetics at the University of Minnesota, presents a detailed summary of recent advances in gene therapy for children with neuromuscular disorders, specifically Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, and Pompe Disease. He uses case studies to demonstrate diagnostic dilemmas, intricacies of developing and delivering treatment, and the importance of shared decision making about therapies with...

As part of the 2024 Developmental Disabilities Conference, community mental health counselor Brian Tallant provides a compelling rationale for why youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities would benefit from trauma focused therapy. He discusses in detail methods for adapting cognitive behavioral therapy that is both compassionate and practical. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39746]

As part of the 2024 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Dr. Mel Houser, founder of All Brains Belong VT, a comprehensive clinic with a mission to provide inclusive care, discusses her innovative model of primary care that integrates medical care with social connection, employment support and community education; and introduces key concepts such as universal design and community village. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39744]

As part of the 2024 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Tim Jin, disability rights advocate, presents the Shriver Lecture on how people who use augmentative and alternative communication methods can live independently and direct their own lives. Jin says communication is the key to self direction. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39745]

As part of the 2024 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Dr. Garey Noritz, Chair of the American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Children with Disabilities, provides a detailed overview of approaches to the primary care of children, youth and young adults with cerebral palsy. He introduces the GMFC (Gross Motor Functional Classification) as a way for pediatricians to anticipate physical needs and discusses the importance of care coordination in the primary medical home to assure equitable...

As part of the 2024 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference, Dr. Terence Friedlander discusses bone health in advanced prostate cancer. He reviews normal bone health and how it is affected by prostate cancer, defines important terms, and shares recommendations for optimizing bone health in prostate cancer. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39771]

Benjamin Smarr Ph.D. discusses wearable tech in health research, stressing community engagement in data sharing. He explores sensors tracking temperature, heart rate, and more, noting the importance of naps for health. Smarr addresses reliability, access, and the link between sleep and conditions like dementia. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39853]

As part of the 2024 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference, Dr. Hao Nguyen discusses focal therapy as a choice of therapy in patients with low and intermediate risk prostate cancer at high risk for progression. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39760]