Episodes
Foot and ankle injuries are common for both the weekend warrior and the professional athlete. Dr. Sonya Ahmed, a former competitive athlete herself, discusses the importance of adequate stretching. Series: "Health Matters" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36772]
Published 01/22/21
Stem Cell research could unlock the mystery of what makes the human brain special. Researcher Alysson Muotri is using stem cells to grow tiny versions of developing human brains in his lab to study everything from autism to the Zika virus. His lab is even looking into how space flight impacts brain development. Series: "Health Matters" [Show ID: 35077]
Published 10/05/19
Kawasaki Disease is the most common cause of acquired heart disease in the developed world, but it is often misdiagnosed. Without proper treatment, 1 in 4 children will develop irreversible and potentially fatal heart damage. In this episode of Health Matters, leading Kawasaki Disease researcher Dr. Jane C. Burns explains the signs parents should be able to recognize. Series: "Health Matters" [Show ID: 35076]
Published 10/02/19
Low testosterone has many health impacts - including fertility issues. Dr. T. Mike Hsieh joins host Dr. David Granet to discuss how testosterone is given to a patient. Series: "Health Matters" [Show ID: 34530]
Published 03/05/19
Dr. T. Mike Hsieh joins host Dr. David Granet to discuss the impact on men's fertility when taking testosterone. Series: "Health Matters" [Show ID: 34531]
Published 02/19/19
Waking up in the morning still tired? Sleep apnea could be the culprit. Robert Owens, MD joins host David Granet, MD to explain how sleep apnea is diagnosed. Series: "Health Matters" [Show ID: 34094]
Published 11/09/18
Robert Owens, MD joins host David Granet, MD as they discuss the recommended duration of a healthy sleep. Series: "Health Matters" [Show ID: 34093]
Published 10/15/18
Robert Owens, MD joins host David Granet, MD to discuss sleep and its benefits. Series: "Health Matters" [Show ID: 34092]
Published 10/03/18
Kerri Boutelle, PhD, joins David Granet, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.A.P. to discuss eating habits that often result in obesity and the psychology behind it. Series: "Health Matters" [Show ID: 33859]
Published 07/03/18
Every 45 seconds, someone in the US has a stroke. Dr. Alexander Khalessi, Director of Endovascular Neurosurgery & Surgical Director of Neurocritical Care, joins Dr. David Granet to discuss who is at risk for a stroke. Series: "Health Matters" [Show ID: 33582]
Published 04/13/18
Every 45 seconds, someone in the US has a stroke. Dr. Alexander Khalessi, Director of Endovascular Neurosurgery & Surgical Director of Neurocritical Care, joins Dr. David Granet to discuss how to recognize a stroke. Series: "Health Matters" [Show ID: 33581]
Published 03/30/18
It is difficult to effectively manage our weight when the world around us is full of enticing and unhealthy options. Kerri Boutelle, PhD, joins David Granet, MD, to discuss how our minds become conditioned to overeat. Series: "Health Matters" [Show ID: 33433]
Published 02/23/18
Dr. Ezra Cohen joins Dr. David Granet to describe both the immune system and cancer. Series: "Health Matters" [Show ID: 33297]
Published 01/19/18
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 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 host David Granet, MD to discuss what PET scans reveal. Series: "Health Matters" [Show ID: 32924]
Published 10/27/17
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 host David Granet, MD to specifially discuss MRI. Series: "Health Matters" [Show ID: 32923]
Published 10/13/17
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: "Health Matters" [Show ID: 32922]
Published 09/29/17
Everyone occasionally feels sad or unhappy but depression is different. David Feifel, MD, PhD joins our host David Granet, MD to discuss successful treatment using the drug ketamine. Series: "Health Matters" [Show ID: 32864]
Published 09/22/17
Everyone occasionally feels sad or unhappy but depression is different. David Feifel, MD, PhD joins our host David Granet, MD to help define depression. Series: "Health Matters" [Show ID: 32863]
Published 09/15/17
Technology plays a large role in our everyday lives. It can be a helpful tool or a distraction but is there a point where it becomes a danger? Andrew Doan, MD, PhD, joins David Granet, MD to discuss limiting the amount of screen time for children. Series: "Health Matters" [Show ID: 32829]
Published 09/01/17
Dr. T. Mike Hsieh joins host Dr. David Granet to discuss what you should know about testosterone therapy. Series: "Health Matters" [Show ID: 32825]
Published 08/25/17
Dr. T. Mike Hsieh joins host Dr. David Granet to discuss the change in Testosterone over a lifespan. Series: "Health Matters" [Show ID: 32675]
Published 08/04/17
In the U.S.,100,000 young people experience psychosis each year. Kristin Cadenhead, MD, director of the Cognitive Assessment and Risk Evaluation (CARE) Program at UC San Diego joins David Granet, MD to discuss the symptoms that would help get them the care they need. Series: "Health Matters" [Show ID: 32672]
Published 07/21/17
Andrew Doan, MD, PhD, joins David Granet, MD to discuss internet access for children. What is the appropriate age for children to use social media and online gaming? Doan suggests healthy ways to integrate the internet into a child's home life. Series: "Health Matters" [Show ID: 32674]
Published 07/21/17
Technology can be a helpful tool or a distraction but is there a point where it becomes a danger? Andrew Doan, M.D., Ph.D. joins David Granet, MD to discuss research done on empathy, a learned human response developed through face to face interactions, which in the era of social media is being developed less and less. Series: "Health Matters" [Show ID: 32621]
Published 07/14/17