As part of the 2024 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference, Dr. Ivan de Kouchkovksky discusses the use of both chemotherapy and radioligand therapy, including a “theranostic” approach, in metastatic treatment resistant prostate cancer. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39769 ..read more

As part of the 2024 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Zoe Brennan Krohn, staff attorney of the Disability Rights Program at the American Civil Liberties Union, discusses legislative changes to promote supported decision making. She presents with Marie Bergum, the first person in California to reverse her conservatorship so that she can direct her own life. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39742 ..read more

As part of the 2024 Developmental Disabilities Conference, three leaders of the disability community - Max Barrows, Matteo Musso, and Elizabeth Grigsby - provide insights into the barriers faced by people with disabilities to access healthcare. They review programmatic, communication and physical barriers and offer their ideas for solutions. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39740 ..read more

As part of the 2024 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Dr. Danilo Bernardo, Assistant Professor of Neurology at UCSF, discusses novel treatment options for children, youth and adults with intractable seizures, especially to prevent SUDEP (sudden unexpected death in epilepsy). Epilepsy devices, including wearables, video systems and apps, can be used to improve data gathering and trigger alarms. Advances in treatment range from epilepsy surgery to vagal nerve stimulation and responsive neurostimulation system. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39748 ..read more

Born and raised in Hokkaido, Japan, Professor Ryuzo Yanagimachi, the 2023 Kyoto Prize Laureate in Basic Sciences, developed a love for nature. He became fascinated with the fertilization process of sea urchins. After studying the fertilization of fish and the life cycle of parasitic barnacles, he realized little was known about mammalian fertilization. He went on to train with Professor M.C. Chang at the Worcester Foundation for Experimental Biology, the father of mammalian in vitro fertilization and then started his own lab at the University of Hawai'i. His basic studies contributed to u ..read more

As part of the 2024 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference, Dr. Jonathan Chou discusses individual genetics in the risk of developing prostate cancer, genomic testing to distinguish indolent verses more aggressive disease, and genomic testing to determine best treatment for individual patients. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39755 ..read more

Explore cutting-edge research at the intersection of neuroscience, space exploration, and medical innovation. Researchers discuss revolutionary experiments with brain organoids cultivated from stem cells, conducted both in terrestrial labs and aboard the International Space Station. They investigate accelerated aging, neuroprotective agents, and potential treatments for conditions like Alzheimer's and ALS. The dialogue also delves into the transformative impact of space environments on scientific discoveries, from understanding bacterial growth to developing novel therapies. Through collaborat ..read more

As part of the 2024 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference, Dr. Kevin Shee presents a comprehensive overview of active surveillance in managing localized prostate cancer. Drawing from the extensive institutional database with over 9,000 participants at UCSF, Dr. Shee highlights groundbreaking insights into the field. From exploring the safety of active surveillance in younger men to investigating the potential of prostate MRI as a biopsy alternative, you'll gain valuable insights into treatment decisions and patient outcomes. Dr. Shee's session offers a profound understanding of how data-driven ap ..read more

As part of the 2024 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference, Dr. Samuel Washington summarizes the burden of prostate cancer, updates in early detection guidelines, treatment options, and discusses life after treatment. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39754 ..read more

As part of the 2024 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Dr. Stefanie Ames, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Utah, discusses results from her recent study on disability-based discrimination in pediatrics. She describes drivers of discrimination, such as clinician apathy, assumptions and lack of knowledge; and manifestations of discrimination, including limited access, substandard care and dehumanization. As part of this program, Dr. Dennis Kuo, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Rochester, talks to Dr. Ames about her findings and presents feasible next steps t ..read more