Radiology (Audio)

Dec 30 2020 457
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University of California faculty and researchers explore medical imaging techniques, such as x-rays, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and how they are used.

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Protecting the Secrets of the Brain: Central Nervous System Radiotherapy and Radiosurgery

Dec 30 2020 81 mins  
This presentation explores the role of radiotherapy in the management of central nervous system (CNS) tumors and the possible neurological complications of radiotherapy. Dr. Steve Baunstein also discusses the techniques to improve the therapeutic ratio in CNS radiotherapy. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36507]

Combining Radiotherapy and Immunotherapy in Cancers of the Skin Head and Neck

Dec 26 2020 84 mins  
Immunotherapy has allowed many people with previously incurable cancers to live for years. This presentation explores the options of immunotherapy, radiation and surgery and the potential combination of treatments to treat skin cancer and head and neck cancer. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36505]

Can Radiotherapy Cure Stage IV Cancer? The Future of Oligometastatic Cancer

Dec 25 2020 56 mins  
The state between localized cancer and wide-spread metastatic disease is termed oligometastatic. This presentation explores radiotherapy and the principles of treatment for oligometastasis. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36506]

No Common Cold: Viruses Can Cause HPV Related Cancers

Dec 14 2020 56 mins  
This presentation explores how head and neck cancers caused by HPV differ from those caused by smoking and the key role of radiotherapy in the treatment of HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancers. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36504]

No Beam Required! Inside-Out Radiotherapy: HDR Brachytherapy for Prostate Cancer

Dec 11 2020 85 mins  
This presentations explores the basic elements of prostate cancer anatomy, presentation, diagnosis and work-up and describe different techniques for treating prostate cancer with radiation including brachytherapy. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36503]

Close to the Heart: Modern Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer Treatment

Nov 30 2020 81 mins  
This program describes the ways in which new technology can help better protect the heart during radiation therapy for breast cancer and explores the stepwise progress towards shorter courses of treatment for breast cancer patients. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36502]