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Using Nudges to Create Sustainable Lifestyle Changes

Leah Groppo, registered dietitian and diabetes educator, discusses how you can create an environment that makes healthy choices easier. She will talk about the use of nudges and give actionable examples to help you reach your health goals. 

 

Speaker

Leah Groppo, RD, MS, BC-ADM, CDCES,  Clinical Dietitian in Stanford’s Endocrinology Clinic and Diabetes Care Program

 

 

 

Gout in the Asian Population

Gout can significantly impact physical function, productivity, and health-related quality of life. Asian patients are 2.7 times more likely than Caucasian patients to have this condition. Jison Hong, MD, discusses risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and lifestyle changes in managing gout.

 

Speaker

Jison Hong, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Immunology & Rheumatology at Stanford

 

 

The Mystery Headache: CSF Leak - A Fixable Cause of Daily Headache - 2023 Update

Many people who suffer with chronic migraine live with symptoms that are mysterious, unexplained, and undiagnosed — headache, nausea, neck stiffness, ringing in the ear — and all of these symptoms worsen as the day goes on and the individual spends more time in the upright position. However, symptoms improve as long as they are lying down. Such patients may be diagnosed with POTS, Chiari, chronic migraine, new daily persistent headache (NDPH), or even concussion. Ian Carroll, MD, discusses an often-overlooked diagnosis that can be effectively treated — spontaneous intracranial hypotension (CSF leak).

 

Speaker

Ian Carroll, MD, MS, Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine

 

 

Heart Disease in Asian Americans: How to Lower Your Risk

Asian Americans are the fastest growing ethnic/racial group in the United States. While heart disease is the leading cause of death for most Asians, the risk differs among Asian subgroups. Learn about these differences and understand ways that you can lower your risk through lifestyle and behavioral changes.

 

Speaker

Eugene Yang, MD, MS, FACC, is a Professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiology at the University of Washington School of Medicine

 

 

Tips for Managing Chronic Conditions

Living with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, depression, low back pain, heart disease, or another chronic disease? Randall Stafford, MD, PhD, talks about the importance of combining medical care with physical activity, stress management, dietary changes, substance use, and sleep quality. Learn how to set and monitor your health goals to thrive. 

 

Speaker

Randall S. Stafford, MD, PhD,  Professor of Medicine at the Stanford School of Medicine and the Director of the Program on Prevention Outcomes and Practices (PPOP)

 

 

Caring for Family Members with Chronic or Serious Illnesses: Roles, Challenges, and Coping

Being a caregiver can be both a rewarding and stressful experience, Ranak Trivedi, PhD, talks about the research around both aspects of caregiving specific to Asian cultures. She discusses caregiving among Asians, which has often focused on caring for those with dementia and shares data describing the South Asian experience in managing breast cancer. Dr. Trivedi provides strategies to identify and manage stress.

 

Speaker

Ranak Trivedi, PhD, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Director of Caregiving and Family Systems at the Stanford Center for Asian Health Research and Education (CARE)

 

 

 

Progress and Plateaus in Health Goals

Sticking with health goals is tough for many of us. Did you make a strong start and lose steam along the way? Leah Groppo, RD, MS, shares actionable strategies to help you stay on track or get unstuck with your health-related goals.

 

Speaker

Leah Groppo, RD, MS, BC-ADM, CDCES,  Clinical Dietitian in Stanford’s Endocrinology Clinic and Diabetes Care Program

 

 

 

Advancing Toward Precision Medicine in Childhood Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Michael J. Rosen, MD, MSCI, introduces the Stanford Medicine Center for Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Celiac Disease and discusses how discoveries with tissue gene expression and intestinal organoids can change the way we treat pediatric IBD.

 

Speaker

Michael J. Rosen, MD, MSCI, Professor of Pediatrics - Gastroenterology and Director of the Stanford Center for Pediatric IBD and Celiac Disease

 

 

 

Prevalent Sight-Threatening Diseases in the Asian Population

Albert Wu, MD, PhD, FACS, dicusses the most common sight-threatening diseases affecting Asians. He will share tips for prevention and early detection. 

 

Speaker

Albert Y. Wu, MD, PhD, FACS, Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Stanford University School of Medicine

 

 

 

How Does Cholesterol Fit in Your Prevention Profile?

Measures of lipids in the blood, including cholesterol levels, provide important information about future risk of developing heart disease. Randall Stafford, MD, PhD, discusses what lipid test results mean and non-drug and drug strategies to improve lipids. Drawing on emerging research, you will gain a better understanding of steps you can take to improve your numbers and reduce your risk. 

 

Speaker

Randall S. Stafford, MD, PhD,  Professor of Medicine at the Stanford School of Medicine and the Director of the Program on Prevention Outcomes and Practices (PPOP).

 

 

How Nourish is Giving Asians the Tools to Eat Well and Live Well

Minal Moharir, MD, and her team at Nourish produce nutrition education resources specifically for Filipino, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Indian, and Korean communities. Dr. Moharir discusses Nourish’s rapid growth, long-term trajectory, impact, and cultural and scientific considerations.

 

Speakers

Minal Moharir, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine

Lily Phan, RD, MS, CNSC, Lead Registered Dietitian at CARE 

Chef Irfan Dama, Culinary Consultant, Former chef at Google's Baadal Cafe 

Chef Tu David Phu, Top Chef alumnus, Emmy-nominated filmmaker

 

 

Health Outcomes for Asian and Pacific Islander Women and Newborns

In California, 16% of births are among Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) families, with significant disparities in quality of care for mothers and babies. Jochen Profit, MD, MPH, discusses key drivers of inequitable care among AANHPI mothers and infants, health outcomes, and potential solutions

 

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Jochen Profit, MD, MPH, Professor of Pediatrics at Stanford University School of Medicine.

 

 

Dermatologic Surgery: Skin Cancer and Beyond

Nour Kibbi, MD, covers the basics of skin cancer and the principles of Mohs surgery: when it’s appropriate and its advantages. She discusses what to expect from an aesthetic consultation and highlights some of the most common non-surgical cosmetic treatments for improving the health and appearance of your skin.

 

Speaker

Nour Kibbi, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatologic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology at Stanford University School of Medicine.

 

 

Coping when Caring for Adults with Chronic or Serious Illnesses

Ranak Trivedi, PhD, describes the joy and the stress of caring for someone with a chronic and serious illness, and strategies to increase the joy while lowering the stress.

 

Speaker

Ranak Trivedi, PhD, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Director of Caregiving and Family Systems at the Stanford Center for Asian Health Research and Education (CARE).

 

 

Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Asian Subpopulations

Meryl Sperling, MD, MA, discusses the criteria and importance for early screening of gestational diabetes for Asians populations. She talks about how BMI affects the risk for gestational diabetes among 13 distinct Asian subgroups in California.

 

Speaker

Meryl Sperling, MD, MA, is a fellow in Maternal-Fetal Medicine at Stanford University. Her research interests include gestational diabetes mellitus and maternal health disparities in Asian American and Pacific Islander populations.

Health, Illness, and Social Support in the Asian American Community

Grace Yoo, PhD, MPH, provides an overview of the role and meaning of social support in Asian American communities in relation to health, illness, and aging.

 

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Grace J. Yoo, PhD, MPH, is Professor and former chair of Asian American studies at San Francisco State University. She is a medical sociologist with a background in public health who has spent 30 years teaching and researching about health, illness and social support among Asian Americans.

Feel Empowered: Making the Most of Your Doctor’s Visits

Randall Stafford, MD, PhD, shares tips to help you prepare for your medical appointments and be open with your doctor when you need more information.

 

Speaker

Randall S. Stafford, MD, PhD,  Professor of Medicine at the Stanford School of Medicine and the Director of the Program on Prevention Outcomes and Practices (PPOP).

 

 

Nasopharyngeal Cancer: What it’s About, Who Gets it, and What We’re Doing About it

A. Dimitrios Colevas, MD, discusses nasopharyngeal cancer, a type of head and neck cancer. He gives an overview of standard treatments and shares the latest research on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

 

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A. Dimitrios Colevas, MD, Professor of Medicine (Oncology) and, by courtesy, of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery (OHNS) and of Radiation Oncology (Radiation Therapy).

 

 

Type 3c Diabetes

Many people are unfamiliar with Type 3c Diabetes (pancreatogenic) which develops from damage to the pancreas. Leah Groppo, RD, and Marilyn Tan, MD, share an overview and discuss how to manage this complex disease.

 

Speakers

Leah Groppo, RD, MS, BC-ADM, CDCES, is a Clinical Dietitian in Stanford’s Endocrinology Clinic and Diabetes Care Program. 

Marilyn Tan, MD, FACE, is double board certified in Endocrinology and Internal Medicine. She is a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine and chief of the Endocrine Clinic at Stanford Health Care.

 

 

Type 2 Diabetes in Asian Americans

Sun Kim, MD, discusses the differences in the risk and origins of Type 2 Diabetes among the diverse Asian American population.

 

Speaker

Sun Kim, MD, MS,  Associate Professor Of Medicine (Endocrinology) at  Stanford Medicine

 

 

Lymphedema: What's Old, New, Borrowed, Blue

Lymphedema is a chronic condition that causes swelling in the limbs due to blockage in the circulatory systems. Lymphedema is most commonly caused by lymph node removal or damage due to cancer treatment. Stanley Rockson, MD, discusses the condition, current research, and emerging treatments.

 

Speaker

Stanley Rockson, MD, is the Allan and Tina Neill Professor of Lymphatic Research and Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Rockson serves concurrently as Stanford’s chief of consultative cardiology and the director of the Stanford Center for Lymphatic and Venous Disorders.

 

 

 

Fatty Liver Disease

The liver is the body’s leading toxin-removing organ and plays a pivotal role in metabolism. Nearly everything you put into your body, at one point or another, is processed by the liver. Randall Stafford, MD, PhD, discusses weight-related metabolic liver problems, fatty liver disease, new guidelines for daily alcohol intake, and how to maintain overall liver health.

 

Speaker

Randall S. Stafford, MD, PhD,  Professor of Medicine at the Stanford School of Medicine and the Director of the Program on Prevention Outcomes and Practices (PPOP).

 

 

 

A Hidden Health Disparity: Lung Cancer among Asian American Females who Never Smoke

Scarlett Gomez, PhD, Iona Cheng, PhD, and Heather Wakelee, MD, review what we currently know about lung cancer in non-smoking Asian American and Pacific Islander females and ongoing research in this area.

 

Speakers

Scarlett Lin Gomez, MPH, PhD, Professor, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, UCSF; Co-Leader, Cancer Control Program, UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center

Iona Cheng, MPH, PhD, Professor, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, UCSF

Heather Wakelee, MD, Professor of Medicine, Deputy Director of the Stanford Cancer Institute, Division Chief of Medical Oncology.

 

 

 

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: The Search for Therapies

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) disease is a common and frequently fatal heart disease. Currently, there is no medical therapy leaving only surgical approaches once the disease has become severely advanced. Joshua Spin, MD, PhD, discusses some of the approaches his lab is taking to address AAA.

 

Speaker

Joshua Spin, MD, PhD, is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Cardiology at Stanford University, and a Staff Cardiologist at the Palo Alto VA. In addition to his clinical work at Stanford Hospital and the VA, he is a member of the Stanford Center for Inherited Cardiovascular Disease and the Stanford Cardiovascular Institute, and is also an attending physician in the Stanford Marfan Center. Dr. Spin's laboratory conducts basic and translational research in vascular biology, with an emphasis on investigations of abdominal aortic aneurysm and vascular smooth muscle cells.

 

 

 

Type 1 Diabetes: Macronutrients and Boluses

Leah Groppo, Registered Dietitian, talks about how different macronutrients affect bolus types and doses.

 

Speaker

Leah Groppo, RD, MS, BC-ADM, CDCES, is a Clinical Dietitian in Stanford’s Endocrinology Clinic and Diabetes Care Program

 

Managing Type 1 Diabetes

Marina Basina, MD, reviews the latest research and technological advances as they relate to managing type 1 diabetes.

 

Speaker

Marina Basina, MD, Clinical Professor of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, focuses on diabetes management, thyroid, and adrenal conditions. Her primary interests are type 1 diabetes, diabetes technology, and diabetes in pregnancy.

 

Type 1 Diabetes: Staying Active to Feel Your Best

Staying active is important for overall health and well-being. Dessi Zaharieva, PhD, explores the role of exercise in managing type 1 diabetes in youth and adults.

 

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Dessi Zaharieva, PhD, is an instructor of pediatric endocrinology and an exercise physiologist. Her research focuses on exercise physiology and blood glucose management in type 1 diabetes.

 

Primary Care for LGBTQ+ Patients: Take Pride in Your Health

Having a physician who is familiar with the needs of the LGBTQ+ patient increases an individual’s trust and makes it easier to communicate candidly with their doctor. Benjamin Laniakea, MD,  discusses the range of needs that are more easily discovered and addressed as a matter of course in a practice that specializes in LGBTQ+ care.

 

Speaker

Benjamin Laniakea, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician specializing in full-spectrum LGBTQ+ health. They are the Medical Director of Stanford’s LGBTQ+ Clinical Program and have been the theme lead for the Sex, Gender, and Sexual Function curriculum at the Stanford School of Medicine.

 

Living Your Best Life: How Palliative Care Can Help Improve Your Quality of Life

Palliative Care is specialized medical care for people living with a serious illness and aims to see the person beyond the disease. It focuses on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of illness to improve quality of life, regardless of age or stage of illness. Grant Smith, MD, explains the essential services and support offered through palliative care, when it might be right for you or your loved one, and the ways palliative care works alongside your other doctors to provide whole-person care.

 

Speaker

Grant Smith, MD, is a palliative care physician and Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine. He provides direct patient care while pursuing his academic and educational interests improving patient-centered care across settings, increasing access to palliative care, and promoting clinician well-being.

 

Stay Independent and Free from Falls

Falls are one of the leading causes of loss of independence in older adults, but research shows that many effective strategies to reduce falls are not widely practiced. With a focus on both seniors and their family members, Stanford primary care physician Randall Stafford, MD, PhD, and Ellen Corman, MRA, of Stanford’s esteemed Farewell to Falls program discuss risk factors and strategies to prevent falls. 

 

Speakers

Ellen Corman, OT, MRA, Manager, Injury Prevention and Community Engagement, Stanford Health Care Trauma Service

Randall S. Stafford, MD, PhD,  Professor of Medicine at the Stanford School of Medicine and the Director of the Program on Prevention Outcomes and Practices (PPOP)

 

Intro to Ayurveda: The Science of Life

Ayurveda is the traditional medical practice of India and one of the world's oldest continuously practiced healing traditions. In this talk, Neeta Gautam, MD, a Family Physician and Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor, will introduce you to the history, background, and fundamentals of Ayurveda and how these ancient practices can be applied in today's world.

 

Speaker

Neeta Gautam, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor in the Division of Primary, Preventive, and Community Medicine at the Stanford University School of Medicine and Director of Integrative Medicine at the Stanford Center for Asian Health Research and Education (CARE). 



 

 

Euan Ashley and His Patient Leilani Graham Discuss Heart Disease, Genetics, and Patient Stories

Euan Ashley, Professor of Medicine and Genetics and author of the book The Genome Odyssey - Medical Mysteries and the Incredible Quest to Solve Them, sits down with Leilani Graham, his patient, four-time cardiac arrest survivor, transplant recipient, and patient advocate to discuss heart disease, genetics, patient stories, patient advocacy, medical mysteries, music, writing, and a whole lot more.

 

Speakers

Euan Ashley, MD, PhD, Associate Dean of the School of Medicine and Professor of Medicine and Genetics at Stanford University

Leilani Graham, Writer, speaker, and advocate, based in San Francisco

 

Living Better with Type 2 Diabetes

A comprehensive approach to diabetes relies on patients taking control of their health. Stanford primary care physician Randall Stafford, MD, PhD, and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist and Registered Dietitian, Leah Groppo, MS, RD, CDCES, review the benefits of attention to diet, physical activity, sleep, and stress for people with diabetes. They also provide key practical tips to get you moving towards healthier, better living with diabetes.

 

Speakers

Randall S. Stafford, MD, PhD, Professor of Medicine at the Stanford School of Medicine and the Director of the Program on Prevention Outcomes and Practices (PPOP)

Leah Groppo, MS, RD, CDCES, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist and Registered Dietitian with Stanford Health Care

 


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