Recorded Lectures

Heart attacks were once untreatable. Then, heart attacks became survivable. Today, heart attacks are preventable. Rupan Bose, MD, MB, discusses cutting-edge strategies to identify those at-risk for having a heart attack and strategies to implement and prevent heart attacks happening.

Learn the key dates, upcoming plan changes, and how to compare Medicare coverage options. Whether you’re new to Medicare or reviewing your current plan, Maha Justi, HICAP Counselor of San Mateo County, will guide you through the information you need to make confident, informed decisions.

Asian Americans are often perceived as a “healthy” minority group, yet data show that they face disproportionate risks for digestive cancers and chronic conditions—including certain esophageal cancers, liver cancer linked to hepatitis B, and gastric cancer. Robert Huang, MD, MS, explores why these disparities exist, barriers to early detection and treatment, and what communities and healthcare systems can do to address them.

Konstantina Stankovic, MD, PhD, FACS, talks about how hearing functions in health, what goes wrong in disease, and how to repair what has gone wrong. She discusses preventive and therapeutic options for various types of hearing loss, highlights emerging technologies such as gene therapy and stem cell treatments, and introduces the scope of research from the Stanford Initiative to Cure Hearing Loss.

Why do some people live longer, healthier lives—and what role do culture, lifestyle, and community play? Drawing from both research and clinical insights, Deborah Kado, MD, explores aging trends in Asian American populations, key factors that contribute to healthy aging, and what we can do—at any age—to support better health across the lifespan.

Sleep and pain are closely connected – poor sleep can make pain worse, and pain can also make it harder to get quality sleep. Heather Poupore-King, PhD, and Samsuk Kim, PhD, explore the connection between sleep and pain, common habits and factors that disrupt sleep, and practical, evidence-based strategies for improving sleep and managing pain. They discuss tools and strategies, as well as the role of stress, emotions, and lifestyle factors in the sleep-pain connection.

Traditional medical approaches to pain are important, but only address part of the problem. Beth Darnall, PhD, reviews evidence-based psychological and skills-based approaches that reduce suffering and increase function. She talks about treatments and shares resources to manage pain.

Kristen MacKenzie, MD, explores the history of how women's pain has been understood by the medical community and societal influences on pain perception. She describes the physical and emotional challenges women face during various life stages, including menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause. Dr. MacKenzie emphasizes the importance of early intervention and a comprehensive approach to pain management.

Meredith Barad, MD, discusses causes and treatments for the most common types of orofacial pain. She discusses burning mouth syndrome, temporomandibular dysfunction, neuralgia, and facial headaches.

Vivianne Tawfik, MD, PhD, discusses complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), a mysterious form of chronic pain that arises after trauma or surgery on a limb. She gives an overview of this rare, but likely under-diagnosed, condition and highlights findings from her lab that point to immune system dysregulation as one possible driver.

Joseph Liao, MD, discusses causes of chronic low back pain and explores new and effective minimally invasive treatments.

Sean Mackey, MD, PhD, talks about chronic pain and its impact on daily life, highlighting the physical, emotional, and psychological challenges individuals face. He shares the multidisciplinary approach to pain management at Stanford, including medications, procedures, physical and occupational therapy, complementary and alternative medicine, and psychological and behavioral therapies.

Paul Wang, MD, talks about how abnormal heart rhythms are detected, diagnosed, and treated. He shares current treatments and discusses potential future treatments.

Learn about the importance of eating healthy in the year of the snake from Stanford Health Care registered dietitians. Gain insights into nutritious eating habits and learn how you can make the delicious food prepared in this demo.

Michael Fredericson, MD, a sports medicine specialist, describes prevention and treatment strategies for the most common running injuries. He highlights the "Big Six" injuries including hamstring tendinopathy, patellofemoral pain, iliotibial band syndrome, tibial stress injuries, achilles tendinopathy, and plantar fasciitis.

Are you working past age 65 and still covered by an employer health plan? Maha Justi, HICAP Counselor San Mateo County, discusses how Medicare interacts with your current coverage and guides you through the process of transitioning from an employer plan to Medicare. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls, including issues such as HSA excess contributions and COBRA coordination of benefits. 

Are you ready to take control of your healthcare costs? Medicare Supplement Insurance, or Medigap, offers essential coverage to help reduce out-of-pocket expenses in original Medicare. With highly regulated plans and limited enrollment windows, making the right decision at the right time is crucial.

Jehan Bahrainwala, MD, FASN, provides an overview including risks, lifestyle changes, and treatment goals for maintaining healthy blood pressure. She talks about methods to measure blood pressure in the clinic and at home and shares information about emerging treatments.

Victor Carrión, MD, talks about early-life exposure to traumatic events and the development of prevention and treatment interventions to reverse changes and build resilience. To learn more about Cue-Centered Therapy visit the Early Life Stress and Resilience Program website

Lauren E. Eggert, MD, discusses the common causes, basic workup, and management of chronic cough.

Metabolic syndrome is a group of conditions that together raise your risk of coronary heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and other serious health problems. Mehdi Skhiri, MD, talks about how psyllium fiber can help metabolic syndrome and associated conditions.

Michael McConnell, MD, MSEE, discusses a new approach to understanding, preventing, and treating heart disease to empower you and your loved ones to live long and healthy lives. His book, Fight Heart Disease Like Cancer, was published by Hopkins Press in January 2024. [All author royalties go to charity.]

Knee osteoarthritis affects more than 30 million Americans and is one of the most common causes of disability. Michael Fredericson, MD, discusses non-operative options before consideration of knee replacement surgery. He shares information about supplements, diet modifications, knee braces, shoe inserts, and injections.

Lety Wilke, enfermera titulada, habla sobre la prueba de A1c y la importancia de realizar un seguimiento de los niveles de glucosa en sangre a lo largo del tiempo para detectar problemas desde el inicio. Entienda cómo los carbohidratos cambian los niveles de glucemia (azúcar en sangre) y cómo leer las etiquetas nutricionales. Conozca los beneficios de la actividad física y escuche consejos para moverse más durante el día. Por último, Lety comparte las mejores prácticas para el almacenamiento seguro de medicamentos cuando está fuera de casa.

Leah Groppo, MS, RD, shares evidence-based recommendations to go from just thinking about a healthy change to actually doing it and motivating you to get started today!

California has allowed medical aid-in-dying since implementing the law in 2016. Patients, families, and medical professionals continue to have questions about the overall process and alternatives such as hospice care and palliative sedation to address suffering. Joshua Fronk, DO, reviews the medical aid-in-dying process, identifies challenges that patients may encounter as they contemplate this option, and discusses appropriate medical care when approaching end of life.

Viral respiratory infections are extremely common and can often be managed at home. Randall Stafford, MD, PhD, talks about ways to manage symptoms, including chronic cough, and when you should contact your doctor.

There are seven specific things that women can do to promote a healthy, long life and guess what, they aren’t that hard! Join Karen Adams, MD, and learn how sleep, mood, sex, exercise, managing menopause symptoms, dietary choices, and connections help you live your best life, now and into your 90s and beyond.

Brian Brady, MD, gives an overview of how your kidneys work, what is important for kidney health, and what we can do to treat patients with kidney disease.

Leah Groppo, registered dietitian and diabetes educator, discusses different types of dietary fiber, its benefits, and shares tips to increase fiber in your diet.

Hector Bonilla, MD, gives an overview of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), its symptoms, and talks about the relationship to long COVID.

Finally understand how Medicare works and how to select the coverage that best fits your budget and lifestyle. Maha Justi explains what each part of Medicare covers and how to avoid costly coverage mistakes. By the end of this presentation, you will be able to make well informed decisions about your existing or soon to come Medicare choices.

Join us for an informative talk on three common issues: benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), prostatitis, and prostate cancer. Randall Stafford, MD, PhD, talks about risk factors, early detection, screening, and an overview of treatment for prostate cancer. Learn about symptoms and different types of prostatitis as well as symptoms and treatments for BPH.

Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) is an abnormal rhythm of the heart that is common with increasing age. There are new, minimally invasive treatments available to treat AFib through catheters that eliminate the need to take blood thinners long term. Rahul Sharma, MBBS, FRACP, talks about these alternative treatments that allow faster post-procedure recovery and a faster return to normal activities.

Learn about the causes, symptoms, and potential complications of GERD, as well as effective management strategies for this chronic condition. Randall Stafford, MD, PhD, discusses lifestyle modifications, dietary changes, and medications that can help relieve symptoms and improve quality of life. Take control of your digestive health and find relief from the discomfort of GERD.

Meredith Barad, MD, provides an overview of how to manage migraines including new medications for treatment. She talks about common triggers and lifestyle changes to provide relief.

Osteoporosis is a condition in which bones lose mass and become weak and brittle. It affects 10 million people and causes two million fractures in the U.S. per year. Joy Wu, MD, Chief, Division of Endocrinology, discusses the testing, diagnosing, and treatment of osteoporosis. She describes the condition’s risk factors, who should get a bone density test (DXA), and what steps you can take to decrease your risk. Dr. Wu covers common medications such as Fosamax (Alendronate), Boniva (Ibandronate) and other osteoporosis medications, including the pros and cons of each. Finally, Dr. Wu answers many questions from the audience.

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.