Brain, Mind and Behavior: A Remarkable Universe
Take a look into our current understanding of the function of the human brain and some of the important diseases that cause nervous system dysfunction. This UCSF Osher Mini Medical School series presents the new discoveries in brain sciences that allow us to better understand the interplay of memory, brain and mind.
Epilepsy: "The Sacred Disease"
Take a look into our current understanding of the function of the human brain and some of the important diseases that cause nervous system dysfunction. Dr. Daniel Lowenstein explores care and treatment of epilepsy.
Pain and the Brain
Dr. Allan Basbaum, UCSF department of anatomy, explores pain and the brain.
Emotions and Health: The Promise of Mind-Body Medicine
Dr. Jason Satterfield, director of behavioral medicine at UCSF, explores the emotions and health and the promise of mind-body medicine.
Defining the Mind and Minding the Brain
Dr. Sophia Vinogradov of the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center explores the mixing of visual perception, emotion, and memory and the interplay of the different functions of the brain.
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