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Children and Laundry Detergent Pods Oct 02, 2017

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Dr. Dina Wallin, a pediatric emergency medicine specialist, shares the data and problems associated with children being around laundry detergent pods. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32859]

Children and Acetaminophen Sep 26, 2017

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Even substances that seem harmless can be extremely dangerous if ingested in large quantities by children. Dr. Dina Wallin, a pediatric emergency medicine specialist, shares insight into the dangers of providing acetaminophen to children. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32860]

Blum Center Drones to Enhance Flood Resilience Sep 25, 2017

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Floods are the most destructive of natural disasters, on average affecting 100 million people globally. Drones can be used as very cost effective mapping devices, gathering fine resolution data on a site's terrain, landcover, and even its infrastructure. This information is necessary to build models capable of predicting flood hazard at scales of streets and individual homes. Learn how the UCI Blum Center for Poverty Alleviation is working to create a fleet of drones to benefit developing countries. Series: "UCTV Prime" [Public Affairs] [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Agriculture] [Show ID: 32396]

Opioids: The Alarming Data Sep 18, 2017

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Dr. Dina Wallin, a pediatric emergency medicine specialist, discusses disturbing data on the opioid issue in America. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32861]

What is Lead? Where is Lead? Sep 14, 2017

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There are toxins throughout our environment that can cause significant harm. Dr. Timur Durrani discusses the metal Lead, a common toxin. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32858]

Fake Silk: The Lethal History of Viscose Rayon with Dr. Paul Blanc Sep 08, 2017

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When a new technology makes people ill, how high does the body count have to be before protective steps are taken? Dr. Paul Blanc discusses his book "Fake Silk" that explores cellulose viscose, an industrial hazard whose egregious history ranks with those of asbestos, lead, and mercury. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32347]

Social and Cultural Determinants of Developmental Disabilities Sep 05, 2017

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Leslie Rubin, MD. Morehouse School of Medicine. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 32199]

When Snakes Bite: Pre-Hospital Care Sep 01, 2017

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Creatures bite, sting and release toxins. Emergency medicine doctor Daniel Repplinger talks proper caring for snake bites, before visiting the hospital. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32812]

Key to Public Health: Epidemiology Jul 24, 2017

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Sociologist David Phillips, PhD joins host David Granet, MD to discuss the value of epidemilogical studies. Philips explains how unsafe drinking water was found using the tools of epidemiological research as well as other noteworthy cases. Series: "Health Matters" [Public Affairs] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32668]

Sharing Open Spaces With Livestock: Encountering Grazing Animals Jul 10, 2017

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Ever wonder what to do when encountering grazing livestock on the open range or the trail? This fun and quick video shows you what to do so you and Bossie can both go on with your day in a peaceable kingdom. Series: "UCTV Prime" [Agriculture] [Show ID: 32511]

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