Endocrine Center Video Library
What Are the Adrenal Glands
Hi, I'm Dr. James Wu, an Endocrine Surgeon at UCLA. Today I'd like to talk to you about what the adrenal glands are and what they do.
What Are Signs of Adrenal Problems
In this video, Masha Livhits, MD, an endocrine surgeon at the UCLA Endocrine Center, discusses the signs and symptoms of adrenal problems.
Is My Adrenal Nodule Causing Me to Gain Weight?
Dr. Masha Livhits, UCLA Health endocrine surgeon, discusses adrenal nodules and the likelihood that they can cause weight gain. She reviews the diagnosis of Cushing’s syndrome (excess cortisol).
Approach to Adrenal Surgery
UCLA Health endocrine surgeon Dr. Masha Livhits talks about approaches to adrenal surgery.
Can You Live a Normal Life With One Adrenal Gland?
In this video, Masha Livhits, MD, an endocrine surgeon at the UCLA Endocrine Center, explains how if one adrenal gland is removed, most patients can live a normal life.
Adrenal Causes of High Blood Pressure
UCLA endocrine surgeon Masha Livhits, MD, gives an overview of adrenal hormones and their role in causing high blood pressure, when adrenal hormone levels should be checked and what are the treatment options.
Adrenal Nodule or Mass Found on a Scan
Dr. Avital Harari, discusses adrenal nodules found on a scan. Imaging has gotten better over the years — doctors find more adrenal nodules and masses than ever before.
What Do the Parathyroid Glands Do?
In this video, Stephanie Smooke Praw, MD, an endocrinologist at the UCLA Endocrine Center, discusses the parathyroid glands.
Am I Too Old to Have Parathyroid Surgery?
Dr. Michael Yeh, UCLA Health endocrine surgeon, discusses parathyroid surgery for primary hyperparathyroidism, and how patient age influences the decision for surgery.
Approach to Parathyroid Surgery
UCLA Health endocrine surgeon Dr. Masha Livhits talks about approaches to parathyroid surgery.
Benefits of Parathyroid Surgery
Hi, I'm Dr. Michael Yeh from UCLA Endocrine Surgery. Today, we're going to talk about the benefits of parathyroid surgery.
How to Choose a Parathyroid Surgeon
Dr. Michael Yeh, UCLA Health endocrine surgeon, discusses important factors to consider when choosing a parathyroid surgery for primary hyperparathyroidism.
What to Expect on the Day of Parathyroid Surgery
Dr. Michael Yeh, UCLA Health endocrine surgeon, provides a step-by-step description of the patient experience on the day of parathyroid surgery for primary hyperparathyroidism.
What to Expect After Parathyroid Surgery
UCLA endocrine surgeons Masha Livhits, MD and Michael Yeh, MD, talk about short and long-term expectations after parathyroid surgery.
Recovery Tips After Parathyroid Surgery
Dr. Masha Livhits, UCLA Health endocrine surgeon, discusses what to expect during recovery from parathyroid surgery for primary hyperparathyroidism, and what patients can do to smooth the recovery process.
High PTH Levels After Parathyroid Surgery
Dr. Michael Yeh, UCLA Health endocrine surgeon, discusses what to do when the PTH level is high after parathyroid surgery for primary hyperparathyroidism.
Scars after Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery
Hi, I'm Masha Livhits, an Endocrine Surgeon at the UCLA Endocrine Center. Today, let's talk about scars after thyroid and parathyroid surgery.
Scar Massage after Thyroidectomy and Parathyroidectomy Surgery
Hi, I'm Masha Livhits. I'm an endocrine surgeon at the UCLA Endocrine Center. I'm going to show you how we recommend doing scar massage after thyroid and parathyroid surgery.
Foods to Eat When You Have Osteoporosis
Dr. Masha Livhits, UCLA Health endocrine surgeon, discusses the importance of nutrition in managing osteoporosis. She reviews calcium and vitamin D rich foods.
Taking Calcium After Parathyroid Surgery
What kind of calcium management would you need after parathyroid surgery? In this video, UCLA Health's endocrine surgeon Kyle Zanocco explains.
Signs & Symptoms of Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Dr. James Wu, UCLA endocrine surgeon, discusses the signs and symptoms of primary hyperparathyroidism.
Normocalcemic Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Dr. Michael Yeh, UCLA Health endocrine surgeon, reviews the diagnosis and treatment of normocalcemic primary hyperparathyroidism, a condition characterized by a high PTH level and a normal blood calcium level.
Primary Hyperparathyroidism Variants
UCLA Health endocrine surgeon Dr. Michael Yeh describes primary hyperparathyroidism variants.
Normal and Abnormal Calcium Levels
Hi, I'm Dr. Masha Livhits, an endocrine surgeon at UCLA. A common reason that patients come to see us at the UCLA Health Endocrine Center is a high calcium level on a blood test.
What Does It Mean if Your Calcium Is High
Learn what it means if you have high levels of calcium in your blood, as explained by Stephanie Smooke Praw, MD, an endocrinologist at the UCLA Endocrine Center.
Causes of High Calcium (Hypercalcemia)
UCLA endocrine surgeons Masha Livhits, MD & Michael Yeh, MD, give an overview of the different causes for hypercalcemia, or high levels of calcium in your blood, which can weaken your bones, create kidney stones, and interfere with how your heart and brain work.
Bone Health & Hyperparathyroidism (overactive parathyroid)
UCLA endocrine surgeons Michael Yeh, MD, and Masha Livhits, MD, discuss hyperparathyroidism (overactive parathyroid glands), the role of parathyroid glands in regulating calcium levels, and treatments that can help maintain bone health.
Bone Mineral Density Scans
A T-score refers to your bone density compared to that of a healthy, 30-something adult. It’s determined through a special X-ray of your bones called a DEXA scan. A computer uses the scan to calculate the T-score, which helps doctors understand how dense your bones are, says endocrinologist Yaroslav Gofnung, MD.
Updates for Hyperparathyroidism and Osteoporosis
UCLA endocrine surgeons Masha Livhits, MD, and Michael Yeh, MD, present the latest research and treatment options for hyperparathyroidism and osteoporosis.
Parathyroid Hormone
Watch as Dr. Yaroslav Gofnung, a UCLA Health endocrinologist, explains the parathyroid hormone. Parathyroid glands, nestled near your thyroid, produce parathyroid hormone (PTH).
Parathyroid CT Scan Versus Nuclear Medicine
Hi, this is Dr. James Wu from UCLA. I'm an endocrine surgeon. Today, I want to talk about the difference between a parathyroid CT scan and a nuclear medicine scan or sestamibi.
Parathyroid CT Imaging
The four-dimensional CAT scan, a groundbreaking approach to parathyroid imaging and surgery, is giving new hope to patients at UCLA.
4D CT Imaging, Abnormal Parathyroid Glands
UCLA is now one of the few centers in the country where experts are using 4D computed tomography (CT) to pinpoint the exact location of hard-to-find abnormal parathyroid glands.
Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) for Thyroid Nodules: An Introduction
Dr. James Wu, UCLA Health endocrine surgeon, provides an overview of thyroid radiofrequency ablation (RFA), a new minimally invasive treatment for benign thyroid nodules.
Is Thyroid Radiofrequency Ablation RFA Right for Me? Part One
Dr. Masha Livhits, UCLA Health endocrine surgeon, reviews eligibility for thyroid radiofrequency ablation (RFA) in the treatment of benign thyroid nodules.
Is Thyroid Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Right for Me? Part Two
Dr. James Wu, UCLA Health endocrine surgeon, discusses instances where thyroid radiofrequency ablation (RFA) may not be the ideal treatment choice.
Thyroid Radiofrequency Ablation: What to Expect on the Day of the Procedure
Dr. James Wu, UCLA Health endocrine surgeon, provides a step-by-step description of the patient experience during thyroid radiofrequency ablation (RFA).
10 Questions About Thyroid RFA
UCLA Health radiologists Dr. Michael L. Douek and Dr. David Lu guide us through ten common questions about thyroid RFA. RFA, or radiofrequency ablation, is a minimally invasive technique used to destroy tissue in thyroid nodules.
Symptoms of Thyroid Cancer
What are thyroid cancer symptoms? In this video, UCLA Health endocrinologist Angela Leung explains. One of the most common symptoms of thyroid cancer is a thyroid nodule.
What Causes Thyroid Cancer
Hi, I am James Wu, an Endocrine Surgeon at the UCLA Health Endocrine Center. Today, I want to talk to you about what causes papillary thyroid cancer, the most common type of thyroid cancer.
Why Do People Get Thyroid Cancer?
Join UCLA endocrine surgeons Masha Livhits, MD, and Yasmine Assadipour, MD, for a conversation about the underlying risks for thyroid cancer.
I Have a Thyroid Nodule, Should I Be Worried About Cancer?
Dr. Masha Livhits, UCLA Health endocrine surgeon, discusses thyroid nodules and the risk of thyroid cancer. The roles of ultrasound evaluation and fine-needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy are reviewed.
Choosing the Right Treatment for Thyroid Cancer
Dr. James Wu, UCLA Health endocrine surgeon, discusses different treatment options for thyroid cancer, including active surveillance, thyroid lobectomy, total thyroidectomy, and lymph node removal.
BRAF Mutation in Thyroid Cancer
Dr. Michael Yeh, UCLA Health endocrine surgeon, discusses the importance of the BRAF V600E mutation in thyroid cancer, and how it influences both treatment and prognosis.
Medullary Thyroid Cancer: An Overview
Dr. James Wu, UCLA Health endocrine surgeon, provides an overview of medullary thyroid cancer, an uncommon form of thyroid cancer that sometimes runs in families.
Has My Thyroid Cancer Spread?
Dr. Michael Yeh, UCLA Health endocrine surgeon, discusses how to determine whether thyroid cancer has spread to nearby organs, lymph nodes, and even outside the neck to distant locations in the body.
What Type of Thyroid-Cancer Surgery Do I Need?
Dr. Michael Yeh, UCLA Health endocrine surgeon, discusses right-sizing each patient’s thyroid cancer surgery using a precise ultrasound examination. Options including thyroid lobectomy, total thyroidectomy, and total thyroidectomy with lymph node dissection are reviewed.
Will I Need Chemotherapy for Thyroid Cancer?
Dr. Michael Yeh, UCLA Health endocrine surgeon, discusses when chemotherapy is needed to treat thyroid cancer.
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
Dr. Melissa Lechner, UCLA Health endocrinologist, provides an overview of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, a common inflammatory (autoimmune) thyroid condition that is the most common cause of hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid gland).
How to Read a Thyroid Ultrasound Report
Hi, I'm James Wu, an endocrine surgeon at UCLA. Today I want to talk to you about how to make sense of your ultrasound report.
I Have Symptoms of Hypothyroidism but My TSH Is Normal
Dr. Stephanie Smooke Praw, UCLA Health endocrinologist, addresses the difficult question of what to do when a patient has symptoms compatible with hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid gland) but the thyroid blood tests are normal.
What Causes Thyroid Nodules
What Causes Thyroid Nodules: Hello, I'm James Wu, an endocrine surgeon with the UCLA Health Endocrine Center. One common question I receive is about the causes of thyroid nodules.
Why Can’t You Just Remove the Thyroid Nodule?
Dr. Michael Yeh, UCLA Health endocrine surgeon, addresses the common question of why surgeons generally do not just remove the thyroid nodule during thyroid surgery.
Ways to Treat Thyroid Nodules Without Surgery
Dr. James Wu, UCLA Health endocrine surgeon, reviews different ways to treat thyroid nodules without surgery. These methods include observation/surveillance, radiofrequency ablation (RFA), and thyroid artery embolization.
Medications to Stop Before Surgery
Dr. Michael Yeh, UCLA Health endocrine surgeon, reviews medications that should be stopped before endocrine surgery of the thyroid, parathyroid, or adrenal glands. These include diabetes drugs, weight loss drugs, and blood thinners.
Taking Care of Your Voice Before, During and After Thyroid Surgery
Dr. James Wu, UCLA Health endocrine surgeon, explains the importance of protecting the voice and voice nerves (recurrent laryngeal nerve and external laryngeal nerve) around the time of thyroid surgery.
Taking Calcium After Thyroid Surgery
Dr. Michael Yeh, UCLA Health endocrine surgeon, discusses how to take calcium after total thyroidectomy.
Surgery for Graves' Disease
One treatment option for Grave's disease or hyperthyroidism is medication, says endocrine surgeon Avital Harari, MD. If hyperthyroidism continues, treatment with radioactive iodine (RAI) or surgery can help.
Update in Graves' Disease
UCLA endocrine surgeons Dr. James Wu and Dr. Masha Livhits review current treatments of Graves' disease. They discuss when patients may benefit from thyroid surgery as a treatment for their Graves' disease.