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Breast Density and BMI Both Play a Role in Breast Cancer Risk
Laws in many states require notifying women if they have dense breasts, a risk factor for breast cancer. But density shouldn’t be the only factor in determining whether supplemental screening is
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Oakland Initiative Expands Mental Health Care to California Youth
As mental health needs rise in California, the UCSF Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Portal (CAPP) helps educate and train primary care physicians and pediatrics to provide support to patients with psychiatric needs.
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Why Wildfire Smoke Might Lead to Headaches
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Doctors Test Chest Pain Medication to Treat Hot Flashes
UCSF researchers tested nitroglycerin patches, an treatment for chest pain from coronary artery disease, for menopausal hot flashes. Short-term benefits were seen, but not long-term as some side effects occurred.
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UCSF Health Cancer Experts Featured at Premier Cancer Meeting
Oncology specialists from around the globe will gather for the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting to discuss the latest cancer therapies, technologies, research and education.
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Companies Knew the Dangers of PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ – and Kept Them Secret
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Personalizing Prostate Cancer Screening May Improve Accuracy of Detection
Taking into account genetic factors that can change PSA levels not associated with cancer, the screening accuracy can be improved.
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Makers of PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Covered up the Dangers
UCSF’s analysis of previously secret industry documents reveals that the chemical industry suppressed knowledge of health harms caused by PFAS exposure, mirroring tactics used by the tobacco industry and highlighting the need for stricter regulation and precautionary principles in chemical regulation.
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2023 Founders Day Awards
Nine faculty, staff and students were honored for their public service, excellence in nursing and exceptional service to UC San Francisco at this year’s UCSF Founders Day Awards event.
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Beating Seizures by Jamming the Cellular Circuitry
UCSF researchers discover how gabapentin interacts with calcium channels, opening doors for more effective treatments in epilepsy and Lupus by influencing channel biogenesis.
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Why This Childhood Sleep Problem Could Lead to More Than Missed ZZZs
UCSF Benioff Oakland’s pediatric Sleep Lab has seen a rise in sleep apnea cases in children, emphasizing the need for diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders in kids to prevent long-term health complications. The clinic offers state-of-the-art technology for observing and treating sleep disorders, benefiting both children and their parents by improving overall health and well-being.
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Can Hydrocortisone Improve Patient Outcomes from Septic Shock?
In sepsis cases, hydrocortisone is found to decrease the need for blood pressure-raising drugs and improves survival when used in combination with other corticosteroids.
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For Many Asian Americans, Medical Interpreters Are a Vital but Scarce Resource
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How Citywide’s ‘Magic’ Supports Clients with Serious Mental Illness
In partnership with UCSF, Citywide Case Management supports vulnerable residents with mental illness in San Francisco, providing integrated care and essential services to transform lives and create paths to recovery.
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Is Heart Rate Behind Exercise Difficulty in Long Covid Patients?
While some patients recover from the effects of COVID-19, others experience the aftereffects long after the initial infection. UC San Francisco researchers are studying why some COVID-19 patients
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Night to Remember: UCSF Transforms Hospital Into Dazzling Prom for Teen Patients
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2023 UCSF Alumni Awards Honor Innovators and Care Providers
The Alumni Association of UC San Francisco (AAUCSF) has named the six UCSF Alumni Achievement Awards winners for their extraordinary contributions.
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In the Brain, Scientists Find New Clues to Treating Chronic Pain
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UCSF Health Seeks Public’s Help in Identifying a Patient
UCSF Health seeks the public's help in identifying a patient.
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Has Science Cracked the Code on Chronic Pain?
In a first, researchers have identified chronic pain pathways in individuals directly from their neural activity, showing promising paths forward for treatment.
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How School Health Clinics Help Students and Families Access Care
School-based clinics in Oakland provide comprehensive primary and mental health care to underserved students. Staffed by UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, these clinics offer services from medical checkups to therapy, benefiting students' overall well-being and academic success.
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How COVID Stay-At-Home Orders Helped Breastfeeding Mothers and Babies
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Breastfeeding Increased by 2 Weeks When Mothers Stayed Home
Breastfeeding duration increased for U.S. women who were able to work from home during COVID, suggesting that a lack of paid family leave policies is a barrier to longer breastfeeding in the US.
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New Pediatric Mental Health Building Expands Care for Kids
With the help of philanthropic support, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland opened a new behavioral health clinic for children.
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Chemical Exposure May Raise Your Risk for Parkinson’s
Exposure to trichloroethylene (TCE), a chemical found in the air, water, and soil, may increase the risk of Parkinson's disease by 70%, according to a UCSF study. TCE is commonly used today as a degreasing solvent.
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Does Exercise Rejuvenate Blood, Improve Cognitive Function?
Saul Villeda, the 2023 recipient of the Byers Award, delivered a lecture titled "Blood Work and the Brain: Deciphering the Language of Cognitive Rejuvenation." His research focuses on understanding the biological mechanisms behind cognitive decline with age and exploring potential ways to reverse it.
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Two UCSF Faculty Named to New Group of HHMI Scholars
UCSF faculty members Walter G. Gonzalez and Angela Phillips have been selected as Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Freeman Hrabowski Scholars. With up to $8.6 million in support, they will conduct research, create inclusive lab environments, and make a significant impact on the future of science. Both scholars are committed to fostering diversity and promoting scientific breakthroughs.
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How Midwifery Went from Radical Concept to Transformative Care
At ZSFG, UCSF nurse midwives revolutionize birthing options and promote holistic, person-centered care for families in the Bay Area.
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UCSF Profile: Suzanne Barakat Confronts Grief, Hate and Bias with Courage and Action
Suzanne Barakat, MD, resiliently fights hate and promotes inclusivity. She has led discussions on Islamophobia at the White House, advocating for unity and change.
