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To Treat Emotional Toll of Medical School, Physician Prescribes Shakespeare
<p>Students may begin their medical school careers riding on a cloud of altruism and goodwill, but it’s not long before the grueling schedule, avalanche of new vocabulary and stubborn patients can take a toll. UCSF's David Watts, MD, argues that a healthy dose of literature – poems and stories, specifically — be a core part of the student experience.</p>
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San Francisco Giants Parade to Affect Transportation on Wednesday
<p>Transportation and traffic in around San Francisco will be affected as the Giants victory parade will be held Halloween day, Wednesday, Oct. 31.</p>
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Gladstone President to Receive Prestigious Pacesetter Award
Gladstone President R. Sanders "Sandy" Williams, MD, a professor of medicine at UCSF, will receive the ARCS Foundation’s 2012 Pacesetter Award next week for his lifelong dedication to furthering education and his extensive contributions to science and medicine.
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After Smoking Is Banned, Heart Attacks Drop
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Amenities at New UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay Offer Something for Everyone
<p>For the children, women and cancer patients who will be treated there, UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay will be an invaluable resource offering groundbreaking care for patients and a full range of amenities for their visiting family members.</p>
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Nobel Laureates Yamanaka and Gurdon Meet on UCSF Campus for Stem Cell Symposium
<p>Weeks after winning the 2012 Nobel Prize in Medicine, Shinya Yamanaka, MD, PhD, and John Gurdon, PhD, were able to celebrate their monumental achievement together for stem cell discoveries made half a century – and half a world – apart.</p>
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Smoking Bans Cut Number of Heart Attacks, Strokes
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San Francisco - New Diabetes Minor at UCSF School of Nursing
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Bay Area Science Festival Culminates at AT&T Park on Saturday
<p>AT&T Park – home of the World Series champions, the San Francisco Giants – will become a science wonderland when the Bay Area Science Festival concludes again with a free science extravaganza on Saturday, Nov. 3. </p>
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Schools Missing Mark on Drinking Water
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Hospital Promotes Healthy Living with Celebrity Chef's Help
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Scientists Collaborate to Block Toxic Protein that Plays Key Role in Lou Gehrig's Disease
Scientists at the UCSF-affiliated Gladstone Institutes and the Stanford University School of Medicine have discovered how modifying a gene halts the toxic buildup of a protein found in nerve cells. These findings point to a potential new tactic for treating a variety of neurodegenerative conditions, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s disease).
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Obese Teens Face Higher Risk for Kidney Disease: Study
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Gladstone, Stanford Research Offers New Game Plan for Drugs Targeting Lou Gehrig's Ddisease
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Chef Shows How to Put Health on the Menu
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Will You Survive the Zombie Apocalypse?
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Are You On It?
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UC Open Enrollment Period for 2013 Set to Begin
<p>The University of California’s Open Enrollment period begins next week, with some important changes coming to Health Net coverage affecting employees in San Francisco.</p>
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Open-source Science Helps Father's Genetic Quest
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UCSF, John Muir, SF VA and Kaiser Lead Bay Area Organic Produce Push
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UCSF to Host Halloween Parties at Several Sites on October 31
<p>The UCSF community is invited to get into the Halloween spirit at parties on October 31.</p>
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Mighty Mason Poker Run
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Bay Area Hospitals Fuel Organic Food Drive
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When the World Takes Notice of Global Health
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Health Buzz: Panel Does Not Recommend HRT to Prevent Disease
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Academia Should Fulfill Social Contract by Supporting Bioscience Startups, Case Study Says
Universities should do a better job translating public funding into health and jobs, according to a new case study by UCSF researchers.
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UC President Mark Yudof Issues Letter to UC Community About Proposition 30
<p>With the November election looming, University of Calfornia President Mark Yudof wrote an open letter to the UC community urging students, faculty, staff and alumni to exercise their right to vote.</p>
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Are High-caffeine Energy Drinks Dangerous?
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MLB Visits Hospital, Dedicates New Fun Center