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'Scared' But Willing: Doctor Heading to Africa to Fight Ebola
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Ebola is 'not a death sentence,' U.S. cases prove
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Preparations and Training Continue at UCSF for Possible Patient Infected with Ebola
UCSF Medical Center continues to train nurses and physicians and inform front-line staff on what to do in case a patient with suspected or confirmed Ebola Virus Disease arrives at its hospitals and clinics.
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Mastering Body and Mind Through Swimming at UCSF
Every day, rain or shine, swimmers at the Bakar Fitness & Recreation Center bring unparalleled intensity to the pool. These driven aquatic warriors, serious about fitness, are part of the U.S. Masters Swim (USMS) team known as “Bay Masters,” which is under the guidance of Coach Doug Huestis.
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Brittany Maynard: New Face of Right-To-Die
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UCSF Tops US News Global University Rankings in 7 Specialties
UCSF is among the top universities in the world yet again, ranking among the top five in seven subject areas, according to the inaugural U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities report.
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San Francisco scientists find autism linked to dozens of genetic mutations
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Scientists link 60 genes to autism risk
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Designer Reed Krakoff donates to UCSF at fashion luncheon
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Lawrence Livermore Lab awarded federal grant to develop implantable brain electrodes
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Telemedicine eczema care just as effective as office visits
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Open Enrollment Begins Oct. 30
It’s that time of the year when University of California employees have the option of making changes to their medical plan. Open enrollment begins at 8 a.m. on Oct. 30 and goes until 5 p.m. on Nov. 25.
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BayKids gets young patients to express themselves through filmmaking
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In Autoimmune Diseases Affecting Millions, Researchers Pinpoint Genetic Risks, Cellular Culprits
Scores of autoimmune diseases mysteriously cause the immune system to harm tissues within our own bodies. Now, a new study pinpoints the complex genetic origins for many of these diseases.
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Dozens of Genes Associated with Autism in New Research
Two major genetic studies of autism, led in part by UCSF scientists and involving more than 50 laboratories worldwide, have newly implicated dozens of genes in the disorder.
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Stanford doctor who treated Ebola patients under modified quarantine
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Another UCSF doctor heads to West Africa to help fight Ebola
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Doctors: Think twice about 'the pill' for teen birth control
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Bay Area doctors join Ebola fight despite quarantine risks
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Less than half of doctors in insurance directories may be available
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School of Nursing Faculty Retreat Emphasizes Collaboration and Educational Innovation
Faculty from the UC San Francisco School of Nursing gathered at the Presidio Observation Post on Sept. 24 for their annual faculty retreat to reflect on the past year and plan for a brighter future.
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Ebola's evolving threat studied in UCSF lab
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Radiation Exposure Linked To Aggressive Thyroid Cancers
For the first time, researchers have found that exposure to radioactive iodine is associated with more aggressive forms of thyroid cancer, according to a careful study of nearly 12,000 people in Belarus who were exposed when they were children or adolescents to fallout from the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear power plant accident.
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‘Three Minute Thesis’ Finalists to Go Head-to-Head
Nine finalists in UC San Francisco Graduate Division’s first-ever “Three Minute Thesis (3MT)” competition will compete against one another on Oct. 29 at UCSF Mission Bay. The top prize is $3,000.
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Second Genome, Mayo Clinic team up to explore the microbiome
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Matt Richtel drives home dangers of texting behind wheel
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Rigid quarantines may harm, not help, the fight against Ebola
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Salesforce making big push into healthcare industry
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Big Soda's false populism