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UCSF Health has opened the Peninsula Outpatient Center in downtown Burlingame to bring the health system’s world-class specialty and cancer care close to home with a fifth location on the Peninsula.
UCSF study finds that less than half of homeless individuals regularly use illicit drugs, with methamphetamines being more common than opioids, and many struggle to access treatment.
UCSF scientists have found that some cancers, like brain cancer, make unique, jumbled proteins that make them stand out. These newly recognized cancer-specific proteins, or antigens, could speed the development of potent immunotherapies that recognize and attack hard-to-treat tumors.
A study found that B12 requirements may be too low for some people, putting them at risk for cognitive decline.
Saras Ramanathan, MD, has been appointed as editor-in-chief of the Journal of Academic Ophthalmology (JAO). JAO is the official publication of the Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology
AI has come to doctors’ office near you. With patients’ consent, physicians and patients across the country are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to note-take during visits to foster better discussions during visits, and help save time afterwards.
UCSF scientists are taking the first steps toward creating a new type of antibiotic that uses an unusual virus to defeat antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Stroke experts from UCSF Health presented new research and clinical findings at the annual the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference (ISC25), the world’s premier meeting dedicated to the science and treatment of cerebrovascular disease and brain health. This year’s meeting was held Feb. 5–7, 2025, in Los Angeles.
UCSF scientists discover how cancer cells hijack the protein factory of the cell to churn out MYC protein, the driver of 70% of all cancers.
UCSF is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the opening of the facilities at UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay, which was San Francisco’s first new hospital in 30 years.
The San Francisco Giants and UCSF Health are working together to improve the health of the Bay Area. As the official health care partner for the Giants, UCSF Health will provide care to the team’s players and staff, as well as to Oracle Park visitors and the surrounding community.
Scientists used implanted fat cells to gobble up available nutrients around cancer tumors, starving the tumors to death.
Rates of advanced prostate cancer in California rose significantly in the decade since doctors stopped routinely screening all men. A UCSF study reinforces the need for screening that can identify potentially fatal tumors without raising false alarms about ones that pose little threat.
Jada is lauded for volunteering as part of UCSF’s Black Health Initiative to improve care and address health disparities in the Black community at the Booker T. Washington Community Clinic.
Several cases of the bird flu in humans have been reported in California's Central Valley in 2024. This Q&A explores how the virus spreads, how to prevent infection and whether this is something to be we need to actively protect against.
A new EPA ban on TCE, a common industrial cleaning agent and contaminant, begins this year. UCSF’s Samuel Goldman, who led groundbreaking research to link TCE to Parkinson’s Disease, talks about the health risks.
In July 2025, all Benioff Oakland staff will transition to University of California employment, enabling more than 2,800 Oakland employees to participate in UC’s benefits plans and take advantage of resources available to UCSF and UCSF Health employees.
Delayed REM sleep was found to be linked to higher Alzheimer’s risk. Healthy sleep habits and treatments may help mitigate risks.
During COVID-19, researchers found that low-dose buprenorphine initiation for fentanyl users was largely unsuccessful, with repeated attempts also failing.
Researchers found that female mice using only maternal X chromosomes showed faster cognitive decline, which could help explain the variation in brain aging between the sexes.
Renowned radiation oncologist Felix Y. Feng, MD, passed away from cancer on Dec. 10, 2024, at the age of 48.
UCSF to archive Dr. Jay Levy’s HIV discovery notes: 70 cartons of handwritten records, photos, and correspondence.
Scientists discover how cells in the uterus keep track of pregnancy to ensure an on-time delivery.
