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Fat on chest and upper back linked with increased risk of insulin resistance
Upper trunk fat –– deposits of fat on the chest and back –– is associated with an increased risk of insulin resistance, a condition that is a precursor of type 2 diabetes, according to a study led by researchers at the San Francisco VA Medical Center (SFVAMC).
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UC to Roll Out Online Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
UC will offer a revised online sexual harassment prevention training program to all supervisory employees the week of September 10.
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CNBC Fast Money Interviews UCSF's Kriegstein for Segment on Stem Cell Trade
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Study Reveals Link Between Breast Cancer Decline and Decreasing Use of Hormone Therapy
For a report on a National Cancer Institute study showing a significant drop in breast cancer rates in women who had stopped postmenopausal hormone therapy, KGO-TV interviews Karla Kerlikowske, MD, lead author of the study.
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Researchers Shed New Light on Three Types of Cancer
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UCSF's Fang Discusses Benefits and Risks of Warfarin
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American Legacy Foundation Honors Glantz with Distinguished Professorship
Stanton Glantz, a widely respected scientist and advocate of tobacco control, is the first recipient of the American Legacy Foundation Distinguished Professorship in Tobacco Control at UCSF.
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Health care disparities start at the local pharmacy, study shows
Despite years of effort in reaching out to their local communities, the role pharmacists play as health care providers still remains unclear to the people who need them the most – elderly Americans with multiple medications for chronic diseases.
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Bursts of Waves Drive Immune System "Soldiers" Toward Invaders
Scientists have discovered that torrents of microscopic waves propel white blood cells toward invading microbes. The discovery – recorded on videotape -- holds the potential for better understanding and treatment of cancer and heart disease.
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Study finds breast cancer decline linked to decreased hormone use
Decreased use of postmenopausal hormone therapy since 2002 –– rather than a decrease in detection and diagnosis due to less screening –– has contributed to a decline in the recorded incidence of breast cancer in the United States ...
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UCSF's Chan Returns from Medical Mission in Afghanistan
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Artist to Exhibit Watercolors from Around the World
An opening reception for longtime San Francisco artist Betty Guy is slated for September 10 at the UCSF Faculty/Alumni House on the Parnassus campus.
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On the Media Revisits Smoking and the Movies with UCSF's Stanton Glantz
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Former UCSF Employee Dies of Cancer
A memorial service to celebrate the life of a former UCSF employee Robert Leffler is being planned for August 25 in San Francisco.
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Bursts of waves drive immune system "soldiers" toward invaders
Scientists have discovered that torrents of microscopic waves propel white blood cells toward invading microbes. The discovery – recorded on videotape -- holds the potential for better understanding and treatment of cancer and heart disease.
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UCSF to Host Summer Picnic Concerts in August
The campus community is invited to enjoy the eclectic sounds of Kapakahi at three UCSF locations this week.
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Genetic Testing Helps Woman Make Informed Decisions About Health Care
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UCSF events for September 2007
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UCSF Fetal Treatment Center Featured in National Association Special Report
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Visualizing Life: A Conversation with Tom Ferrin, PhD
Envisioning life at the molecular level is a complex business...
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Banana chase run on September 16 supports pediatric AIDS research
Children and adults of all ages and running levels are invited to join the annual "Banana Chase" run at Kezar Stadium in Golden Gate Park on Sunday, September 16. The event supports pediatric AIDS research and treatment at UCSF Children's Hospital.
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Tiny Horse Brings Big Smiles at UCSF Children's Hospital
A miniature horse named Thumbelina received a rock star's welcome at UCSF Children's Hospital on Tuesday.
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Ex-NFL players to take part in heart screenings at UCSF on August 18
Former National Football League players will be screened for heart disease at the UCSF Medical Center. The event is in conjunction with a national program by the Living Heart Foundation to call attention to heart disease in general and the specific cardiovascular challenges of athletes.
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UCSF hosts "Celebration of Life" party
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Stents or Bypass: State of the Heart in Coronary Care
Patients now have a number of choices for treating blockages in the heart arteries.
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Answers to Aging from the Amish
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Evidence of results is key to improving healthcare
The recent trend of rapidly adopting interventions to improve quality and safety in healthcare has not been followed by a trend to produce evidence of results, according to a UCSF researcher on patient outcomes.
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Partnership Forged to Fight HIV/AIDS in China
A relationship established during the bleakest days of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in San Francisco has developed into a landmark affiliation agreement signed between the AIDS Research Institute at UCSF and the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention's (China CDC's) National Center for AIDS Prevention and Control (NCAIDS).
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Successful Surgery Puts College Student Back on Basketball Court
When 23-year-old Mendocino college student Jeremy Decker went to his Ukiah-area doctor with a severely damaged knee after playing basketball, he was quickly referred to UCSF.