Saw palmetto no better than placebo for enlarged prostate
Saw palmetto, an herbal extract commonly taken to improve urinary symptoms in men with enlargement of the prostate gland, is no more effective than a placebo, according to a new study.
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Distinguished Speakers to Discuss Cardiovascular Disease on March 7
Six National Academy of Science members, including Nobel Laureate Michael S. Brown, MD, will present the latest trends in cardiovascular disease on Tuesday, March 7.
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Experts to Give International Briefing on Women, HIV on March 8
The public is invited to hear about efforts to fight HIV and poverty among women during an international briefing on March 8.
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UCSF Recruits Young Scientists in Stem Cell Research
Three preeminent young stem cell scientists are working at UCSF and a fourth is expected to arrive in May.
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Global AIDS Alliance Honors Longtime UCSF Neurosurgeon
Former UCSF neurosurgeon Charles Wilson will be honored for his work providing community-based HIV/AIDS prevention and care in resource-poor countries.
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UCSF events for March 2006
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UCSF Names Executive Director of Community & Governmental Relations
Paul Takayama has been promoted to executive director of Community & Governmental Relations at UCSF.
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Fats Affect Prostate Tumor Growth
Prostate cancer in the US has increased steadily along with intake of omega-6 fats, suggesting a possible link between diet and the disease.
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Blackburn Wins Wiley Prize
UCSF's Elizabeth H. Blackburn, an expert on the role that telomeres has on aging and carcinogenesis, has received another prestigious award for her contributions to scientific research.
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Omega-6 fats cause prostate tumors to grow twice as fast
Omega-6 fatty acids--such as those found in corn oil--caused human prostate tumors in cell culture to grow twice as quickly as tumors to which omega-6 fats had not been added, according to a study conducted at the San Francisco VA Medical Center.
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Student Regents to Visit UCSF on Thursday
Student Regents Adam Rosenthal and Maria Ledesma will be available to meet with the campus community this Thursday.
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CEO Laret Presents Facilities Plan to UC Regents
UCSF plans to pursue construction of a new children's hospital at Mission Bay and make necessary seismic repairs at Mount Zion, CEO Mark Laret recently told the UC Regents.
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Fluoride Varnish Helps Prevent Tooth Decay in Very Young Children
Fluoride varnish reduces tooth decay in young children, a new study finds.
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President's State of the Union Likely to Address Health Care
When President George W. Bush gives the annual State of the Union address tomorrow night, many will be listening for how health care fits in with his domestic agenda.
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New Book Helps Returning Veterans, Families Adjust To Life after War
An expert in post-traumatic stress has co-authored a new books that helps veterans adjust to their lives after war.
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Fluoride varnish helps prevent tooth decay in very young children
Fluoride varnish, a dental preventive treatment, reduces the incidence of early childhood tooth decay in combination with dental health counseling for parents, according to a study by investigators at the UCSF School of Dentistry.
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Guglielmo to Chair UCSF Department of Clinical Pharmacy
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Campus Prepares for Two New Child Care Centers
UCSF is expanding its child care centers, including new modular classrooms arriving this week to the Mission Bay campus.
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UCSF Center for Gender Equity Presents Women Leaders 2006
The campus community is invited to hear some of the most highly respected and dynamic women leaders in their respective fields at a symposium on May 16 and 17.
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Joe Guglielmo to chair UCSF Department of Clinical Pharmacy
B. Joseph Guglielmo, Jr., PharmD, a nationally recognized expert on the use of drugs to control infection, has been named chair of the Department of Clinical Pharmacy in the UCSF School of Pharmacy.
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Hear UCSF's Arnold Kriegstein on NPR's On Point
Arnold Kriegstein, director of UCSF's Institute for Stem Cell and Tissue Biology, recently participated in a discussion of the future of stem cell research following the admission of fraud in a prominent South Korean laboratory.
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Cell's Decision-Making Circuitry Scrutinized by UCSF Research Team
A UCSF research team has gained a new glimpse into the circuitry that directs the fate of cells: whether they will grow, change shape or succumb to pathogens.
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Risch Weighs In on African American Smoking Risk
Neil Risch, director of UCSF's Institute for Human Genetics, comments in the New England Journal of Medicine on the challenges and implications of teasing apart genetic differences among ethnic groups that may affect both their vulnerability to disease and the type of treatment they receive.
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New book helps returning veterans and families adjust to life after war
The experience of war can change a person profoundly, and the return to civilian or active duty life stateside can be a challenge for both veterans and those who are close to them, says a specialist who has studied the subject.
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Scientists Identify Mutation as Major Cause of Parkinson's Disease
A team of geneticists, including UCSF's Neil Risch, reports in the New England Journal of Medicine that a single mutation is a major cause of Parkinson's disease among Ashkenazi Jews — Jews of Eastern European origin who make up most of the world's Jewish population.
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UCSF Seeks Activities for Kids at Work Day on April 27
Faculty and staff interested in helping to inspire children are encouraged to sign up to host activities for kids on April 27.
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Flu Season Peaks But Not Over, Shots Still Available
Cases of flu may have peaked in California, but it's not too late to get a flu vaccination and be protected.
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UCSF and USF Announce Concurrent Program for DDS/MBA Degrees
Eleven UCSF dental students will begin a new program to earn their DDS and MBA degrees in a partnership with the University of San Francisco.
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UCSF Responds to Bay Area Blood Shortage
UCSF Blood Center is putting up a strong fight to combat the current shortage with a blood drive today (January 23).
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Google Scholar among Topics at Library Presentation on Jan. 25
The UCSF library will host a talk on how information technology is transforming scholarly research and communication on January 25.