Digital Health Awards Will Honor Tech That Dramatically Improves Healthcare
UCSF and Health Hub have announced the launch of the first annual UCSF Digital Health Awards.
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UCSF Commencement 2019
A roundup of 2019 commencement coverage throughout UCSF.
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New CRISPR Lab to Accelerate Drug Discovery, Advance Genomic Research
The Laboratory for Genomic Research represents a novel hybrid model that brings together industrial and academic researchers under a single roof working on projects both together and independently.
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Scientists Slow Progression of Debilitating Neurodegenerative Disorder
An international study may offer hope to people with a rare and debilitating genetic disorder, PKAN, as well as a potentially new approach to treat other neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis.
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Superfast Gene Sequencing Helps Diagnose Critically Ill Patients
Pioneering test called metagenomic next-generation sequencing shown to identify infections better than any standard clinical method.
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UCSF tool uses DNA to identify hard-to-find sources of infection
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I’m a geriatrician. There’s no clear age that is ‘too old’ to be president.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Lyme, Malaria, Dengue, Zika and Other Arthropod-Borne Diseases Are Focus of Symposium
Two-day symposium will bring together scientists from a variety of disciplines to discuss emerging trends in diseases such as Lyme, malaria, dengue, Zika and others that are transmitted by mosquitos, ticks, flies and other arthropod vectors.
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Slideshow: UCSF Commencement 2019
See the caps and gowns, smiles, tears and laughter from this year's commencements.
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‘Motivational Interview’ May Lessen Problem Drinking in People with HIV
A single, 45-minute “motivational interview” with two 20-minute follow-up phone calls may help people with HIV who report unhealthy drinking reduce their alcohol intake. This approach may be
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In milestone trial, experimental drug delays type 1 diabetes
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Immunotherapy Delays Type 1 Diabetes Onset in People at High Risk
A two-week course of an experimental immunotherapy called teplizumab dramatically reduced type 1 diabetes (T1D) diagnosis rates in people at high risk for the disease, according to newly published
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Celebrating 20 Years of the UCSF Program for Breakthrough Biomedical Research
The program, supported by philanthropists Herb and Marion Sandler, funds ideas that challenge generally-accepted theories and have potentially transformative effects.
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UCSF Mourns the Loss of Herb Sandler
Sandler was a longtime advocate of UCSF’s basic science and neurosciences research efforts.
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Teen boys' eating disorders may focus on muscles, not weight loss
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Red and White Meats Are Equally Bad for Cholesterol
Consuming high levels of red meat or white poultry resulted in higher blood cholesterol levels than consuming a comparable amount of plant proteins.
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A Little Formula in First Days of Life May Not Impact Breastfeeding at 6 Months
A study has lodged a new kink in the breastfeeding dilemma that adds to the angst of exhausted new parents: While most newborns lose weight in the first days of life, do you or don’t you offer a
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Algorithm that Tailors Digital Meditation Program Improves Attention and Memory
The intervention, an app called MediTrain, uses a closed-loop algorithm that tailors the length of meditation sessions to the abilities of the participants.
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Psychedelics, long ignored by scientists, seeing resurgence in medical research
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UCSF Medical School Graduates First Undocumented Student in Its History
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A Glimpse Inside Young Neurons Wins 2019 UCSF Sci-Resolution Image Contest
This year’s competition received over 210 entries from more than 50 labs across campus, giving viewers a glimpse into the daily work of UCSF scientists.
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Initiative Will Leverage UCSF’s Economic Power to Promote Health Equity in San Francisco
With the release of a new report, UCSF is joining a growing national movement to establish “anchor institutions.”
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Blood Pressure and Glucose Control May Prevent Common Arrhythmia
Blood-pressure and glucose control may be effective in preventing heart block, a common form of arrhythmia, and the subsequent need for a pacemaker.
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Mobile App With Activity Tracker Promotes Physical Activity in Women
The UCSF study examined whether a mobile phone physical activity app combined with brief, in-person counseling increased and maintained levels of physical activity
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As More States Restrict Abortions, Research Points to Negative Health Outcomes for Women, Families
A renewed push by several states to restrict access to abortions could have negative consequences for the health and well-being of women, as well as their children, research has shown.
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2019 Founders Day Awards Honor Extraordinary Commitment to Public and University Service
The awardees were celebrated at a luncheon Friday that showcased their extraordinary accomplishment and dedicated service to the UCSF community and beyond.
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CRISPR Fingers Drug-Resistant Microbes in a ‘FLASH’
A research team led by scientists at UC San Francisco and the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub has developed a new CRISPR-based diagnostic tool, dubbed FLASH, that can rapidly identify any drug-resistant
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Meet The Mites That Live On Your Face
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Gold Standard Asthma Treatment May Not Be Effective for Most Patients With Mild Asthma
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Gold Standard Asthma Treatment May Not Be Effective for Most Patients with Mild Asthma
A routinely prescribed asthma-controller medication may not work any better than placebo for more than half of all patients who use it.
