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UCSF Urology Clinicians Present Research Findings at SurgeWest 2025

Development of a novel RNA biomarker for prostate cancer detection using seminal fluid and mismatched opioid prescriptions following urologic surgery are among the topics being presented by UCSF clinicians and researchers at the Western Section of the American Urological Association’s SurgeWest 2025. The 101st SurgeWest meeting, taking place from Nov. 2-6, in Napa, California, is the largest regional gathering of urology professionals in the Western U.S.

UCSF Chancellor Addresses How the Institution Can Ensure Its Continuum

UCSF's Chancellor Hawgood urged transition to a "Second Curve" of innovation, leveraging philanthropy, new infrastructure, and AI to overcome funding challenges and ensure sustained excellence.

How to Predict Developmental Differences in Kids with Heart Defects

New testing in maternal hyperoxia — giving extra oxygen to pregnant people — shows that prenatal interventions might yield better outcomes for babies with congenital heart disease.

How UCSF’s New IBD Clinic Will Transform Care for Older Adults

To address the specific challenges faced by older adults with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), UCSF Health created the UCSF IBD Longevity Clinic to provide comprehensive and specialized care for patients aged 65 and older with this chronic condition.

‘Every Time I Relapsed, There Would Be a New Course of Therapy’

Lee May, diagnosed with aggressive multiple myeloma at 59, defied odds with cutting-edge treatments at UCSF Health, including CAR-T therapy and NIH-funded innovations. Now 74 and in remission, May credits advanced research for his survival. UCSF leads the way in transforming blood cancer care.

How Nursing Home Residents Got Caught in the Opioid Backlash

Doctors have reduced opioid prescribing since the opioid epidemic’s peak, but a UCSF study found that this trend affects nursing home residents with chronic pain. An analysis of 3M residents saw declines in opioid use, with racial disparities in prescribing.

Why Is It So Hard to Adjust When Clocks ‘Fall Back’?

Neurologist Dr. Ptacek explains how "falling back" disrupts the 24-hour circadian clock, affecting mood and performance, with mitigation tips.

First Treatment Guidelines for Low Sexual Desire in Women

In a first, experts have created treatment guidelines and recommendations for women who experience low sexual desire or Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD), a common yet largely undertreated issue experienced by women.

How Dual Smokers of Pot and Tobacco Feel the Burn of Higher Prices

A study reveals how cigarette price sensitivity varies between U.S. adults who do and do not use cannabis. The findings could help shape tobacco tax policies to reduce cigarette use among cannabis users, offering key insights for effective tobacco control strategies.

This New Tech Helps Parkinson’s Patients Who Have Trouble Walking

UCSF researchers used AI to personalize Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's gait problems, leading to meaningful, customized improvements in walking and mobility—a major breakthrough for patients.