University of California San Francisco
Long-Term HIV Control: Could this Combination Therapy Be the Key?
UCSF researchers have made strides toward an HIV cure, showing experimental immunotherapy can help control the virus without long-term antiretroviral therapy (ART). In a small study, 7 of 10 participants maintained low HIV levels after stopping medications, reprogramming their immune systems.
Your Pain Meds’ Side Effects May Be Masquerading as Heart Failure
Matthew Growdon's study finds "prescription cascades" where drug side effects lead to unnecessary second prescriptions, causing further harm and costly hospitalizations.
Could This Precision Medicine Approach Help You Delay Dementia?
A UCSF-led study reveals combining genetic risk factors like APOE4 with cardiovascular risks such as high LDL, obesity, and hypertension can predict dementia likelihood. Lifestyle changes targeting modifiable risks may delay or prevent symptoms, offering hope for proactive dementia prevention strategies.
Why a Foreign Language Sounds Like a Blur to Non-Native Ears
Scientists have thought that when we hear language, the brain processes it the same way, whether it's familiar or foreign. A new study reveals that exposure to a language changes how certain clusters of neurons respond to the familiar sounds. From those changes, we develop the understanding of syllables, words, and syntax.
Improving Management and Treatment of Thyroid Cancer
Differentiated thyroid cancer is the most frequently diagnosed thyroid cancer in the U.S. Recently, the American Thyroid Association (ATA) released new practice guidelines for Differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) to provide clinicians, patients, and researchers with a comprehensive and objective set of the latest management options for the disease.
Texting Helps UCSF Reach More Patients with Needed Care
Using a mix of outreach methods – texts, automated calls, and live phone calls – can improve follow-up care for discharged patients, especially hard-to-reach groups. UCSF Health’s study found this approach significantly boosts engagement and reduces disparities in care, particularly among African American patients.