Benefits of hospitalist care confirmed in new study
In the largest study to date evaluating the outcome of in-hospital care by various physician types, findings show that care by hospitalists resulted in shorter stays and lower costs to patients.
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NCIRE Board of Directors announces changes
At its annual meeting on November 13, 2007, the Board of Directors of the Northern California Institute for Research and Education (NCIRE) announced the departure of three members and the appointment of three members.
Pioneering Leader in Plastic Surgery Dies of ALS
A memorial service for Stephen Mathes will be held on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008, at 4 p.m. in Toland Hall at UCSF's Parnassus Heights campus.
UCSF Names New Pediatric Diabetes Chair
Stephen Gitelman, an accomplished pediatric diabetologist, has been named chair in pediatric diabetes and clinical research.
Scholar Speaks About History of Medical Experimentation on African Americans
Author Harriet Washington talked about why many black people are leery of seeking medical care during a recent lecture at UCSF.
10 Tips from a UCSF cardiologist for a heart-healthy season
The holidays can be a hectic time. A leading cardiologist has 10 tips for getting through the season feeling healthier and less stressed.
New strategy to cut heart attack risk is effective in initial test
The first clinical trial of a new kind of drug to cut the risk of cardiovascular disease has been found safe and effective at dropping levels of "bad" low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol by as much as 40 percent. High LDL levels increase the risk for heart attack and stroke.