Ketogenic Diets Alter Gut Microbiome in Humans, Mice
Ketogenic diets have a dramatic impact on the microbes residing in the human gut, collectively referred to as the microbiome, according to a new UCSF study.
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Coronavirus May Change Patient Appointments to Videoconference Permanently
A new study from UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals suggests that for some hospitals, video visits may become a permanent feature of the patient-provider landscape.
Antiviral Drug Remdesivir Can Help Fight the Coronavirus, But Can Patients Get It?
Amid so little good news, early clinical trial results for the anti-viral drug remdesivir have offered hope. The drug appeared to help patients recover faster, from 15 days to 11 days. But the newest obstacle may be the uncertainty that surrounds how the drug will be distributed to patients.
Pricey Protocol Not Proven to Prevent or Reverse Alzheimer’s, Says UCSF Neurologist
The “Bredesen protocol” has reeled in patients and their families seeking hope outside of the physician’s office for a disease that is currently incurable, according to a UCSF cognitive neurologist.
A Crisis-on-Top-of-a-Crisis: Homelessness in the Time of COVID-19
Homelessness expert Margot Kushel, MD, delves into what the COVID-19 crisis reveals about housing and health.
Smoking Nearly Doubles the Rate of COVID-19 Progression
Smoking significantly worsens COVID-19, according to a new analysis by UCSF of the association between smoking and progression of the infectious disease.