University of California San Francisco
Scientists Discover a New Hormone that Can Build Strong Bones
A newly discovered hormone explains why females can maintain bone density during lactation, when calcium is stripped away to make milk. This discovery could one day have applications to treating fractures, osteoporosis, and other bone diseases.
Breakthrough: How AI Uses Videos to Gauge Parkinson's Severity
Despite recent advancements in the treatment of Parkinson’s Disease, it remains a challenge to accurately measure the progression of symptoms like tremors, stiffness and slowing of movement for this neurological disorder without the time and expense of sending patients to a specialized motion lab – until now.
Scientists May Have Found How to Diagnose Elusive Neuro Disorder
Scientists have identified the biomarkers in progressive supranuclear palsy, a type of frontotemporal dementia, the most common dementia affecting people under 60.
UCSF Health and AG Announce Agreement on Saint Francis, St. Mary’s
UCSF Health, in collaboration with California Attorney General Rob Bonta, announced a cooperative settlement agreement that preserves vital health services and promotes health equity in San Francisco amidst UCSF Health’s acquisition of Dignity Health’s San Francisco hospitals, including Saint Francis Memorial Hospital (SFMH) and St. Mary’s Medical Center (SMMC).
Poor Health, Stress in 20s Takes Toll in 40s With Lower Cognition
A study linked chronic inflammation in early adulthood to loss of cognitive skills in midlife. Chronic inflammation is caused by obesity, smoking, and poor health. Those with higher levels of inflammation were twice as likely to have poor cognitive performance than those with low inflammation.