As Palliative Care’s Importance Grows, UCSF Nursing Expands Training
A new minor for nursing students is helping to fill hospitals and clinics' growing need for more providers specifically trained in palliative care.
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Two UCSF Researchers Awarded Funding for Work on Pediatric Oncology
Two UCSF faculty members are among three promising young researchers nationally recognized for their work in pediatric oncology. UCSF’s Adam de Smith, PhD, and Kyle Walsh, PhD, will share a $1.35 million award with Duke University’s Lisa Crose, PhD.
Study Shows Some Newborns Lose Weight Much Faster than Previously Recognized
Using weights obtained from over 100,000 Northern California babies, a new study is the first to detail the weight loss patterns of exclusively breastfed newborns.
Then and Now: How Nurses Shaped Care for HIV/AIDS Patients
Nurses have played a critical role in shaping HIV/AIDS care, from the earliest when the illness was a death sentence to today where it's a manageable chronic condition.