The GRLN policy empowers individuals like Nick, promoting inclusivity and impacting personal lives.

Study finds that 3% to 5% of women in the U.S. who had their tubes tied later reported an unplanned pregnancy. The findings show that a contraceptive arm implant or intrauterine device (IUD) are more effective at preventing pregnancy.

The new UCSF Health Bayfront Medical Building, which brings new adult urgent care, primary care, same-day surgery, and specialty care to the community in a single setting, celebrated its opening on Friday, August 23.

Seth Blumberg, MD, PhD, explains the viral disease mpox, and what the recent emergency declaration from the World Health Organization means for us.

Mekhail Anwar leads a multi-institution $15 million grant from ARPA-H to develop imaging technology to improve cancer surgery.

A study determines that a life-saving, inexpensive antibiotic, azithromycin, must be given to all children up to 5 years old in Sub-Sharan Africa to realize its full potential.

A breakthrough study shows how a ketogenic diet alters human metabolism and makes a particular pancreatic cancer drug effective by starving tumors of fat that they feed on to grow.

Face masks remain crucial in preventing the spread of COVID-19, even with vaccine availability. The decision to wear masks depends on vaccination status, risk factors, and local hospitalizations. Medical N95, KN95, or KF94 masks offer the best protection.

Two new studies from UC San Francisco are pointing the way toward round-the-clock personalized care for people with Parkinson’s disease through an implanted device that can treat movement problems during the day and insomnia at night. 

The approach, called adaptive deep brain stimulation, or aDBS, uses methods derived from AI to monitor a patient’s brain activity for changes in symptoms. 

UCSF received its first philanthropic grant for workforce training and development. The $14M gift from Crankstart will train workers as medical assistants, radiology technologists, and practice coordinators; support training programs by outside partners; and establish an internal program to help connect them with jobs at UCSF Health and campus research projects.