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Prioritizing Organ Preservation for Rectal Cancer Patients
Although rectal cancer is a life-threatening disease, it is highly curable in its early stages. Depending on the location and state of the cancer, surgery may be required.
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Katherine Van Loon Named Editor-in-Chief of JCO Global Oncology
Katherine Van Loon, MD, MPH, has been appointed as the next editor-in-chief of JCO Global Oncology (JCO GO), an American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) journal.
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Medical Trainees May Be Exposed to Unnecessary Radiation Risks
Radiation from X-rays is an occupational hazard for many medical specialists, including cardiologists, vascular and orthopedic surgeons, urologists, some radiologists and gastroenterologists.
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Scientists Discover How to Make Ordinary Fat Cells Burn Calories
Researchers at UC San Francisco have figured out how to turn ordinary white fat cells, which store calories, into beige fat cells that burn calories to maintain body temperature.
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New Discovery Reveals Pathway to Modulate Scarring in Spinal Cord Injury
After a spinal cord injury, nearby cells quickly rush to action, forming protective scar tissue around the damaged area to stabilize and protect it
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Aortic Valve Replacement: Ross Procedure
Learn more on the Aortic Valve Replacement: Ross Procedure.
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Quantity of Body Fat, Rather Than Location, May Be Key for Cardiovascular Diseases
Increased obesity worldwide has become a leading cause of cardiovascular diseases. A new study by UC San Francisco and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard researchers found the the quantity of fat tissue rather than its location – either in the abomen or around the heart – was a greater determinant of cardiovascular disease risk.
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UCSF Health Cancer Experts Featured at Premier Cancer Meeting
Oncology specialists from around the world came together for the 2024 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting to discuss the latest developments in cancer care, research, technology and education.
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Precision Breast Cancer Trial Shows Improved Treatment by Tumor Subtype
Despite recent advances in the treatment of breast cancer, it remains the second leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. and worldwide.
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Scientists Discover a New Hormone that Can Build Strong Bones
A newly discovered hormone that keeps the bones of breastfeeding women strong could also help bone fractures heal and treat osteoporosis in the broader population.
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Physician Referral Guide: Liver Tumor Clinic
THE UCSF LIVER TUMOR CLINIC provides specialized multidisciplinary care for patients with early- and intermediate-stage liver cancer and benign liver tumors.
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How Many People Have A-Fib? Three Times More Than We Thought
Atrial fibrillation, a rapid, irregular heartbeat that can lead to stroke or sudden death, is three times more common than previously thought, affecting nearly 5% of the population, or 10.5 million U.S. adults, according to new estimates from UC San Francisco.
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UCSF Radiation Oncologist Honored for Prostate Cancer Care and Research
American Society of Radiation Oncology celebrates Mack Roach, III, MD, for profound impact on patient treatment and leadership in cancer disparities treatment outcomes.
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How Targeting Aging Cells Could Improve Lung Disease Treatment
UCSF Researchers Identify Drug Pipeline to Attack Aging Cells in Diseased Lung Tissue.
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Forecasting May Help People with Epilepsy Predict Their Seizures
UCSF team discovers brain activity patterns that foreshadow seizures up to 24 hours before they occur.
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ER Visit Leads to Moyamoya Disease Diagnosis and Personalized Treatment Plan: UCSF Case Study
A 47-year-old woman came to the UCSF emergency department with acute slurred speech along with left-sided facial droop and left-sided numbness, suggesting a stroke. Vessel imaging showed bilateral obstructive arteriopathy, an indication of moyamoya disease.
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Telehealth is as Safe as a Visit to the Clinic for Abortion Pills
Researchers analyzed data from more than 6,000 patients who obtained abortion pills from virtual clinics in 20 states and Washington D.C. between April of 2021 and January of 2022. They found there were no serious adverse events 99.8% of the time, and that abortions did not require follow-up care 98% of the time.
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Using AI to Improve Detection of Rare Diseases
Acute hepatic porphyria (AHP) is a rare genetic disease with symptoms that overlap with many other conditions, making it extremely challenging to diagnose. Its symptoms mostly affect women with severe, sometimes life-threatening attacks that include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, limb weakness and anxiety.
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Powerful New Mini Microscopic Will Enable Precision Cancer Surgery
UCSF’s Mekhail Anwar wins an up to $15 million award from ARPA-H to develop a next-generation miniature scanner powerful enough to detect individual cancer cells during surgery.
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Life-Changing Care for Untreated Spinal Muscular Atrophy: UCSF Case Study
An adult man with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) had been born with limb weakness that progressed to respiratory muscle weakness. Though able to sit independently since childhood, he was never able to walk. Due to the high cost of medication in his home country, he was unable to receive treatment, so he moved to the United States at age 36 to seek therapy for his SMA.
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Inpatient Infusion Therapy for Refractory Headaches: UCSF Case Study
The first center of its kind on the West Coast, the UCSF Headache Center provides patients with comprehensive care to relieve the most debilitating headaches. This includes inpatient treatment for people with severe unremitting or recurring headaches for whom first-line therapies have failed.
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Aortic Valve Repair or Ross Procedure? Decision Factors in Two Patient Cases
Surgeons at the UCSF Cardiac Surgery Program specialize in aortic valve repair and replacement, options that can resolve acute symptoms and improve life expectancy. Recently, two patients with bicuspid aortic valves presented with signs of regurgitation, including shortness of breath, fatigue and chest pain.
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Gender Affirming Care, Perinatal Innovation Among Obstetrics and Gynecology Conference Talks
Innovations in perinatal care, gender affirming care and improving pregnancy outcomes for women with fibroids, were among the topics UCSF clinicians discussed at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) 2024 Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting
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Prostate Cancer Surveillance, Treatment Disparities Among Urology Conference Talks
Prostate cancer treatment disparities and the timing of active surveillance are among the topics UCSF clinicians will discuss at AUA’s 2024 Annual Meeting in San Antonio, May 2 – May 6.
