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This AI Tool Helps Neurosurgeons Find Sneaky Cancer Cells
An AI-based diagnostic system reveals cancerous tissue that may not otherwise be visible during brain tumor surgery.How We Could Test for Unhealthy Alcohol Use Before It's Too Late
A new study finds that a blood test may be a more reliable indicator of liver disease than asking how much a person drinks.UCSF Study Shows Medication Abortion Without Ultrasound to Be Safe
Medication abortion patients who receive pills by mail without first getting an ultrasound do just as well as those who are examined and given the drugs in person, new research from UC San Francisco has found.How This Cancer Drug Could Make Radiation a Slam Dunk Therapy
UCSF scientists combine a precision drug therapy with an antibody and radiation to eliminate tumors without causing side effects.Saras Ramanathan, MD, Appointed Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Academic Ophthalmology
Saras Ramanathan, MD, has been appointed as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Academic Ophthalmology (JAO)Lauren Shapiro, MD, MS Secures Research Funding to Tackle Spanish-Speaking Patient Care Disparities
UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is pleased to announce that Lauren Shapiro, MD MS, an orthopaedic hand surgeon and medical researcher, has been awarded a prestigious K23 grant.One Million Dollar Gift Advances Patient Recovery Research with Groundbreaking Digital Tools
Jeannie Bailey, PhD, director of the Digital Orthopaedic Biomechanics Lab, and Bobby Tay, MD, chief of the UCSF Orthopaedic Spine Service, have been awarded a $1 million gift to support the development of digital tools designed to track and predict biomechanical recovery following surgery.UCSF Prostate Cancer Program Awarded SPORE Grant by National Cancer Institute
The UCSF Prostate Cancer Program of the Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center is the recipient of the National Cancer Institute’s (NCI) Specialized Programs of Research Excellence (SPORE) grant for prostate cancer.UCSF Researcher Recognized for Excellence in Osteoarthritis Research and Regenerative Medicine
Kelsey H. Collins, PhD UCSF investigator Kelsey H. Collins, PhD, has been awarded the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director’s “New Innovator Award” for her exceptional contributions to the fields of osteoarthritis research and regenerative medicine.UCSF’s Anbukkarasi Muniyandi Accepted into Prestigious Emerging Vision Scientist Program
UCSF vision researcher Anbukkarasi Muniyandi, PhD, has been selected as an “Emerging Vision Scientist (EVS)” by the National Alliance for Eye and Vision Research (NAEVR)How Neurons Build a 3-D Vascular Structure to Keep the Retina Healthy
Understanding how intricate networks of blood vessels in the eye and brain are formed could inspire new treatments for conditions like diabetic retinopathy and stroke.A Shining Light for Cataract Patients
A breakthrough in cataract technology is bringing renewed hope to patients seeking improved vision. UCSF cataract surgeons are now using the innovative Light Adjustable Lens™ (LAL) in a growing number of patients who undergo cataract surgery at UCSF Health.Prostate Cancer Study: More Health Benefits from Plant-Based Diet
Men with prostate cancer could significantly reduce the chances of the disease worsening by eating more fruits, vegetables, nuts and olive oil, according to new research by UC San Francisco.Neuromuscular Clinic Referral Guide
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.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.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.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.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 itAortic Valve Replacement: Ross Procedure
Learn more on the Aortic Valve Replacement: Ross Procedure.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.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.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.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.