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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.
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Poor Sleep in Midlife Is Linked to Faster Brain Atrophy
For adults in midlife, difficulty getting to sleep and waking up too early may accelerate brain atrophy that is associated with dementia.
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A Pragmatic Update on Respiratory Infections: COVID-19 Lessons, Current Learning Opportunities and Emerging Threats
Infectious disease specialist Peter Chin-Hong, MD, presents the current state of wintertime respiratory illness, focusing on the Bay Area yet covering the reality that viruses are global travelers
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UCSF Thoracic Surgery Leaders Discuss Diagnostic and Surgical Innovations to Treat Lung Cancer and Lung Diseases
Robotic-assisted surgery at UCSF allows thoracic surgeons to perform intricate procedures with a high level of precision and dexterity, providing optimal patient outcomes.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Making Sense of MGUS: How to Detect Plasma Cell Disorders and Assess Associated Risks
Affecting up to 5% of the U.S. population (and increasingly common with age), monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) raises the risk of multiple myeloma, but – as its full name suggests – it can be hard to say by how much.
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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)
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Solving the Mysteries of the Pelvic Floor: A Guide for Primary Care
Underdiagnosed and undertreated, loss of bladder control is a common issue that both embarrassed patients and time-pressed clinicians often hesitate to mention.
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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.
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Step Inside UCSF’s Newly Opened Pride Hall: A Cutting-Edge Hub for Orthopaedic Innovation, Research, and Education
The UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is pleased toshare a new video tour of the state-of-the-art Orthopaedic Floors of Pride Hall, part of the Orthopaedic Trauma Institute at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital.
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Advancing Transplant Medicine
University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) stands at the forefront of transplant medicine, offering comprehensive adult services through UCSF Health and pediatric care through UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals
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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.
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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.
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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.
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UCSF Musculoskeletal Center is Redefining Pain Management and Non-surgical Treatments for Complex Conditions
At the UCSF Musculoskeletal Center, innovative research is changing how we approach musculoskeletal conditions. By going beyond traditional treatments and exploring cutting-edge technology, the center is pioneering new solutions to complex health issues affecting millions.
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Ross Procedure for Aortic Valve Disease: Why It's the Superior Option in Younger Patients
Cardiac surgeon Marko T. Boskovski, MD, MHS, MPH, provides compelling data on the ultimate failure of traditional valve replacements to support the lifespan of physically active non-elderly adults and describes the value of the Ross procedure.
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Getting Ahead of Anal Cancer: Assess Risk and Screen Appropriately to Prevent Advanced Disease
“Don’t assume it's just a hemorrhoid,” says infectious disease specialist Cristina Brickman, MD, MSCE, in her talk on protecting high-risk patients from anal and perianal cancer
