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Eric J. Small, MD, UCSF professor of Medicine and Urology Credit: UCSF The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) has elected Eric J. Small, MD, FASCO, to serve as its president for the term
A new collaborative approach has begun revealing, in detail, how a set of around 100 autism spectrum disorder genes may lead to serious developmental problems. The technique involves looking beyond genes and their mutations, to the proteins they code for.
Elissa Epel shares tips on how we can make taking control of our stress — and cultivating joy — a habit this holiday season.
The FDA's recent ruling of phenylephrine as ineffective has led major pharmacies and retailers to pull common cold medicines from their shelves.
Researchers at UCSF and UC Berkeley are investigating the impact of pre- and post-natal exposures to tobacco smoke on the survival rate of children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
A study on formula supplementation during breastfeeding aimed at improving infant growth found that once-daily formula supplementation is well-tolerated but doesn't improve growth.
Hematologists and oncologists from around the world will present new research and clinical findings at the American Society of Hematology’s (ASH) 65th Annual Meeting and Exposition. This year’s meeting will be held in San Diego from Dec. 8-12, 2023.
UCSF and UC San Diego scientists are beginning to uncover the long-term public health impacts of recurring environmental hazards such as flooding, wildfires or extreme heat.
Thirty-two UCSF scientists are among the most influential individuals in their respective fields, according to the most recent analysis of research citations by the science and intellectual property company, Clarivate.
UCSF researchers found that regular screening is not always sufficient to prevent an advanced breast cancer diagnosis.
In 2024, UCSF Health will celebrate 35 years of performing heart transplants. Since completing their first heart transplant in March 1989, UCSF surgeons have performed nearly 600 and, along the way,
The UC San Francisco School of Dentistry has received a $4 million National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant to kickstart its clinical research program, in part by developing a new artificial
Personalized health and lifestyle changes such as increased exercise and socializtion can delay or even prevent memory loss for higher-risk older adults.
A previously unknown signaling cycle stemming from our sense of taste helps suppress our appetites.
Researchers offer a theory for why many people experience headaches as soon as 30 minutes after drinking red wine.
Breast cancer was the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in women, after skin cancer – accounting for 31% of all new female cancer diagnoses in 2022. Yet, determining who is most at risk of breast
University of California prostate cancer experts will share clinical insights at the first annual PSMA Conference, “PSMA PET and RLT: Present and Future.” The conference will take place online and in
The COVID-19 pandemic slowed previous gains made in controlling HIV blood levels and worsened health disparities.
A gene expression test can accurately predict the best treatment for meningioma patients by measuring the aggressiveness of their tumors and adjusting treatment accordingly.
It’s been known for many years that people who smoke tobacco have poor blood vessel function. Now, a team of researchers at UC San Francisco has shown that people who smoke marijuana have the same
New research shows that in the U.S., the longevity gap between women and men has been widening for more than a decade, with women outliving men by an average of six years.
