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
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Scientists Discover a New Hormone that Can Build Strong Bones
A newly discovered hormone explains why females can maintain bone density during lactation, when calcium is stripped away to make milk. This discovery could one day have applications to treating fractures, osteoporosis, and other bone diseases.
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In Constant Battle With Insurers, Doctors Reach for a Cudgel: A.I.
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This May Be the Most Overlooked COVID Symptom
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Breakthrough: How AI Uses Videos to Gauge Parkinson's Severity
Despite recent advancements in the treatment of Parkinson’s Disease, it remains a challenge to accurately measure the progression of symptoms like tremors, stiffness and slowing of movement for this
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Scientists May Have Found How to Diagnose Elusive Neuro Disorder
Scientists have identified the biomarkers in progressive supranuclear palsy, a type of frontotemporal dementia, the most common dementia affecting people under 60.
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‘Visionary’ Study Finds Inflammation, Evidence of COVID Virus Years After Infection
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Poor Health, Stress in 20s Takes Toll in 40s With Lower Cognition
A study linked chronic inflammation in early adulthood to loss of cognitive skills in midlife. Chronic inflammation is caused by obesity, smoking, and poor health. Those with higher levels of inflammation were twice as likely to have poor cognitive performance than those with low inflammation.
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Scientists Discover How to Make Ordinary Fat Cells Burn Calories
A new approach for turning calorie-storing white fat into beige fat, which we burn to keep our body temperatures, could potentially inform development of new type of obesity treatments.
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Lie Down, Sit Still, Take a Break: Your Brain Needs a Rest
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Prostate Cancer Test Is Missing Early Disease in Transgender Women
Transgender women on hormone therapy tend to skew artificially low on prostate cancer screening tests, which may give false reassurance and delay diagnosis and treatment, reports a new study led by UC
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To Curb Kids’ Use of Screens, Parents May Have To Cut Back on Their Own
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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,
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New Study Shows Medication Abortion Without Ultrasound To Be Safe
Ultrasound is not necessary for medication abortion, and patients do equally well whether they are seen in person or via telehealth, and whether they receive their medication in person or through a mail order pharmacy.
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It’s Not Naïve, Treating Youth Violence as a Disease Gets Results
The Wraparound Project works to reduce youth violence in San Francisco schools. It provides mentorship and links clients to essential risk-reduction resources.
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Algorithm Improves Blood Sugar Control in Hospitalized Patients
Hospitalized patients with complex dietary restrictions often develop hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar. This occurs in roughly one-quarter to one-half of these patients, leading to serious
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Study: Salty Diet May Increase Risk of Dry, Itchy Skin
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UCSF Scientists Win Pew Awards for Cancer and Neuroscience Research
Three UC San Francisco scientists have received 2024 Pew awards to fund their research in neuroscience and cancer: cognitive scientist Vijay Mohan K Namboodiri, PhD; bioengineer Justin Eyquem, PhD; and postodctoral student Jovanka Gencel-Augusto, PhD.
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What Does the Research Show About Safety and Mifepristone?
UCSF is a leader in research for women’s health and reproductive rights. Explore the latest news and research over access to abortion medication and care in light of the 2022 overturning of Roe v. Wade.
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How a Brain Implant and AI Gave a Woman with Paralysis Her Voice Back
UCSF scientists made international headlines when they developed a brain-computer interface that allowed a stroke survivor to speak for the first time in 18 years. Find this award-winning video, which has been viewed by millions, on UCSF’s YouTube channel.
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14 Ways UCSF Is Exploring the Heart
In labs and clinics across UCSF, scientists are unraveling how to keep one of our hardest-working organs beating away.
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The Power of Deep Rest
Perpetual stress runs us down. But a truly restorative state that alters our bodies at the cellular level can counter this deterioration.
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Four Quick Ways to Truly Rest
Deep rest is best achieved in prolonged practices that relax the body and quiet the mind. But you can also combat stress within seconds by activating your parasympathetic nervous system. Here are a few approaches to making this biological shift quickly.
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Genetic Testing Is the Key to Our Health Secrets
Our genome may one day serve as a passport guiding our health care – from cradle to grave.
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A Cure for Multiple Sclerosis? Scientists Say Within Our Lifetime
A generation ago, a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis was a guarantee of a debilitating disease that would leave the patient wheelchair bound, and worse. Follow UCSF’s role in what some call the golden age of MS research and care.
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Blood Tests for Cancer Detection Aren’t Yet Ready for Prime Time
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A Drug to Slow Alzheimer’s Is Finally Available. How Are Patients Faring?
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Feeling Rough After Your COVID Shot? Congrats, It’s Working!
Adverse symptoms from the COVID-19 vaccine such as chills and headaches are linked to a robust antibody response, indicating increased efficacy compared with recipients who did not experience side effects.
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For Type 1 Diabetes Distress, Focus First on Managing Emotions
Diabetes distress, the fears, worries and burdens associated with living with and managing diabetes, affects up to 75% of adults with Type 1 diabetes. The most effective way to reduce diabetes and improve glucose control is to focus on managing the emotional strain of living with the condition.
