James Fraser Delivers 2020 Byers Award Lecture on the War Against Antibiotic-Resistant Infections
Fraser discussed science’s evolutionary arms race against bacteria when he delivered the 2020 Byers Award Lecture in Basic Science on March 3.
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Cognitive, Functional and Psychological Condition Affect Surgery Risk in Older Patients
Based on findings from a new study, future research should examine how to incorporate functional, cognitive and psychological factors in the pre-surgery assessment of older adults.
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A Disease Tracker Backed by Gates and Zuckerberg Tackles Covid-19
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Other Countries Are on Lockdown to Contain Coronavirus. Could It Happen in SF?
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Cellular SOS: CRISPR Technique Reveals How Cell’s ‘Power Plants’ Activate Emergency Response
UC San Francisco researchers have finally identified the cellular circuit responsible for conveying stress signals from inside mitochondria to the integrated stress response, a discovery that may have important implications for treating the many debilitating diseases associated with mitochondrial stress.
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Weill Neurohub Launches with Investments in Foundational Projects
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Superfast Brain Circuit Slams the Brakes on Movement
A new UCSF study of patients with Parkinson’s disease has revealed a pathway that transmits signals very rapidly between two parts of the human brain to govern the complex act of halting a motion once it’s been initiated.
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National Paid Maternity Leave Makes Sense for Mothers, Babies and Maybe the Economy
New mothers who are entitled to paid maternity leave beyond a few weeks’ duration are more likely to have better mental and physical health.
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Feeling Anxiety About Coronavirus? A Psychologist Offers Tips to Stay Clearheaded
As cases of the novel coronavirus infection, COVID-19, increase across the U.S., many people may be feeling anxious. We spoke with UC San Francisco psychiatrist Elissa Epel, PhD, who studies stress, about the difference between anxiety and panic, and steps you can take stay calm and prepared.
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‘Real-World’ Data from Health Systems Reveal Opportunities for Blood Pressure Improvement
Uncontrolled blood pressure is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States even though existing medications, when prescribed and taken according to guidelines, work well. A new analysis of electronic health records (EHRs) led by a UCSF scientist, as many as 40 percent of the roughly 80 million Americans with high blood pressure may not have the condition under control.
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Scientists Unravel Mystery of Rare Genetic Disorder that Causes Intellectual Disability in Females
UCSF scientists have made a significant advance toward understanding a rare genetic condition, almost exclusively affecting females, that results in a broad spectrum of neurodevelopmental deficits.
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Should I Get Tested for Coronavirus? Here's When to Stay Home or See a Doctor.
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Medication Fog Can Mimic or Worsen Dementia in the Elderly
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Simple Blood Test May be Able to Diagnose Alzheimer’s Disease
A simple blood test may soon be able to diagnose patients with two common forms of dementia – Alzheimer’s disease and frontotemporal dementia – and tell the two apart.
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UCSF Parking Permit Costs to Increase, Primarily Due to State Tax Ruling
Those who purchase an annual UCSF parking permit can expect the cost of that permit to increase substantially beginning July 1, mainly given a recent California Supreme Court ruling.
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Memory Concerns? Blood Test May Put Mind at Ease or Pave Way to Promising Treatments
A blood test that may eventually be done in a doctor’s office can swiftly reveal if a patient with memory issues has Alzheimer’s disease or mild cognitive impairment and can also distinguish both conditions from frontotemporal dementia.
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Good Medical Care Can Suffer Late in The Day
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Women Overwhelmingly Don't Regret Abortion, Research Finds. But Denying Them Care Is Costly
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As Coronavirus Spreads, Experts Explain When to Call a Doctor, How Testing Works and More
As concerns about the coronavirus outbreak begin hitting closer to home, UC San Francisco infectious disease experts are providing the latest updates on how to protect yourself, when to seek medical attention, and who is being tested.
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Telehealth Can Help Fight the Novel Coronavirus, But U.S. Challenges Could Limit Its Potential
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In Utero Stem Cell Transplants, Enzyme Replacement May Offer New Treatments for Deadly Metabolic Disorders
Administering stem cell or enzyme therapy in utero may be a path to alleviating some congenital diseases that often result in losing a pregnancy, according to a new study in mice by UCSF researchers. They showed that stem cells can enter the fetal brain during prenatal development and make up for cells that fail to make an essential protein.
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UCSF Speakers Shine at Precision Medicine World Conference
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New Genomic Tests Aim to Diagnose Deadly Infections Faster
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For Patients With Special Needs, Any Dentist Is Hard to Find
Across California, few dental offices are equipped to accommodate patients with special needs, leaving many patients with no option but to allow their dental diseases to go untreated, sometimes leading to serious health complications. The UCSF School of Dentistry is helping to lead an initiative to build the state’s capacity to provide special needs dental care to every Californian who needs it.
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Meet The Blind Piano Player Who's So Good, Scientists Are Studying Him
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Can the Coronavirus Be Spread by People Who Don't Have Symptoms?
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Should 'Broken' Genes Be Fixed? My Daughter Changed the Way I Think About That Question
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Exploring Emotion and Music in Dyslexia
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Here's How Long Coronaviruses May Linger on Contaminated Surfaces, According to Science
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Water Stations Fight Obesity by Curbing San Francisco’s Thirst for Sugary Sodas
UCSF researchers have partnered with local government agencies on an ongoing project that is installing hydration stations in low-income communities in San Francisco, parts of the city where conditions like diabetes, obesity, and heart disease disproportionately affect minority populations.
