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Child's Negative Mood Can Lead to Mother's Depression
While numerous studies have explored the intergenerational transmission of mood disorders from parent to child, little research has been done on whether this connection extends in both directions.
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Living With HIV
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Why Warning Pregnant Women Not to Drink Can Backfire
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UCSF Medical Center Ranks Among Top US Hospitals for 2019-2020
For the 21st year, UCSF Health has been listed among the top 10 hospitals nationwide in the prestigious U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals survey.
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Bill and Susan Oberndorf give $25M to UCSF for psychiatric research
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$25M Gift from Susan and Bill Oberndorf Supports Psychiatry, Translational Research
The Susan and Bill Oberndorf Foundation has made a new commitment of $25 million to UCSF psychiatry and the neurosciences, bringing its total giving to "UCSF: The Campaign" to $50 million.
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Some teens who exercise to build muscle might have eating disorders
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Mental Health on the Margins
Richard Feng, MD, shares a window into his world as a community psychiatrist in San Francisco.
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Mood Neurons Mature During Adolescence
A new study suggests that the human brain may maintain reserves of immature neurons throughout life, using these “Peter Pan” cells in a similar manner to the neurogenesis seen in other species
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San Francisco program treats opioid addiction with pot
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1 in 5 Young Men Engage in ‘Disordered Eating’ That’s Often Unnoticed
Adolescents who see themselves as puny and who exercise to gain weight may be at risk of so-called muscularity-oriented disordered eating behaviors.
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‘Motivational Interview’ May Lessen Problem Drinking in People with HIV
A single, 45-minute “motivational interview” with two 20-minute follow-up phone calls may help people with HIV who report unhealthy drinking reduce their alcohol intake. This approach may be
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Psychedelics, long ignored by scientists, seeing resurgence in medical research
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Brain Changes in Autism Traced to Specific Cell Types
Changes in gene activity in specific brain cells are associated with the severity of autism in children and young adults with the disorder.
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Legal Marijuana Reduces Chronic Pain, But Increases Injuries and Car Accidents
The legalization of recreational marijuana is associated with an increase in its abuse, injury due to overdoses, and car accidents, but does not significantly change health care use overall.
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These Psychiatrists Bring Mental Health Care to Those Who Need It Most
A program at UCSF is training psychiatrists to care for people often overlooked by the mental health care system.
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As Meth Use Surges, First Responders Struggle To Help Those In Crisis
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Many Nurse Practitioners Cannot Provide Medications to Treat Opioid Addiction
At least six states with high opioid abuse rates also have strong work restrictions that hinder nurse practitioners in prescribing medication that can help treat the problem.
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Nurse Practitioners Often Restricted From Prescribing Opioid Treatments
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Can Short-Term Stress Make the Body and Mind More Resilient? A New Study is Testing That Theory
UCSF scientists are testing how brief periods of controlled stress could protect the body from long-term stress.
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UCSF School of Medicine Ranks in U.S. News Best Graduate Schools’ Top Five for Ten Years Running
UCSF was the only medical school to be ranked in the top five in the nation in both research and primary care, the categories the magazine uses to assess medical education.
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Just 1 Drink a Day May Increase High Blood Pressure Risk
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Nearly half of older homeless people fell into trouble after 50
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Lack of Medication Treatments for Meth Frustrates Doctors
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Peer-Support, Healing Hands Offers New Options to Patients with Chronic Pain on Prescription Opioids
A program offering group support, acupuncture, mindfulness, massage and gentle exercise may help prevent patients on prescription opioids from spiraling down to drug misuse, overdose and death.
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Meth’s Comeback: A New Speed Epidemic Takes Its Toll on San Francisco
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Brain-zapping implants that fight depression are inching closer to reality
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Anorexia Treatment Hasn't Improved in 40 Years, UCSF Study Finds
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For Women Living With HIV, A Trauma-Informed Approach To Care