At the age of 43, top fitness trainer Ashley Selman was an unlikely candidate for a total hip replacement. But after doing extensive research, she found the best course of treatment for her hip pain at UCSF.
Major Changes Urged for Cancer Screening and Treatment
July 29, 2013A group of scientists convened by the National Cancer Institute and chaired by a UCSF breast cancer expert is proposing a major update of the way the nation approaches diseases now classified as “cancer.”
Anemia Linked to Increased Risk of Dementia
July 31, 2013Anemia, or low levels of red blood cells, may increase the risk of dementia, according to a new UCSF-led study that found people who were anemic had a nearly 41 percent higher risk of developing the condition than those who were not.
UCSF Appoints Elizabeth Watkins as Vice Chancellor of Student Academic Affairs
July 24, 2013Elizabeth Watkins, PhD, dean of the UC San Francisco's Graduate Division, has been named to oversee all student and graduate affairs and lead major educational initiatives for the University.
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