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Two rows of pill bottles containing medications that treat opioid addiction

TIME
September 19, 2022

Why Overdose Deaths Skyrocketed After Opioid Prescriptions Dropped

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A Drug Based on LSD Appears to Treat Depression in Mice Without the Psychedelic Trip

NPR September 28, 2022
Why It’s Important to Know if You Have Dense Breasts

The New York Times September 28, 2022
Surgeons Often Take a Fifth of the Lungs to Remove a Small Tumor. There May Be a Better Way

STAT September 23, 2022
Two States Are Trying to Set Age Limits for Diet Pill Sales

Popular Science September 17, 2022
When Should You Get Your 2022 Flu Shot?

KQED September 15, 2022

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We are #UCSFproud to announce the recipients of the 2022 UCSF Medal, our highest recognition honoring individuals whose life work has made a significant impact in our mission areas of scientific discovery, health care, education, and public service. https://t.co/IxP9pI3NRZ
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Congratulations to @ShermanPrize winner Dr. @UmaMahadevanIBD, director of our Colitis and Crohn's Disease Center! Dr. Mahadevan received the award for her work studying pregnancy outcomes & medication safety in women with inflammatory bowel disease (#IBD)! https://t.co/BG4hbUGh1i