Do Hormones Explain Why Women Experience More Gut Pain?
UCSF researchers showed that estrogen can turn on pain signals in the gut, offering new insights into conditions like irritable bowel syndrome, especially for women.
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The Inspiring Story of World’s First All-Female Heart Transplant
In 2023, UCSF became the first to boast an all-female heart transplant team led by Amy Fiedler, MD, who featured in an iconic snap of the procedure that went viral, landing UCSF colleagues on national media. Since then, the photo has inspired other all-female teams to take selfies and share the picture, tagging Fielder and colleagues.
UCSF Announces New Home for School of Dentistry at Mission Bay
UCSF has acquired two life sciences buildings next to its Mission Bay campus to create urgently needed space for a new home for the UCSF School of Dentistry, a leading-edge hub for interprofessional education, expanded research capacity, and increased access to high-quality dental care for the community.
Wearable Tech Can Help Heart Surgery Patients Stick with Rehab
Nurse scientist Linda Park, PhD, uses NIH funding to study cardiac rehab and digital tools—like pedometers and apps—to motivate post-surgery patients and prevent health decline.
Kids’ Behavioral Health Is a Growing Share of Family Health Costs
New research shows a jump in pediatric medical spending on behavioral health from 2011 to 2022, highlighting the urgent need to boost access and capacity for treatment.
UCSF Study Finds a Better Way to Screen for Breast Cancer
A pioneering study has found that an individualized approach to breast cancer screening that assesses patients’ risk, rather than automatically giving annual mammograms, can lower the chance of more
UCSF Hospitals Awarded Top Honors for Quality and Safety
Three UCSF Health hospitals have been named to the Leapfrog list of Top Hospitals for safety and quality.
Indoor Tanning Makes Youthful Skin Much Older on a Genetic Level
A study shows that young people who use tanning beds have more skin mutations including cells known to lead to skin cancer.
UCSF Health Earns Top National Recognition for Surgical Outcomes
The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP®) has recognized UCSF Health for achieving meritorious outcomes for surgical patient care in 2024.
Improving Future Alzheimer’s Treatment by Guiding Today’s Breakthroughs
In the last few years, progress has been made in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease with a class of therapies called anti-amyloid antibodies (anti-Aβ). These monoclonal anti-Aβs are proteins made
Can We Solve the Mystery Behind Cleft Lip and Palate in Infants?
UCSF’s Program in Craniofacial Biology (PCB) brings together researchers to study the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying craniofacial development and birth defects, such as cleft lip and palate. The program is one of the strongest in the U.S., with faculty conducting cutting-edge research on tissue formation, stem cells, and craniofacial anomalies.
UCSF Launches Second Neonatal Transport to Reach the Bay and Beyond
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals is expanding access to lifesaving care through a new, dedicated neonatal transport team based in Oakland. The new unit, in addition to the existing San Francisco unit, allows the hospitals to better serve patients coming in from referring hospitals from around the region.
UCSF Health Named a Top Hospital for Maternity Care
UCSF Health-UCSF Medical Center has again received the highest possible national rating of “high performing” for maternity care by U.S. News & World Report.
Thirdhand Smoke: This Hidden Danger Puts Kids and Adults at Risk
Thirdhand smoke is toxic lingering tobacco residue on surfaces that harms children most. California's new AB455 mandates disclosure of this environmental hazard in real estate deals.
With UCSF Health Urgent Care Centers, You’ve Got Options
UCSF Health provides urgent care services at sixteen convenient locations for patients to receive care for seasonal illnesses.
