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New Therapy Improves Lives of Girls and Women with Rett Syndrome

Katie’s Clinic for Rett Syndrome at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland is one of the few U.S. treatment centers and one of only 18 international centers of excellence for the rare disorder. It is one of the first centers to offer the first treatment for the rare genetic disease, helping improve the lives of girls like Emiliana.

A two-year-old girl named Emiliana looks on as bubbles float through her home.

For Type 1 Diabetes Distress, Focus First on Managing Emotions

Diabetes distress, the fears, worries and burdens associated with living with and managing diabetes, affects up to 75% of adults with Type 1 diabetes. The most effective way to reduce diabetes and improve glucose control is to focus on managing the emotional strain of living with the condition.

A boy wearing a diabetic patch on his arm uses a laptop.

To Improve Health Care for the Underserved, Train Local Residents

Students from the UCSF schools of medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy traveled to Sacramento to advocate for expansion of UC PRIME Program, which aims to recruit and support students who are interested in working in underserved geographic areas to improve health care. Many participants come from diverse backgrounds similar to the places they often end up serving.

A group of medicine, pharmacy, and dental students wearing white coats smile as they walk together on a sunny pavement outisde the California State Capitol building in Sacramento.

Traumatic Brain Injury Strikes 1 in 8 Older Americans

Traumatic brain injuries for people over age 65 can raise their risk for dementia, Parkinson's, cardiovascular and psych disease. Contrary to earlier research, the study found that healthy, wealthy white women are at higher risk.

A CT scan of a traumatic brain injury.