Blood Test May Reduce Risk of Disability in Kids
An experimental blood test that reflects injury to nerve cells from multiple sclerosis (MS) was found to work for children with MS and other neurological conditions, even when they are symptom-free.
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New Black Baby Equity Clinic Helps Infants and Moms Flourish
A new clinic will match Black babies with Black healthcare providers to improve outcomes for both moms and kids.
How to Be Safe During a Summer Heat Wave
In this Q&A, UCSF experts offer tips on how to stay protected during heat waves, and how to be aware of treat heat-related illnesses.
With a Comfort Promise, New Clinic Aims to Eliminate Pain in Kids
The UCSF Stad Center for Pediatric Pain, Palliative & Integrative Medicine treats young patients holistically by combining state-of-the art Western medicine with integrative medicine like acupuncture and hypnosis. The center is expanding with a new clinic in Walnut Creek.
Zuckerberg Hospital to Boost Mental Health Services for Kids
With the help of a $33.7 million state grant, the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) and ZSFG plan to introduce new inpatient and outpatient mental health services for San Francisco youth.
How Artist Walter Hood Grew a Redwood Grove at UCSF Benioff Oakland
UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland has debuted a new installation called The Grove by local artist Walter Hood. The piece is the first of several community art installations that are part of ongoing upgrades and expansions to the hospital.
UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals Rank Among Nation’s Best in 2023-24
UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals are recognized among the nation’s best pediatric medical centers in all 10 specialties assessed in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals 2023-24.
Newborn Screening is Biggest Factor in ‘Bubble Baby Disease’ Survival in Last 40 Years
A new study shows that newborn screening for SCID is the only factor that actually boosts survival rates.
How Gene Therapy Saved a Child from ‘Bubble Boy’ Disease
In a breakthrough, “HT” became the first person in the world to receive gene-corrected stem cells for Artemis-SCID.
The Surgeon Set on Curing Genetic Diseases Before Birth
Tippi MacKenzie is leading grounbreaking clinical trials of therapies aimed at stopping fetuses from developing devastating disorders.
Two New Vaccines Join the Fight to Eradicate Polio
Two new oral polio vaccines will help limit the amount of new polio strains and outbreaks by genetically engineering weakened polio virus in the oral vaccine to reduce reversion to dangerous forms.
Can this Medication Reverse MS? Brain Biomarker Shows It Can
UCSF researchers developed an approach to measure an over-the-counter allergy medication’s effectiveness in repairing brain damage from multiple sclerosis (MS), making it possible to also assess future therapies for the disorder.
Oakland Initiative Expands Mental Health Care to California Youth
As mental health needs rise in California, the UCSF Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Portal (CAPP) helps educate and train primary care physicians and pediatrics to provide support to patients with psychiatric needs.
UCSF Health Cancer Experts Featured at Premier Cancer Meeting
Oncology specialists from around the globe will gather for the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting to discuss the latest cancer therapies, technologies, research and education.
