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UCSF researchers and clinicians at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital, Oakland transformed treatment for deaf and hard-of-hearing children through the invention of cochlear implants and a comprehensive care model that offers wraparound support, parent coaching, and access to resources for a successful cochlear journey.
Eating more fruits, vegetables, nuts and olive oil could significantly reduce the chances of prostate cancer progression.
Research found that using a mail-order pharmacy to deliver abortion medication after an in-person assessment was both safe and effective, offering privacy, convenience, and accessibility.
Teen patients at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals in Oakland and San Francisco enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime event at the hospitals’ prom nights.
With further validation and clinical trials, the use of artificial intelligence in emergency departments could one day help prioritize patients based on the urgency of their treatment, and help with triage in emergency care.
Kids are more prone to injuries when they do the same sport all year round.
A smartphone app could enable greater participation in clinical trials for people with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), a devastating neurological disorder that often manifests in mid-life.
At age 2, UCSF construction project manager Michael Valero was treated at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland for a congenital heart defect. He is now giving back to the hospital that saved his life by leading its upgrade and expansion efforts to expand state-of-the-art care.
Intentional flu vaccine messaging, such as a brief video, flyer, or a scripted provider question, is enough to persuade many who visit emergency departments to receive the vaccination.
Oakland artist Adia Millett has been commissioned to create public art at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland. She’s the third local artist to add their work to the hospital grounds.
Pediatric cases of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) have spiked in the last decade, especially amongst Latino children. Food insecurity might be the reason why.
