New Targeted Chemotherapy Technology Proves Effective in Mice
UCSF researchers have developed a new variety of targeting system for chemotherapy drugs based on the unusually high free iron content of many cancer cells.
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Killing in War Leaves Veterans with Lasting Psychological Scars, Study Finds
Killing in war often triggers a moral conflict in veterans that can damage their self-image, relationships and spirituality.
Beta Blockers Help and Harm Older Patients after Heart Attack
Beta blockers are effective in reducing the risk of death in older nursing home residents after a heart attack, but may impair their ability to perform daily functions independently.
Biotech Pioneer Bill Bowes Pledges $50M to Support Young Biomedical Investigators
With a $50 million pledge, Bill Bowes has invested in UCSF’s core strength and innovative engine: young investigators.
Telomere Growth Predicts Reduced Chance of Death from Heart Disease
UC San Francisco and the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in San Francisco has found that change in telomere length over time is important.
Lower-Cost Canadian Health Care as Good as U.S.’s for Low-Income Kids with Diabetes
Low-income children with Type 1 diabetes in Canada, who are treated by family physicians fared at least as well as low-income children in California, who are likely to be treated by highly specialized pediatric endocrinologists.
Percentage of Medical Students with Disabilities Higher than Thought, Study Finds
The percentage of medical students with disabilities has always been much lower than the general population, but there may be more disabled students than previously thought.
New Treatment May Boost Effectiveness of Asthma Therapy
UC San Francisco researchers developed a new treatment strategy for asthma.
Adolescent Perceptions about Smoking Have Changed Over Decade
California adolescents perceive smoking cigarettes to be riskier – and less socially acceptable – than they did a dozen years ago.
Dearth of Clinical Study Participants Leads UCSF to Launch New Trial Finder Tool
To help address the issue of under-enrollment in clinical trials, UCSF has launched a tool that could make it easier for researchers and willing study participants to find each other.
The Whitewashing of Research in America
UCSF is addressing racial disparities in clinical research, helping to advance precision medicine by providing tailored medical treatment to vulnerable populations.
U.S. Sees Significant Shortage in Minority Dentists
Underrepresented minority dentists represent a smaller percentage of the dental workforce and are unevenly distributed in relation to minority populations in the United States.
Alzheimer’s and Concussion-Related CTE May Spread in the Brain Via Common Mechanism
A shared biological mechanism may drive the progression of both Alzheimer’s disease and chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a neurodegenerative condition associated with repeated concussions and brain trauma.
Research Cracks Genetic Driver of Patient’s Rare Immune Disorder
UCSF-led research team identified the rare genetic mutation responsible for a unique case of severe combined immunodeficiency, a deadly immune system disorder also known as “boy in the bubble” disease.
Zika in Fetal Brain Tissue Responds to a Popular Antibiotic
UCSF researchers identified fetal brain tissue cells that are targeted by the Zika virus and determined that azithromycin can prevent the virus from infecting these cells.
