Drug Turns Cancer Gene Into ‘Eat Me’ Flag for Immune System
A new therapy pulls forward a mutated version of the KRAS protein to help the immune system recognize and destroy cancer cells.
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Research Reveals Mechanisms at Work in Progression of Pancreatic Cysts to Pancreatic Cancer
UCSF-led research outlines the comprehensive immune landscape and microbiome of pancreatic cysts as they progress from benign cysts to pancreatic cancer. Their findings could reveal the mechanism of neoplastic progression and provide targets for immunotherapy to inhibit progression or treat invasive disease.
Pregnant Women Exposed to Cancer-Causing Chemicals in Dishware, Hair Coloring, Plastics, and Pesticides
Pregnant women in the U.S. are being exposed to chemicals like melamine, cyanuric acid, and aromatic amines that can increase the risk of cancer and harm child development, according to a study from researchers at UCSF and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Half of Moms of Kids with Autism Have High Depressive Symptoms
About 50% of all mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) had elevated levels of depressive symptoms over 18 months, while rates were much lower (6% to 13.6%) for mothers with neurotypical children in the same period, UCSF researchers report in a new study.
Giving Immunotherapy Cells Resilience to Pass the ‘Stress Test’
T cells used in immunotherapy treatments can get exhausted and shut down by fighting cancer cells and tumors. Using a CRISPR-based edit on these cells’ genomes, researchers at UCSF and Gladstone Institutes have rendered the therapeutic cells more resilient against tumors.
For Checking Blood Pressure at Home, Basic Cuffs Are Just as Good
A new national study led by UCSF found that more sophisticated devices that pair with smartphones don’t lead to better blood pressure control than home-use blood pressure cuffs.
Hearing Loss and Tinnitus Are Common In Cancer Survivors
A new UCSF study reports for the first time that significant hearing issues often occur among adult survivors of the most common forms of cancer.
Abortion Ban May Mean Denial of Effective Drugs for Women with MS, Migraine, Epilepsy
Severe restrictions and bans on abortion access may have life-changing and even life-threatening consequences in as many as 28 states for women of childbearing age with conditions like migraine, multiple sclerosis (MS) and epilepsy.
