An AirPod-Sized Wearable That Can Relieve Kids’ Gut Pain
A small device placed behind the ear targets the nervous system to help reduce pain and provide relief for kids with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
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UCSF Research Vital to First Drug for Deadly Bone Disease
FDA approves palovarotene (Sohonos) for rare FOP, reducing HO by 54%. Significant step in improving lives of affected patients.
Will a Pill Help New Moms Bounce Back from Postpartum Depression?
Zuranolone (Zurzuvae), the first pill for patients suffering from postpartum depression, is expected to be available by the end of 2023. Though it may relieve depressive symptoms, it has some drawbacks such as sedation and dangers in breastfeeding.
How a Unique Summer Camp Connects Kids With Limb Differences
Camp Winning Hands is a free summer camp for kids and teens with limb differences, where campers enjoy all types of activities that are modified for their unique conditions.
UCSF Rallies on Capitol Hill as Cuts to ‘Essential’ NIH Funds Debated
UCSF students and postdocs join advocates from around the country for the 2023 Rally for Medical Research to call on our nation’s policymakers to make funding for NIH a national priority and raise awareness about the importance of continued investment in medical research.
Vizient Awards UCSF Health Top Marks for Quality Patient Care
Vizient Inc. has named UCSF Health as a Top Performer for its high-quality patient care in the 2023 Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Ranking.
‘Wormnado’ Wiggles its Way to Win at Postdoc Slam
Laura Persson, PhD, wins the 2023 Postdoc Slam with her talk titled “The Wormnado: What a tiny worm can teach us about collective behavior.”
UCSF Gains Approval for New Research Building at Parnassus Heights
UCSF has been given the green light on a new research and academic building at Parnassus Heights, creating a vital collaborative space to drive innovations in scientific research and education.
Shared Mechanisms Allow SARS-CoV-2 Variants to Thrive Post-Vaccination
Convergent evolutionary mechanisms shared by COVID-19 variants allow them to overcome both adaptive and innate immune system barriers.
150 Milestone: Robotic Procedure Changes Prostate Cancer Care
UCSF Health achieves 150 robotic focal HIFU procedures for prostate cancer, pioneering precision therapy with minimal side effects, prioritizing quality of life preservation.
New COVID-19 Vaccines: Is it Worth the Shot?
Recommendations are in place for the updated COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna.
From AI to Cancer, Arc Institute Supports Curiosity-Driven Science at UCSF
Discoveries result from a mix of smarts, creativity, grit, collaboration, serendipity and time. But when scientists must constantly apply for funding, that last factor can be hard to come by. The Arc
MDMA’s Latest Trial Results Offer Hope for Patients with PTSD
A clinical trial showed that MDMA, the so-called psychedelic drug also known as "ecstasy" or "molly," can be a powerful new tool in treating people with moderate-to-severe PTSD.
How Does Smoking Tobacco and Cannabis Affect Depression Risk?
Using both cannabis and tobacco increases depression and anxiety risk, highlighting the need for integrated support, says UC San Francisco study.