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UCOP Launches New Professional Development Fellowship Program for UC staff
Staff currently employed at the PSS I to MSP II level can apply for a new staff development initiative aimed at giving employees the opportunity to broaden their contributions to the University.
Auxiliary Hosts Retirement Gala to Benefit Nursing Excellence Fund
The UCSF Hospitals Auxiliary is hosting a fundraising retirement gala for Catherine Wittenberg on September 16 to raise funds for UCSF's Nursing Excellence Fund.
Poor sleep associated with cognitive decline in elderly women
Women who experienced cognitive decline over a 13 to 15 year period after age 65 were more likely to sleep poorly than women whose cognition did not decline, according to a study led by researchers at the San Francisco VA Medical Center (SFVAMC).
Featherstone to Serve as Interim Dean of UCSF School of Dentistry
Professor John Featherstone, who is internationally recognized for his work on tooth decay prevention, has been named interim dean of the UCSF School of Dentistry.
A Science Feel-Good at the Gladstone
Making science real means taking it to the kids, a cultural imperative at the UCSF-affiliated Gladstone Institutes...
Nursing Science Critical to Bridging Gaps Between Bench, Bedside and Community
In October 2006, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) awarded UCSF more than $100 million to establish a Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) in the next five years.
UCSF Medical Center ranked among top 10 "Best Hospitals" in nation
For the seventh consecutive year, UCSF Medical Center ranks among the nation's top 10 premier hospitals, according to the new 2007 "America's Best Hospitals" survey by "US News & World Report." This year the survey ranked the Medical Center num
Medical Center Expresses Concerns About State Cardiac Study Results
The California CABGs Outcomes Reporting Program (CCORP) has issued a two-year report based on 2003-2004 data, which purported "worse-than-expected" outcomes for coronary artery bypass graft surgery at UCSF. In a July 13 message to the Medical Center community, Chief Operating Officer Tomi Ryba explained UCSF's concerns about the CCORP report, citing the inclusion of highly complex cases in the data leading to a higher reported mortality rate for UCSF.
William T. Grant Foundation Appoints UCSF's Rosenblatt as Distinguished Fellow
The William T. Grant Foundation has announced the appointment of Abram Rosenblatt, PhD, among its third group of Distinguished Fellows.
Clinical trial examines diaphragm use in preventing HIV in women
A clinical trial involving 5,045 women in South Africa and Zimbabwe found no statistical difference in the rate of new HIV infections in the two study arms: those who received a diaphragm plus lubricant along with male condoms for their partners and those who only received male condoms.
Morning Shows Discuss Potential Use of Nicotine-Addiction Drug in Treating Alcohol Dependence
As reported by the UCSF News Office on Monday, a new animal study shows that a drug already approved for nicotine addiction also curbs alcohol dependence. One dose alone cut drinking in half. The finding is particularly encouraging, the researchers say, because the animals did not turn to drinking in excess after the drug was stopped, a common pattern when people take current drugs to curb alcohol consumption.
Former Surgeon General Reports That Politics Trumps Science in National Discourse
Former US Surgeon General Richard Carmona says he was often pressured not to speak out on controversial issues, such as stem cell science.
ValleyCare and UCSF working together to enhance women's and children's health services in Tri-Valle
ValleyCare Health System and UCSF have signed a letter of intent to enhance health care services for women and children in the Tri-Valley region of the East Bay.