UCSF Medical Center, CPMC Join Forces for 18-Patient Kidney Transplant Chain
A unique collaboration resulted in one of the nation’s first nine-way kidney transplant chains occurring in one city over a 36-hour period.
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Withholding Angiotensin Receptor Blockers After Surgery Increases Risk of Postoperative Death
Withholding angiotensin receptor blockers for longer than two days after surgery is associated with a significantly increased risk of postoperative death, according to a study of more than 30,000 patients.
Fresh Vision for Fostering Mental Health Inspires $50 Million Gift to UCSF
A new UCSF center at Mission Bay, made possible by a $50 million gift, will offer a unique and powerful array of mental health services to Bay Area adults, children and families.
Zinc In the Body May Contribute to Kidney Stones
New research on kidney stone formation reveals that zinc levels may contribute to kidney stone formation, a common urinary condition that can cause excruciating pain.
Microclinics Help Keep Kenyan HIV Patients in Care
A team led by researchers from UCSF, Organic Health Response and Microclinic International is reporting results of a study that showed significant benefits of microclinics – an innovative intervention that mobilized rural Kenyan HIV patients’ informal social networks to support their staying in care.
Women with Dense Breasts May Not Need More Screening
A new study led by UCSF has found that women with dense breasts may need only routine mammograms unless they are at high risk.
UCSF-Led Study Explains How Early Childhood Vaccination Reduces Leukemia Risk
A team led by UCSF researchers has discovered how a commonly administered vaccine protects against acute lymphoblastic leukemia, the most common type of childhood cancer.
Long-Term Depression May Double Stroke Risk for Middle-Aged Adults
Adults over 50 who have persistent symptoms of depression may have twice the risk of stroke as those who do not, according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and UCSF.
Team Proposes New Clinical Model to Improve Primary Care by Addressing Trauma
Recognizing that patients’ experiences of childhood and adult trauma are common and have a direct impact on their health, UCSF clinical researchers and Positive Women’s Network-USA have developed and are reporting a new primary care model.
Scientists Identify Tissue-Degrading Enzyme in Bat-Killing Fungus
Scientists at UCSF and Brown University have figured out the likely way that white-nose syndrome breaks down tissue in bats, opening the door to potential treatments for a disease that poses a threat to the agricultural industry.
Higher Tech and Higher Touch
Personalized digital media walls. Push-button, custom dinner orders. Robot deliveries. New technology at UCSF Medical Center is improving both patient comfort and care.
Statin Use in Elderly Would Prevent Disease But Could Carry Considerable Side Effects
A new study by UCSF has found that statins can help prevent disease in older adults but must be weighed against potentially serious side effects.
Some Atrial Fibrillation Patients Receive Unnecessary Blood Thinners
About a quarter of all atrial fibrillation patients at the lowest risk for stroke receive unnecessary blood thinners from cardiology specialists, according to UCSF researchers.
Wachter Named Nation’s ‘Most Influential’ Physician Executive
UC San Francisco’s Robert Wachter, MD, a leading national expert on patient safety who helped pioneer hospital medicine, has landed at number one on Modern Healthcare magazine’s annual list of the most influential physician executives.
Emergency Rooms Seeing Rising Rate of Patients with Chronic Conditions, Lower Rate of Injuries
The rate of emergency department visits in California for non-injuries has risen while the rate of visits for injuries has dropped, according to a new study led by UCSF.