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3D Facial Analysis Shows Biologic Basis for Gender-Affirming Surgery
In order to validate surgical decisions for gender-affirming facial srugery pursued by transgender individuals, researchers from the UC San Francisco and the University of Calgary set out to quantify the effect of sex on adult facial size and shape through an analysis of three-dimensional (3D) facial surface images.
Brainpower May Take A Beating Following Concussion
Concussion may have a long-term impact on cognition, a new UCSF-led study finds. Fourteen percent of patients had "poor cognitive outcome" one year post injury, with car collisions being the leading cause of concussion.
UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital San Francisco Becomes Second in State to Earn Top Surgery Designation
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital San Francisco has been verified as a Level 1 Children’s Surgery Center by the American College of Surgeons.
Surgical Procedure Helps Cancer Patients Face Themselves Again
For patients with skin cancer & facial sarcoma, reconstructing the face with skin grafted from the leg may result in poor color match. A new technique pioneered by UCSF surgeons uses pigmented tissue to achieve a better match.
International Breast Cancer Conference Features UCSF Health Experts
Helen Diller Family Cancer Research BuildingExperts from UCSF Health will present new research and clinical findings at the annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, the world’s largest and most
For New Patients with Paralysis, Tighter Blood Pressure Control Management May Lead to More Mobility
A man was paralyzed from the neck down in a surfing accident. Now he can walk again. Using machine learning, UCSF researchers found that controlling blood pressure during surgery may aid in patient recovery from spinal cord injuries.
UCSF Rises in US News Global Universities Rankings for 2022
UCSF’s research has been ranked among the top in the world, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report’s Best Global Universities 2022 rankings.
UCSF Mount Zion Re-Envisions Its Future as a Surgical Center for Bay Area
UCSF Medical Center at Mount Zion has been renovated and reopened as the new hub of UCSF’s adult orthopedic surgery services, offering patients expanded access to orthopedic specialty care.
Cellular Transplant Therapy Pioneered by UCSF Reverses Sea Lion’s Epilepsy
Cronutt was one sick sea lion before undergoing a groundbreaking surgery last fall. Today he's seizure-free and doing well.
