How ‘Going Under’ is Getting Greener
UCSF doctors are leading a national movement to protect patients and the environment from anesthesia-related pollution.
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What Makes You Cough When Something Goes Down the Wrong Pipe?
When a mouthful of water goes down the wrong pipe – heading toward a healthy person’s lungs instead of their gut – they start coughing uncontrollably. That’s because their upper airway senses the
Corporate Strategy, National Tragedy
UCSF’s industry archives expose the marketing tactics that fueled the opioid epidemic.
Does a Headache Have to Be the Price for Drinking Red Wine?
Researchers offer a theory for why many people experience headaches as soon as 30 minutes after drinking red wine.
Pain Expert Calls on Clinicians to Stop Needle Pain for Kids
A national challenge encourages doctors to help eliminate the pain, trauma and anxiety of needle jabs for young children.
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).
With a Comfort Promise, New Clinic Aims to Eliminate Pain in Kids
The UCSF Stad Center for Pediatric Pain, Palliative & Integrative Medicine treats young patients holistically by combining state-of-the art Western medicine with integrative medicine like acupuncture and hypnosis. The center is expanding with a new clinic in Walnut Creek.
Has Science Cracked the Code on Chronic Pain?
In a first, researchers have identified chronic pain pathways in individuals directly from their neural activity, showing promising paths forward for treatment.
