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With one drug to shut down its progression and another to undo its damage, plus a worldwide effort stalking the origins of multiple sclerosis, MS doesn’t stand a chance.
Although technically retired, Nancy Byl stays active, teaching at UCSF, caring for patients, doing research, and serving on medical boards.
Cardiologist Anne Thorson, an expert in women’s heart health, answers some frequently asked questions.
Three brothers, three UCSF MDs.
Finding the right dose for each patient is complex, and incorrect dosing can have major consequences. Researchers in the UCSF School of Pharmacy are finding new ways to harness the power of big data, building effective dosing models that allow for precisely individualized medicine.
Living in poverty can have a devastating effect on health. UCSF is actively developing programs and studies to help circumvent the toxic effects of economic disparity.
New School of Medicine Dean Talmadge King shares what makes him tick.
UCSF’s beloved service dog was a miracle worker, a sweetheart, a healer, a friend.
Effective disaster response requires speed, stamina, flexibility and proper training. UCSF personnel are on the front lines both here and abroad in times of emergency, making sure outside aid is both sustainable and beneficial.
If depression is caused by flawed brain circuitry, it may be possible to shift that circuitry toward healthy neural processing instead. UCSF researchers hope to map and correct aberrant neural behavior to cure mood disorders.
Diana Sklar, MD ’79, has completed more than 20 medical missions to far-off destinations during her 30-year career.
How too much sugar can make you sick.
The towering steel sculpture “suggests the balance of hard work and aspiration that enables dreams to take flight,” according to its creator, renowned artist Mark di Suvero.
Marvel at the complexities of the move to UCSF’s new medical center.
Luminaries light up UCSF’s legacy of service.
