1 Genomic Test Can Diagnose Nearly Any Infection
A decade-long effort has resulted in a new, rapid genomic test to diagnose rare infectious diseases in the brain and lungs.
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New RSV Vaccine Distribution: Who’s at the Top of the List?
With RSV season approachgin, there are more options for those most susceptible to RSV, including a new vaccine and updated RSV vaccine guidance for seniors.
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Ask an Expert: Is Bird Flu A Threat to Humans?
Several cases of the bird flu in humans have been reported in California's Central Valley in 2024. This Q&A explores how the virus spreads, how to prevent infection and whether this is something to be we need to actively protect against.
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Why Getting Your 2024 COVID and Flu Shots Before Halloween Is a Good Idea
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Here’s the Difference Between a Sore Throat and Strep
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Bird Flu: What to Know About H5N1 Virus Risks, as California Confirms 2 Human Cases
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How Doxycycline for STI Prevention Affects the Gut Microbiome
A new study on doxy-PEP sheds light on whether people who are regular users become resistance to this treatment, which often serves as a “morning after” pill to prevent sexually transmitted diseases.
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Why Breathing Reduces Anxiety and Boosts Our Mood
A talk on how breathing affects our mood took first place at this year's Postdoc Slam event, which is held in celebration of National Postdoc Appreciation Week.
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Where Gaza’s Polio Came From — and the Race to Contain It
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Is Now the Time for a New COVID-19 Shot?
An extra-long summer surge driven by new variants has prompted the early release of updated COVID-19 vaccines. A UCSF expert tells us what new vaccines could mean for the summer surge, who should get vaccinated, and when/where to get your vaccines.
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All Your Questions About New Covid Shots, Answered
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Expert: Here’s What to Know About the MPox Outbreak Emergency
Seth Blumberg, MD, PhD, explains the viral disease mpox, and what the recent emergency declaration from the World Health Organization means for us.
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Giving an Antibiotic to All Children Under 5 in Africa Saves Lives
A study determines that a life-saving, inexpensive antibiotic, azithromycin, must be given to all children up to 5 years old in Sub-Sharan Africa to realize its full potential.
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It’s Still Too Early to Worry About Newest Mpox Variant, Bay Area Health Experts Say
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COVID-19 Masks: Expert Tips for What You Should (and Shouldn’t) Do
Face masks remain crucial in preventing the spread of COVID-19, even with vaccine availability. The decision to wear masks depends on vaccination status, risk factors, and local hospitalizations. Medical N95, KN95, or KF94 masks offer the best protection.
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Scientists Get to the Bottom of COVID’s Worst Pediatric Complication
Scientists at UCSF discovered how kids were developing multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), a mysterious, life-threatening condition following a COVID infection.
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‘Relentless’ New COVID Variants Extend California’s Summer Wave
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What to Know About Long COVID and How to Reduce Your Risk
Researchers Micheal Peluso and Valerie Flaherman answer questions about what we know about one of COVID’s most enduring mysteries, including how to potentially reduce your risk and who is most likely to develop long COVID.
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This May Be the Most Overlooked COVID Symptom
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‘Visionary’ Study Finds Inflammation, Evidence of COVID Virus Years After Infection
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Feeling Rough After Your COVID Shot? Congrats, It’s Working!
Adverse symptoms from the COVID-19 vaccine such as chills and headaches are linked to a robust antibody response, indicating increased efficacy compared with recipients who did not experience side effects.
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Doctors Exploring Possible Link Between COVID and Cancer
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Trial Shows Promise from Using Acetaminophen to Treat Sepsis
A clinical trial supported by the NIH has found that intravenous acetaminophen reduced sepsis patients’ risk of having organ injury or developing acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), a serious condition that allows fluid to leak into the lungs.
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Microbiome Points the Way Toward Surviving a Grueling Therapy
Researchers have found links between lung microbial communities and mortality risk in pediatric bone marrow transplant patients. Metagenomic sequencing revealed distinct patient clusters and unexpected pathogens, highlighting the need for precise diagnostics and therapeutics. Antibiotic treatment was associated with bacterial depletion and enriched viral and fungal populations.
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What to Know about the New Transmissible COVID-19 Variants
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There’s a New Highly Transmissible COVID-19 Variant. Could FLiRT Lead to a Summer Uptick?
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Clusters of Whooping Cough Reported at Private High School in San Francisco
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Survivors of Severe COVID Face Persistent Health Problems
A study reveals the life-altering impact of COVID-19 on individuals who developed severe illness, the majority of whom had to be placed on mechanical ventilators. Two-thirds still had physical, psychiatric, and cognitive problems for up to a year later.
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Just Ask: Patients in the ER Are Willing to Get a Flu Shot
Intentional flu vaccine messaging, such as a brief video, flyer, or a scripted provider question, is enough to persuade many who visit emergency departments to receive the vaccination.
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The 2024 American Measles Outbreak