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Injectable Therapy Is ‘Magic’ for Those Who Can’t Take HIV Pills
Patients who struggle to take daily HIV pills can benefit from long-acting injectable treatments, a new study by researchers at UC San Francisco has found.
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The Fight Against TB Was Frozen in Time, Until Now. See Its Future
Tuberculosis has stalked humanity for as nearly as long as we've been on earth. In this article, we take a look at how UCSF is leading the fight against the leading infectious disease killer.
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I’m a Long COVID Researcher. And I Have Long COVID
A Q&A w/Alison Cohen, PhD, MPH, who is among the estimated 5% of the population with Long COVID. She talks through the implications of Long COVID, and how she applies her scientific and personal experience to research this debilitating condition.
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Flu Season Worst in 15 years
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Could a Bacteria-Killing Virus Help Solve Antibiotic Resistance?
UCSF scientists are taking the first steps toward creating a new type of antibiotic that uses an unusual virus to defeat antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
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Worst Flu Season in Years Swamps California: ‘Particularly Long and Difficult’
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Is U.S. Prepared for Bird Flu’s Spread in Humans? One Expert Has Concerns
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Ask an Expert: Is H5N9 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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Pioneering HIV Researcher Donates ‘Important’ Career Collection to UCSF
UCSF to archive Dr. Jay Levy’s HIV discovery notes: 70 cartons of handwritten records, photos, and correspondence.
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China Is Seeing a Rise in HMPV Cases. Here’s What You Need To Know
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Paxlovid Improved Long COVID Symptoms in Some Patients, Researchers Report
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Extended Paxlovid May Help Some People with Long COVID
An extended course of Paxlovid appears to help some patients with long COVID, according to a study by UCSF researchers that suggests this treatment option holds promise for some of those struggling with lasting symptoms.
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America’s Bird-Flu Luck Has Officially Run Out
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Health Hazards on the Rise
The trending risks you may not know about.
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How HIV Changed Medicine Forever
The quest to defeat HIV/AIDS didn’t just turn a deadly virus into a manageable condition. It transformed science and health care.
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Is Avian Flu the Next Pandemic?
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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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Cutting-Edge Test Uses DNA Sequencing to Yield Diagnoses for Some Medical Mysteries
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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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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.
