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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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How This Cancer Drug Could Make Radiation a Slam Dunk Therapy
UCSF scientists developed a way to deliver radiation just to cancerous cells, rather than attacking both cancerous and healthy tissue. The therapy combines a drug to mark the cancer cells for destruction and a radioactive antibody to kill them.
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Engineered Immune Cells May Be Able to Tame Inflammation
A new technology uses engineered T cells that act as immune “referees” to soothe overreacting immune responses. They also can mop up inflammatory molecules without lowering the entire body’s immune shields.
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Is Avian Flu the Next Pandemic?
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48 UCSF Researchers Are Honored for Their High-Impact Science
Nearly 50 UCSF researchers have been named to Clarivate’s list of most influential scientists for 2024.
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What to Know About How Lupus Affects Weight
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Engineered Receptors Help the Immune System Home in on Cancer
UCSF researchers develop customizable SNIPR sensors that activate engineered cells only near tumors, promising precise cancer therapies with minimal side effects.
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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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How this ‘Switchable’ CAR-T Therapy Sets its Sights on Deadly Brain Cancer
In June, UCSF treated its first patient with E-SYNC, its first homegrown CAR-T therapy, one of the first to show promise in treating certain types of brain cancers. This story builds on previous coverage to provide an overview of CAR-T therapy, accessibility and future horizons of applications in cancer and other illnesses like HIV.
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How the Keto Diet Could One Day Treat Autoimmune Disorders
A study shows how the keto diet affects the microbiome in ways that may reduce autoimmune responses in the gut.
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How the Oral Microbiome is Connected to Overall Human Health
Oral health has long been siloed from the rest of a person's health. But increasingly, researchers and clinicians, including those at UCSF, are finding ties between a person's oral health and their overall health.
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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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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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UCSF Breaks Ground on Bakar Research and Academic Building
UCSF officially broke ground on the Barbara and Gerson Bakar Research and Academic Building on Sept. 28, which will house state-of-the-art research facilities, and will also serve as the new home for the UCSF School of Nursing.
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Precision Breast Cancer Trial Shows Improved Treatment by Tumor Subtype
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. and worldwide, pointing to the continuing need to improve treatment strategies and therapies that better patient survival and
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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