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When It Comes to Emergency Care, ChatGPT Overprescribes
AI models can't beat humans when it comes to triaging emergency medical care.
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For Preteens, More Screen Time Is Tied to Depression, Anxiety Later
Spending more time on screens increases the likelihood that 9- and 10-year-olds will develop symptoms of mental illness, according to a study by UC San Francisco that is one of the first long-term
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UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals Tie for Best in Northern California in 2024-2025
UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals have tied as the best hospitals in Northern California in the 2024-2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals list.
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Enhancing MRI with AI to Improve Diagnosis of Brain Disorders
At the intersection of AI and medical science, there is growing interest in using machine learning to enhance imaging data captured by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology. Recent studies show
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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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Trauma Takes Its Toll at the End of Life
Traumatic experiences can worsen the pain, depression and loneliness at the end of life, according to a study led by UCSF and the University of Michigan.
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A Message from UC President Michael V. Drake: Working Together Toward Inclusive Excellence
The fall term is well underway at the University of California and we welcome our students, faculty, and staff to a new academic year. We are part of a truly vibrant community, home to a wide
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California’s Bold Moves to Curb Fentanyl Deaths Leave Experts Urging for More
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The Pipeline of Deadly Fentanyl Into the U.S. May Be Drying Up, Experts Say
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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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Why Your Flu Shot Might Come With a Colon Cancer Test
With rising rates of colorectal cancers in younger people, UCSF experts tell you that getting screened for cancer may be as easy as getting a flu shot.
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New Study Shows Link Between Alcohol and Cancer
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Study Establishes First Causal Link Between Anti-trans Laws and Suicide Attempts
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Celebrating Community, COVID Response Through a Colorful Mural
Pediatrician Dayna Long, awarded the 2024 Edison T. Uno Award, combines medicine with social justice to address healthcare disparities, focusing on community health improvements and founding the BLOOM Clinic for Black families.
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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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‘Invaluable’ UCSF Registrar Keeps Time, Integrity in Surprising Side Job
Doug Carlson, UCSF registrar, applies precision to academic record-keeping and also operates scoreboards at major sports venues, blending detailed administrative skills with his passion for sports timing.
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How a UCSF Emergency Medicine Resident Landed on ‘Survivor’ Island
Kishan Patel, MD, talks about his experience as a contestant on the latest season of Survivor.
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UCSF Clinical Professor ‘Living Most Joyful Chapter’ Following Transition
The GRLN policy empowers individuals like Sen, promoting inclusivity and impacting personal lives.
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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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Clinical Trial Could Move the Needle in Traumatic Brain Injury
A phase II trial for patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) will aim to break the impasse of 30 years of failed clinical trials for TBI. The study will compare the effects of off-label drugs that have been found to be effective in animal studies.
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John A. Clements Dies at 101; His Research Saved Thousands of Babies
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Coffee Could Be More Than a Morning Pick-Me-Up, According to New Research
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UC Regents Approve UCSF Proton Therapy Center for Cancer Care
The UC Board of Regents approved UCSF’s proposal to build a proton therapy facility as part of the redevelopment of the former Dogpatch Power Station, which will join only 45 other sites nationwide and will be the only facility to offer the leading-edge cancer therapy between Los Angeles and Seattle.
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Vizient Recognizes UCSF Health for Top Quality Patient Care
UCSF Health is once again recognized by Vizient Inc. as a leader in health care quality.
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Research Points a Way to Modulate Scarring in Spinal Cord Injury
David Julius and Wendy Yue have discovered a natural mechanism that could help reduce scarring after a spinal cord injury.
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How a Spike in Cancer Deaths Triggered a Life-Saving Partnership
Black men are more than twice as likely to die of prostate cancer than their white peers. An innovative community-based UCSF program is increasing screenings among San Francisco's Black communities.
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Interactive Art Helps Heal Patients at New Bayfront Medical Building
UCSF Health’s new Bayfront Medical Building features interactive art installations including a soundscape mural and a sound sculpture, enhancing the healing environment for patients, families, and healthcare providers.
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A Molecular Signal Works its Magic from Inside a Straitjacket
Powerful electron microscopy and 3D imaging leads scientists to a new discovery showing how the TGF-Beta signaling protein is able to move much more freely than previously thought.
