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UCSF Prostate Cancer Specialist Inducted into Annual Class of “Giants of Cancer Care”
Eric Small, MD, has been announced as one of the winners of the 10th annual Giants of Cancer Care® awards.
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Renowned Expert to Lead UCSF’s Hematology and Oncology Division
Krishna Komanduri, MD, an international leader in hematology-oncology, transplantation and cellular immunotherapy, is the new chief of UCSF’s Division of Hematology and Oncology.
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New Research on Cell Regeneration Shows Promise for Treating Lung Injury and Fibrosis
In a new study, UCSF researchers showed that they could successfully redirect profibrotic murine lung cells to a nonfibrotic state in which they regenerated alveoli. These findings could lead to novel treatments for lung injury and fibrosis.
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The Evidence on Incidentalomas: When to Investigate, When to Rest Easy
This presentation from radiologist Hailey H. Choi, MD, supplies straightforward criteria to help providers assess lesions ranging from thyroid and adrenal nodules to ovarian cysts to pancreatic and liver lesions.
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Genetic Gut Microbiome Variations Point to Precision Treatments for Metabolic Conditions
In a new study, UCSF researchers found that the gut microbiome of East Asians is distinct from that of White individuals living in the same geographic region. This discovery may lead to personalized treatments for various metabolic conditions, including diabetes and obesity.
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New Tinnitus Research Focused on Neural Networks Shows Promise for Precision Treatment
Using advanced neuroimaging, UCSF researchers are exploring the root causes of tinnitus and developing novel treatments for this potentially debilitating condition, which affects more than 50 million Americans.
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Approaching Endometriosis: Deliver the Right Care for Individual Patients
Gynecologist Jeannette Lager, MD, MPH, associate director of the UCSF Endometriosis Center, offers a thorough update on this painful condition impacting around 10% of U.S. women.
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UCSF Lung Transplant Patient No. 1,000 Looks Ahead to More of the Good Life
Hospital Innovations Boost 3-Year Survival From 50% in 2001 to 90% 20 Years Later
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Slumber Secrets: New Insights into the Complexities of Sleep and Managing Common Issues
Sleep medicine specialist Rochelle Zak, MD, delivers a rousing update on what’s known about sleep’s stages and physiological payoffs, followed by her guide to assessing and treating insomnia – by far the main sleep issue seen in primary care.
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Keep Diabetic Patients on Their Feet: Keys to Identifying Limb-Threatening Issues
In a country where more than 9% of adults have diabetes, Alexander Reyzelman, DPM, discusses the implications for those who also have peripheral vascular disease.
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A Guide to GERD: Managing Symptoms and Complications of a Common Condition
With gastroesophageal reflux disease affecting 40% of the U.S. population every month, primary care providers need a straightforward plan for initiating therapy, as well as an up-to-date understanding of causes and treatment complications.
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Cutting-Edge Cancer Care: New Approaches to Tricky Tumors
UCSF specialists report from the front lines of treatment for neuroendocrine tumors, pancreatic cancer and sarcomas.
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Advancing Precision Medicine for Neuro-Oncology Patients: Q&A with David Solomon, MD, PhD
UC San Francisco neuropathologist and molecular neuro-oncologist David Solomon, MD, PhD has reached a unique and impressive milestone: the publication of his team's 50th neuro-oncology research study stemming from the UCSF500 Cancer Gene Panel, a molecular diagnostic test that identifies genetic changes in the DNA of a patient's cancer.
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A Handy Guide to Keep in Reach: Sports Injuries of the Upper Extremity
Orthopedic surgeon Nikki Schroeder, MD, chief of UCSF’s hand, elbow and upper extremity service, shows providers how to pinpoint the problem when patients present with elbow, wrist or hand pain.
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Best Practices for Implementing Virtual and Hybrid Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs
In a new study, UCSF researchers found that patients participating in either virtual or hybrid cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programs showed similar improvements in functional capacity to those of in-person CR program participants. Hybrid programs combine in-person and virtual delivery.
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Hurting Hips: How to Identify and Manage Common Conditions
Orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist Stephanie Wong, MD, takes you on a “tour of the hip” in this straightforward guide to acute and chronic hip injuries frequently seen in clinic.
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Endoscopic Removal of Benign Complex Colorectal Lesions Improves Patient Outcomes
Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) is a safe and effective alternative to surgery for benign complex colorectal lesions, according to research led by UCSF gastroenterologist Tonya Kaltenbach, MD.
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Virtual Cardiac Rehabilitation Produces Similar Results as In-Person Treatment
UCSF Study Shows Potential Benefit of Expanding Availability for Patients Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) reduces hospitalization and mortality and improves quality of life for patients with cardiovascular disease. Despite its benefits, only 24 percent of eligible patients in the U.S. participate in CR due to financial and logistical barriers.
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Precision Prostate Cancer Treatment Reduces ADT-Related Dementia Risk
In a new study, UCSF researchers found that cumulative androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) exposure was associated with the onset of dementia in a nationwide longitudinal registry of men with prostate cancer.
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Regenerative Medicine Could Soon Transform Treatment of Musculoskeletal Conditions
UCSF’s Brian Feeley, MD, and Xuhui Liu, MD, in collaboration with Kevin Healy, PhD, received a $1.2 million grant for their lab from the California Institute of Regenerative Medicine to continue pursuing their translational research in regenerative medicine.
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Custom Cochlear Implant Programming Shows Promise for Improving Music Perception
A new clinical trial underway at UCSF, High-Resolution CT-Guided Cochlear Implant Programming, aims to improve speech and music perception for cochlear implant (CI) users.
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New Laryngopharyngeal Sensitivity Test Could Transform Patient Care
UCSF researchers have developed a first-of-its-kind technique to objectively evaluate laryngopharyngeal sensation.
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Novel Technique Improves Skin Color Match in Facial Reconstruction
A new procedure developed by UCSF facial plastic surgeons provides patients undergoing microvascular facial reconstruction with a more accurate skin color match than was previously possible.
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3D Facial Analysis Shows Biologic Basis for Gender-Affirming Surgery
In order to validate surgical decisions for gender-affirming facial surgery, researchers from the UC San Francisco and the University of Calgary set out to quantify the effect of sex on adult facial size and shape through an analysis of three-dimensional (3D) facial surface images.
