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International Breast Cancer Conference Features UCSF Health Experts
Breast cancer experts from UCSF Health will present new research and clinical findings at the annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, the world’s largest and most prestigious breast cancer conference. This year’s meeting will be held Dec. 7-10.
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Clinical Advance - Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
UCSF Health is a major referral and destination center for minimally invasive cardiac surgery, featuring high volumes, extensive experience and quality outcomes.
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Jabs for Joints and Tendons: Hurting Patients Want PRP and Stem Cells – But Do They Work?
Patients with aching knees, elbows and other common musculoskeletal problems hope that platelet-rich plasma or stem cell injections could bring relief – and they have lots of questions.
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UCSF’s Julie Ann Sosa, MD, Named President-Elect of the American Thyroid Association
Julie Ann Sosa, MD, MA, FACS, endocrine surgeon and chair of the Department of Surgery at UC San Francisco, has been named president-elect of the American Thyroid Association (ATA). She was previously the ATA’s treasurer.
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New Evidence on How Alcohol and Caffeine Affect Heart Rhythm Found in UCSF Studies
In separate studies, UC San Francisco researchers examined the effects of two widely consumed beverages – coffee and alcohol – on irregular heartbeat.
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Screening for Cervical Cancer: New Evidence on Options and Outcomes
Gynecologic oncologist Megan Swanson, MD, MPH, deciphers recent changes to cervical cancer screening guidelines and uses the data to illuminate the relative value of test options – Pap smears, detection of high-risk HPV strains, or both tests together.
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Javid Moslehi, MD, Named Chief of the New UCSF Cardio-Oncology & Immunology Program
Javid Moslehi, MD, has been named section chief of the new Cardio-Oncology & Immunology Program at UC San Francisco, which brings together cardiologists, oncologists, immunologists and researchers to promote the cardiovascular health of patients during cancer treatment and survivorship.
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The Misery of Everyday Back Pain: Primary Care Keys to Better Outcomes
Pain specialist Conor W. O’Neill, MD, director of the UCSF Nonoperative Spine Program, presents a straightforward approach to assessing low back pain in primary care, including how to efficiently rule out serious causes and how to recognize the multiple factors – biological, psychological and social – that contribute to pain.
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Guide to Early Pregnancy Problems: How to Explain Options and Navigate Discussions
In early pregnancy, common issues range from bleeding to ectopic attachment to miscarriage, and patients need accurate information and gentle guidance. Here’s help with delivering news and sharing decisions, including how to answer questions on specific management choices and whether a problem now signifies future pregnancy difficulties.
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Manipulating Gut Microbiomes to Treat inflammatory Bowel Disease
Researchers at the Benioff Center for Microbiome Medicine at UCSF are working to accelerate understanding of how microbes promote health and prevent disease and to leverage this information to develop novel, effective treatments in the shortest possible time.
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Pop Goes the Knee: Primary Care Diagnosis and Management of the Most Common Injuries
Orthopedic surgeon Elly LaRoque, MD, presents a guide to the knee problems frequently seen by PCPs, including tips on distinguishing complaints by typical histories and physical exam findings.
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Living Kidney Donation
The UCSF Connie Frank Transplant Center continues to explore new options, such as advanced donation vouchers, to provide patients who have end-stage renal disease (ESRD) the opportunity for a living donor transplant.
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UCSF-Led Study Confirms Some Cancer Immunotherapies May Lead to Myocarditis and Other Potentially Serious Arrhythmias
Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have transformed cancer care by unleashing T-cells to fight tumors, but they can cause serious cardiotoxicities including myocarditis.
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Newly Approved Prostate Cancer Scan Can Detect Cells that Have Spread to Lymph Nodes
A revolutionary new diagnostic method for prostate cancer can detect prostate cancer cells that have spread to lymph nodes both inside and outside the pelvis, according to the UC San Francisco and UCLA team whose earlier work led to the test’s FDA approval.
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Cognitive Ability Improved in Low-Grade Glioma Patients Treated at UCSF
With advanced treatments improving survival outcomes for patients with low-grade gliomas, clinicians and researchers at UC San Francisco’s Brain Tumor Center are working to enhance the cognitive improvement of these individuals as well.
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Gender-Affirming Health Care
Addressing the needs of gender-expansive patients is basic health care, yet many PCPs aren’t sure where to begin.
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Get Current on COVID: The Evidence on Vaccine Efficacy and Strategies for Immunocompromised Patients
A panel of experts answers all the current questions on breakthrough infections, who needs boosters, whether to keep recommending masks, and the future of variants, with a spotlight on meeting the needs of the immunocompromised, such as organ transplant recipients and cancer patients. Bonus: what to know about molnupiravir to treat COVID-19.
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Detecting Less-Detectable Infections: A New Genetic Technique Using Plasma
Metagenomic next-generation sequencing can pinpoint pathogens causing infections in patients with immune function challenges and complex conditions, potentially saving lives as well as lowering care costs.
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Understanding Obesity: Essentials of Screening and Management in Primary Care
Weight management specialist Diana Thiara, MD, presents an update on obesity care, with guidance on using screening tools, having sensitive discussions, and selecting treatments – from dietary modifications to surgery.
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UCSF’s Lawrence Fong, MD, Earns NCI Award for Cancer Immunotherapy Research
The National Cancer Institute (NCI)has honored Lawrence H. Fong, MD, leader of the UC San Francisco Cancer Immunotherapy Program, with an Outstanding Investigator Award (R35).These awards support investigators who have significant records of productivity in cancer research with multiyear funding for projects of exceptional potential.
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State-of-the-Art Weill Neurosciences Building Opens at UCSF
The Joan and Sanford I. Weill Neurosciences Building opened its doors in July 2021, establishing an innovative all-in-one hub for patients, researchers and clinicians at UC San Francisco’s Mission Bay campus.
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UCSF Post-COVID Clinic Treats Long Haulers
UC San Francisco’s OPTIMAL Clinic (pOst-covid-19/PosT-Icu MultidisciplinAry cLinic) is one of the first clinics in the country established to provide follow-up care for patients who have recovered from COVID-19. The clinic’s goal is to optimize patient recovery through a centralized resource designed to coordinate with primary care services.
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Burnout Interventions to Benefit Individuals and Systems
Sunita Mutha, MD, discusses common symptoms, the many negative consequences for the health care field, and proven interventions.
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Contraceptive Counseling: Simple Techniques for Complicated Patients
With rates of both chronic illness and maternal mortality rising in the U.S., reproductive planning is an essential part of primary care. Offering a variety of approaches to these discussions, OB-GYN Tania Basu Serna, MD, MPH, breaks down contraceptive options and explains how to help individuals make the best choices for their lives.
