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UCSF Musculoskeletal Center is Redefining Pain Management and Non-surgical Treatments for Complex Conditions
At the UCSF Musculoskeletal Center, innovative research is changing how we approach musculoskeletal conditions. By going beyond traditional treatments and exploring cutting-edge technology, the center is pioneering new solutions to complex health issues affecting millions.
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Ross Procedure for Aortic Valve Disease: Why It's the Superior Option in Younger Patients
Cardiac surgeon Marko T. Boskovski, MD, MHS, MPH, provides compelling data on the ultimate failure of traditional valve replacements to support the lifespan of physically active non-elderly adults and describes the value of the Ross procedure.
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UCSF’s Anbukkarasi Muniyandi Accepted into Prestigious Emerging Vision Scientist Program
UCSF vision researcher Anbukkarasi Muniyandi, PhD, has been selected as an “Emerging Vision Scientist (EVS)” by the National Alliance for Eye and Vision Research (NAEVR)
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How Neurons Build a 3-D Vascular Structure to Keep the Retina Healthy
Understanding how intricate networks of blood vessels in the eye and brain are formed could inspire new treatments for conditions like diabetic retinopathy and stroke.
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A Shining Light for Cataract Patients
A breakthrough in cataract technology is bringing renewed hope to patients seeking improved vision. UCSF cataract surgeons are now using the innovative Light Adjustable Lens™ (LAL) in a growing number of patients who undergo cataract surgery at UCSF Health.
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Prostate Cancer Study: More Health Benefits from Plant-Based Diet
Men with prostate cancer could significantly reduce the chances of the disease worsening by eating more fruits, vegetables, nuts and olive oil, according to new research by UC San Francisco.
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Neuromuscular Clinic Referral Guide
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Getting Ahead of Anal Cancer: Assess Risk and Screen Appropriately to Prevent Advanced Disease
“Don’t assume it's just a hemorrhoid,” says infectious disease specialist Cristina Brickman, MD, MSCE, in her talk on protecting high-risk patients from anal and perianal cancer
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Down to Earth: Lowering Blood Pressure With Evidence-Based Natural Techniques
Taking an integrative approach, Dr. Jennifer Ashby, DAOM, MS, discusses how to educate patients on hypertension and its consequences, including by providing accessible definitions (such as for systolic and diastolic) and straight talk on the gray zone in which early-stage hypertension is often labeled as normal (even by doctors).
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Katherine Van Loon Named Editor-in-Chief of JCO Global Oncology
Katherine Van Loon, MD, MPH, has been appointed as the next editor-in-chief of JCO Global Oncology (JCO GO), an American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) journal.
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Medical Trainees May Be Exposed to Unnecessary Radiation Risks
Radiation from X-rays is an occupational hazard for many medical specialists, including cardiologists, vascular and orthopedic surgeons, urologists, some radiologists and gastroenterologists.
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Primary Care Predicaments: Myopathies, Neuropathies & Neuromuscular Conditions, Oh My!
From ALS to myasthenia gravis to Guillain-Barré syndrome, potentially aggressive neuromuscular disorders can present with a range of nebulous symptoms.
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Scientists Discover How to Make Ordinary Fat Cells Burn Calories
Researchers at UC San Francisco have figured out how to turn ordinary white fat cells, which store calories, into beige fat cells that burn calories to maintain body temperature.
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New Discovery Reveals Pathway to Modulate Scarring in Spinal Cord Injury
After a spinal cord injury, nearby cells quickly rush to action, forming protective scar tissue around the damaged area to stabilize and protect it
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IBS Diarrhea in Primary Care: Shorter Routes to Diagnosis and Symptom Assuagement
Diarrhea related to irritable bowel syndrome is common, yet because it's a functional – not anatomical – disorder, providers frequently run more tests than necessary while patients worry and wait in discomfort.
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Aortic Valve Replacement: Ross Procedure
Learn more on the Aortic Valve Replacement: Ross Procedure.
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UCSF Health Cancer Experts Featured at Premier Cancer Meeting
Oncology specialists from around the world came together for the 2024 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting to discuss the latest developments in cancer care, research, technology and education.
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Scientists Discover a New Hormone that Can Build Strong Bones
A newly discovered hormone that keeps the bones of breastfeeding women strong could also help bone fractures heal and treat osteoporosis in the broader population.
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Physician Referral Guide: Liver Tumor Clinic
THE UCSF LIVER TUMOR CLINIC provides specialized multidisciplinary care for patients with early- and intermediate-stage liver cancer and benign liver tumors.
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UCSF Radiation Oncologist Honored for Prostate Cancer Care and Research
American Society of Radiation Oncology celebrates Mack Roach, III, MD, for profound impact on patient treatment and leadership in cancer disparities treatment outcomes.
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How Targeting Aging Cells Could Improve Lung Disease Treatment
UCSF Researchers Identify Drug Pipeline to Attack Aging Cells in Diseased Lung Tissue.
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Forecasting May Help People with Epilepsy Predict Their Seizures
UCSF team discovers brain activity patterns that foreshadow seizures up to 24 hours before they occur.
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Telehealth is as Safe as a Visit to the Clinic for Abortion Pills
Researchers analyzed data from more than 6,000 patients who obtained abortion pills from virtual clinics in 20 states and Washington D.C. between April of 2021 and January of 2022. They found there were no serious adverse events 99.8% of the time, and that abortions did not require follow-up care 98% of the time.
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Using AI to Improve Detection of Rare Diseases
Acute hepatic porphyria (AHP) is a rare genetic disease with symptoms that overlap with many other conditions, making it extremely challenging to diagnose. Its symptoms mostly affect women with severe, sometimes life-threatening attacks that include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, limb weakness and anxiety.
