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Gender Affirming Care, Perinatal Innovation Among Obstetrics and Gynecology Conference Talks
Innovations in perinatal care, gender affirming care and improving pregnancy outcomes for women with fibroids, were among the topics UCSF clinicians discussed at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) 2024 Annual Clinical & Scientific MeetingHigh Risk for Breast Cancer: Methods and Schedules to Ensure Optimal Screening
Hematologist-oncologist Elham Vosoughi, MD, starts with an update on breast cancer stats, noting that incidence in the United States is increasing by 1% every year – with an even sharper rise for women under 50.Solving the Mysteries of the Pelvic Floor: A Guide for Primary Care
Underdiagnosed and undertreated, loss of bladder control is a common issue that both embarrassed patients and time-pressed clinicians often hesitate to mention.Making Sense of MGUS: How to Detect Plasma Cell Disorders and Assess Associated Risks
Affecting up to 5% of the U.S. population (and increasingly common with age), monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) raises the risk of multiple myeloma, but – as its full name suggests – it can be hard to say by how much.Breast Cancer: The Latest Evidence-Based Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment Options
In this informative webinar, UCSF breast surgeon Shoko Emily Abe, MD, reviews current evidence informing breast cancer screening, diagnosis and treatmentEating to Stay Strong: Heart-Health Facts and Real-Life Tips for Older Patients
When patients notice muscle loss and weight gain – and start worrying about their cholesterol – they want simple, actionable adviceStep Inside UCSF’s Newly Opened Pride Hall: A Cutting-Edge Hub for Orthopaedic Innovation, Research, and Education
The UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is pleased toshare a new video tour of the state-of-the-art Orthopaedic Floors of Pride Hall, part of the Orthopaedic Trauma Institute at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital.Keeping a Luster in the Golden Years: What Geriatricians Bring to Aging Patients
The complex and broad-ranging needs of older adults can be difficult to meet in the primary care setting – or by specialists seeing them for a single disorderUCSF 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.Contraceptive Game Changer: How Patients Can Benefit From the OTC Birth Control Pill
Family physician Montida Fleming, MD, who played a role in norgestrel (Opill)'s road to FDA approval, presents what providers need to know about this soon-to-be-available option, from mechanisms of action to the data on efficacy and safety.Better Management of Lung Nodules: Cutting-Edge Diagnostic and Therapeutic Tools
Interventional pulmonologist Diana H. Yu, MD – who performed the first robotic bronchoscopy at UCSF – presents the case for more aggressive lung screening in California and throughout the country, then offers an exciting look at the latest ultrasound and robotic techniques for detecting lesions, assessing risk of malignancy and performing biopsies.Streamline Your Approach to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: An Expert on Diagnostic Tactics and Effective Care
In just 20 minutes, orthopedic surgeon Lauren Shapiro, MD, MS, presents what clinicians need to know to identify CTS, from symptoms to simple in-office strength and screening tests, providing criteria for when to pursue electrodiagnostic studies.Pain in the Butt: Tips on Diagnosing and Caring for Hemorrhoids and Fissures
Diana Ziser Rego, an adult-gerontology nurse practitioner with expertise in lower GI disorders, describes efficient routes to identifying hemorrhoids and anal fissures, offering tips on what questions to ask, straightforward management plans and guidance on when to refer.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 cancerRoss 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.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).Primary Care of the IBD Patient: Risk Factors, Symptoms and the Value of Timely Therapeutics
In this update on inflammatory bowel disease, gastroenterologist Kendall Beck, MD, notes contributing causes, explains which tests have value, gives keys to distinguishing ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s...Don’t Miss a Beat on A-fib: How to Make the Right Plans for Individual Patients
This practical, data-fueled talk from Edward P. Gerstenfeld, MD, MS, FACC, chief of the UCSF Cardiac Electrophysiology and Arrhythmia Service, will help PCPs better understand how to assess stroke risk; make treatment decisions...Advances in Breast Cancer Care: Individualized Screening, Treatments and Follow-Up
Karen Goodwin, DO, covers everything from how to answer patients’ questions on mammogram frequency to how to counsel them on breast cancer prevention.Placenta Accreta Spectrum Disorder: Proven Strategies from a Multidisciplinary Team
Placenta accreta spectrum disorder is a varied and increasingly common complication of pregnancy, so ob/gyns need a firm grasp of risk factors and ultrasound signs.Keeping the Eye in Sight: Ensure Proper Primary Care for Ocular Injuries
When presented with common eye issues – from corneal abrasions and foreign bodies to potentially fractured orbital bones – providers need to make prompt diagnoses, assess urgency and take steps to limit damage.The UCSF Hip Preservation Center: Where Hurting Hips Go to Become Happy Hips
See how our specialists work together and use advanced techniques to address all types of hip injuries in all types of patients, including infants and athletes.A Fresh Look at Lipids: Atherosclerosis Prevention in 2023
Cardiologist Clifton Watt, MD, presents an update on lipoproteins, including how genetic factors can impact test results and whether pre-measurement fasting actually matters.The Reflux “Cycle of Hell”: An ENT Perspective on Setting Patients Free
When different doctors – PCPs, gastroenterologists and otolaryngologists – take different approaches to the common problem of acid reflux, patients often continue to suffer.