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Hematology and Blood and Marrow Transplant
Specialized treatments for acute and chronic blood conditions, from cancers to the full range of non-malignant blood disorders
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Put Your Shoulder Skills to the Wheel: An Anatomy-Based Lesson on Common Complaints
Sara Edwards, MD, illustrates tests for detecting specific injuries and explains when to order imaging, what images may show, and when referral to a specialist makes sense.
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Life-Changing Care for Pelvic Organ Prolapse: UCSF Case Study
Symptoms of pelvic floor disorders, such as pelvic organ prolapse and urinary and fecal incontinence, can significantly hinder quality of life.
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A Shoulder to Cry On: Primary Care for Patients Complaining of Shoulder Pain
Board-certified orthopedic surgeon Elly LaRoque, MD, breaks down the three most common types of shoulder injury to facilitate efficient diagnosis and clarify treatment options.
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Fibroids: Overview and Current Treatments
Learn the facts about fibroids and various treatment options. Five case histories illustrate and explain myomectomy, MRI-guided focused ultrasound (MRGFUS), uterine artery embolization (UAE), laparoscopic radiofrequency ablation, and hysterectomy.
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UCSF Researcher Recognized for Excellence in Osteoarthritis Research and Regenerative Medicine
Kelsey H. Collins, PhD UCSF investigator Kelsey H. Collins, PhD, has been awarded the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director’s “New Innovator Award” for her exceptional contributions to the fields of osteoarthritis research and regenerative medicine.
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Osteoporosis Risk Factors and Treatments
Edward Hsiao, MD, defines osteoporosis and discusses the risks associated with osteoporotic fractures, contributors to these fractures, bone assessment techniques and treatments.
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Some Patients with Lung Disease Fare Worse Than Others. Could Sleep Explain It?
Flare-Ups in COPD Linked to Sleeplessness, UCSF-Led Study Shows
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Proven, Practical Prevention: Lower Your Patients’ Cancer Risks – and Anxiety
In this second part of her series on lifestyle and cancer, medical oncologist Natalie Marshall, MD, offers evidence-based answers to common questions on diet, sleep, and other risk-related factors.
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Prominent Cardiac Surgeons Join UCSF’s Advanced Heart Failure Comprehensive Care Center
UC San Francisco’s Cardiovascular team is welcoming two highly regarded cardiac surgeons to its renowned program. The specialists will join the newly formed Advanced Heart Failure Comprehensive Care Center (AHF CCC).
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Halt the UTI Cycle: Tips and Techniques for Treating a Common Urinary Woe
Urogynecologist Abigail Shatkin-Margolis, MD, offers an update to help PCPs efficiently assess and treat patients prone to urinary tract infections, with a focus on both young and elderly adults.
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Using AI in Electrocardiogram Analysis Can Improve Diagnosis and Treatment of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a leading cause of sudden death in adolescents and initial detection is often difficult. A new UCSF study finds that Artificial Intelligence-enhanced (AI)-Electrocardiograms (ECG) may help identify the condition in its earliest stages and monitor important disease-related changes over time.
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Tour UCSF Bakar Cancer Hospital
UCSF Bakar Cancer Hospital represents the culmination of the science and expertise that has made our cancer program second to none.
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Interventional Cardiology Program
The UCSF Interventional Cardiology Program offers the latest minimally invasive catheter-based procedures to diagnose and treat the full spectrum of cardiovascular conditions.
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Race-Based Equations May Lead to Under-Treatment of Lung Disease in Black Patients
Using race-based equations to evaluate lung disease -- a practice promoted in the 2019 guidelines of the American Thoracic Society -- may mean that severe lung disease in Black patients is classified as moderate disease, according to a UCSF-led study.
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What’s Hidden in the Female Heart: Keys to Identifying Women at Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiologist Jie Yang, MD, breaks down the evidence by age group and offers actionable steps for helping patients lower their risk.
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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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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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Knee Knowledge: Learn the Signs of Common Injuries
Orthopedic surgeon Christina Allen, MD, shows primary care physicians the best tests for assessing pain and limited range of motion in the knee – and explains when speedy referral to a specialist is crucial.
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Transgender Women Benefit from Prostate Cancer Screenings
Transgender women keep their prostates after gender-affirming surgery, and as a result are still at risk for prostate cancer.
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Comorbidities and COVID: Care for Patients With Heart Disease and Other Conditions
Breaking down the latest stats, cardiologist Clifton Watt, MD, sheds light on which chronic conditions raise the risk of serious consequences from COVID-19 infection.
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Epilepsy Illuminated: How to Define, Diagnose and Distinguish Seizures
Neurologist Manu Hegde, MD, PhD, guides primary care doctors through the steps to follow for a seizure-like event, from getting an accurate history and differentiating epilepsy from other possibilities to selecting tests and categorizing your diagnosis. He also offers guidance on monitoring.
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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.
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Eating 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 advice
