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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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CAR T-Cells for Hematologic Malignancies and Beyond
In this data-drenched discussion, UCSF specialists review how CAR T-cells are being used in hematologic malignancies, including aggressive lymphoma and difficult-to-treat myeloma, as well as for solid tumors, and reveal what's on the horizon with regard to these products.
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Drug Targeting Tauopathies in Mice Reveals Sex Differences in Response
Microglia are cells that are central to both brain health as well as disease progression in many neurological conditions.
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UCSF Surgical Oncologists Present Clinical Findings at International Conference
The latest advances in surgical cancer care and research were showcased at the Society of Surgical Oncology’s (SSO) Annual Meeting, the International Conference on Surgical Cancer Care. The meeting was held in Boston, from March 22 – 25, 2023.
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COVID Update: Experts Answer Questions on Boosters, Everyday Risks and What the Future Holds
An expert panel mines the latest data to discuss the COVID-related issues on patients’ minds
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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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Our Cardiologists Address Consequences of the COVID Crisis
The pandemic has both led to delays in heart attack treatment and highlighted racial disparities in health care. Our specialists look at facts and possible solutions. Plus: an update on managing COVID patients at risk of thrombosis and other inflammatory conditions.
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Screening for Breast Cancer in an Era of Breast Density Legislation
Get an in-depth look at evidence for mammography as a screening tool to reduce mortality via early detection of breast cancer. Also: the value of breast density legislation, density assessments and supplemental screening options like MRI and ultrasound.
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UCSF and I-SPY 2 Breast Cancer Researchers Develop Newly Redefined Breast Cancer Response Subtypes
Research scientists and statisticians from UC San Francisco have developed improved biomarker classifications as part of their research results in the I-SPY 2 trial for high-risk breast cancer patients.
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Breast Oncology
Expert care and transformative research working together to improve both survival and quality of life
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UCSF’s Dr. Mitchel Berger on the Cancer Moonshot Relaunch
On Feb. 2, 2022, Mitchel Berger, MD, neurosurgeon and director of the UCSF Brain Tumor Center, attended the relaunch of the White House’s Cancer Moonshot initiative at the invitation of President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden.
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Research Leads to New Myocarditis Diagnostic and Treatment Strategies
Research conducted by Javid Moslehi, MD, chief of the UCSF Cardio-Oncology and Immunology Program, has led to the discovery of a new form of myocarditis caused by immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI).
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ER Visit Leads to Moyamoya Disease Diagnosis and Personalized Treatment Plan: UCSF Case Study
A 47-year-old woman came to the UCSF emergency department with acute slurred speech along with left-sided facial droop and left-sided numbness, suggesting a stroke. Vessel imaging showed bilateral obstructive arteriopathy, an indication of moyamoya disease.
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CAR-T Cell Therapy Treatment and Research
UCSF is a leader in the newest forms of cellular immunotherapy, which have been shown to be particularly effective in the treatment of B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) and B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL).
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Lauren Shapiro, MD, MS Secures Research Funding to Tackle Spanish-Speaking Patient Care Disparities
UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is pleased to announce that Lauren Shapiro, MD MS, an orthopaedic hand surgeon and medical researcher, has been awarded a prestigious K23 grant.
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UCSF Earns AHA Award for Improving Quality of Care for STEMI Patients
UC San Francisco has earned the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® Silver Plus Receiving Achievement Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures in treating patients who suffer severe heart attacks.
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UCSF Sheds Light on the Reasons Behind Sex Differences in Myocarditis
This study suggests mechanisms behind why myocarditis associated with cancer immunotherapies may occur more frequently in female patients.
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Limb Preservation for Patients with Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Michael S. Conte, MD, provides an overview of the various noncardiac and extracranial blood vessel conditions treated by the Division of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery.
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UCSF Health Performs 150th Robotic Focal HIFU Procedure
UCSF is West Coast leader for the innovative, minimally invasive treatment for prostate cancer patients.
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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.
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Meet the Doctor: Dr. Christina Allen
Get to know Dr. Christina Allen, an Orthopedics Sports Medicine surgeon at UCSF.
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Olfactory Loss from COVID-19 Infection: Cause and Treatments Studied at UCSF
Complete (anosmia) and incomplete (hyposmia) smell sensitivity impairment are widely reported indicators among the many symptoms of COVID-19 infection. Quality of life can be substantially impacted by the loss of taste and smell, with possible effects including depression, loss of appetite, and safety risks from lack of awareness of gas leaks, smoke or spoiled food. The path to recovery of taste and smell varies widely among affected individuals.
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A Better Understanding of Breast Cancer Risk: How to Find the Best Options for Individual Patients
Doctors must weigh numerous factors as they seek to identify and manage patients at high breast cancer risk.
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Neuromuscular Clinic Referral Guide
