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Could This Precision Medicine Approach Help You Delay Dementia?

A UCSF-led study reveals combining genetic risk factors like APOE4 with cardiovascular risks such as high LDL, obesity, and ...
University of California, San Francisco

Some Children’s Tantrums Can Be Seen in the Brain, New Study Finds

New research shows how brain networks differ in neurodiverse children who are and aren't resilient in the face of sensory ...
University of California, San Francisco

Texting Helps UCSF Reach More Patients with Needed Care

Using a mix of outreach methods – texts, automated calls, and live phone calls – can improve follow-up care for discharged patients, especially hard-to-reach groups. UCSF Health’s study found this ...
University of California, San Francisco

Improving Management and Treatment of Thyroid Cancer

Differentiated thyroid cancer is the most frequently diagnosed thyroid cancer in the U.S. Recently, the American Thyroid Association (ATA) released new practice guidelines for Differentiated thyroid ...
University of California, San Francisco

New Healthy, Hopeful, Care Guidelines for Pregnant Women with IBD

Women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) face increased pregnancy risks, often leading to confusion and fear. UCSF’s PIANO ...
University of California, San Francisco

From Undruggable to Unstoppable: A New Cancer Cure Target Emerges

The KRAS gene mutation, responsible for a quarter of all cancerous tumors, has met its match. Thanks to UCSF research, a tiny ...
University of California, San Francisco

UCSF Maintains Services During Two-Day Strike

UCSF will continue operations during a two-day, UC-wide strike by the AFSCME union, November 17–18. The university has ...