UCSF News
Will a Pill Help New Moms Bounce Back from Postpartum Depression?
By Suzanne Leigh on
Zuranolone (Zurzuvae), the first pill for patients suffering from postpartum depression, is expected to be available by the end of 2023. Though it may relieve depressive symptoms, it has some drawbacks such as sedation and dangers in breastfeeding.
Vizient Awards UCSF Health Top Marks for Quality Patient Care
By Jess Berthold on
Vizient Inc. has named UCSF Health as a Top Performer for its high-quality patient care in the 2023 Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Ranking.
‘Wormnado’ Wiggles its Way to Win at Postdoc Slam
By Laura López González on
Laura Persson, PhD, wins the 2023 Postdoc Slam with her talk titled “The Wormnado: What a tiny worm can teach us about collective behavior.”
UCSF Gains Approval for New Research Building at Parnassus Heights
UCSF has been given the green light on a new research and academic building at Parnassus Heights, creating a vital collaborative space to drive innovations in scientific research and education.
New COVID-19 Vaccines: Is it Worth the Shot?
By Laura López González on
Recommendations are in place for the updated COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna.
From AI to Cancer, Arc Institute Supports Curiosity-Driven Science at UCSF
By Levi Gadye on
Discoveries result from a mix of smarts, creativity, grit, collaboration, serendipity and time. But when scientists must constantly apply for funding, that last factor can be hard to come by.
The Arc Institute, a privately-funded research organization in Palo Alto is hoping to fill that gap with guaranteed funding for up to eight years. This year, it will give nine UCSF faculty members more time to doggedly pursue their boldest research plans.
MDMA’s Latest Trial Results Offer Hope for Patients with PTSD
By Victoria Colliver on
A clinical trial showed that MDMA, the so-called psychedelic drug also known as "ecstasy" or "molly," can be a powerful new tool in treating people with moderate-to-severe PTSD.
Sleep-Wake Therapy Gives New Hope for Teens with Depression
By Jess Berthold on
A new intervention may help “night owl” kids adjust to their natural sleep-cycle rhythms, fulfill their school responsibilities and avoid depression.
Telecare Cuts Costs, Boosts Quality of Life for Dementia Patients
By Suzanne Leigh on
A UCSF telecare program improves outcomes for patients with dementia and lightens the load for unpaid caregivers while cutting Medicare costs.
Protect Yourself and Loved Ones with the New RSV Vaccines
By Laura López González on
The FDA recently approved the world’s first vaccines to prevent RSV for infants and elderly adults.