UCSF News
New UCSF Study to Find out What Drives Cancer in Asian Americans
By Victoria Colliver on
UCSF will lead the first long-term study of cancer among Asian Americans, a highly diverse yet understudied group, with the help of a $12.45 million grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
Native American Learners Forge Strong Connections with Heritage at UCSF
By Eric Brooks on
Many modern Native Americans in the US strive to strengthen their Indigenous roots, honor their heritage, and build a sense of belonging.
UCSF Honors Changing Faces of Health Care at 2024 Diversity Graduation
By Eric Brooks on
New alumni at UCSF Diversity Graduation start healthcare careers and serve marginalized groups, representing people like themselves.
A Race to Save One Infant’s Chance to Hear with a Cochlear Implant
By Laura López González on
UCSF researchers and clinicians at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital, Oakland transformed treatment for deaf and hard-of-hearing children through the invention of cochlear implants and a comprehensive care model that offers wraparound support, parent coaching, and access to resources for a successful cochlear journey.
UCSF Health Named 2024 LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader
By Levi Gadye on
The Healthcare Equality Index recognizes health care facilities for their dedication to inclusive policies and care for LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees.
Prostate Cancer Study: More Health Benefits from Plant-Based Diet
By Elizabeth Fernandez on
Eating more fruits, vegetables, nuts and olive oil could significantly reduce the chances of prostate cancer progression.
Sending Abortion Pills through the Mail is Timely and Effective
By Victoria Colliver on
Research found that using a mail-order pharmacy to deliver abortion medication after an in-person assessment was both safe and effective, offering privacy, convenience, and accessibility.
When Depression Meds Don’t Work, This May Help You Turn the Corner
By Suzanne Leigh on
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a noninvasive in-office procedure. Brief magnetic pulses to the brain induces electrical currents that stimulate nerve cells in specific areas of the brain, providing symptom relief for patients with depression and OCD.
Teenage Patients Celebrate with Harry Potter-Themed Prom at UCSF
By Lorna Fernandes on
Teen patients at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals in Oakland and San Francisco enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime event at the hospitals’ prom nights.
Emergency Department Packed to the Gills? Someday, AI May Help
By Jess Berthold on
With further validation and clinical trials, the use of artificial intelligence in emergency departments could one day help prioritize patients based on the urgency of their treatment, and help with triage in emergency care.