Matthew Growdon's study finds "prescription cascades" where drug side effects lead to unnecessary second prescriptions, ...

UCSF researchers have made strides toward an HIV cure, showing experimental immunotherapy can help control the virus without ...

Scientists have thought that when we hear language, the brain processes it the same way, whether it's familiar or foreign. A ...

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

Women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) face increased pregnancy risks, often leading to confusion and fear. UCSF’s PIANO study and global guidelines highlight safe medication use, debunk myths, ...

Drinking coffee can protect against atrial fibrillation (A-Fib), a common heart rhythm disorder that causes a rapid, irregular heartbeat and can lead to stroke and heart failure. Doctors typically ...

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