News Releases by Year
- December 5, 2000
Researchers reveal insidious role of a 'Serpin' in Alzheimer's disease
- December 4, 2000
Finding could lead to new approach for treating severe heart disease
- December 4, 2000
Belief in dangers of secondhand smoke deters teen smoking, study finds
- December 4, 2000
Mammography no more sensitive in women with family history of breast cancer, says UCSF/SFVAMC study
- November 30, 2000
Immunotherapy slows disease progression and slows PSA levels in some men with prostate cancer, UCSF
- November 30, 2000
Wider use of beta-blockers after heart attacks could save thousands of lives at a reasonable cost, n
- November 29, 2000
UCSF analysis suggests strengthening conflict of interest policies governing clinical trials at nati
- November 27, 2000
UCSF Children's Medical Center names bravekids.org resource center
- November 19, 2000
An assessment of yourself as rich and powerful may keep you healthy, according to UCSF study
- November 16, 2000
Protein stimulates key link between nerve cells, suggesting possible target for mental retardation a
- November 15, 2000
Physicians need better training in end-of-life care, according to UCSF editors of new JAMA series
- November 14, 2000
Botox treatment for wrinkles may also relieve migraines
- November 13, 2000
UCSF study shows that drug administered during heart procedures preserves blood flow into the heart
- November 8, 2000
Major cancer forum builds bridges of understanding--event addresses similarities between breast and
- November 8, 2000
SFVAMC/UCSF researchers develop lead for a new Alzheimer's disease drug -- a fragment of a brain gro
- November 6, 2000
UCSF epidemiologist George Rutherford selected to head National Advisory Council for VA research
- November 6, 2000
Report on dietary supplements containing ephedra makes urgent call for research to develop dose guid
- November 1, 2000
University of California, San Francisco responds to inaccurate claims by company
- October 31, 2000
Growing number of financial ties between academic researchers and private industry shows need for st
- October 31, 2000
UCSF-Harvard team publishes major HIV therapy study over objections of sponsor; compound shows no ef
- October 27, 2000
UCSF/VA researcher to be awarded presidental early career award for promising research on molecules
- October 27, 2000
Commonly used herbal product lowers PSA level in men with advanced prostate cancer, UCSF study finds
- October 26, 2000
UCSF researchers call for shift in HIV prevention priorities
- October 24, 2000
UCSF-led study offers insight into cancer development, resistance to therapy: finding focuses on Ras
- October 19, 2000
UCSF team reveals how the most selective of all cell gatekeepers works -- a "three-faced" channel vi
- October 19, 2000
Four UCSF faculty scientists elected to Institute of Medicine
- October 18, 2000
Group appointments can benefit busy doctors and chronically ill patients, according to UCSF research
- October 16, 2000
Glide clinic to offer acupuncture, Reiki, Shiatsu and other complementary therapies to the underserv
- October 16, 2000
UCSF Comprehensive Cancer Center Program triumphs with highly coveted grant to conquer prostate canc
- October 10, 2000
UCSF researchers report interventions for victims of domestic violence
- October 5, 2000
Scientists discover new molecule of the immune system; a chemokine that binds one of the HIV co-rece
- October 4, 2000
UCSF enrolling patients for trial testing immunotherapy treatment for cancer
- October 3, 2000
UCSF Audiology Clinic offers world's first disposable hearing aids
- October 1, 2000
UCSF finding suggests mechanism of experimental cancer drug, hinting at broader application for the
- September 28, 2000
CPR training for parents of high-risk neonates improves family adjustment at home
- September 25, 2000
Scientists develop chemical switch for natural signaling molecules, opening new approach to biomedic
- September 20, 2000
Prominent immunologist and leader in diabetes research joins UCSF study
- September 18, 2000
Massive new research effort will map inner workings of cells - San Francisco VA Medical Center chose
- September 7, 2000
UCSF study points to new dilemmas confronting HIV healthcare providers
- September 7, 2000
NIH awards grant to UCSF and Kaiser to strengthen women's health research
- September 5, 2000
Most minorities don't reap benefits of California's strong labor market, according to UCSF researche
- September 4, 2000
California labor market is strong, but workers in poor health don't benefit, UCSF study reports
- August 24, 2000
Women's natural estrogen levels help protect against cognitive decline, UCSF/VA study says
- August 15, 2000
University of California, San Francisco psychiatrist's new book offers inside look into the sex live
- August 14, 2000
UCSF School of Medicine develops innovative new curriculum
- August 10, 2000
UCSF study finds increased risk of incontinence in women who have hysterectomy
- August 10, 2000
Emergency contraception is used when needed but doesn't increase high-risk sex, according to UCSF st
- August 9, 2000
UCSF researchers identify regulator of critical brain messenger, hinting at therapy
- August 9, 2000
New health tech job training program addresses needs of low-income San Franciscans in Visitacion Valley
- August 7, 2000
UCSF advocate to climb Mt. Fuji to promote breast cancer research
- August 1, 2000
UCSF Medical Center offers screening test for early detection of lung cancer
- August 1, 2000
Surgeon General David Satcher, MD, PhD, to give keynote address at launch of UCSF Center for Health
- July 31, 2000
Study finds women screened for cervical cancer one, two and three years after normal test results ha
- July 27, 2000
UCSF scientists report first direct demonstration that deformed prion protein shape alone causes inf
- July 24, 2000
UCSF School of Dentistry Center grant funds research to prevent childhood tooth decay
- July 21, 2000
Triglyceride measurements no help in predicting heart disease in men, study finds
- July 20, 2000
Program that provides family planning services to low income residents helps reduce rate of unintend
- July 17, 2000
Insured minorties continue to face obstacles to heatlh care, UCSF study reports
- July 13, 2000
HIV increasing at Brazilian test site, with evidence of transmission of resistant virus
- July 13, 2000
Research shows savings can be achieved in Ugandan company provides HIV drugs to employees
- July 13, 2000
Marijuana does not appear to alter viral loads of HIV patients taking protease inhibitors
- July 12, 2000
Nine cancer centers share $8.9 million grant to improve treatment for neuroblastoma, a cancer that s
- July 12, 2000
Recently infected patients show immune benefit when interleukin-2 is added to antirectroviral therap
- July 12, 2000
UCSF research reveals how the embryo brings its heart together
- July 11, 2000
Appeals court rejects challenge to UCSF tobacco research
- July 11, 2000
Imaging of brain chemicals improves Alzheimers diagnosis
- July 11, 2000
Researchers find jail-based surveillance screeing useful in monitoring HIV and sexually transmitted
- July 10, 2000
Studies on HIV voluntary counseling and testing in developing countries show positive results
- July 10, 2000
Female condom proves cost-effective in preventing HIV in Africa
- July 10, 2000
World Alzheimer Congress to feature latest research findings
- July 10, 2000
Nurse clinicans at UCSF's perinatal AIDS center optimize care for pregnant HIV-infected women and th
- July 8, 2000
Multi-institutional study shows immune benefit when interleukin-2 is added to antirectroviral therap
- May 4, 2000
UCSF study reveals mechanism of telomerase enzyme that could lead to target for cancer therapy, cell
- March 16, 2000
Mysteries of touch, wise use of alternative therapies, are among the topics for UCSF's second Mini M
- March 14, 2000
Pain drug reveals what most already know - men's and women's brains are simply different
- March 14, 2000
Common pathway found in early stages of addiciton to alcohol and many drugs
- March 13, 2000
New UCSF program promotes community hiring at all major campus construction projects
- March 13, 2000
UC San Francisco among leaders in NIH grants for Biomedical Research
- March 13, 2000
Protein that stimulates blood vessel growth also helps repair broken bones
- March 9, 2000
Genetic test for melanoma developed at UCSF
- March 8, 2000
Elizabeth Glaser Foundation to link UCSF and four other medical centers in a new Pediatric Research
- March 7, 2000
Methadone maintenance found to be more effective in treating heroin addiction than 180 day detoxific
- March 7, 2000
Health of elderly patients in nursing homes at risk due to understaffing, according to expert panel
- March 7, 2000
Bone density test results during osteoporosis treatment can be misleading, a UCSF study has found
- March 2, 2000
Many HIV+ urban indigents adhere well to strict anti-AIDS drug therapies; little drug resistance fou
- February 29, 2000
High volume hospitals have lower death rates for many surgeries and HIV/AIDS, says UCSF study
- February 28, 2000
Human rights violations documented in mexican psychiatric hospitals
- February 24, 2000
Facing challenges and taking control: popular UCSF Women's Health Conference covers more than just m
- February 23, 2000
New incentives are needed to spur research and delivery of vaccines and drugs to poor nations, say w
- February 18, 2000
UCSF researcher reports on protein therapy to reverse facial birth defects
- February 17, 2000
Scientists develop transgenic mouse that models parkinson's related disorders
- February 15, 2000
UCSF study finds genetic link between initial early stage breast cancer cells and disease recurrence
- February 14, 2000
UCSF research team recruiting HIV-positive men for new study on sexual health and HIV prevention
- February 10, 2000
UCSF heart transplant reunion coincides with National Heart Failure Awareness Week
- February 7, 2000
UCSF Seminar on Socioeconomic Delivering the fruits of biotechnology to the developing world: Insti
- February 1, 2000
UC makes $1 million dollar award for first study of kidney and liver transplants in HIV patients
- January 29, 2000
Perceptions of prejudice may hamper breast cancer detection
- January 29, 2000
Responding to carpal tunnel syndrome: the role of the work environment
- January 28, 2000
Religion and culture influence muslim women's reluctance to seek help from domestic abuse
- January 28, 2000
Comparison of anger expression in men and women reveals surprising differences
- January 28, 2000
Women experience similar levels of chronic pain as men, say UCSF researchers
- January 27, 2000
Screening mammography found effective in reducing advanced breast cancer in elderly women
- January 27, 2000
Keeping doctors in the dark: why women don't discuss using alternative treatments for breast cancer
- January 27, 2000
Migration can lead to new perceptions of women's work, health, and social status
- January 27, 2000
Providing potent HIV therapies will limit infections and AIDS deaths under most likely scenarios, ne
- January 24, 2000
UCSF study finds many areas in California have a dentist shortage
- January 21, 2000
UCSF researchers to participate in World Cancer Summit in Paris
- January 20, 2000
Deadly to cattle and humans, prions may help other organisms survive, researchers find
- January 19, 2000
Infection rate from surgery cut in half if more oxygen given during anestheisa
- January 18, 2000
Updated treatment guidelines for HIV infection announced by international panel of AIDS experts
- January 12, 2000
UCSF opens Lesbian Health Research Center
- January 10, 2000
Managed care plans not always better for preventive medicine, says UCSF study
- January 10, 2000
Declining medi-cal enrollments are hitting state's safety-net clinics harder than managed care
- January 5, 2000
New UCSF School of Nursing Dean appointed
- January 3, 2000
Immediate health care savings if pregnant women quit smoking, says UCSF study
- January 1, 2000
States should take advantage of opportunity to expand health coverage for adolescents, according to
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