News Releases by Year
- December 30, 2001
Internal documents reveal tobacco industry strategy to undermine unwelcome research
- December 4, 2001
Smoking rate can be slashed in five years, UCSF study shows
- December 1, 2001
UCSF studies specialists' attitudes toward primary care physician referrals
- November 26, 2001
Protein could help rejuvenate oxygen-starved cardiac tissue, heal wounds
- November 19, 2001
Relatives who care for elderly frequently miss work, deserve public help, SFVAMC study says
- November 15, 2001
Signals from nervous system influence immune system, study shows
- November 15, 2001
Signals from nervous system influence immune system, study shows
- November 14, 2001
Women's risk of Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline linked to gene sequence
- November 13, 2001
Potential of tailoring drugs to genetic makeup confirmed--but challenges remain
- November 8, 2001
UCSF study finds underrepresented minority physicians more likely to practice in California followin
- November 8, 2001
Parasitic worms "read" the body's immune condition and reproduce accordingly
- November 5, 2001
Aspirin not a cost effective substitute for colorectal cancer screening
- November 1, 2001
CD-ROM brings HIV/AIDS information to countries with poor internet service
- November 1, 2001
HIV gene causes formation of nuclear herniations halting cell division, Gladstone researchers find
- October 31, 2001
Heroin users released from methadone detox or jail may be at higher risk for overdose, according to
- October 26, 2001
A few tricks can help make Halloween a safe treat for kids
- October 16, 2001
HIV infects subset of T cells leading to depletion, Gladstone researchers find
- October 9, 2001
UCSF researchers study effectiveness of integrating medical care with addiction treatment
- October 8, 2001
Plant-derived chemicals prevent brain cell death, suggesting potential new stroke drugs
- September 28, 2001
Americans leading healthier lives, reducing risk of death from heart disease, UCSF study finds
- September 25, 2001
UCSF study finds shortage of California dentists in rural, poor, minortiy commuities
- September 19, 2001
New law gives the go-ahead for a new name: UCSF Children's Hospital
- September 13, 2001
World's first MRI/x-ray imaging suite installed at UCSF Medical Center in partnership with Philips M
- September 10, 2001
HIV prevention experts say it's time to look at the diaphragm again
- September 6, 2001
UC researchers have discovered novel cell adhesion mechanism that may lead to improved treatment for
- August 31, 2001
For-profit nursing homes more likely than non-profits to be cited for poor quality
- August 30, 2001
Inhibitory switch found for master regulator of inflammation, Gladstone reseachers report
- August 29, 2001
Seizure treatment en route to hospital safe and effective, study shows
- August 28, 2001
Consumers should consider eight basic categories when evaluating nursing homes, say UCSF researchers
- August 24, 2001
Fine needle biopsy accurate in the hands of trained practitioners, UCSF study finds
- August 21, 2001
Folic acid, vitamin B12 show potential as heart disease treatments
- August 15, 2001
The skin's acid coating: SFVAMC researchers explain its origin and how it maintains skin integrity
- August 14, 2001
HIV infection from receptive oral sex is a rare event, UCSF study confirms
- August 13, 2001
UCSF study finds two old drugs may help fight prion diseases
- August 7, 2001
Patent rights stimulate R&D, but fall short in helping poor countries obtain lifesaving drugs
- July 31, 2001
UCSF studies abused women and state mandatory reporting law
- July 18, 2001
First vaccine to protect against vaginal transmission of HIV-like virus
- July 18, 2001
Illegal drug users should not be denied treatment for Hepatitis C, say UCSF researchers
- July 16, 2001
Gladstone researchers find clue to Alzheimer's disease risk factor
- July 16, 2001
"Gene Pill" patent extended to include all proteins secreted into blood
- July 12, 2001
Gladstone researchers discover possible Achilles Heel in infection by lethal Ebola and Marburg virus
- July 11, 2001
Progress "stalled" in controlling tobacco use in California
- July 3, 2001
Multi center study finds "AIDS cocktail" therapy effective in advanced AIDS cases
- July 2, 2001
UCSF scientists halt tumor growth by manipulating Telomerase enzyme
- July 2, 2001
Uninsured patients don't manage chronic illness well, UCSF study finds
- July 1, 2001
Chemokine receptor gene crucial in the control of Tuberculosis, Gladstone/UCSF researchers find
- July 1, 2001
Genes crucial in the control of Tuberculosis found by Gladstone researchers
- June 27, 2001
Scientists decipher "Fail-Safe" system that limits gene copying cells
- June 19, 2001
Long-term study sorts out the risks for HPV infection and cervical lesions
- June 18, 2001
From flies to humans - ancient gene may be involved in male infertility
- June 14, 2001
Gene that directs fate of many embryonic stem cells identified
- June 12, 2001
UCSF study shows short-term delay in AIDS progression is possible even when patients fail to take al
- June 12, 2001
Some women may have gene sequence that reduces breast cancer risk, SFVAMC study finds
- June 5, 2001
Local death, life-threatening reactions to "Ecstasy" recently
- June 5, 2001
Age-based cancer screening guidelines not sophisticated enough for most elderly, SFVAMC paper argues
- June 5, 2001
HIV-positive women at high risk for pre-cancerous anal lesions, study shows
- May 30, 2001
Drug resistant HIV allows body to continue producing virus-fighting cells, Glastone finds
- May 30, 2001
Popular asthma drug inadequate when used alone
- May 30, 2001
Virtual colonoscopy as effective at colon cancer screening as standard invasive colonoscopy, SFVAMC
- May 22, 2001
Popular asthma drug inadequate when used alone, new study shows
- May 14, 2001
Dramatic births and a newborn's mended heart in "Maternity Ward", filmed at UCSF
- May 10, 2001
Burdens of mammography often outweigh benefits for frail elderly women, says SFVAMC study
- May 7, 2001
Training for doctors improves screening for risk-taking in teens
- May 4, 2001
Lack of prescription drug benefits seriously affects minority seniors, as well as those with low inc
- May 4, 2001
UCSF study identifies sexual exposure as a major means of HIV transmission among injection drug user
- May 3, 2001
UCSF study finds Gay/Bisexual men who were sexually abused
- May 3, 2001
UCSF-led study finds racial disparity in use of key treatment for stroke
- May 3, 2001
UCSF patents method for delivering normal genes in a pill
- May 1, 2001
Women's access to birth control should be streamlined, UCSF study finds
- April 30, 2001
Molecule reduces Alzheimer plaques in brain, researchers report
- April 27, 2001
Costs of caring for California's Alzheimer patients will triple by 2040, say UCSF researchers
- April 25, 2001
Sleep in early life may play crucial role in brain development
- April 18, 2001
Designer estrogen Raloxifene may help prevent cognitive decline in some elderly women but no benefit
- April 11, 2001
The HIV NEF protein plays both offense and defense in the battle between the AIDS virus and the body
- April 4, 2001
Physicians, employers encourage managed care organizations to improve quality of care
- April 3, 2001
No evidence that large numbers of physicians are leaving California, say UCSF researchers
- April 2, 2001
Scientists find just how discriminating a worm can be: unique system of overlapping odor sensors dis
- March 28, 2001
UCSF researchers move in on role of brain's naturally occurring Marijuana
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