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December 25, 2007
Brain imaging and genetic studies link thinking patterns to addiction
December 19, 2007
Songbirds offer clues to highly practiced motor skills in humans
December 19, 2007
Benefits of hospitalist care confirmed in new study
December 19, 2007
NCIRE Board of Directors announces changes
December 17, 2007
Statement by UCSF and University of California Office of General Counsel concerning the leadership of the UCSF School of Medicine
December 17, 2007
New strategy to cut heart attack risk is effective in initial test
December 17, 2007
10 Tips from a UCSF cardiologist for a heart-healthy season
December 7, 2007
UCSF lands $1.4 million grant to reduce maternal mortality worldwide
December 5, 2007
Overweight adolescents projected to have more heart disease in young adulthood
December 5, 2007
Striking shift seen among newly HIV-infected men regarding partners
December 4, 2007
Boys three times more likely to have growth delay with Crohn's
December 3, 2007
Special "Nutcracker" for patients at UCSF Children's Hospital
December 3, 2007
UCSF launches "action tank" to advance promising global health strategies
December 3, 2007
UCSF Medical Center using newest high-tech tool for brain disorders
November 28, 2007
UCSF honors William J. Rutter via symposium on medicine and high tech
November 26, 2007
UCSF professor receives top award in nurse leadership in aging
November 21, 2007
UCSF symposium on medicine and high tech to honor William J. Rutter
November 19, 2007
UCSF renames Cancer Center as tribute to Bay Area philanthropist Helen Diller
November 19, 2007
UCSF hosts exhibit on historic tobacco advertising
November 14, 2007
Nicotine addiction slashed in test of new cigarette smoking strategy
November 12, 2007
Cellular response to stress signals predicts future tumor formation in women diagnosed with common
November 8, 2007
New standards address social services for patients living with cancer
November 8, 2007
New HIV vaccine target could solve mutation problem
November 7, 2007
Brains of term infants with heart disease resemble those of preemies
November 5, 2007
Health care trio forges partnership to improve breast cancer care in Marin
November 1, 2007
NIH doubles support for vital HIV/AIDS research center
October 30, 2007
National group ranks UCSF in top 10 academic medical centers
October 19, 2007
MacArthur commits $11 million to further UCSF work in maternal safety
October 18, 2007
Kids & costumes at reunion event for UCSF intensive care nursery
October 15, 2007
UCSF Medical Center names new Chief Nursing Officer
October 14, 2007
Study reveals a key to blood vessel growth and possible drug target
October 14, 2007
Genes that both extend life and protect against cancer identified
October 10, 2007
UCSF launches new phase of brain tumor vaccine trial
October 10, 2007
UCSF nursing school launches project to reform nursing homes
October 10, 2007
Two UCSF scientists named to Institute of Medicine
October 8, 2007
UCSF to open IVF fertility clinic in Marin County
October 8, 2007
NIH grant supports UCSF research exploring early HIV infection
October 5, 2007
Scientist/astronaut to study white blood cell dysfunction in space
October 2, 2007
On-screen smoking in movies linked to young adult smoking behavior
September 30, 2007
Specific immune cells play an essential role in tumor growth
September 28, 2007
Swim across America to raise funds
September 26, 2007
Improving doctor-patient communication yields significant health benefits
September 25, 2007
Poor health in adulthood linked with parents' education level
September 19, 2007
Early-Alzheimer's disease program focuses on support, enrichment
September 13, 2007
UCSF Children's Hospital to celebrate young patients battling cancer
September 12, 2007
San Francisco VA researchers reach out to Iraq and Afghanistan vets
September 10, 2007
UCSF animal care facility receives top accreditation
September 10, 2007
Embryonic stem cell strategy advanced with UCSF finding
September 7, 2007
UCSF launches executive course in
September 5, 2007
Presence of gene mutation helps guide thyroid cancer treatment
September 4, 2007
Swim Across America event to raise funds for UCSF child cancer care
September 4, 2007
Neural stem cell study reveals mechanism that may play role in cancer
August 24, 2007
UCSF Children's Hospital ranked among the nation's best by US News
August 17, 2007
Fat on chest and upper back linked with increased risk of insulin resistance
August 15, 2007
Health care disparities start at the local pharmacy, study shows
August 14, 2007
Study finds breast cancer decline linked to decreased hormone use
August 13, 2007
Bursts of waves drive immune system "soldiers" toward invaders
August 10, 2007
UCSF events for September 2007
August 10, 2007
Banana chase run on September 16 supports pediatric AIDS research
August 9, 2007
Ex-NFL players to take part in heart screenings at UCSF on August 18
August 8, 2007
UCSF hosts "Celebration of Life" party
August 8, 2007
Evidence of results is key to improving healthcare
August 6, 2007
Inhaled nitric oxide safe for tiny preemie lungs, UCSF study finds
August 5, 2007
Researchers uncover new pathway for popular MS drug
July 31, 2007
UCSF Children's Hospital to Honor
July 29, 2007
Research teams uncover risk genes for Multiple Sclerosis
July 23, 2007
UCSF honored as a national leader in palliative care
July 20, 2007
UCSF offers drop-in vaccines for school kids
July 16, 2007
Poor sleep associated with cognitive decline in elderly women
July 13, 2007
UCSF events for August 2007
July 13, 2007
UCSF Medical Center ranked among top 10 "Best Hospitals" in nation
July 12, 2007
Clinical trial examines diaphragm use in preventing HIV in women
July 12, 2007
ValleyCare and UCSF working together to enhance women's and children's health services in Tri-Valle
July 11, 2007
Larger HIV prevention programs are cheaper
July 9, 2007
Drug to curb smoking also cuts alcohol dependence
July 5, 2007
Insight into neural stem cells has implications for designing therapies
July 3, 2007
Scientists figure out how an enzyme works by knowing its atomic structure
July 2, 2007
Pre-kindergarten TB testing not cost effective, study finds
June 29, 2007
Smoking interferes with thinking and memory in recovering alcoholics
June 21, 2007
UCSF receives $150 million pledge for cancer center
June 13, 2007
Comparison study shows U.S. low in primary care physician visits
June 10, 2007
Simple test predicts six-year risk of dementia
June 8, 2007
Scientists propose the kind of chemistry that led to life
June 6, 2007
New bacterium discovered -- related to cause of trench fever
June 5, 2007
CIRM awards new grant to UCSF human embryonic stem cell program
June 4, 2007
Drug company funding of drug trials greatly influences outcome
May 31, 2007
"Our bodies ourselves" author to discuss media and women's health
May 30, 2007
Make-a-wish recipient donates robot
May 30, 2007
Detecting cold, feeling pain: Study reveals why menthol feels fresh
May 29, 2007
Policy changes have direct effect on nursing home care
May 23, 2007
Fact Sheet: The Pritzker Center at UCSF
May 23, 2007
UCSF announces new child, adolescent mental health center that will serve as national model for growing crisis in youth services
May 17, 2007
UCSF sponsors special college planning event on June 9
May 17, 2007
UC Regents approve fundraising campaign for UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay
May 15, 2007
Smokeless cannabis delivery device found efficient and less toxic
May 15, 2007
San Francisco VA researcher receives top Veterans Affairs Award
May 11, 2007
UCSF events for June 2007
May 10, 2007
UCSF opens Jeffrey Modell Center to study immunodeficiency disease
May 10, 2007
UCSF experts cautious about vaccine for cervical cancer virus
May 8, 2007
UCSF offers free skin cancer screenings & opens shade structure
May 8, 2007
1st anniversary celebration of UCSF Asian Heart & Vascular Center
May 4, 2007
UCSF to establish center for study of primary immune disease in children
May 3, 2007
International autoimmunity research initiative gains major support
May 3, 2007
UCSF-led team receives $15 million to study genetics of epilepsy
May 2, 2007
Once-a-year drug reduces fractures from osteoporosis
May 2, 2007
Vascular imaging key to predicting repeat childhood stroke
May 1, 2007
First QB3 scientific director elected to National Academy of Sciences
April 27, 2007
Costs of treating arthritis on the rise nationwide, study finds
April 27, 2007
Special needs children more likely to receive preventive health counseling and screening than heal
April 26, 2007
UCSF medal to be awarded to four recipients at May 3 event
April 23, 2007
Adjustable chairs reduce shoulder and neck pain in garment workers
April 23, 2007
Drug company sales visits influenced doctors, study finds
April 23, 2007
Class of PCBs causes developmental abnormalities in rat pups
April 22, 2007
One of life's most common compounds causes allergic inflammation
April 22, 2007
Resistance to anti-hiv drugs in Uganda linked to supply problems
April 20, 2007
Firefly project hosts dramatic reading by extraordinary pen pals
April 18, 2007
UCSF computer server with research subject information is stolen
April 18, 2007
UCSF launches study on treatment for prescription drug addiction
April 16, 2007
UCSF brain tumor vaccine trial shows promising results
April 12, 2007
UCSF pain center named center of excellence by national society
April 12, 2007
Low education predicts lower quality of life for prostate cancer patients
April 11, 2007
UCSF events for May 2007
April 9, 2007
Chance of hysterectomy predicted by multi-year study
April 5, 2007
New Osher Lifelong Learning Classes for the public begin at UCSF
April 4, 2007
UCSF reports possible compromise in UCSF reports possible compromise in computer security
April 4, 2007
Glucose triggers brain cell death in rats after hypoglycemic coma
March 30, 2007
UCSF Schools of Medicine, Nursing among nation's best in new survey
March 29, 2007
Massage and acupuncture reduce pain after cancer surgery
March 27, 2007
$50 million gift to UCSF for cardiovascular research and treatment
March 19, 2007
Carol Channing to star in comedy benefit for UCSF patient services
March 16, 2007
Princeton economist to address health care crisis at April 5 lecture
March 16, 2007
UCSF human embryonic stem cell research fueled with CIRM funding
March 14, 2007
Two California leaders to be honored for fighting domestic violence
March 13, 2007
UCSF policy expert presents recommendation for health coverage
March 12, 2007
UCSF professor to explain the female brain
March 12, 2007
UCSF offers free skin cancer
March 9, 2007
March 12 seminar educates transplant recipients on skin cancer risk
March 9, 2007
UCSF Events for April 2007
March 6, 2007
Women sacrifice sleep to "Do It All," survey finds
March 2, 2007
Hot tubs hurt fertility, UCSF study shows
March 1, 2007
UCSF Women's HIV program announces March 20 benefit in San Francisco
February 19, 2007
Antibody signal may redirect inflammation to fuel cancer
February 19, 2007
Harnessing the brain's plasticity key to treating neurological damage U.S. health care
February 17, 2007
Treat childhood trauma by building on parental memories of loving care
February 15, 2007
UCSF human embryonic stem cell research receives infusion of funds
February 15, 2007
Harnessing the brain's plasticity key to treating neurological damage
February 12, 2007
Study to explore using magnets to correct "sunken chest"
February 12, 2007
Smoked cannabis reduces pain caused by HIV-associated neuropathy
February 12, 2007
Researcher to study astronaut bone loss for space biology agency
February 12, 2007
Tobacco industry pressure keeps cheap smokes available to military
February 9, 2007
UCSF events for March 2007
February 5, 2007
Public invited to update on prostate cancer "active surveillance"
February 5, 2007
Upcoming lectures
February 2, 2007
UCSF Medical Center names Dede Wilsey to lead new philanthropic effort
January 25, 2007
New tool improves prediction of stroke risk
January 12, 2007
UCSF events for February 2007
January 12, 2007
White blood cells in lung produce histamine seen in allergies
January 10, 2007
UCSF invites the public to Mini Medical School
January 9, 2007
Better review of new technology is needed to reduce health costs
January 9, 2007
Blood test predicts cardiac events and death in heart patients
January 4, 2007
Prostate cancer conference presents
January 4, 2007
UCSF researchers seek overweight women for study of stress reduction and weight management
January 4, 2007
New program aims to treat world's "neglected" diseases
January 3, 2007
Former Aetna CEO Rowe to deliver second UCSF Chancellor's Health Policy Lecture

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