The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading public research university dedicated exclusively to health sciences. Located in San Francisco, it is part of the University of California system and is known for its education, research, and service in medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and dentistry. UCSF operates major campuses at Parnassus Heights, Mission Bay, and Mount Zion, along with various other specialized sites throughout the city. Renowned for its cutting-edge research facilities and as a top recipient of National Institutes of Health funding, UCSF plays a critical role in biomedical research globally. It consistently ranks among the top medical schools in the United States for both research and primary care, with a strong emphasis on community engagement and public health initiatives. The institution is also closely affiliated with its two main teaching hospitals, UCSF Medical Center and UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals, which are among the nation’s top healthcare providers.
UCSF and UC Davis researchers identified a new hormone, CCN3, that strengthens bones in breastfeeding women and could treat osteoporosis and enhance fracture healing. Researchers…
A UCSF study suggests that side effects like headaches and chills from COVID-19 vaccines indicate a robust immune response; however, uptake of the vaccine remains…
A UCSF study shows that increased daily sodium intake significantly heightens the risk of eczema. A high sodium diet may increase the risk of eczema,…
Effective parenting strategies such as restricting bedroom and mealtime screen use, along with positive modeling, can curb children’s problematic screen habits, according to a UCSF…
Research indicates that among Medicare enrollees, those who are healthier, wealthier, white, and female could be at a higher risk. According to a study conducted…
Increasing daily consumption of fruits, nuts, and vegetables, while reducing intake of animal products, is linked to a nearly 50% decrease in the risk of…
As smoking fentanyl becomes more common than injection, users face mounting dangers from the residue in smoking equipment. Now that smoking has overtaken injecting as…
Many of the individuals released to long-term acute care facilities suffered from conditions that lasted for over a year. Researchers at UC San Francisco studied…
Researchers find smoking marijuana poses similar cardiac risks to tobacco, with increased legalization leading to potential heart health issues. Daily users face higher risks of…
The COVID-19 virus can persist in the blood and tissue of patients for more than a year after the acute phase of the illness has…
Scientists link the disruption of a sensitive eye reflex with severe autism, paving the way for quicker diagnosis and novel treatment options. Researchers at the…
Scientists at UC San Francisco have developed a method using machine learning to predict the onset of Alzheimer’s Disease up to seven years prior to…
UC San Francisco is set to launch the world’s first tissue bank with samples donated by patients with long COVID. The move follows research indicating…
Researchers at Gladstone Institutes and the University of California, San Francisco, conducted analyses on immune cells from individuals with and without long COVID, uncovering critical…
Adverse childhood experiences have impacts deep into old age, especially for those who experienced violence, and include both physical and cognitive impairments. It’s known that…
By leveraging mutations from cancerous cells, researchers have engineered T cells that are over 100 times more potent against cancer, promising a new era in…
Researchers at UCSF have discovered an unexpectedly high rate of COVID rebound following treatment with Paxlovid. A group of scientists from the University of California,…
An international team led by the University of California, San Francisco, has carried out the first large-scale study on posterior cortical atrophy. This condition is…