UC San Francisco |
Microclinics help keep Kenyan HIV patients in care
Activating patients’ existing social networks helps reduce the stigma of the disease.
UC Merced |
Researchers reverse bacterial resistance to antibiotics
Biology and math join forces to force superbugs to evolve backward, allowing existing drugs to regain their effectiveness.
UC Newsroom |
UC Health center breaks down barriers to sharing innovations
The Center for Health Quality and Innovation's fourth annual colloquium addresses ways to extend improvements from one UC medical center to all UC medical centers.
UC San Francisco |
California launches initiative to advance precision medicine
UCSF slated to lead public-private effort to advance data-driven medicine.
Fresno Bee |
UCSF Fresno celebrates 40 years
Since 1975, UCSF Fresno has been a life-saver for San Joaquin Valley residents, particularly those living in rural communities.
UCLA |
Retired NFL players who suffered concussions show pattern of protein deposits
New test may lead to better identification of brain disorders linked to contact sports.
UC Berkeley |
Building bodies? There's an app for that
Your kid will love this: Lawrence Hall of Science's DIY Human Body app (for iPhone and iPad) helps kids discover how their bodies really work.
UC San Diego |
What is it about yoga?
Researchers are examining yoga's physiological effects to see if they provide health benefits beyond what can be achieved with non-movement-based mindfulness practices.
UC Berkeley |
Smart bandage detects bed sores before they are visible to doctors
Electrical currents detect early tissue damage from pressure ulcers before they can be seen by human eyes – and while recovery is still possible.
UCLA |
Income inequality is taking a toll on the health of American workers
It's not just low wages. Study by UCLA Fielding School of Public Health points out another disturbing impact of income inequality: its effect on people’s health.
UC San Diego |
Temporary tattoo measures glucose without a needle
Stick-on device takes the pain out of diabetic testing.
UC Newsroom |
How traffic jams affect heart health
Clogged interstates aggravate clogged arteries, according to research by a UC Irvine graduate student.