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Reprogramming the brain’s cleaning crew to mop up Alzheimer’s disease

New CRISPR technology puts diseased microglia back on track.
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Elevated tween screen time linked to disruptive behavior disorders

Social media has strongest tie to conduct disorder.
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UCSF performs first robotic cardiac surgery in San Francisco

The innovation means shorter hospital stays and fewer complications.
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To address physician shortage, Central Valley program looks to grow its own

Through the UC PRIME program, students like Vanessa Mora are training to return to their hometowns as much-needed health care providers.
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Turnaway study shows impact of abortion access on well-being

A groundbreaking study reveals the long-term adverse effects of unwanted pregnancy on people’s lives, pointing to widespread challenges that will result from the U.S. Supreme Court ruling to overturn the constitutional right to an abortion.
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Gender-affirming care in the spotlight: A Q&A with Dr. Maddie Deutsch

A discussion with Dr. Maddie Deutsch, head of one of the most respected gender-affirming care programs in the country.
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Some patients with lung disease fare worse than others. Could sleep explain it?

Flare-ups in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, linked to sleeplessness, study shows.
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The economic clout of a UC degree

A UC degree translates into a lifetime of higher earnings, a game-changer for students and state — and so much more.
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LGBTQ+ health certificate addresses blind spots that turn patients away

Addressing the disconnect between health care providers and sexual or gender minority (SGM) communities inspired UCSF researchers to develop the LGBTQ+ Health Certificate Program, open to all UCSF staff, faculty, students, fellows, and residents.
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Launch of the UC Center for Climate, Health and Equity

The center is dedicated to the proposition that “taking action on climate change is one of the most powerful health interventions of our time.”
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UC San Francisco awarded $67.5 million to develop new antiviral therapies

Funding from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases — the school’s largest-ever award — aims to prepare for viruses with pandemic potential.
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With autism numbers rising, how best to provide support?

Autism expert Somer Bishop talks about the latest autism research and UCSF's approach to care for the neurodiverse population.