UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals
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With locations in Oakland and San Francisco, we consistently rank among the nation's best hospitals for kids.
Discontinuing the uveitis & arthritis drug adalimumab led to higher rates of recurrence in patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis-associated uveitis, a study finds. The good news? "Disease control can be regained after restarting treatment,” Dr. Nisha Acharya says. https://ucsfh.org/4qGioxZ
UCSF-led Clinical Trial of Patients with Juvenile Arthritis-associated Uveitis Validates Continued Treatment with Adalimumab - UCSF MedConnection
In a study published last January in The Lancet, UCSF researchers sought to assess efficacy and safety of discontinuing treatment in patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis-associated uveitis by c...
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February 2, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Discontinuing the uveitis & arthritis drug adalimumab led to higher rates of recurrence in patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis-associated uveitis, a study finds. The good news? "Disease control can be regained after restarting treatment,” Dr. Nisha Acharya says. https://ucsfh.org/4qGioxZ
15% of 5-year-olds & 10% of 6-year-olds experience bed-wetting. While it often becomes less common as kids get older, caregivers should look into possible physical causes if wetness is ongoing or accompanied by UTIs. Learn more about diagnoses and treatment here: https://ucsfh.org/49RUGHO
January 29, 2026 at 6:09 PM
15% of 5-year-olds & 10% of 6-year-olds experience bed-wetting. While it often becomes less common as kids get older, caregivers should look into possible physical causes if wetness is ongoing or accompanied by UTIs. Learn more about diagnoses and treatment here: https://ucsfh.org/49RUGHO
While researchers don’t yet know whether chatbots cause, worsen or merely reflect psychosis, Dr. Karthik Sarma hopes chat log analysis can help identify risks of mental health crises and safeguards for kids and teens. https://ucsfh.org/3LP10I7
Psychiatrists Hope Chat Logs Can Reveal the Secrets of AI Psychosis
UCSF psychiatrists may have documented what is likely the first case of AI psychosis in a peer-reviewed journal. He tells us what to know as media reports about cases mount.
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January 24, 2026 at 4:49 PM
While researchers don’t yet know whether chatbots cause, worsen or merely reflect psychosis, Dr. Karthik Sarma hopes chat log analysis can help identify risks of mental health crises and safeguards for kids and teens. https://ucsfh.org/3LP10I7
Please congratulate Nancy! She rang our end-of-treatment bell surrounded by her care team and family, after multiple rounds of chemo for acute myeloid leukemia. After four months in and out of our Oakland hospital receiving treatment, she’s heading home to Humboldt County!
January 22, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Please congratulate Nancy! She rang our end-of-treatment bell surrounded by her care team and family, after multiple rounds of chemo for acute myeloid leukemia. After four months in and out of our Oakland hospital receiving treatment, she’s heading home to Humboldt County!
Stress can worsen many conditions in kids, such as asthma and cognitive function. “We have tools that can help immediately and have a lasting impact," UCSF’s Nicki Bush says. "Let’s start providing every child & family with the resources to be as healthy as possible." https://ucsfh.org/4a494xX
Trauma or Toxic? A Deep Dive into the Impact of Stress on Kids’ Health
UCSF researchers found evidence that stress occurring as early as before birth or as late as adolescence can affect multiple conditions in kids, from asthma to mental health to cognitive functioning.
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January 21, 2026 at 10:18 PM
Stress can worsen many conditions in kids, such as asthma and cognitive function. “We have tools that can help immediately and have a lasting impact," UCSF’s Nicki Bush says. "Let’s start providing every child & family with the resources to be as healthy as possible." https://ucsfh.org/4a494xX
Babies born with heart defects are vulnerable to developmental issues, but oxygen tests and brain scans can help doctors identify those most at risk, a study finds. “It’s really about early detection and early treatment," Dr. Shabnam Peyvandi tells @ktvufox2.bsky.social. https://ucsfh.org/45ixKQF
Promising study out of UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals for kids with heart defects
KTVU spoke with UCSF's Dr. Shabnam Peyvandi, the senior author of the study, about what her research findings mean for families whose babies are born with congenital heart disease.
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January 16, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Babies born with heart defects are vulnerable to developmental issues, but oxygen tests and brain scans can help doctors identify those most at risk, a study finds. “It’s really about early detection and early treatment," Dr. Shabnam Peyvandi tells @ktvufox2.bsky.social. https://ucsfh.org/45ixKQF
Kids spend ~70 minutes of the school day on their phones. But caregivers can help by modeling healthy screen time, Dr. @jasonmnagata.bsky.social says. Caregiver phone use is “one of the biggest predictors of adolescent phone use, or screen use in general,” he explains. https://ucsfh.org/49b2mGg
Kids are spending a lot of their school days on their phones | CNN
Adolescents spend an average of 70 minutes of their school days on their phones, new research finds. But parents can help suggest ways kids not use phones at school.
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January 12, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Kids spend ~70 minutes of the school day on their phones. But caregivers can help by modeling healthy screen time, Dr. @jasonmnagata.bsky.social says. Caregiver phone use is “one of the biggest predictors of adolescent phone use, or screen use in general,” he explains. https://ucsfh.org/49b2mGg
Jonah is doing great after three heart surgeries at our hospital — please congratulate his family! He'll need more heart and abdominal surgeries in the future, but for now, he is thriving.
“He is so resilient and just has a smile that lights up the room,” his mom, Angel, says.
“He is so resilient and just has a smile that lights up the room,” his mom, Angel, says.
January 9, 2026 at 11:12 PM
Jonah is doing great after three heart surgeries at our hospital — please congratulate his family! He'll need more heart and abdominal surgeries in the future, but for now, he is thriving.
“He is so resilient and just has a smile that lights up the room,” his mom, Angel, says.
“He is so resilient and just has a smile that lights up the room,” his mom, Angel, says.
Kids are most at risk for thirdhand smoke, the toxic residue tobacco leaves behind on surfaces, a study from UCSF, @sandiegostate.bsky.social & @berkeleylab.lbl.gov finds. New CA smoke disclosure requirements for real estate deals started 1/1 and could help. https://ucsfh.org/4b4Rzi1
Thirdhand Smoke: This Hidden Danger Puts Kids and Adults at Risk
Thirdhand smoke is toxic lingering tobacco residue on surfaces that harms children most. California's new AB455 mandates disclosure of this environmental hazard in real estate deals.
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January 6, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Kids are most at risk for thirdhand smoke, the toxic residue tobacco leaves behind on surfaces, a study from UCSF, @sandiegostate.bsky.social & @berkeleylab.lbl.gov finds. New CA smoke disclosure requirements for real estate deals started 1/1 and could help. https://ucsfh.org/4b4Rzi1
Happy holidays from everyone at our hospitals! ☃️🎁🎄
December 25, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Happy holidays from everyone at our hospitals! ☃️🎁🎄
Thank you for visiting us and bringing joy to our patients, Santa Claus! 🎅❤️🎁
December 23, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Thank you for visiting us and bringing joy to our patients, Santa Claus! 🎅❤️🎁
The percentage of healthcare costs for treating mental health, substance use & other behavioral care for U.S. kids has nearly doubled since 2011. “As a country, we need to make sure behavioral health care is accessible & affordable for every family," Dr. Ashley Foster says. https://ucsfh.org/45dNxA5
Kids’ Behavioral Health Is a Growing Share of Family Health Costs
New research shows a jump in pediatric medical spending on behavioral health from 2011 to 2022, highlighting the urgent need to boost access and capacity for treatment.
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December 18, 2025 at 9:10 PM
The percentage of healthcare costs for treating mental health, substance use & other behavioral care for U.S. kids has nearly doubled since 2011. “As a country, we need to make sure behavioral health care is accessible & affordable for every family," Dr. Ashley Foster says. https://ucsfh.org/45dNxA5
Tiny cell movements behind cleft lip and palate could help us make sense of health concerns in both kids and adults. "Understanding fundamentally what these genes do in development is extremely useful for understanding all human diseases," researcher Jeffrey Bush says. https://ucsfh.org/48x28sH
Can We Solve the Mystery Behind Cleft Lip and Palate in Infants?
UCSF’s Program in Craniofacial Biology (PCB) brings together researchers to study the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying craniofacial development and birth defects, such as cleft lip and pal...
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December 17, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Tiny cell movements behind cleft lip and palate could help us make sense of health concerns in both kids and adults. "Understanding fundamentally what these genes do in development is extremely useful for understanding all human diseases," researcher Jeffrey Bush says. https://ucsfh.org/48x28sH
At just 13 mos. old, Penny was diagnosed with high-risk neuroblastoma. After 6 rounds of chemotherapy, tumor removal and 198 days in our Oakland hospital, she's now cancer-free! This Giving Tuesday, Penny's mom recalls her daughter's last scan on Christmas Eve. https://ucsfh.org/4apGEPA
Oakland's UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital becomes babies' home away from home
On Giving Tuesday, KTVU Fox 2 is partnering with UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals to raise money for children, like 9-year-old cancer survivor Penny DeBoer.
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December 3, 2025 at 12:39 AM
At just 13 mos. old, Penny was diagnosed with high-risk neuroblastoma. After 6 rounds of chemotherapy, tumor removal and 198 days in our Oakland hospital, she's now cancer-free! This Giving Tuesday, Penny's mom recalls her daughter's last scan on Christmas Eve. https://ucsfh.org/4apGEPA
Some babies born premature can develop apnea, which periodically stops breathing for more than 15 to 20 seconds at a time and sometimes is associated with slowing of the heart rate. Fortunately, apnea is treatable. Learn more here: https://ucsfh.org/3UTn4lQ
December 2, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Some babies born premature can develop apnea, which periodically stops breathing for more than 15 to 20 seconds at a time and sometimes is associated with slowing of the heart rate. Fortunately, apnea is treatable. Learn more here: https://ucsfh.org/3UTn4lQ
🍁 Happy Thanksgiving from all the little turkeys at our hospitals! 🦃
November 27, 2025 at 5:14 PM
🍁 Happy Thanksgiving from all the little turkeys at our hospitals! 🦃
For some children, strong feelings show up on brain scans, a UCSF study finds. “If we know an individual child’s brain patterns and how that maps to emotion and behavior, we may be able to use this to personalize treatment,” co-senior author Dr. Pratik Mukherjee says. https://ucsfh.org/44vQifM
Some Children’s Tantrums Can Be Seen in the Brain, New Study Finds
New research shows how brain networks differ in neurodiverse children who are and aren't resilient in the face of sensory overload.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:46 PM
For some children, strong feelings show up on brain scans, a UCSF study finds. “If we know an individual child’s brain patterns and how that maps to emotion and behavior, we may be able to use this to personalize treatment,” co-senior author Dr. Pratik Mukherjee says. https://ucsfh.org/44vQifM
A simple oxygen test can identify which babies with congenital heart disease (CHD) are at higher risk for developmental abnormalities like ADHD, a study finds — potentially leading to early detection and life-changing treatments. https://ucsfh.org/43xour4
How to Predict Developmental Differences in Kids with Heart Defects
New testing in maternal hyperoxia — giving extra oxygen to pregnant people — shows that prenatal interventions might yield better outcomes for babies with congenital heart disease.
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November 18, 2025 at 9:15 PM
A simple oxygen test can identify which babies with congenital heart disease (CHD) are at higher risk for developmental abnormalities like ADHD, a study finds — potentially leading to early detection and life-changing treatments. https://ucsfh.org/43xour4
Kids who spent at least an hour on social media daily scored lower on reading, memory and vocabulary tests than kids who didn't use social media, a study finds. To help focus on enriching activities, Dr. Jason Nagata recommends families establish "screen-free zones." https://ucsfh.org/43QMHss
How A.I. and Social Media Contribute to ‘Brain Rot' (Gift Article)
A.I. search tools, chatbots and social media are associated with lower cognitive performance, studies say. What to do?
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November 11, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Kids who spent at least an hour on social media daily scored lower on reading, memory and vocabulary tests than kids who didn't use social media, a study finds. To help focus on enriching activities, Dr. Jason Nagata recommends families establish "screen-free zones." https://ucsfh.org/43QMHss
Twins Zazil and Alaia graduated from their baby helmets — please congratulate them! 🎉 🎓
They're among the first group of patients to graduate from our new pediatric orthotics and prosthetics clinic at Parnassus, and both toddlers are thrilled to go helmet-free!
They're among the first group of patients to graduate from our new pediatric orthotics and prosthetics clinic at Parnassus, and both toddlers are thrilled to go helmet-free!
November 6, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Twins Zazil and Alaia graduated from their baby helmets — please congratulate them! 🎉 🎓
They're among the first group of patients to graduate from our new pediatric orthotics and prosthetics clinic at Parnassus, and both toddlers are thrilled to go helmet-free!
They're among the first group of patients to graduate from our new pediatric orthotics and prosthetics clinic at Parnassus, and both toddlers are thrilled to go helmet-free!
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📣 New @ucsfchildrens.bsky.social study in @jama.com!
Underage social media use linked to lower reading and memory scores - even low levels of social media exposure were linked to poorer cognitive performance
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Underage social media use linked to lower reading and memory scores - even low levels of social media exposure were linked to poorer cognitive performance
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October 13, 2025 at 4:26 PM
📣 New @ucsfchildrens.bsky.social study in @jama.com!
Underage social media use linked to lower reading and memory scores - even low levels of social media exposure were linked to poorer cognitive performance
🔗 tinyurl.com/3vnpw4p3 @ucsf-ihps.bsky.social
Underage social media use linked to lower reading and memory scores - even low levels of social media exposure were linked to poorer cognitive performance
🔗 tinyurl.com/3vnpw4p3 @ucsf-ihps.bsky.social
Federal funding cuts are slowing research on treatments for pediatric cancer. “In the 1960s, essentially a pediatric cancer diagnosis was almost universally fatal,” Dr. William Temple tells KQED. "Nowadays, ~70% of those kids are now cured... because of clinical trials." https://ucsfh.org/4o3EQ2S
Facing Terminal Childhood Cancer, These Mothers Made an Impossible Choice | KQED
Two mothers of boys with brain cancer made opposite choices — one chased a cure, the other chased joy. Both paths reveal how underfunding leaves families with no good options.
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October 22, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Federal funding cuts are slowing research on treatments for pediatric cancer. “In the 1960s, essentially a pediatric cancer diagnosis was almost universally fatal,” Dr. William Temple tells KQED. "Nowadays, ~70% of those kids are now cured... because of clinical trials." https://ucsfh.org/4o3EQ2S
Preteens who use increasing amounts of social media perform poorer in reading, vocabulary & memory tests compared w/ those using none or very little, a study finds. Dr. Jason Nagata notes that even "low users had smaller differences in their cognitive scores." https://ucsfh.org/4mZCVeb
Kids who use social media score lower on reading and memory tests, a study shows
Data from a large, ongoing study of adolescents shows a link between increasing social media use and lower cognition and memory in teens.
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October 14, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Preteens who use increasing amounts of social media perform poorer in reading, vocabulary & memory tests compared w/ those using none or very little, a study finds. Dr. Jason Nagata notes that even "low users had smaller differences in their cognitive scores." https://ucsfh.org/4mZCVeb
Did you know that even mild or partial hearing loss can affect a child’s ability to speak & understand language? Early detection allows parents, teachers & doctors to better assist with development and corrective options. Learn more about diagnosis & where to get treatment: https://ucsfh.org/46GokQ6
October 8, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Did you know that even mild or partial hearing loss can affect a child’s ability to speak & understand language? Early detection allows parents, teachers & doctors to better assist with development and corrective options. Learn more about diagnosis & where to get treatment: https://ucsfh.org/46GokQ6
👏 U.S. News and World Report results for Best Children’s Hospitals are in! We’re proud to rank as the best children’s hospital in Northern California again, and Top 10 in the nation for cancer, neonatology and gastroenterology! 🎉
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UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals Rank Among Nation's Best for 2025-2026
UCSF ties for best hospital in Northern California, with three specialties in the top 10 nationwide.
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October 7, 2025 at 4:28 AM
👏 U.S. News and World Report results for Best Children’s Hospitals are in! We’re proud to rank as the best children’s hospital in Northern California again, and Top 10 in the nation for cancer, neonatology and gastroenterology! 🎉
https://ucsfh.org/4o5ISXY
https://ucsfh.org/4o5ISXY