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UCSF Health hematologists and oncologists will share research & clinical guidance at the world’s premier meeting for malignant and non-malignant hematology, @ash.hematology.org's 67th Annual Meeting & Exposition. The conference takes place this week in Florida: ucsfh.org/4pPYboB
December 9, 2025 at 12:37 AM
UCSF Health hematologists and oncologists will share research & clinical guidance at the world’s premier meeting for malignant and non-malignant hematology, @ash.hematology.org's 67th Annual Meeting & Exposition. The conference takes place this week in Florida: ucsfh.org/4pPYboB
A "prescribing cascade"—when drugs' side effects lead to more meds & side effects—can be risky, particularly for older patients on certain pain meds. UCSF's Dr. Michael Steinman recommends regularly checking in w/ your doctor "to assess whether this is the best treatment." https://ucsfh.org/48Gilur
Your Pain Meds’ Side Effects May Be Masquerading as Heart Failure
Matthew Growdon's study finds "prescription cascades" where drug side effects lead to unnecessary second prescriptions, causing further harm and costly hospitalizations.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:21 AM
A "prescribing cascade"—when drugs' side effects lead to more meds & side effects—can be risky, particularly for older patients on certain pain meds. UCSF's Dr. Michael Steinman recommends regularly checking in w/ your doctor "to assess whether this is the best treatment." https://ucsfh.org/48Gilur
Did you know that muscle dysmorphia, also known as “bigorexia,” can go unnoticed when symptoms resemble behaviors society praises? “When exercise starts to take over your life rather than support it, that’s a warning sign,” UCSF's Dr. @jasonmnagata.bsky.social tells @cnn.com. ucsfh.org/4pqFpV5
No matter how he ate or exercised, he never felt muscular enough. Then he hit rock bottom | CNN
Call it muscle dysmorphia or bigorexia, but body image issues aren’t always just about getting smaller. Experts explain why wanting to be bulkier can be a problem.
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December 5, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Did you know that muscle dysmorphia, also known as “bigorexia,” can go unnoticed when symptoms resemble behaviors society praises? “When exercise starts to take over your life rather than support it, that’s a warning sign,” UCSF's Dr. @jasonmnagata.bsky.social tells @cnn.com. ucsfh.org/4pqFpV5
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We are excited to introduce the outstanding cohort of eight cardiology fellows joining @ucsfhealth.bsky.social in 2026! We look forward to working with these talented individuals. #FutureCardiologists #Match2025 #MatchDay
December 3, 2025 at 9:39 PM
We are excited to introduce the outstanding cohort of eight cardiology fellows joining @ucsfhealth.bsky.social in 2026! We look forward to working with these talented individuals. #FutureCardiologists #Match2025 #MatchDay
Work created in our Art for Recovery program is now on display at SF MOMA! The program helps people cope with serious illness through art. By putting complex emotions on paper, "the thing that you feel inside feels a little less scary," patient Susana says. https://ucsfh.org/4peB5rZ
Cancer threw their life into turmoil, a paint brush helped restore it: A look at new SFMOMA exhibit
A new exhibit at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art showcases the works of 30 UCSF cancer patients.
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December 5, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Work created in our Art for Recovery program is now on display at SF MOMA! The program helps people cope with serious illness through art. By putting complex emotions on paper, "the thing that you feel inside feels a little less scary," patient Susana says. https://ucsfh.org/4peB5rZ
Typically, flu cases pick up between Christmas and New Year's, but that trend could start earlier this year, Dr. Peter Chin-Hong says. Low vaccination rates and a "souped-up" new variant mean “more people might get infected earlier on," he says. https://ucsfh.org/44IT8y2
December 4, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Typically, flu cases pick up between Christmas and New Year's, but that trend could start earlier this year, Dr. Peter Chin-Hong says. Low vaccination rates and a "souped-up" new variant mean “more people might get infected earlier on," he says. https://ucsfh.org/44IT8y2
Thanks to a complex regimen of experimental immunotherapies, a person with HIV was able to keep symptoms in check for 1.5+ years w/o daily medication, a study published in @nature.com finds. UCSF’s Dr. Steven Deeks describes the breakthrough as “unexpected & unparalleled.” ucsfh.org/3XvbDSM
Small study shows a promising path toward HIV cure
Antiretroviral drugs that prevent HIV and keep it in check have been transformative, but a cure has been a long-sought goal.
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December 4, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Thanks to a complex regimen of experimental immunotherapies, a person with HIV was able to keep symptoms in check for 1.5+ years w/o daily medication, a study published in @nature.com finds. UCSF’s Dr. Steven Deeks describes the breakthrough as “unexpected & unparalleled.” ucsfh.org/3XvbDSM
Thanks to a complex regimen of experimental immunotherapies, a person with HIV was able to keep symptoms in check for 1.5 years without daily medication, a study published in @nature.com finds. UCSF’s Dr. Steven Deeks describes the breakthrough as “unexpected and unparalleled.” ucsfh.org/3XvbDSM
Small study shows a promising path toward HIV cure
Antiretroviral drugs that prevent HIV and keep it in check have been transformative, but a cure has been a long-sought goal.
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December 3, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Thanks to a complex regimen of experimental immunotherapies, a person with HIV was able to keep symptoms in check for 1.5 years without daily medication, a study published in @nature.com finds. UCSF’s Dr. Steven Deeks describes the breakthrough as “unexpected and unparalleled.” ucsfh.org/3XvbDSM
Why is it easy to hear individual words in your native tongue, but in a foreign language they run together in a long stream of sound? Two new studies on a brain region called STG—until now thought only to handle simple sound processing—could help explain why. https://ucsfh.org/48pBm4b
Why a Foreign Language Sounds Like a Blur to Non-Native Ears
Scientists have thought that when we hear language, the brain processes it the same way, whether it's familiar or foreign. A new study reveals that exposure to a language changes how certain clusters of neurons respond to the familiar sounds. From thos...
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December 2, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Why is it easy to hear individual words in your native tongue, but in a foreign language they run together in a long stream of sound? Two new studies on a brain region called STG—until now thought only to handle simple sound processing—could help explain why. https://ucsfh.org/48pBm4b
Combining genetic and cardiovascular disease risk factors may predict who is at highest risk for developing dementia, a UCSF-led study finds. Lifestyle change and improved vascular illness control could help delay or prevent symptoms, UCSF’s Shea Andrews says. https://ucsfh.org/49Boom9
Could This Precision Medicine Approach Help You Delay Dementia?
A UCSF-led study reveals combining genetic risk factors like APOE4 with cardiovascular risks such as high LDL, obesity, and hypertension can predict dementia likelihood. Lifestyle changes targeting mo...
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December 1, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Combining genetic and cardiovascular disease risk factors may predict who is at highest risk for developing dementia, a UCSF-led study finds. Lifestyle change and improved vascular illness control could help delay or prevent symptoms, UCSF’s Shea Andrews says. https://ucsfh.org/49Boom9
Once a patient is discharged, our nursing, social work and pharmacy departments reach out to ensure continued access to meds, home health care & immediate social support. Our team “steps in to make sure nothing falls through the cracks,” nurse coordinator Lena Compton says. https://ucsfh.org/48hDdI6
Texting Helps UCSF Reach More Patients with Needed Care
Using a mix of outreach methods – texts, automated calls, and live phone calls – can improve follow-up care for discharged patients, especially hard-to-reach groups. UCSF Health’s study found this app...
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November 26, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Once a patient is discharged, our nursing, social work and pharmacy departments reach out to ensure continued access to meds, home health care & immediate social support. Our team “steps in to make sure nothing falls through the cracks,” nurse coordinator Lena Compton says. https://ucsfh.org/48hDdI6
A 2021 study from Dr. Uma Mahadevan found that pregnant women can take the most common IBD medications without any complications. She recently helped draft the world’s first guidelines on IBD and pregnancy. Read her advice on pregnancy with IBD: https://ucsfh.org/47ULqmQ
New Healthy, Hopeful, Care Guidelines for Pregnant Women with IBD
Women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) face increased pregnancy risks, often leading to confusion and fear. UCSF’s PIANO study and global guidelines highlight safe medication use, debunk myths, a...
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November 25, 2025 at 6:09 PM
A 2021 study from Dr. Uma Mahadevan found that pregnant women can take the most common IBD medications without any complications. She recently helped draft the world’s first guidelines on IBD and pregnancy. Read her advice on pregnancy with IBD: https://ucsfh.org/47ULqmQ
It's been 10 years since clinical guidelines for differentiated thyroid cancer received an update. Now new guidance, co-developed by @jasosamd.bsky.social, highlights the importance of patient-centered care, shared patient & clinical decision making & more personalized management. ucsfh.org/3KfONvq
November 25, 2025 at 5:49 PM
It's been 10 years since clinical guidelines for differentiated thyroid cancer received an update. Now new guidance, co-developed by @jasosamd.bsky.social, highlights the importance of patient-centered care, shared patient & clinical decision making & more personalized management. ucsfh.org/3KfONvq
A blood-based biomarker could help measure longterm progress of bone fracture recovery earlier than ever before, UCSF-led research finds—potentially leading to "better tools... to monitor & support bone healing in real time & personalize patient care,” Dr. Benjamin Ma says. https://ucsfh.org/3Kagm9q
Can a Simple Blood Test Measure Fracture Recovery? - UCSF MedConnection
A new UCSF-led study has identified a potential early blood-based indicator of long bone fracture healing, offering a powerful new avenue to track recovery and personalize care.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:48 PM
A blood-based biomarker could help measure longterm progress of bone fracture recovery earlier than ever before, UCSF-led research finds—potentially leading to "better tools... to monitor & support bone healing in real time & personalize patient care,” Dr. Benjamin Ma says. https://ucsfh.org/3Kagm9q
KRAS gene mutations cause ~1/4 of cancerous tumors, and experts believed they were "undruggable." New discoveries from UCSF's Kevan Shokat have led to the first KRAS-targeting drugs, ushering in a new era in cancer treatment and inspiring new research on other diseases. https://ucsfh.org/4recbdy
From Undruggable to Unstoppable: A New Cancer Cure Target Emerges
The KRAS gene mutation, responsible for a quarter of all cancerous tumors, has met its match. Thanks to UCSF research, a tiny “pocket” on a protein that signals the cells to grow and divide was discov...
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November 20, 2025 at 8:07 PM
KRAS gene mutations cause ~1/4 of cancerous tumors, and experts believed they were "undruggable." New discoveries from UCSF's Kevan Shokat have led to the first KRAS-targeting drugs, ushering in a new era in cancer treatment and inspiring new research on other diseases. https://ucsfh.org/4recbdy
Should you detox after the holidays? What are the benefits of intermittent fasting? What about an anti-inflammatory diet? Some answers might surprise you. UCSF's Lindsay Orbeta debunks nutrition's top myths with Dr. Nirav Pandya & Dr. Brian Feeley on the 6-8 Weeks podcast. https://ucsfh.org/3LKhFwe
November 18, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Should you detox after the holidays? What are the benefits of intermittent fasting? What about an anti-inflammatory diet? Some answers might surprise you. UCSF's Lindsay Orbeta debunks nutrition's top myths with Dr. Nirav Pandya & Dr. Brian Feeley on the 6-8 Weeks podcast. https://ucsfh.org/3LKhFwe
☕ Good news for coffee lovers: A daily cup of joe reduces atrial fibrillation (A-Fib) by almost 40%, a UCSF study finds. Doctors usually recommend people with heart issues avoid caffeine, but the findings suggest coffee is not only safe but likely even helps. https://ucsfh.org/49kLQUA
Drink Up: Coffee Is Safe for People with A-Fib
A study found that drinking at least a cup of caffeinated coffee daily significantly lowered the risk of atrial fibrillation, a common heart condition.
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November 18, 2025 at 8:12 PM
☕ Good news for coffee lovers: A daily cup of joe reduces atrial fibrillation (A-Fib) by almost 40%, a UCSF study finds. Doctors usually recommend people with heart issues avoid caffeine, but the findings suggest coffee is not only safe but likely even helps. https://ucsfh.org/49kLQUA
Targeting aging cells in the body can reverse changes that drive aggressive lung cancer, a study finds—marking the first time scientists have proven the decades-old theory outside of a lab setting. https://ucsfh.org/4pfiqfe
Sneaky Senescent Cells That Resist Cancer Treatment Can Provide Druggable Lung Cancer Target - UCSF MedConnection
Senescent fibroblasts are aging cells that no longer divide and protect against tumor development.
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November 18, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Targeting aging cells in the body can reverse changes that drive aggressive lung cancer, a study finds—marking the first time scientists have proven the decades-old theory outside of a lab setting. https://ucsfh.org/4pfiqfe
When Lee was diagnosed w/ an aggressive blood cancer, experts gave him at most 4 years to live. 14 years later, he's still here thanks to various treatments at UCSF. “I feel very lucky," he says. "I never thought I’d live to see my kids get married or see my grandchildren." https://ucsfh.org/4975zai
‘Every Time I Relapsed, There Would Be a New Course of Therapy’
Lee May, diagnosed with aggressive multiple myeloma at 59, defied odds with cutting-edge treatments at UCSF Health, including CAR-T therapy and NIH-funded innovations. Now 74 and in remission, May cre...
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November 13, 2025 at 9:24 PM
When Lee was diagnosed w/ an aggressive blood cancer, experts gave him at most 4 years to live. 14 years later, he's still here thanks to various treatments at UCSF. “I feel very lucky," he says. "I never thought I’d live to see my kids get married or see my grandchildren." https://ucsfh.org/4975zai
Making a hot cup of coffee with pods or single-serve cups could expose you to microplastics—but switching to stainless steel when possible could help, experts say. "Broader change depends on government and industry action. Do what you can do,” UCSF's Tracey Woodruff says. https://ucsfh.org/4hWcN3d
What Happens to the Plastic in Single-Serve Coffee Pods?
Your morning brew may contain microscopic debris.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Making a hot cup of coffee with pods or single-serve cups could expose you to microplastics—but switching to stainless steel when possible could help, experts say. "Broader change depends on government and industry action. Do what you can do,” UCSF's Tracey Woodruff says. https://ucsfh.org/4hWcN3d
UCSF researchers used AI to fine-tune deep brain stimulation in patients w/ Parkinson’s disease, improving their ability to walk. “The personalized settings for each patient led to meaningful improvements in walking... without worsening other symptoms,” Dr. Doris Wang says. https://ucsfh.org/4otDMWf
This New Tech Helps Parkinson’s Patients Who Have Trouble Walking
UCSF researchers used AI to personalize Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's gait problems, leading to meaningful, customized improvements in walking and mobility—a major breakthrough for pati...
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November 12, 2025 at 11:15 PM
UCSF researchers used AI to fine-tune deep brain stimulation in patients w/ Parkinson’s disease, improving their ability to walk. “The personalized settings for each patient led to meaningful improvements in walking... without worsening other symptoms,” Dr. Doris Wang says. https://ucsfh.org/4otDMWf
When choosing sugars and sweet substitutes, "natural" options like honey can still be harmful when consumed in excess. Excess sugars can prompt the liver to convert some sugar into fat, potentially increasing the risk of liver cancer and failure, Dr. Robert Lustig says. https://ucsfh.org/43bRswv
Are Some Sugars ‘Less Bad' Than Others?
We asked experts if sweeteners like honey, maple syrup and agave nectar are better options.
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November 11, 2025 at 6:05 PM
When choosing sugars and sweet substitutes, "natural" options like honey can still be harmful when consumed in excess. Excess sugars can prompt the liver to convert some sugar into fat, potentially increasing the risk of liver cancer and failure, Dr. Robert Lustig says. https://ucsfh.org/43bRswv
To address the specific challenges adults 65+ with IBD face, our IBD Longevity Clinic provides comprehensive and specialized care for patients with the chronic condition. “It’s an exciting step forward for UCSF and for older adults living with IBD,” Dr. Anu Madhavan says. https://ucsfh.org/3Jy8e2h
How UCSF’s New IBD Clinic Will Transform Care for Older Adults
To address the specific challenges faced by older adults with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), UCSF Health created the UCSF IBD Longevity Clinic to provide comprehensive and specialized care for pati...
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November 11, 2025 at 4:50 PM
To address the specific challenges adults 65+ with IBD face, our IBD Longevity Clinic provides comprehensive and specialized care for patients with the chronic condition. “It’s an exciting step forward for UCSF and for older adults living with IBD,” Dr. Anu Madhavan says. https://ucsfh.org/3Jy8e2h
If you want to reduce how often you wake up to pee at night, simple lifestyle changes could help improve sleep hygiene. While there’s no “single magic bullet,” UCSF's Dr. Alison Huang recommends avoiding tea, coffee and alcohol in the evenings. https://ucsfh.org/3LtlYfn
Is Waking Up to Pee Normal? (Gift Article)
Experts weigh in on what the urge means, and what you can do to curb it.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:59 AM
If you want to reduce how often you wake up to pee at night, simple lifestyle changes could help improve sleep hygiene. While there’s no “single magic bullet,” UCSF's Dr. Alison Huang recommends avoiding tea, coffee and alcohol in the evenings. https://ucsfh.org/3LtlYfn
ChatGPT can pass medical licensing exams and solve some clinical cases, but the technology is also notorious for making things up. Experts, including UCSF's Dr. Michael Turken, share tips on how to navigate chatbots more safely when asking healthcare questions. https://ucsfh.org/3JJblV4
Asking ChatGPT for Medical Advice? Here's How to Do It Safely. (Gift Article)
Experts weigh in on the benefits and harms.
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November 6, 2025 at 10:05 PM
ChatGPT can pass medical licensing exams and solve some clinical cases, but the technology is also notorious for making things up. Experts, including UCSF's Dr. Michael Turken, share tips on how to navigate chatbots more safely when asking healthcare questions. https://ucsfh.org/3JJblV4