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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
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
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
Our patient Charaighn brought lots of smiles & handmade gifts to staff at our Berkeley Infusion Center! Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023, Charaighn taught herself how to crochet as a distraction during chemo. She's now done w/ chemo & will finish her last monoclonal antibody infusion in January!
October 29, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Our patient Charaighn brought lots of smiles & handmade gifts to staff at our Berkeley Infusion Center! Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023, Charaighn taught herself how to crochet as a distraction during chemo. She's now done w/ chemo & will finish her last monoclonal antibody infusion in January!
"A pharmacist can do so many things," UCSF’s Crystal Zhou says. "From working in clinics and hospitals to developing new medicines with industry, to research and teaching." Follow her through a day, as she takes the pharmacy out from behind the counter & into communities. https://ucsfh.org/47muJit
October 22, 2025 at 6:05 PM
"A pharmacist can do so many things," UCSF’s Crystal Zhou says. "From working in clinics and hospitals to developing new medicines with industry, to research and teaching." Follow her through a day, as she takes the pharmacy out from behind the counter & into communities. https://ucsfh.org/47muJit
UCSF surgeons presented innovative research at the American College of Surgeons’ 2025 Clinical Congress in Chicago earlier this month. Among the presenters was Dr. Julie Ann Sosa, who discussed new guidelines for the treatment of differentiated thyroid cancer. https://ucsfh.org/42SB57P
October 20, 2025 at 9:35 PM
UCSF surgeons presented innovative research at the American College of Surgeons’ 2025 Clinical Congress in Chicago earlier this month. Among the presenters was Dr. Julie Ann Sosa, who discussed new guidelines for the treatment of differentiated thyroid cancer. https://ucsfh.org/42SB57P
~20% of people with high blood pressure or hypertension are resistant to medication. Now, an effective, long-term treatment called renal denervation is available. “Most patients are able to return to their normal activities within a few days,” Dr. Michela Faggioni says. https://ucsfh.org/4q8MkCX
October 16, 2025 at 4:16 PM
~20% of people with high blood pressure or hypertension are resistant to medication. Now, an effective, long-term treatment called renal denervation is available. “Most patients are able to return to their normal activities within a few days,” Dr. Michela Faggioni says. https://ucsfh.org/4q8MkCX
A novel immunotherapy combination can reprogram the immune environment of colon cancer tumors that spread to the liver, a UCSF study finds. This is a "step forward in our understanding of the underlying makeup of these liver metastases," Dr. Ajay Maker says. https://ucsfh.org/4h2yvBV
October 9, 2025 at 9:37 PM
A novel immunotherapy combination can reprogram the immune environment of colon cancer tumors that spread to the liver, a UCSF study finds. This is a "step forward in our understanding of the underlying makeup of these liver metastases," Dr. Ajay Maker says. https://ucsfh.org/4h2yvBV
Breast cancer is the 2nd most common cancer among women, but men can get it too. Our experts offer the highest quality care, working as a team to heal the whole person, both physically and emotionally. Learn more about treatment and where to find care: https://ucsfh.org/3VSPbSW
October 7, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Breast cancer is the 2nd most common cancer among women, but men can get it too. Our experts offer the highest quality care, working as a team to heal the whole person, both physically and emotionally. Learn more about treatment and where to find care: https://ucsfh.org/3VSPbSW
Too much sun can increase your risk for skin cancer and lead to premature skin aging at any time of year. Learn more about sun safety, the importance of SPF and where to get care. https://ucsfh.org/3VSzNpt
October 6, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Too much sun can increase your risk for skin cancer and lead to premature skin aging at any time of year. Learn more about sun safety, the importance of SPF and where to get care. https://ucsfh.org/3VSzNpt
We're proud to receive a $12M SPORE grant from the National Cancer Institute! The grant will support the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center's research on meningioma (a type of brain tumor), prostate cancer and breast cancer. https://ucsfh.org/47PUCJs
September 30, 2025 at 5:11 PM
We're proud to receive a $12M SPORE grant from the National Cancer Institute! The grant will support the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center's research on meningioma (a type of brain tumor), prostate cancer and breast cancer. https://ucsfh.org/47PUCJs
In a UCSF first, a diabetes patient has received pancreatic islets derived from stem cells instead of from a deceased donor. "The patient is doing well & there is some preliminary evidence that the islets are already helping with glucose control,” Dr. Andrew Posselt says. https://ucsfh.org/3VycwZP
September 30, 2025 at 3:52 PM
In a UCSF first, a diabetes patient has received pancreatic islets derived from stem cells instead of from a deceased donor. "The patient is doing well & there is some preliminary evidence that the islets are already helping with glucose control,” Dr. Andrew Posselt says. https://ucsfh.org/3VycwZP
👏 Congratulations to UCSF’s Frank McCormick on receiving the Stephenson Global Prize for his trailblazing research on genetic mutations and pancreatic cancer! His work opens doors to new treatments for the world’s deadliest cancer. https://ucsfh.org/3JTvCae
September 11, 2025 at 9:56 PM
👏 Congratulations to UCSF’s Frank McCormick on receiving the Stephenson Global Prize for his trailblazing research on genetic mutations and pancreatic cancer! His work opens doors to new treatments for the world’s deadliest cancer. https://ucsfh.org/3JTvCae
For expectant mothers with IBD, new guidance on treatment during pregnancy provides hope and comfort. “The consensus recommendations are the first truly global effort to improve treatment and outcomes for women with IBD and their children,” Dr. Uma Mahadevan says. https://ucsfh.org/4npvmyn
August 28, 2025 at 9:39 PM
For expectant mothers with IBD, new guidance on treatment during pregnancy provides hope and comfort. “The consensus recommendations are the first truly global effort to improve treatment and outcomes for women with IBD and their children,” Dr. Uma Mahadevan says. https://ucsfh.org/4npvmyn
Surgical risk from caesarean births can be significant—but a new method for examining risk factors could help. “Our approach isolates serious surgical complications, so we get a more accurate sense of the surgical risk for cesarean patients,” Dr. Alexander Butwick says. https://ucsfh.org/4fVo96j
August 27, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Surgical risk from caesarean births can be significant—but a new method for examining risk factors could help. “Our approach isolates serious surgical complications, so we get a more accurate sense of the surgical risk for cesarean patients,” Dr. Alexander Butwick says. https://ucsfh.org/4fVo96j
Age-related hearing loss comes on slowly, so many people are unaware they have it, UCSF’s Meg Wallhagen tells @thepulse.whyy.org. There’s also “a confound between concerns around aging & showing disability.” https://ucsfh.org/3VjnVMV
August 27, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Age-related hearing loss comes on slowly, so many people are unaware they have it, UCSF’s Meg Wallhagen tells @thepulse.whyy.org. There’s also “a confound between concerns around aging & showing disability.” https://ucsfh.org/3VjnVMV
Obesity significantly increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and some types of cancer. We offer surgical and nonsurgical programs for safe, effective weight management. Learn more: https://ucsfh.org/3HMqwMg
August 27, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Obesity significantly increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and some types of cancer. We offer surgical and nonsurgical programs for safe, effective weight management. Learn more: https://ucsfh.org/3HMqwMg
Achilles tendonitis is a common overuse injury that can affect both professional and weekend athletes. Learn more about treatment and where to get care. ucsfh.org/4locCxq
August 15, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Achilles tendonitis is a common overuse injury that can affect both professional and weekend athletes. Learn more about treatment and where to get care. ucsfh.org/4locCxq
On Wednesday, Aug. 13, at 12 p.m. PST, UCSF’s Dr. Uma Mahadevan & UNC Chapel Hill’s Dr. Millie Long will host a webinar on how to manage inflammatory bowel disease (#IBD) in pregnancy. Register here: ucsfh.org/40W6UvF
August 11, 2025 at 9:07 PM
On Wednesday, Aug. 13, at 12 p.m. PST, UCSF’s Dr. Uma Mahadevan & UNC Chapel Hill’s Dr. Millie Long will host a webinar on how to manage inflammatory bowel disease (#IBD) in pregnancy. Register here: ucsfh.org/40W6UvF
We’re proud to receive an Oxalosis & Hyperoxaluria Foundation designation for providing high-quality care, resources and education for patients with primary hyperoxaluria, a genetic (and often severe) kidney disease. ucsfh.org/4eD2Dmq
July 7, 2025 at 9:25 PM
We’re proud to receive an Oxalosis & Hyperoxaluria Foundation designation for providing high-quality care, resources and education for patients with primary hyperoxaluria, a genetic (and often severe) kidney disease. ucsfh.org/4eD2Dmq
Early detection may help slow progression of cognitive decline & improve quality of life for #dementia patients & their carers. Learn about two UCSF-led programs that are providing tools to support cognitive assessment & dementia care & awareness: ucsfh.org/40o7MIS #ENDALZ
June 30, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Early detection may help slow progression of cognitive decline & improve quality of life for #dementia patients & their carers. Learn about two UCSF-led programs that are providing tools to support cognitive assessment & dementia care & awareness: ucsfh.org/40o7MIS #ENDALZ
For a 20YO woman with acute myocarditis, a new class of drugs—called JAK inhibitors—made life-saving care possible. We're "hopeful that these early results can lead to an eventual trial for patients,” Dr. Javid Moslehi says. ucsfh.org/4k7HRMG
June 30, 2025 at 6:20 PM
For a 20YO woman with acute myocarditis, a new class of drugs—called JAK inhibitors—made life-saving care possible. We're "hopeful that these early results can lead to an eventual trial for patients,” Dr. Javid Moslehi says. ucsfh.org/4k7HRMG
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Atul Butte, a visionary scientist, educator and leader whose work reshaped biomedical research and health care. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Dr. Butte’s family, colleagues, trainees and collaborators. ucsfh.org/4n25xVH
June 17, 2025 at 8:52 PM
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Atul Butte, a visionary scientist, educator and leader whose work reshaped biomedical research and health care. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Dr. Butte’s family, colleagues, trainees and collaborators. ucsfh.org/4n25xVH
Please send Pamela your best wishes — she graduated from cardiac physical therapy just eight months after having a heart transplant with Dr. Amy Fiedler! Congratulations! 🎉
May 15, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Please send Pamela your best wishes — she graduated from cardiac physical therapy just eight months after having a heart transplant with Dr. Amy Fiedler! Congratulations! 🎉
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Therapy llamas returned to Mission Bay last week to bring joy to UCSF staff, learners and community members!
Therapy llamas returned to Mission Bay last week to bring joy to UCSF staff, learners and community members!
May 12, 2025 at 11:27 PM
🦙 Cuddle a llama and brush its fur? Sign us up! ✅
Therapy llamas returned to Mission Bay last week to bring joy to UCSF staff, learners and community members!
Therapy llamas returned to Mission Bay last week to bring joy to UCSF staff, learners and community members!