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4 days ago · Through our singular focus, we’re leading revolutions in health. Spanning the Bay. With more than 20 locations throughout San Francisco and beyond, UC San Francisco is an industry of its own, contributing greatly to the intellectual vigor and economic vitality of …
COVID-19 Masks: Expert Tips for What You Should (and Shouldn’t) …
Aug 13, 2024 · Face masks remain crucial in preventing the spread of COVID-19, even with vaccine availability. The decision to wear masks depends on vaccination status, risk factors, and local hospitalizations. Medical N95, KN95, or KF94 masks offer the best protection.
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UC San Francisco is virtually an industry of its own. As a growing organization comprised of the university campus, UCSF Health, and UCSF-affiliated hospitals, we are one of the largest employers in the region. We invite you to explore one of …
40 Years of AIDS: A Timeline of the Epidemic | UC San Francisco
Jun 4, 2021 · The CDC uses the term acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) for the first time on September 24. The City and County of San Francisco, working closely with UCSF health professionals at SFGH, the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and others, develops the San Francisco “model of care,” which emphasizes patient centered care that included home and community-based services.
Can a New Drug Candidate Cure Pancreatic Cancer?
Mar 5, 2024 · UC San Francisco researchers have designed a candidate drug that could help make pancreatic cancer, which is almost always fatal, a treatable, perhaps even curable, condition.
I’m a Microplastics Researcher. Here’s How To Limit Their Dangers
Feb 27, 2024 · What are microplastics made of? It depends on where they come from. Since microplastics are typically from the breakdown of plastics, they can be made of chemicals that may be familiar to people – like BPA (bisphenol A), which used to be popular for use in baby bottles until a consumer boycott; or “forever chemicals” like phthalates that you might find in cosmetics or PFAS ...
Long-Term Prognosis for Some Patients With Severe Brain Injury …
Jul 20, 2021 · New research adds to a body of evidence indicating decisions about withdrawing life-sustaining treatment for patients with moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) should not be made in the early days following injury.
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Still Confused About Masks? Here’s the Science Behind How Face …
Editor's Note: This story was updated on July 11 to include information on why valved masks do not block exhaled droplets. As states reopen from stay-at-home orders, many, including California, are now requiring people to wear face coverings in most public spaces to reduce the spread of COVID-19.. Both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization now ...
A Cure for Multiple Sclerosis? Scientists Say Within Our Lifetime
Jun 12, 2024 · A generation ago, a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis was a guarantee of a debilitating disease that would leave the patient wheelchair bound, and worse. Follow UCSF’s role in what some call the golden age of MS research and care.