New Research on CT Radiation Exposures, Risks, Fuels Growing Concern
The use of computed tomography (CT) scans in medicine to diagnose disease, and in many cases save lives, has exploded in recent decades.
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UCSF patient safety expert profiled in the New York Times
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National, local news highlight UCSF research on CT scans
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For the Most Painful Headaches, a Simple, Drug-Free Treatment Usually Works
Treatment of excruciatingly painful cluster headaches with pure oxygen often relieves pain within 15 minutes, according to a study led by a UCSF headache expert.
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UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay Project on Target for 2014
UCSF officials are confident that UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay will open its doors to women, children and cancer patients by late 2014.
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UCSF notifies patients and other individuals of possible unauthorized access to personal information
UCSF has alerted approximately 600 patients/individuals that an external hacker may have obtained temporary access to emails containing their personal information as a result of a phishing scam.
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Smart Business profiles UCSF Medical Center CEO
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UCSF study finds routine HIV screening in community health centers boosts HIV testing
UCSF researchers have that found routinely offering rapid HIV tests to patients in community health centers can significantly increase the number of patients screened for HIV.
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Magazine Names UCSF's Maa One of Country's Leading Advocates for Health Care Reform
John Maa says doctors must play a larger role in the effort to improve U.S. health policy and practice.
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Variable doses of radiation raise safety concerns for CT procedures
Radiation doses from common CT procedures vary widely and are higher than generally thought, raising concerns about increased risk for cancer, according to a new study led by UCSF imaging specialists.
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CBS "Sunday Morning" features UC Japanese-American honorary degrees
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Blackburn Talks about Value of Basic Science at Nobel Banquet
UCSF Nobel laureate Elizabeth Blackburn, PhD, on Dec. 10 delivered a speech at the Nobel Banquet, where guests gathered in Stockholm City Hall to celebrate the accomplishments of the 2009 Nobel laureates.
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Blackburn to Receive Nobel Prize Today
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Blackburn Receives Nobel Prize at Spectacular Ceremony
UCSF molecular biologist Elizabeth Blackburn accepted the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine during a majestic ceremony in the Stockholm Concert Hall Thursday.
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Ambassador Barzun Hosts Luncheon to Honor Nobel Laureates
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UCSF OB-Gyn explains new cervical cancer screening guidelines
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Chancellor Names Marshall as Interim Executive Vice Chancellor, Provost
Longtime UCSF faculty member Sally Marshall has been named interim executive vice chancellor and provost, pending approval by the UC Regents.
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Brian Shaffer joins Deparment of OB/GYN & Reproductive Sciences
New UCSF Faculty, December 2009
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Mervyn Maze joins Department of Anesthesia/Perioperative Care
New UCSF Faculty, December 2009
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UCSF on Good Morning America for cluster headache treatment
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RAP Offers HIV-Associated Malignancies Research Funding Opportunity
The UCSF Resource Allocation Program (RAP) is offering funding for research on AIDS-defining and non-AIDS defining malignancies.
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Robert C. Kersten joins Department of Opthalmology
New UCSF Faculty, December 2009
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UCSF Program Collecting Gifts for Vulnerable Youth
Clothing, small electronics and gift cards are sought by December 18 for a holiday gift drive to benefit at-risk and HIV-positive youth.
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Event Pays Tribute to Pioneers and Newcomers in Fight Against AIDS
The UCSF community gathered recently to reflect on the significant contributions that UCSF faculty have made to AIDS research and treatment over the past three decades.
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UCSF integrative medicine expert quoted in Parade magazine
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KPIX features UCSF health policy expert on health bill abortion amendment
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UCSF honorary degree ceremony covered in regional media
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Honorary Degree Ceremony Aims to Help Right a 67-Year-Old Wrong
UCSF granted honorary degrees to 67 former students – three of whom happily accepted their diplomas in person on Friday – after their studies ended abruptly when they were sent to Japanese internment camps during World War II.
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Chronicle story highlights breast cancer risk for men
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UCSF's Elizabeth Blackburn Delivers Nobel Lecture
Molecular biologist Elizabeth Blackburn joined Nobel laureates in Stockholm to discuss their discoveries and what their ongoing research tells us about health, cancer and aging.
