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Internal documents reveal tobacco industry strategy to undermine unwelcome research
Philip Morris tobacco company launched a hidden campaign in the 1990s to change the standards of scientific proof needed to demonstrate that secondhand smoke was dangerous...
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Smoking rate can be slashed in five years, UCSF study shows
The smoking rate could be cut dramatically across the U.S. if political will is applied to do it. In California, the rate could be cut to ten percent in just five years, according to an analysis by University of California, San Francisco researchers.
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UCSF studies specialists' attitudes toward primary care physician referrals
A recent study at the University of California, San Francisco assessed specialists' attitudes toward primary care physicians in the gatekeeper role, finding the attitudes are influenced by practice settings and by financial interests that may be threatened by referral restrictions.
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Protein could help rejuvenate oxygen-starved cardiac tissue, heal wounds
A UCSF-led team is reporting striking results in mice that indicate that a molecule known as HIF-1 could prove an effective target for inducing the growth of blood vessels in oxygen-starved tissues.
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Relatives who care for elderly frequently miss work, deserve public help, SFVAMC study says
People who care for their frail elderly relatives instead of putting them in nursing homes frequently miss work or leave their jobs entirely, according to research from San Francisco VA Medical Center (SFVAMC).
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Signals from nervous system influence immune system, study shows
In a discovery that demonstrates a clear link between the mind and body at a molecular level, scientists have shown that a chemical signal which normally allows nerve cells to communicate with each other - to alter sleep cycles, for example -- can also re-direct actions of the immune system.
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Women's Risk of Alzheimer's Disease and Cognitive Decline Linked to Gene Sequence
SAN DIEGO -- Women who have a particular gene sequence are at a higher risk of developing cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease, according to a study from researchers at UCSF and the Veterans Affairs Medical Center (SFVAMC).
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Potential of tailoring drugs to genetic makeup confirmed--but challenges remain
At a time when harmful drug reactions are thought to rank just after strokes as a leading cause of death in the U.S., the potential benefits of tailoring drugs to a patient's genetic makeup have been confirmed in a systematic study led by University of California, San Francisco scientists.
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UCSF Study Finds Underrepresented Minority Physicians More Likely to Practice in Calif. Following Residency
A UCSF study of the migration patterns of underrepresented minority Californians in medicine found that those who attend medical schools in the state are more likely to enter residency programs in California and remain in the state to practice.
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Parasitic worms "read" the body's immune condition and reproduce accordingly
Tiny parasitic worms that infect 250 million people worldwide and cause the debilitating disease schistosomiasis can thrive undetected in the blood for years. New research shows that the worms not only evade immune defenses but actively use molecules of the immune system to grow and reproduce.
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Aspirin not a cost effective substitute for colorectal cancer screening
Some animal studies have shown that aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have an anti-tumor effect in the colon. Also, some studies in people suggest that these drugs may decrease the risk of colorectal cancer.
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CD-ROM brings HIV/AIDS information to countries with poor internet service
For doctors in developing countries of Africa and Asia, finding the latest information on HIV/AIDS is nearly impossible because of sluggish and unreliable Internet connections. A new CD-ROM produced by UCSF's HIV InSite may help to bridge the information gap.
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HIV gene causes formation of nuclear herniations halting cell division, Gladstone researchers find
Researchers at the Gladstone Institute of Virology and Immunology have found that an HIV gene called Vpr causes the membrane surrounding the nucleus-the nuclear envelope-to form herniations that project and retract much like solar flares radiating from the surface of the sun.
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Heroin users released from methadone detox or jail may be at higher risk for overdose, according to
Drug users who inject heroin after completing 21-day methadone programs or after release from jail or prison may have a high risk of overdose, according to UCSF researchers.
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A few tricks can help make Halloween a safe treat for kids
The statewide California Poison Control System (CPCS) urges parents to follow these Halloween safety precautions to assure that kids enjoy the fun of trick-or-treating without running into holiday hazards...
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HIV infects subset of T cells leading to depletion, Gladstone researchers find
Researchers at the Gladstone Institute of Virology and Immunology and co-authors have found that naive T cells, are susceptible to the bullets of HIV infection even before they step onto the battlefield.
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UCSF researchers study effectiveness of integrating medical care with addiction treatment
Not only do patients benefit from integrated medical and substance abuse treatments, but the integration can also be cost effective.
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Plant-derived chemicals prevent brain cell death, suggesting potential new stroke drugs
Two plant-derived chemicals can reduce the damage from a simulated stroke in cultured mouse brain cells...
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Americans leading healthier lives, reducing risk of death from heart disease, UCSF study finds
American adults are leading healthier lives and thus are significantly reducing their risk of heart disease mortality, according to a new University of California, San Francisco study recently published in The Journal of American College of Cardiology (October 1, 2001).
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UCSF study finds shortage of California dentists in rural, poor, minortiy commuities
A shortage of dentists in many communities may contribute to poor access to dental care for many California rural, low-income, and minority residents, according to a new study by UCSF researchers at the Center for the Health Professions.
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New law gives the go-ahead for a new name: UCSF Children's Hospital
When Governor Gray Davis signed Senate Bill 813 on September 12, he acknowledged what the parents of Northern California children who need expert medical treatment have known for many years: that UCSF Medical Center is home to top-notch child-focused care.
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World's first MRI/x-ray imaging suite installed at UCSF Medical Center in partnership with Philips M
The first imaging suite to combine MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) with a cath lab officially opened today at UCSF Medical Center.
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HIV prevention experts say it's time to look at the diaphragm again
Failure to explore the potential of products which provide physical protection of the cervix--such as the diaphragm--for preventing the transmission of HIV is depriving women of a promising prevention mechanism that they can control themselves, according to HIV prevention experts.
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UC researchers have discovered novel cell adhesion mechanism that may lead to improved treatment for
Patients with sickle cell disease experience pain and organ failure when their abnormal red blood cells (erythrocytes) block flow through small vessels... blockage may be initiated by blood cells sticking to blood vessel walls.
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For-profit nursing homes more likely than non-profits to be cited for poor quality
For-profit nursing homes are much more likely than their non-profit counterparts to be cited for deficient quality, according to a UCSF/Harvard study.
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Inhibitory switch found for master regulator of inflammation, Gladstone reseachers report
Researchers at the Gladstone Institute of Virology and Immunology have now discovered a new pathway by which the cell regulates the activity of NF-kB, setting the stage for new therapeutic approaches.
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Seizure treatment en route to hospital safe and effective, study shows
Potentially life threatening seizures can be safely treated by paramedics using injections of Valium or similar benzodiazepine drugs en route to the hospital, rather than waiting for hospital staff to administer the drugs.
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Consumers should consider eight basic categories when evaluating nursing homes, say UCSF researchers
UCSF researchers have identified the most useful dimensions for measuring and reporting nursing home quality.
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Fine needle biopsy accurate in the hands of trained practitioners, UCSF study finds
Thoroughly training doctors to perform fine needle biopsies dramatically increases diagnostic accuracy, UCSF researchers have reported.