Pioneering Leader in Plastic Surgery Dies of ALS
A memorial service for Stephen Mathes will be held on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008, at 4 p.m. in Toland Hall at UCSF's Parnassus Heights campus.
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UCSF Names New Pediatric Diabetes Chair
Stephen Gitelman, an accomplished pediatric diabetologist, has been named chair in pediatric diabetes and clinical research.
Scholar Speaks About History of Medical Experimentation on African Americans
Author Harriet Washington talked about why many black people are leery of seeking medical care during a recent lecture at UCSF.
10 Tips from a UCSF cardiologist for a heart-healthy season
The holidays can be a hectic time. A leading cardiologist has 10 tips for getting through the season feeling healthier and less stressed.
New strategy to cut heart attack risk is effective in initial test
The first clinical trial of a new kind of drug to cut the risk of cardiovascular disease has been found safe and effective at dropping levels of "bad" low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol by as much as 40 percent. High LDL levels increase the risk for heart attack and stroke.
Statement by UCSF and University of California Office of General Counsel concerning the leadership of the UCSF School of Medicine
On December 14, UCSF Chancellor J. Michael Bishop, MD, announced that Professor David Kessler, MD, had left office as Dean of the UCSF School of Medicine and Vice Chancellor for Medical Affairs, and that Professor Sam Hawgood, MB, BS, had been named as Interim Dean of the UCSF School of Medicine.
Heart of Hearts: A Conversation with Pediatric Cardiologist Harold Bernstein
When it comes to stem cells and heart disease, the public has a right to be excited...