A team of researchers led by UCSF nursing professor Mary Blegen, RN, PhD, has launched a two-year study to measure nursing quality in acute inpatient units.

Karina Walters, MSW, PhD, said succinctly at Wednesday's first annual Lesbian Health Institute that, "It's not about coming out; it's about becoming what we've always been."

What women put on their plates may actually help reduce their risk of developing breast cancer. NBC11's medical reporter Marianne Favro interviewed UCSF biochemist Clyde Wilson, PhD, who recommends that breast cancer patients make four simple changes to help boost their immune systems and reduce the risk of reoccurrence.

The campus community is invited to hear an update on the state of UCSF Medical Center at three upcoming presentations, beginning Oct. 31.

More than 2,500 former patients and their families have been invited to attend the annual reunion of the UCSF Children's Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

Clifford Roberts has been named to the role of interim associate vice Chancellor in the Office of Research, effective October 16.

Science literacy in the US remains as elusive as ever. But before wringing our hands raw, let's define what literacy means and ponder how becoming literate can be fun.

Scientists and staff gathered on Oct. 5 to honor Elizabeth Blackburn, who recently was honored with the nation's most distinguished award for basic medical research.

NBC health correspondent Robert Bazell interviews Jon Levine, MD, PhD, professor of medicine, oral and maxillofacial surgery and a prominent pain researcher at the University of California, San Francisco, on his new research that is showing the differences between how men and women experience pain.