UCSF Health is once again recognized by Vizient Inc. as a leader in health care quality.
Jada is lauded for volunteering as part of UCSF’s Black Health Initiative to improve care and address health disparities in the Black community at the Booker T. Washington Community Clinic.
Since 2020, the Center for Health Equity in Surgery and Anesthesia has used research, education and advocacy to improve access to safe surgical, anesthetic and perioperative care in underserved areas of the U.S. and globally, as well as build a pipeline of care providers from diverse backgrounds.
UCSF Health’s new Bayfront Medical Building features interactive art installations including a soundscape mural and a sound sculpture, enhancing the healing environment for patients, families, and healthcare providers.
A study found that the newer generation of much more effective diabetes medications are reaching only a fraction of the patients who are recommended to take them based on new guidelines.
Researchers have discovered that some gut bacteria can reduce the side effects of chemotherapy, and that one family of cancer drugs may actually boost protective bacteria in the gut.
Pediatric cardiac ICU nurse Kathleen Cinelli, RN, created the Hearts at Home Program, offering holistic care to UCSF Health patients and families beyond the hospital.
Excessive drinking can damage the liver. Yet, unlike obesity or high cholesterol, clinicians only screen for alcohol use by asking their patients how much they drink. Turns out that method is not always reliable, and a blood test can help determine whether a person’s drinking may be causing liver disease. Researchers at UC San Francisco say it would be a more reliable way to assess a person’s drinking, so clinicians can intervene in time to prevent more serious damage. We don’t ask someone how much fatty food they eat. We measure their cholesterol. We don’t ask people how much they think they
Drinking enough water can help with weight loss and prevent kidney stones, as well as migraines, urinary tract infections and low blood pressure.
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