News Releases by year
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2007 Releases
25 December: Brain imaging and genetic studies link thinking patterns to addiction
19 December: NCIRE Board of Directors Announces changes
19 December: Benefits of hospitalist care confirmed in new study
19 December: Songbirds offer clues to highly practiced motor skills in humans
17 December: New strategy to cut heart attack risk is effective in initial test
17 December: 10 Tips from a UCSF cardiologist for a heart-healthy season
07 December: UCSF lands $1.4 million grant to reduce maternal mortality worldwide
05 December: Striking shift seen among newly HIV-infected men regarding partners
05 December: Overweight adolescents projected to have more heart disease in young adulthood
04 December: Boys three times more likely to have growth delay with Crohn's
03 December: Special "Nutcracker" for patients at UCSF Children's Hospital
03 December: UCSF launches "action tank" to advance promising global health strategies
03 December: UCSF Medical Center using newest high-tech tool for brain disorders
28 November: UCSF honors William J. Rutter via symposium on medicine and high tech
26 November: UCSF professor receives top award in nurse leadership in aging
21 November: UCSF symposium on medicine and high tech to honor William J. Rutter
19 November: UCSF hosts exhibit on historic tobacco advertising
19 November: UCSF renames Cancer Center as tribute to Bay Area philanthropist Helen Diller
14 November: Nicotine addiction slashed in test of new cigarette smoking strategy
08 November: New standards address social services for patients living with cancer
08 November: New HIV vaccine target could solve mutation problem
07 November: Brains of term infants with heart disease resemble those of preemies
05 November: Health care trio forges partnership to improve breast cancer care in Marin
01 November: NIH doubles support for vital HIV/AIDS research center
30 October: National group ranks UCSF in top 10 academic medical centers
19 October: MacArthur commits $11 million to further UCSF work in maternal safety
18 October: Kids & costumes at reunion event for UCSF Intensive Care Nursery
15 October: UCSF Medical Center names new Chief Nursing Officer
14 October: Study reveals a key to blood vessel growth and possible drug target
14 October: Genes that both extend life and protect against cancer identified
10 October: Two UCSF scientists named to Institute of Medicine
10 October: UCSF nursing school launches project to reform nursing homes
10 October: UCSF launches new phase of brain tumor vaccine trial
08 October: NIH grant supports UCSF research exploring early HIV infection
08 October: UCSF to open IVF fertility clinic in Marin County
05 October: Scientist/astronaut to study white blood cell dysfunction in space
02 October: On-screen smoking in movies linked to young adult smoking behavior
30 September: Specific immune cells play an essential role in tumor growth
28 September: Swim across America to raise funds for UCSF child cancer care
26 September: Improving doctor-patient communication yields significant health benefits
25 September: Poor health in adulthood linked with parents' education level
19 September: Early-Alzheimer's disease program focuses on support, enrichment
13 September: UCSF Children's Hospital to celebrate young patients battling cancer
12 September: San Francisco VA researchers reach out to Iraq and Afghanistan vets
10 September: UCSF animal care facility receives top accreditation
10 September: Embryonic stem cell strategy advanced with UCSF finding
07 September: UCSF launches executive course in drug development and regulation
05 September: Presence of gene mutation helps guide thyroid cancer treatment
04 September: Swim Across America event to raise funds for UCSF child cancer care
04 September: Neural stem cell study reveals mechanism that may play role in cancer
24 August: UCSF Children's Hospital ranked among the nation's best by US News
17 August: Fat on chest and upper back linked with increased risk of insulin resistance
15 August: Health care disparities start at the local pharmacy, study shows
14 August: Study finds breast cancer decline linked to decreased hormone use
13 August: Bursts of waves drive immune system "soldiers" toward invaders
10 August: UCSF events for September 2007
10 August: Banana chase run on September 16 supports pediatric AIDS research
09 August: Ex-NFL players to take part in heart screenings at UCSF on August 18
08 August: UCSF hosts "Celebration of Life" for transplant patients on August 18
08 August: Evidence of results is key to improving healthcare
06 August: Inhaled nitric oxide safe for tiny preemie lungs, UCSF study finds
05 August: Researchers uncover new pathway for popular MS drug
31 July: UCSF Children's Hospital to Honor Transplant Patients at Picnic
29 July: Research teams uncover risk genes for Multiple Sclerosis
23 July: UCSF honored as a national leader in palliative care
20 July: UCSF offers drop-in vaccines for school kids
16 July: Poor sleep associated with cognitive decline in elderly women
13 July: UCSF Medical Center ranked among top 10 "Best Hospitals" in nation
13 July: UCSF events for August 2007
12 July: Clinical trial examines diaphragm use in preventing HIV in women
11 July: Larger HIV prevention programs are cheaper
09 July: Drug to curb smoking also cuts alcohol dependence
05 July: Insight into neural stem cells has implications for designing therapies
03 July: Scientists figure out how an enzyme works by knowing its atomic structure
02 July: Pre-kindergarten TB testing not cost effective, study finds
29 June: Smoking interferes with thinking and memory in recovering alcoholics
21 June: UCSF receives $150 million pledge for cancer center
13 June: Comparison study shows U.S. low in primary care physician visits
10 June: Simple test predicts six-year risk of dementia
08 June: Scientists propose the kind of chemistry that led to life
06 June: New bacterium discovered -- related to cause of trench fever
05 June: CIRM awards new grant to UCSF human embryonic stem cell program
04 June: Drug company funding of drug trials greatly influences outcome
31 May: "Our bodies ourselves" author to discuss media and women's health
30 May: Detecting cold, feeling pain: Study reveals why menthol feels fresh
30 May: Make-a-wish recipient donates robot to UCSF Children's Hospital
29 May: Policy changes have direct effect on nursing home care
17 May: UCSF sponsors special college planning event on June 9
17 May: UC Regents approve fundraising campaign for UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay
15 May: San Francisco VA researcher receives top Veterans Affairs Award
15 May: Smokeless cannabis delivery device found efficient and less toxic
11 May: UCSF events for June 2007
10 May: UCSF experts cautious about vaccine for cervical cancer virus
10 May: UCSF opens Jeffrey Modell Center to study immunodeficiency disease
08 May: 1st anniversary celebration of UCSF Asian Heart & Vascular Center
08 May: UCSF offers free skin cancer screenings & opens shade structure
04 May: UCSF to establish center for study of primary immune disease in children
03 May: UCSF-led team receives $15 million to study genetics of epilepsy
03 May: International autoimmunity research initiative gains major support
02 May: Once-a-year drug reduces fractures from osteoporosis
02 May: Vascular imaging key to predicting repeat childhood stroke
01 May: First QB3 scientific director elected to National Academy of Sciences
27 April: Costs of treating arthritis on the rise nationwide, study finds
26 April: UCSF medal to be awarded to four recipients at May 3 event
23 April: Class of PCBs causes developmental abnormalities in rat pups
23 April: Drug company sales visits influenced doctors, study finds
23 April: Adjustable chairs reduce shoulder and neck pain in garment workers
22 April: Resistance to anti-hiv drugs in Uganda linked to supply problems
22 April: One of life's most common compounds causes allergic inflammation
20 April: Firefly project hosts dramatic reading by extraordinary pen pals
18 April: UCSF launches study on treatment for prescription drug addiction
18 April: UCSF computer server with research subject information is stolen
16 April: UCSF brain tumor vaccine trial shows promising results
12 April: UCSF pain center named center of excellence by national society
12 April: Low education predicts lower quality of life for prostate cancer patients
11 April: UCSF events for May 2007
09 April: Chance of hysterectomy predicted by multi-year study
05 April: New Osher Lifelong Learning Classes for the public begin at UCSF
04 April: Glucose triggers brain cell death in rats after hypoglycemic coma
04 April: UCSF reports possible compromise in computer security
30 March: UCSF Schools of Medicine, Nursing among nation's best in new survey
29 March: Massage and acupuncture reduce pain after cancer surgery
27 March: $50 million gift to UCSF for cardiovascular research and treatment
19 March: Carol Channing to star in comedy benefit for UCSF patient services
16 March: Princeton economist to address health care crisis at April 5 lecture
16 March: UCSF human embryonic stem cell research fueled with CIRM funding
14 March: Two California leaders to be honored for fighting domestic violence
13 March: UCSF policy expert presents recommendation for health coverage
12 March: UCSF offers free skin cancer screening on Saturday, May 12
12 March: UCSF professor to explain the female brain
09 March: March 12 seminar educates transplant recipients on skin cancer risk
09 March: UCSF Events for April 2007
06 March: Women sacrifice sleep to "Do It All," survey finds
02 March: Hot tubs hurt fertility, UCSF study shows
01 March: UCSF Women's HIV program announces March 20 benefit in San Francisco
19 February: Antibody signal may redirect inflammation to fuel cancer
19 February: Income gaps between primary care and specialist physicians threaten U.S. health care
17 February: Treat childhood trauma by building on parental memories of loving care
16 February: UCSF human embryonic stem cell research receives infusion of funds
15 February: Harnessing the brain's plasticity key to treating neurological damage
12 February: Smoked cannabis reduces pain caused by HIV-associated neuropathy
12 February: Tobacco industry pressure keeps cheap smokes available to military
12 February: Researcher to study astronaut bone loss for space biology agency
12 February: Study to explore using magnets to correct "sunken chest"
09 February: UCSF events for March 2007
05 February: Public invited to update on prostate cancer "active surveillance"
05 February: Upcoming lectures
02 February: UCSF Medical Center names Dede Wilsey to lead new philanthropic effort
25 January: New tool improves prediction of stroke risk
12 January: White blood cells in lung produce histamine seen in allergies
12 January: UCSF events for February 2007
10 January: UCSF invites the public to Mini Medical School
09 January: Blood test predicts cardiac events and death in heart patients
09 January: Better review of new technology is needed to reduce health costs
04 January: New program aims to treat world's "neglected" diseases
04 January: UCSF researchers seek overweight women for study of stress reduction and weight management
04 January: Prostate cancer conference presents worldwide experts
03 January: Former Aetna CEO Rowe to deliver second UCSF Chancellor's Health Policy Lecture
