UC San Francisco |
HIV research: a long view on a small virus
UCSF AIDS pioneer continues to uncover the biological mysteries of the virus that has defined a generation.
UC San Diego |
Using biomarkers to identify and treat schizophrenia
Researchers say lab-based tests may be a boon to both clinicians and researchers.
UC San Diego |
What happens when we sunburn
Researchers describe inflammatory mechanism — the common response to too much sun exposure — for first time.
UCLA |
3.8M Californians were food insecure during recession
Economic downturn hit families with children, low-income Latinos particularly hard.
UC San Francisco |
Lower-nicotine cigarettes may help smokers quit
Smokers in study did not overcompensate for lower nicotine content.
UC San Francisco |
Supreme Court ruling on Medicaid causes concern over health coverage
Health disparities could grow across the nation as a result of court opinion.
UCLA |
UCLA heart transplant program performs 2,000th transplant
UCLA's program, founded in 1984, is the first in the western U.S. and only the second in the world to reach 2,000 transplants.
UC San Francisco |
Forum on aftermath of court ruling on health care law
UCSF and Hastings Law experts will convene on Friday to discuss the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
UC Davis |
Discovery could help combat chronic pain in diabetics
Class of natural compounds found within the body that may someday lead to relief for millions who have disease.
UC Irvine |
Eye telescope aids macular degeneration patients
Vision-restoring device could improve quality of life for 15 million Americans.
UC San Francisco |
UCSF community awaits court ruling on health care
U.S. Supreme Court's historic ruling on constitutionality of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act expected soon.
UC San Diego |
Tattoo electronics used to monitor newborns
Study will test whether bulky electronics could be replaced with a stamp-sized wearable patch of tiny circuits, sensors, and wireless transmitters.