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Prevalence of lung cancer in Asian American women
There’s a medical trend that’s baffling researchers at UCSF. Why are so many Asian American women getting lung cancer despite never smoking? Raj Mathai speaks with Dr. Scarlett Gomez of UCSF on the recent study.
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What to know about new measles cases in the US
Measles is once again showing up in America. Outbreaks of the virus once believed to be eradicated in the U.S. have now been reported in several states that includes northern California. NBC Bay Area’s Raj Mathai spoke to UCSF’s Dr. Peter Chin-Hong for some insight.
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49ers assistant coach undergoing clinical trial at UCSF
It’s a big weekend for the San Francisco 49ers, but it pales in comparison to the battle of assistant coach Johnny Holland, who has blood cancer. He’s part of a groundbreaking clinical trial at UCSF to keep his cancer at bay. Raj Mathai speaks with Dr. Thomas Martin and Samantha Shenoy on this.
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Nuclear treatment for cancer gaining traction
Nuclear medicine is gaining popularity as an effective way to treat some cancers, with some patients saying it has given them a better quality of life.
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Nuclear treatment for cancer gaining traction
Nuclear medicine is gaining popularity as an effective way to treat some cancers, with some patients saying it has given them a better quality of life.
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Watch: UCSF scientist discusses his development of artificial kidney
A Bay Area scientist has invented an artificial kidney that someday might work in humans and save thousands of lives. Dr. Shuvo Roy of UCSF says the device could supplant dialysis treatment and donor transplants.
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UCSF Researchers Study Degrees of COVID-19 Vaccine Protection
When it comes to protection over time, some COVID-19 vaccines perform better than others, according to a UCSF study. Marianne Favro reports.
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UCSF Researchers Study Degrees of COVID-19 Vaccine Protection
When it comes to protection over time, some COVID-19 vaccines perform better than others, according to a UC San Francisco study.
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UCSF Infectious Disease Specialist on New COVID Study
While rare, COVID infections can be transmitted from a mother to her baby, causing brain injuries to newborns, according to a new study. UCSF’s Dr. Peter Chin-Hong has some insight.
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UCSF Boasts First All-Female Team to Perform Heart Transplant
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we honor a trail-blazing group at UCSF Medical Center that became the first all-female surgical team to perform a heart transplant in December.
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UCSF Boasts First All-Female Team to Perform Heart Transplant
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we honor a trail-blazing group at UCSF Medical Center that became the first all-female surgical team to perform a heart transplant in December. Bob Redell reports.
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UCSF Conducts Smoke and Vape Study
Smoking pot and vaping may be just as detrimental to your heart as regular cigarettes, according to UCSF researchers. Raj Mathai speaks with UCSF professor Dr. Matt Springer on this.
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First Lady Jill Biden Tours UCSF During Bay Area Visit
First lady Jill Biden spent her day Friday in San Francisco for an up-close look at local efforts to battle breast cancer. Christie Smith reports.