This Date in UCSF History This Date in UCSF History: The Case for Germs [Originally published in Synapse on October 25, 2012.] A hot topic in the immunology world these days is the hygiene hypothesis, the idea that early exposure to more bacteria is beneficial to adult health. October 27, 2026 SynapseCampus Health
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May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month Advice on Lyme Disease April 30, 2015SynapsePeople all around the world are currently having some fun doing the “Lyme disease challenge.” This entails stuffing a lime... Health
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The Utility of a Well Rounded Gluteus Maximus March 18, 2015Ilka FelsenThe human gluteus maximus is unique with respect to its substantial size and enlarged cranial portion compared to other primates... Health
PT in Acute Care March 5, 2015Ilka FelsenMany of my columns have focused on orthopedic issues in physical therapy: the lowdown on running shoes, scary postural deviations... Health
It’s not about the food: Shaking off stigmas and misperceptions about eating disorders March 5, 2015Charllotte Anderson“I have something going on with me I want to tell you about.” Allison Guerin, assistant director of graduate education... Health
