Health

Tuesday, May 30, 2017 - 11:19

A Psychedelic Revolution

By Omar Aljundi

A clinical observation was made where a women who was once tormented and traumatized by an incident sits in a warm room comforted by a nurse and therapist who sit side-by-side.

Monday, February 22, 2016 - 11:01

Program Eases Mysterious Cancer-Related Fatigue

By Nicole Croom

Two UCSF clinical nurses are breaking new ground in treating a poorly-understood condition afflicting cancer patients, and their efforts are gaining traction and recognition.

Tuesday, February 16, 2016 - 12:02

The Super Bowl of Concussion Diagnoses

By Matthew Crimp

When Dr. Mitchel Berger watched the Super Bowl last Sunday, he wasn’t watching the plays, the catches, and the many, many interceptions. He was watching the hits.

Friday, January 29, 2016 - 13:30

Debating Hot Button Health Issues

By Manu Venkat

What do prescription drug costs, cigarette taxes, legalizing marijuana, and the Super Bowl have in common?

Tuesday, January 19, 2016 - 10:47

Accessible Birth Control Rules Erode Risks

By Nicole Croom

Despite the relative firestorm of anti-women’s health rhetoric that went on last year, a bill in Oregon that allows pharmacists to prescribe contracept

Tuesday, September 29, 2015 - 14:48

Four Tips for Staying Happy and Sane

By Wendy Fu
The article really inspired me to reflect upon my own experience in dental school thus far. Aside from the learning and the growth, there were also many challenges - one of it being learning how to prioritize my time.
Thursday, May 14, 2015 - 08:04

SNPhA Takes on Chronic Kidney Disease

By Alysha Fahmi

Nearly 26 million people in the United States may have chronic kidney disease (CKD) and many of them are unaware of this.

Thursday, April 30, 2015 - 07:49

May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month Advice on Lyme Disease

By Synapse
People all around the world are currently having some fun doing the “Lyme disease challenge.” This entails stuffing a lime in your mouth, posting a picture of your best lime-puckered expression on the Lyme Disease Challenge web site, along with a donation for Lyme disease research.
Wednesday, April 15, 2015 - 15:14

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

By Ilka Felsen

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is an irritating condition that affects 1-3% of the general population. UCSF graduate students appear to be at an especially high risk for CTS, although published research has yet to demonstrate this.

Thursday, April 2, 2015 - 08:29

Osteoarthritis and Running

By Ilka Felsen

Osteoarthritis (OA) occurs when the cartilage lining the bone surface wears away. At its worst, OA leads to bone on bone contact, with debilitating pain that may eventually result in a joint replacement.