Opinion

Wednesday, February 24, 2016 - 14:46

When Patients Refuse Best Treatment

By Anna Nonaka and...

Editor’s Note: In the field of health science, we may sometimes encounter people and patients whose beliefs conflict with our own, or situations may arise that test our moral compass.

Tuesday, February 2, 2016 - 10:46

Sugary Drinks Bill Illustrates Policy InAction

By Nicole Croom

A murder took place in the California Senate. The perpetrators have not been charged; in fact, they continue to return to the scene of the crime.

Friday, January 8, 2016 - 08:23

Mama M: Loving Ain't Easy

By Mama M
Dear Mama M, My boyfriend and I started a long-distance relationship when I left for school and we currently live on opposite sides of the country. It's been really tough to maintain this relationship over the past year, and we're looking at continued separation for the rest of my time in medical school. I love him, but I don't know how long I can keep doing this.
Thursday, December 17, 2015 - 13:42

Is Banning Sugary Drinks Worthwhile?

By Manu Venkat

“Here’s something wholesome and delicious for you to enjoy,” a smiling nurse says in a vintage Coca-Cola magazine ad. “Coca-Cola is served as a beverage in leading hospitals,” boasts another ad from the same period.

Tuesday, December 8, 2015 - 11:03

Turning Scientists into Investment Analysts

By Lauren Shields

EVEXIA BioFund has continued to grow since its inception in April 2014, now including 65 members and managing a portfolio of $112,319. As previously profiled by Synapse, UCSF Biomedical science graduate students T.J.

Tuesday, December 1, 2015 - 08:39

The Asclepius Effect: UCSF Aims at Carbon Neutrality

By Alex Schrobenha...

As many of us return from or look forward to holiday breaks with family — joyous, frustrating or difficult though they may be — there is also a larger family meeting we as healthcare professionals and Earth inhabitants should be taking part in: th

Thursday, November 19, 2015 - 13:35

Throwback Thursday: Women Ahead of Their Time

By Nhat Bui

On this day 23 years ago, Synapse featured master’s and doctoral nursing students receiving prestigious research awards, scholarships and recognition for their studies and exemplar work in the field of nursing.

Tuesday, November 17, 2015 - 10:43

Getting the Diagnosis Right on Climate Change

By Alex Schrobenha...

Climate change is a life-altering diagnosis for all of us. We’ve seen the coverage of massive storms, floods, droughts, and disappearing glaciers and sea ice.

Monday, November 9, 2015 - 11:09

Mama M: Staying Healthy

By Mama M
I got really overwhelmed with my first year of school, and school completely took over my life. I stopped doing regular life things like exercising, eating well, and even doing most fun things like hanging out with my friends. As this new school year starts, do you have any advice for how I can maintain a better school-life balance in the next year?
Thursday, November 5, 2015 - 12:04

Throwback Thursday: The 'M' Word

By Nhat Bui

On this day in 1998, in the seemingly not-so-distant UC past, the Synapse front page read, “One Year After Merger, UCSF Stanford Faces Unexpected Problem”.