Bret Burkhart

News Anchor at KCBS-AM (San Francisco, CA)

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New ultrasound service to help pediatric patients monitor inflammatory bowel diseases

2 weeks ago | audacy.com | Bret Burkhart

SAN FRANCISCO (KCBS RADIO) - A new tool will help kids with inflammatory bowel disease get better monitoring without the need for intrusive procedures. UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals will be offering intestinal ultrasound services to patients from its Walnut Creek campus later this year. The hospital system said it was the first hospital in the western United States to offer the service to its adult patients in 2023.
Solutions aplenty for the 1-in-3 U.S. women suffering from pelvic floor disorders

3 weeks ago | audacy.com | Bret Burkhart

SAN FRANCISCO (KCBS RADIO) - Pelvic floor disorders affect roughly one in three women in the United States, leading many to suffer from a variety of symptoms, including bladder challenges and discomfort. KCBS' Bret Burkhart spoke to UCSF Health urogynecologist Dr. Abigail Shatkin-Margolis on this week's episode of As Prescribed about these conditions.
New center helps kids manage chronic illnesses

1 month ago | audacy.com | Bret Burkhart

SAN FRANCISCO (KCBS RADIO) - The new Wellness Center for Youth with Chronic Conditions at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals is open with the goal of helping kids grow up with their conditions. The mission of the center is simple. "What can we do better to help take care of kids with chronic medical conditions?" Dr. Emily von Scheven rhetorically asked KCBS' Bret Burkhart on this week's episode of As Prescribed.
Navigating the mystery and struggle of low back pain

1 month ago | audacy.com | Bret Burkhart

SAN FRANCISCO (KCBS RADIO) - Low back pain is not only a struggle for those who suffer from it, but it is also a challenge for medical professionals to address. "Lower back pain is hard to treat for most people," UCSF Health pain medicine physician Dr. Prasad Shirvalkar told KCBS' Bret Burkhart on this week's episode of As Prescribed.
HALT Clinic seeing early results in treating alcohol-associated liver disease

2 months ago | audacy.com | Bret Burkhart

SAN FRANCISCO (KCBS RADIO) - A multidisciplinary clinic has been seeing success in helping people in the Bay Area battle liver disease and substance use disorders. The clinic is UCSF Health's Healing Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease Together - better known as HALT.
Personalized nutrition key to quality health

2 months ago | audacy.com | Bret Burkhart

SAN FRANCISCO (KCBS RADIO) - The key to a healthy life is being aware of the fuel you are feeding your body. "Personalized nutrition is really important," UCSF Health dietitian Bree Phillips said in this week's episode of "As Prescribed" with KCBS' Bret Burkhart. "It's going to look different for everybody.
Does artificial turf increase the risk of leg injuries?

2 months ago | audacy.com | Bret Burkhart

SAN FRANCISCO (KCBS RADIO) - Artificial turf has been found to cause an increased risk of a lower extremity injury - including to an athlete's ACL and Achilles tendon - according to recent research from UCSF Health. More athletic facilities have turned to artificial turf as a playing surface instead of grass to lower water use and better manage maintenance costs.
Healthy vitamin B12 levels may not reduce odds of cognitive decline

Feb 25, 2025 | audacy.com | Bret Burkhart |Stéphanie Raymond

SAN FRANCISCO (KCBS RADIO) -- Could your "healthy" vitamin B12 levels still be putting you at risk for cognitive decline? A new UCSF-led study reveals that even when B12 levels are within the normal range, older adults may still experience subtle neurological and cognitive impairments, such as slower brain function and damage to vital brain structures.
Why is advanced prostate cancer on the rise in California?

Feb 19, 2025 | audacy.com | Bret Burkhart |Stéphanie Raymond

SAN FRANCISCO (KCBS RADIO) -- Prostate cancer is on the rise in California, with more men being diagnosed at advanced stages. A study from UCSF, led by health expert Erin Van Blarigan, suggests that this increase may be linked to lapses in routine screenings, which are crucial for detecting tumors early.
Surge in throat cancer rates linked to HPV

Feb 12, 2025 | audacy.com | Bret Burkhart |Stéphanie Raymond

SAN FRANCISCO (KCBS RADIO) -- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is widely recognized as a cause of cervical cancer in women, but a concerning trend has emerged: HPV is now increasingly linked to cancers of the throat. HPV is a common virus that many adults carry, often without knowing. It can cause warts and papillomas, especially in the throat.