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Dec 4, 2024 | 
scienceblog.com | UC San Francisco
A study from UC San Francisco has identified a specific brain signature that could explain why some individuals recover from trauma while others develop long-lasting depression. The research, conducted in mice, reveals how neural circuits in the brain respond differently to stress and suggests a potential new approach to treating severe depression.
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Nov 30, 2024 | 
knowridge.com | UC San Francisco
We’ve all heard the advice to drink plenty of water every day, but how much does it really help? Researchers at UC San Francisco recently studied the effects of water on various health conditions and found solid evidence that staying hydrated can make a big difference for some people. Their findings, published in JAMA Network Open, suggest water can help with weight loss, prevent kidney stones, and reduce problems like migraines, urinary tract infections, and low blood pressure.
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Nov 26, 2024 | 
scienceblog.com | UC San Francisco
That glass of water might do more than just satisfy your thirst. In a groundbreaking systematic review, researchers at UC San Francisco have discovered that adequate water consumption can help with various conditions, from obesity to kidney stones – findings that put scientific weight behind the age-old advice to drink eight cups a day.
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Nov 12, 2024 | 
scienceblog.com | UC San Francisco
Summary: A powerful genomic testing method developed at UCSF has proven highly successful at identifying viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites in patient samples. The test, which correctly identified 86% of neurological infections in a large study, could revolutionize how doctors diagnose infectious diseases and detect future pandemic threats. Published in Nature Medicine and Nature Communications, November 12, 2024.
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Nov 4, 2024 | 
scienceblog.com | UC San Francisco
Summary: UC San Francisco researchers have uncovered how the ketogenic diet may help treat autoimmune disorders through a newly discovered gut-brain connection. The study, conducted in mice, reveals that ketone bodies produced during the diet trigger beneficial gut bacteria to create anti-inflammatory compounds, potentially leading to new treatment options for conditions like multiple sclerosis.
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Oct 21, 2024 | 
yubanet.com | UC San Francisco
A few doses of caffeine during the perinatal period may help prevent cerebral palsy and related neurodevelopmental disorders that are rooted in lack of oxygen to the brain near the time of birth, a new UC San Francisco study found. Cerebral palsy is the most common motor disability in childhood, and the most common lifelong physical disability in the world. While a million people in the U.S. have cerebral palsy, 95% of cases occur in low- to middle-income countries.
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Oct 8, 2024 | 
scienceblog.com | UC San Francisco
f ChatGPT were cut loose in the Emergency Department, it might suggest unneeded x-rays and antibiotics for some patients and admit others who didn’t require hospital treatment, a new study from UC San Francisco has found. The researchers said that, while the model could be prompted in ways that make its responses more accurate, it’s still no match for the clinical judgment of a human doctor.
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Sep 18, 2024 | 
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Summary: UCSF researchers have uncovered a molecular pathway that controls scar tissue formation after spinal cord injuries, potentially paving the way for future targeted drug treatments to promote optimal healing. Estimated reading time: 6 minutesUC San Francisco scientists have made a breakthrough in understanding how scar tissue forms after spinal cord injuries.
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Sep 12, 2024 | 
knowridge.com | UC San Francisco
A new study from UC San Francisco reveals that atrial fibrillation (A-Fib), a condition causing rapid and irregular heartbeats, is three times more common than earlier estimates. Nearly 5% of the U.S. population, or about 10.5 million adults, are affected by A-Fib, which can lead to serious health issues like stroke, heart failure, and even sudden death. For over two decades, the number of people affected by A-Fib was thought to be around 3.3 million.
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Sep 3, 2024 | 
knowridge.com | UC San Francisco
Researchers at UC San Francisco have developed a groundbreaking approach to treating Parkinson’s disease with a new type of brain implant called adaptive deep brain stimulation (aDBS). This technology promises personalized, round-the-clock care for people with Parkinson’s, adjusting to their needs throughout the day and even helping with sleep at night. Parkinson’s disease affects about 10 million people worldwide.
