Every year a select group of high school students spends the summer working in the cutting-edge laboratories at the School of Medicine. Through these internship …
Author: Margarita Gallardo
Pain relief: One medication doesn't fit all
When I've got a pounding headache, I often reach for Advil because Tylenol just doesn't work for me. My brother, on the other hand, swears …
It's a small world after all: Global health field takes off in the U.S.
The global health field has exploded in the past decade, with new schools opening up all over the country. In today’s San Francisco Chronicle, reporter …
Researchers unsure why some breast cancer patients choose double mastectomies
Double mastectomies are typically recommended for women with breast cancer who also test positive for the BRCA 1 or 2 gene. But in a small, new retrospective …
Gaming for good: Video games designed to heal
Do video games have the power to help users overcome illness or reach a health goal? Jane McGonigal, PhD, thinks so. She is a game …
Stressed? There’s an app for that
Everyone gets stressed – whether it’s a looming work deadline, getting cut off in traffic, or having technical problems (the IT department just the spent …
How to cope with an "invisible illness"
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly one in two Americans suffers from at least one chronic disease that affects their daily …
American Medical Association unveils app challenge finalists
Earlier this year, the American Medical Association launched the 2011 App Challenge, inviting U.S. doctors, residents and medical students to submit their ideas for the …
She's a Barbie girl, living in a Barbie world (that discourages careers in science)
It's no secret: Women scientists are a rare breed. And who better to know this firsthand than Athene Donald, a physics professor at the University …
Treating loved ones: Should doctors do it?
There’s an interesting piece today on Salon written by pediatrician Rahul Parikh, MD, that delves into the question of whether or not doctors should treat …
New form will make choosing insurance plans easier for consumers
For many, choosing a health insurance plan can be a complicated and overwhelming experience. But come March, it may be as easy as reading the …
Study shows link between maternal IV fluids and weight loss in newborns
Doctors often use weight as an indicator of how well newborns, who typically lose a percentage of their birth weight within their first few days …
Experts discuss possible link between sleep disorder and dementia
More than 12 million Americans suffer from sleep apena, a common disorder that causes abnormal pauses in breathing during sleep. And this week, UCSF research published …
Can music benefit cancer patients?
Look through my iPod and you’ll find playlists to fit just about every mood. When I want to unwind from a stressful day, one of …
Prenatal exposure to pets may lower early allergy risks
I consider myself lucky when it comes to not having any food allergies, but I am allergic to cats and some dogs and, as I’ve …
Mobile phone app helps manage diabetes
Researchers from the University of Maryland School of Medicine have found that a mobile phone app can help patients manage their Type 2 diabetes. Their study, …