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At the Division Circle shelter, a UCSF student-run ophthalmology clinic provides free eye exams and glasses to residents. “It’s really valuable for us to be able to meet them here, where they are, and plug them into the health care system," Dr. Jacqueline Lopez explains. https://ucsfh.org/4fDC0Am
Why are drugs made from living cells (biologics) still so $$$? A study points to inconsistent global rules that slow the rollout of cheaper generics for these meds. Researchers hope that aligning approvals worldwide could help with access and cost. https://ucsfh.org/3SmTpU0
A UCSF & @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social AI model could help doctors spot women at high risk for breast cancer faster, cutting time from screening to diagnosis. “This is a powerful example of how AI can be a collaborative partner for physicians,” researcher Adam Yala says. https://ucsfh.org/43WEqTq
"Normal” vitamin B12 levels may not be enough to protect the aging brain. Scientists discovered that older adults with lower B12 levels showed slower thinking & delayed visual processing—but redefining B12 deficiency could lead to earlier interventions, Dr. Ari Green says. https://ucsfh.org/4aBEzzj
Congratulations to UCSF’s class of 2026 graduates! 🎓 🎉 Learn more about commencement highlights, as well as purpose, passion and what comes next for our grads. @uofcalifornia.bsky.social https://ucsfh.org/3RQGuJV
Conflicting mammogram guidelines leave many women unsure about what age to start screening, but a tailored approach is in the works. "How in the world does it make sense to screen everybody the same when everyone doesn’t have the same risk?" UCSF's Dr. Laura Esserman says. https://ucsfh.org/49yJLnm
Colon cancer cases are way up in adults under 50, but declining in older people. "Almost all my patients are my peers, many of whom have young kids or are pregnant themselves or navigating the challenges of just establishing their careers," UCSF's Dr. Geoffrey Buckle says. https://ucsfh.org/3PJdJ1f
With 62 heart transplants performed in 2025, our Heart Transplant and Mechanical Circulatory Support team has given more than 650 patients with advanced heart disease the chance for a longer, more active life since the program's founding in 1989. Learn more: https://ucsfh.org/49IJqOM
Adults with elevated levels of specific Alzheimer’s biomarkers are more likely to show faster decline over time, a study finds. “Detecting the disease early means patients can target modifiable risk factors and maybe seek other care,” Dr. Kristine Yaffe says. https://ucsfh.org/3RLr4GW
The first human trial of prenatal gene therapy is coming soon, aiming to treat babies with the fatal disorder GM1 gangliosidosis before birth. Scientists hope the study could open the door to treating more genetic diseases in the womb—before irreversible damage begins. https://ucsfh.org/4tVvs3e
