@neurosurgucsf.bsky.social researchers developed a “smart” implant for Parkinson’s patients that adjusts stimulation in real time as they walk, improving gait & reducing falls. It's "an important step toward a new generation of brain therapies," @doriswang.bsky.social says. https://ucsfh.org/4uyGOuF
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