University Of California San Francisco
Patient advocacy groups ‘critical’ in rheumatology drug development, advancing transparency
The world of drug development and commercialization relies heavily on industry stakeholders, as well as the investigators and researchers who carry out the trials and evaluate experimental therapies.
COVID-19 mRNA vaccines in pregnancy led to strong immune responses for mothers, infants
COVID-19 messenger RNA vaccination during pregnancy resulted in a robust immune response without adverse outcomes for both mothers and infants for almost 6 months after birth, according to a cohort study published in JAMA Network Open.
Bringing female physiology into the spotlight: A conversation with Holly A. Ingraham, PhD
From a curious child playing with a microscope to molecular physiology professor, Holly A. Ingraham, PhD, leads a career in molecular processes with a recent focus on how endocrine signals shape female physiology.
Oncologists play key role in diagnosing immune checkpoint inhibitor-induced myocarditis
Incidence of immune checkpoint inhibitor-induced myocarditis may increase as more patients receive immunotherapy. In this special report, Healio | HemOnc Today highlights how a multidisciplinary approach can reduce mortality through early recognition and prompt intervention.
Intervention combining education, emotional focus best for reducing diabetes distress
SAN DIEGO — Adults with type 1 diabetes may reduce diabetes distress through multiple types of interventions, with the greatest distress reductions observed in programs combining education with an emotional focus on diabetes.
Cannabis warning sign policies not linked to reduced use during pregnancy
Policies on mandatory cannabis warning sign were not associated with reduced use during pregnancy or with users believing use during pregnancy was less safe, according to study results published in JAMA Network Open.
Zanidatamab induces response in refractory HER2-positive biliary tract cancer
CHICAGO — Zanidatamab induced durable responses among patients with previously treated HER2-amplified biliary tract cancer, according to study results presented at ASCO Annual Meeting.
Paul A. Volberding, MD
Paul A. Volberding, MD, is a professor emeritus of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco.
Lower family income predicts longer hospital stays in children with lupus
Family income level is a significant predictor of longer hospital stays among children with lupus in the lowest income quartile, according to data published in Arthritis Care & Research.
Prostate cancer among transgender women may be more common than thought
Prostate cancer may be more common among transgender women than case reports suggest, according to a study published in JAMA that estimated risk at approximately 14 cases per 10,000 people.