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Hospital Playroom Gets Facelift, Thanks to Barry Bonds — Barry Bonds,the former home-run king of the San Francisco Giants, handed out T-shirts, posed for pictures and romped with young patients as UCSF Children's Hospital opened a playroom bearing his name. See the Oct. 8 report on KGO-TV, channel 7 in San Francisco.
Improved Screening for Jaundice Can Protect Newborns — Research at UCSF Children's Hospital suggests that a blood test in infants can catch many of those at risk for severe jaundice, a potentially dangerous condition. Read the Sept. 28 story in www.usnews.com.
What I Do: Sarah Pearce, UCSF Nurse — Sarah Pearce, an ER nurse at UCSF, talks about being a nurse and the "culture of caring," compared to the TV depictions of those in her profession. Read her story in the Sept. 28 issue of the San Francisco Chronicle.
Pediatric Strokes More Common Than Thought — Dr. Heather Fullerton, pediatric neurologist at UCSF Children's Hospital, is interviewed about a study that showed the rate of strokes in infants and children is two to four times higher than commonly thought. Read the Sept. 17 story in Business Week.
Dr. Sam Hawgood Named Medical School Dean — Dr. Sam Hawgood, former physician in chief of UCSF Children's Hospital, former chief of Neonatology and former chair of Pediatrics, was confirmed by UC Regents as the dean of the UCSF School of Medicine. See the Sept. 17 story in the San Francisco Business Journal.
Mythbusters: Who Says Women Can't Do Math and Science — UCSF Chancellor Susan Desmond-Hellmann is one of several women leaders highlighted in a Sept. 16 article on Forbes.com.
Unlocking the Secrets of Short Sleepers — Many people sleep six or fewer hours a day, but they don't come by it naturally. They rely on caffeinated drinks and alarm clocks to keep them going. In a landmark study, UCSF researchers identified a gene mutation associated with less sleep, a finding considered to be a major breakthrough in sleep science. Read the Aug. 14 story in the New York Times.
Experts Say Diet Beats Exercise for Losing Weight — Dr. Robert Lustig, a pediatric endocrinologist at UCSF Children's Hospital, agrees with other medical experts in the rule of thought that exercise is necessary to maintain good health; however, a balanced diet is the key factor for losing weight. Read the Aug. 27 story in the San Francisco Chronicle.
Unlocking the Secrets of Short Sleepers — Many people sleep six or fewer hours a day, but they don't come by it naturally. They rely on caffeinated drinks and alarm clocks to keep them going. In a landmark study, UCSF researchers identified a gene mutation associated with less sleep, a finding considered to be a major breakthrough in sleep science. Read the Aug. 14 story in the New York Times.
UCSF Medical Center Joins Forces with Hill Physicians — UCSF Medical Center and Hill Physicians Medical Group have formed a new affiliation to provide access to high-quality primary and specialty health services for HMO members whose primary care service is based in San Francisco. Read the Aug. 11 story at the San Francisco Business Times.
Compiled by UCSF Public Affairs