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Makers of PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Covered up the Dangers

UCSF Health — May 30, 2023

UCSF’s analysis of previously secret industry documents reveals that the chemical industry suppressed knowledge of health harms caused by PFAS exposure, mirroring tactics used by the tobacco industry and highlighting the need for stricter regulation and precautionary principles in chemical regulation.

Team behind California Tower project

UC Davis Health — May 30, 2023

The dynamic team of leaders behind the California Tower project recently reflected on launching one of the nation’s largest progressive design build projects in health care.

Four women standing in front of a blue banner

Beating Seizures by Jamming the Cellular Circuitry

UCSF Health — May 29, 2023

UCSF researchers discover how gabapentin interacts with calcium channels, opening doors for more effective treatments in epilepsy and Lupus by influencing channel biogenesis.

Why This Childhood Sleep Problem Could Lead to More Than Missed ZZZs

UCSF Health — May 29, 2023

UCSF Benioff Oakland’s pediatric Sleep Lab has seen a rise in sleep apnea cases in children, emphasizing the need for diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders in kids to prevent long-term health complications. The clinic offers state-of-the-art technology for observing and treating sleep disorders, benefiting both children and their parents…

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