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Scientists Discover a Deadly Brain Cancer’s Hidden Weakness

UCSF Health — May 9, 2023

UCSF scientists have found that brain cancer glioblastoma can cause cognitive decline by affecting neural connections, but the epilepsy drug gabapentin shows promise in blocking this activity, offering hope for new treatments.

Does Your Vaccine Type Matter in the Battle Against COVID?

UCSF Health — May 8, 2023

COVID vaccine efficacy varied by age, BMI, sex, and smoking status, with levels changing over six months in a UCSF-led study. Pfizer and Moderna had higher antibody responses than Johnson & Johnson at one month, but Johnson & Johnson overtook them at six months.

Aggie Square hits milestone with topping off ceremony

UC Davis Health — May 5, 2023

Nearly 200 trade partners and community guests celebrated the “topping off” of Aggie Square, signifying that the first phase of the transformational project nears completion.

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Pilot Project to Help Patients with Transportation Barriers Get to Appointments

UC San Diego Health — May 4, 2023

A collaboration between UC San Diego Health and 211 San Diego, a region-wide, non-profit referral service that connects anyone living in San Diego County to community, health, social and disaster services, will help to improve patient outcomes by addressing social determinants. The region’s...

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