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$25 Million Gift From Marc and Lynne Benioff Will Establish A New UCSF Benioff Center for Microbiome
CHIPPER Collaborator Susan Lynch, PhD, has been selected to lead the UCSF Benioff Center for..read more
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World-Renowned Researcher and Clinician to Lead Nationally-Ranked Children’s Hospital at Montefiore
Montefiore Health System and Albert Einstein College of Medicine named Michael deCastro Cabana, MD,..read more
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Allergy, Asthma Risk Are Increased by Microbial Compound in Infant Gut
Dr. Susan Lynch’s Research ‘Paves the Way’ for Early Interventions to Prevent Childhood..read more
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Tapping into the Diverse Bay Area Population through CTSI Research Facilities
The Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) has played a significant role in ensuring..read more
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Working Parents, Take a Deep Breath: Preschool, Daycare Do Not Raise Asthma Risk
A study that involved combing through more than 50 years of data to assess the link between asthma..read more
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AsthmaNet Study Published on Pediatric Overweight Status and Asthma
Researchers representing AsthmaNet study centers, including UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals,..read more
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4th Annual Prebiotics and Probiotics In Pediatrics Conference
ISAPP Board Members, Professors Michael Cabana MD MPH and Seppo Salminen PhD, will be participating..read more
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March 2016 General Pediatrics Update
Check out an update from March 2016 in the General Pediatrics division!
March 2016 Newsletter
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Got gas? Blame it on your bacteria
A recent blog post from the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics..read more
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February 2016 General Pediatrics Update
Check out recent updates in the General Pediatrics division!
February 2016 Newsletter
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Water Dispensers, Cups, Encourage School Children to Drink More, Study Shows
School children drink more water if the traditional water fountain is replaced by a dispenser with..read more
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Water First: A Toolkit for Promoting Water Intake in Community Settings
When schools and community organizations promote the intake of water as an alternative to sugary..read more
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New Video “Share the Love, Share the Water” Educates Public about Healthy Beverage Choices
On October 1, 2015, the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Center for Vulnerable..read more
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2015 Year Book of Pediatrics features commentaries from UCSF general pediatricians
On January 1, 2015, the 2015 Year Book of Pediatrics was published and featured several..read more
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UCSF Physician Receives Award to Research Childhood Obesity Prevention
On April 17, 2015, Anisha I. Patel , MD, MSPH was awarded an intramural Young Investigator Award..read more
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“Drink More Water” Song Encourages Healthy Beverage Intake
The “Drink More Water” song was commissioned by the Division of General Pediatrics and Philip..read more
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Technology a Fundamental Change in Child Development
According to a recent survey conducted by Common Sense Media, more than a third of children under..read more
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Should Your Child Be in a Clinical Trial?
Clinical trials can provide invaluable information about the safety and effectiveness of new..read more
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Innovative ‘Pay for Performance’ Program Improves Patient Outcomes
A recent study conducted by UCSF and the New York City Department of Health and Hygiene has found..read more
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Pediatric Readmission Rates Aren’t Indicator of Hospital Performance
Readmission rates of patients to the same hospital within 30 days have been used as a potential..read more
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Infant Car Seat Safety- UCSF Pediatric Resident featured on CBS Consumer Watch
Research shows that 70% of car seats are improperly installed. University of California, San..read more
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Our Protective Microbiome
What really makes up the human body? Are we more microbial than human? How does this protect us..read more
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Tiny Bit of Formula Promotes Breastfeeding
In the United States, while roughly three-quarters of mothers attempt to breastfeed, only thirty..read more
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Early Formula Use Helps Some Mothers Breastfeed Longer
Researchers have found that giving formula in the first few days of life can increase breastfeeding..read more
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California Asthma Surveillance Report
In honor of World Asthma Day, California Breathing Asthma Program is pleased to announce the..read more
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Suzanna Martinez, PhD Receives APA Young Investigator Award
On January 31, 2013, Suzanna Martinez, PhD, a first-year general pediatrics fellow, was named a..read more
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Good Sleep Habits
Many parents have concerns about their child’s sleep. From infancy to adolescence, the concerns..read more
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Genes and Health - Moving Beyond Race
Work on asthma at the University of California–San Francisco is going beyond current concepts of..read more
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UCSF Wellness Lecture at the JCCSF - February 12, 2013 Do Probiotics Work for Kids?
“Do Probiotics Work for Kids? Colic, Allergies and Diarrhea”
Michael D. Cabana, MD, MPH,..read more
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Congratulations to the 15 Northern California Practices on becoming Asthma Champions!
These practices strive to maximize their care for children and families with asthma. As asthma..read more
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As Asthma Rates Rise, Researchers Look at Effective Medicines for Children
APRIL and OCELOT are two related studies being conducted at UCSF to closely examine the..read more
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Wall Street Journal article: Probiotics’ Benefits May Be More Than a Gut Feeling
Probiotics, believed to help with digestion, are increasingly being studied to treat wide-ranging..read more
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Many California schools out of compliance with state and federal drinking water access laws
A new study, conducted by UCSF’s Anisha Patel, looks at free drinking water access in meal service..read more
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My Asthma Wallet Card
This handy wallet card developed by the NIH is for patients. It includes information on common..read more
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For healthier kids, get a cat or dog, study suggests
Kids who grow up with cats or dogs tend to get fewer respiratory infections during their first year..read more
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New Pediatric Reference Book Authored by UCSF Pediatricians
On June 15, 2012, the book The Pediatrics Mentor: Pediatrics Clerkship & Shelf Exam Companion was..read more
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APPUC I Featured on NHLBI Website
APPUC I is now featured on the NACI in Action webpage.
Check out the video.
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San Francisco General Hospital Asthma Clinic featured on NBC Bay Area News
On January 18, 2012, NBC Bay Area News featured the San Francisco General Hospital (SFGH) Pediatric..read more
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New American Lung Association Report
“Luchando por el Aire: The Burden of Asthma on Hispanics is part of the American Lung..read more
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New Study!
We are pleased to announce the LIMB study!
Advances in genetics have greatly increased our..read more
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PACK Study Featured in BABY Magazine
BABY Magazine recently featured the PACK study in the Fall 2011 issue. The article features the..read more
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CHIPPER Website Launched
Children Helping Pediatric Practice, Education & Research (CHIPPER) at UCSF’s Department of..read more
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APPUC Study Releases New Cultural Competency Module for Asthma Care Practitioners
The APPUC Study released a cultural competency module for asthma health care providers. The program..read more
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4th annual participant fun day
The 4th annual participant fun day in the park was a huge success! Thanks to all our families for..read more
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