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from May 2014
May 27, 2014
- Research
- Cancer
UCSF researchers make an important scientific breakthrough that connects two fundamental cellular processes, protein synthesis and metabolism, important for fueling cancer cell growth. Remarkably, the targeted inhibition of this specific connection caused cancer cells but not normal cells to die, therefore identifying an attractive new approach to cancer therapy.
May 16, 2014
- Patient Care
- Research
- Cancer
Study offers new data on hormone therapy timing strategies when prostate cancer relapse is detected by rising PSA levels alone.
May 14, 2014
- Urologic Subspecialties
Professor Jack McAninch has logged thousands of miles in the corridors of San Francisco General Hospital (SFGH) since he became urology chief there in 1977.
May 14, 2014
- Research
- Urologic Subspecialties
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is categorized as a mental health problem, but it can also produce a range of physical symptoms.
May 12, 2014
- Patient Care
- Research
- Education
- Cancer
The American Association of Genitourinary Surgeons awarded its 2014 Barringer Medal to Peter R. Carroll, MD, MPH, chair of the UCSF Department of Urology ...
May 07, 2014
- Patient Care
- Urologic Subspecialties
Clay del Rosario, a nurse at the Urology Procedure Center, is a recipient of a Daisy Award for 
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Drew Armstrong of Bloomerg covered results from recent study looking at men whose prostate cancer relapsed and delayed hormone theraphy treatment.