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Transition Clinic Bridges Gap Between Pediatric, Adult Urologic Care

In urology, there are many conditions diagnosed in infancy and childhood that require lifelong care...

Semen Harbors a Potent Inhibitor of Zika Virus Infection

Nadia Roan, PhD collaborates on a study showing Zika virus infection is potently inhibited by semen...

Taube Family Establishes Department of Urology's Largest Single Distinguished Professorship

“Making an impact” is the centerpiece of Taube’s philanthropic philosophy...

USPSTF Revises Prostate Cancer Screening Recommendations

The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) today announced a change in its recommendations for prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening.

UCSF Urology Once Again #1 Position for NIH Research Funding

For a fourth consecutive year, rankings of NIH funding put UCSF Urology in first place......

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News & Highlights

from June 2015

Jun 26, 2015

Patient Care
Education

UCSF Urology Team Members Take on Sugar-Free Challenge

Fourteen enthusiastic Urology team members have agreed to UCSF’s Living Well Step it Up: The No Sugar Challenge.

Jun 26, 2015

Patient Care
Adult (Non-Cancer)

While erectile dysfunction increases, use of penile implants declines

Researchers found that the number of men diagnosed with erectile dysfunction increased 165% over the 10-year study period, while the use of penile implants declined.

Jun 19, 2015

Research

Cancer Blocked by Halving Levels of Protein Thought to be ‘Untouchable’

Ruggero Lab contributes to surprising findings published in prestigious journal Cell.

Jun 19, 2015

Patient Care
Research
Cancer

Cooperberg Honored With AUA Gold Cystoscope Award

Matthew R. Cooperberg, MD, MPH, is the 2015 recipient of the American Urological Association (AUA) “Gold Cystoscope” award.

Jun 17, 2015

Education

Teaching to Choose Wisely Campaign Awardee

Matthew Truesdale, MD PGY5 recently won the 2015 "Teaching to Choose Wisely" campaign

Jun 12, 2015

Education

The first Peter R. Carroll Resident Mentorship Award

The first Peter R. Carroll Resident Mentorship Award went to Maxwell V. Meng, MD.

Jun 10, 2015

Research
Children

Laurence S. Baskin, MD, Elected to American Association of Genitourinary Surgeons

Pediatric Urology Chief Laurence S. Baskin, MD, was among five physicians recently elected to active membership in the American Association of Genitourinary Surgeons (AAGUS).

Jun 05, 2015

Research

Zinc in the Body May Contribute to Kidney Stones

New research from UCSFUrology reveals that zinc levels may contribute to kidney stone formation.
Read full story from Elizabeth Fernandez for UCSF.edu