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Originally Published 1 year ago — by SciTechDaily
A UCSF study reveals that consuming just one extra gram of sodium daily can increase the risk of eczema flares by 22%, suggesting that reducing salt intake could help manage the condition. Researchers analyzed data from over 215,000 people and found a significant correlation between higher sodium levels and increased eczema severity.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by UPI News
A new study has found that strange visual disturbances, known as posterior cortical atrophy (PCA), occur early in about 10% of Alzheimer's cases and almost always signal the impending arrival of the disease. Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) analyzed data on over 1,000 patients and found that 94% of those experiencing PCA went on to develop Alzheimer's disease, while the remaining 6% developed other dementias. The study suggests that PCA could serve as an early indicator for Alzheimer's and may point to patients who could benefit from newly approved Alzheimer's medications targeting tau protein.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by San Francisco Examiner
A recent study conducted by UCSF reveals that trauma can have long-lasting effects on individuals, impacting their mental health and overall psychological well-being. The study highlights the importance of addressing trauma and providing appropriate support and interventions to mitigate its lasting impact.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by San Francisco Chronicle
A new study by UCSF researchers found that purchases of sugary drinks dropped 27% in Oakland in the first 2.5 years after the city adopted a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages. The decrease is expected to lead to improved health for Oakland residents over a 10-year period and savings in health care spending. The study compared Oakland to Richmond, which does not have a soda tax, and found that the implementation of Oakland’s tax was followed by a 27% drop in purchases of sugary drinks. The findings offer additional evidence for state legislators to reconsider a 2018 state law that prohibits California municipalities from passing their own local soda taxes until 2031.