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Contraceptive Counseling: Providers Need More Training for Abortion Patients
A wider group of providers need to be trained on how to counsel patients regarding contraceptive care, Cynthia Harper, PhD, said Tuesday during a webinar on issues around contraceptive access sponsored by the National Academy of Medicine.
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ER Visits After Abortion Generally Unrelated to Mifepristone
Yes, some medication abortion patients go to the ER — but it may not be for what you think. A small portion of patients do visit ERs after an abortion, but it's not because mifepristone is unsafe.
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Vaginal Delivery Possible after Uterine Fibroid RadioFrequency Ablation
Women who underwent radiofrequency ablation for uterine fibroids had similar rates of full-term pregnancy, vaginal delivery and miscarriage as observed with myomectomy, researchers reported in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
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Welcome Kendra Hypolite, Inaugural CARE Advocate for Racial Justice
We are delighted to announce that Kendra Hypolite, MSW, LSW, joins UCSF today as the inaugural CARE Advocate for Racial Justice. Kendra will serve as Co-Director with Denise Caramagno, MA, LMFT, who has led the UCSF Center for Advocacy,...
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Trailblazing UCSF Professor D’Anne Duncan Delivers 2022 Last Lecture
Dr. D’Anne Duncan (right) is the first black woman to deliver the UCSF Last Lecture, which she presented on April 6. Image by Mary Bradley What’s your path? How do you find it? And how do you help others find theirs? Trailblazing was on...
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Abortion Ban May Increase Risk of Death for Pregnant Women with Cancer
UCSF Perspective Article Says Ruling May Lead to Compromises in Care and Potential Loss of Life By Melinda Krigel The repercussions of overturning Roe v. Wade – and the failure of the Supreme Court to provide any guidance on exceptions...
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Honoring an Inspiring Philanthropist: Gordon Moore (1929-2023)
By Mika Rivera Chancellor Sam Hawgood, MBBS, presented the UCSF Medal to Gordon Moore, with Mark Laret, former CEO of UCSF Health, in 2016. Photo by Sonya Yruel. The UCSF community deeply mourns the loss of Gordon Moore, who passed away on...
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What is Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)?
UCSF Health Experts Explain the Rising Number of Cases and What You Need to Know By Lorna Fernandes This year, emergency departments nationwide are seeing an unusually early surge in very young and elderly patients with respiratory...