Patient story: A lupus diagnosis at 13 didn't stop Nyalah Payne from reaching her goals. With the help of doctors UC San Francisco and the support of her family, she managed her condition and earned a Mechanical Engineering degree from San José State University. bit.ly/3Aa3Y3T

Early in the pandemic, kids were hospitalized with a mysterious disease, MIS-C. A team led by Aaron Bodansky, MD Mark Anderson Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Network discovered how mild COVID led to MIS-C, hinting at what might go wrong in autoimmune diseases like #MS. Boston Children's News & Research @stjude tiny.ucsf.edu/ArB6Z7

A new study led by Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Aaron Bodansky, MD offers the first direct proof that COVID-19 triggers an autoimmune reaction leading to MIS-C and establishes a framework for exploring the mechanisms behind other autoimmune diseases. nytimes.com/2024/08/07/hea…

A recent study in Journal of Adolescent Health is the first to show the efficacy of virtual family-based treatment (FBT+) in boys and transgender/gender-expansive youth with #EatingDisorders. Check out our editorial ➡️ tinyurl.com/jaheditorial UCSF Benioff SF UCSF Pediatrics UCSF EatingDisorders

1/Our new study Association for Psychological Science found parent-child #therapy intervention offsets biological/#health risk for children exposed to #trauma! doi.org/10.1177/095679… A 🧵 Inspired collab with @childparentCPP Alexandra (Allie) D. W. Sullivan, PhD Sarah Merrill, Ph.D. Kobor Lab & team

A timely second dose of BMZ can significantly reduce the risk of severe brain bleeds in extremely preterm infants, a new UC San Francisco study reveals. This provides clinicians with essential insights to enhance their steroid treatment timing protocols. bit.ly/3SS6xy6

Thank you for the primetime tv news spot on our big finding kcranews! Bay Area study finds Child-Parent Psychotherapy therapy for children may help prevent serious disease later in life #mentalhealthishealth #trauma kcra.com/article/ucsf-s… UCSF Benioff SF UCSF Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences UCSF Pediatrics

Imagine navigating healthcare in a language that isn’t your own. For many Mam speakers, this was a daily reality—until now. UC San Francisco’s Highway to Healthcare empowers interpreters to bridge the gap between patients and providers, ensuring quality care for all: bit.ly/4cxO3d3

When should you get your kids' immunizations up-to-date? To prepare for the "snotty winter season," summer is a great time, Dr. Stefan Friedrichsdorf (Stefan J. Friedrichsdorf, MD) tells SF Examiner. But talk to your pediatrician, b/c every child is somewhat different. ucsfh.org/4dEmznC

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Roderic H. Phibbs on August 21, 2024, at the age of 93. A beloved member of the UCSF community, his groundbreaking work has significantly shaped modern neonatal care and will continue to inspire future generations.

The data on prenatal and postpartum stress and its harmful influence on maternal and child health are clear. Policies that promote wellness and caregiver-child bonding are critical for our societal and economic health.

A study from UC San Francisco and Columbia University reveals how choline, vital for brain development, crosses the blood-brain barrier. This breakthrough sheds light on how nutrients and drugs reach the brain and can lead to better treatments for neurodevelopmental disorders. bit.ly/3AR14l1

Join UCSFChildrensOakland in solidarity and march loudly and proudly at the Oakland Pride Parade on Sunday, September 8th. BCH Pride t-shirts will be provided on a first come, first served basis! Register here: loom.ly/CxHznzQ

New UCSF Benioff SF study! More #ScreenTime and #SocialMedia use associated with more #EatingDisorder symptoms two years later 🖊️ Jonathan Chu w/ Kyle T. Ganson, Alexander Testa, Abubakr Al-shoaibi, Dylan B. Jackson, Rachel Rodgers, Jinbo He, PhD, Fiona C Baker 🔗 tinyurl.com/screentimeED

We're excited to hear from UCSFChildrensOakland CCCH's patient advisors and councils at today's Ground Rounds! Moderated by Sarah “Free Palestine” Ismail and Cassandra Vega. Join us at 12 PM in person at the Oberndorf Auditorium or on Zoom: bit.ly/4dPyD5w

Delighted to contribute and explore contributions of the vasculature to CNS tumors. UCSF Pediatrics UCSF Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine UCSF Broad Stem Cell

Does someone in your family have type 2 diabetes? We're hosting a fun education fair for youth under 21 with T2D and their families! Healthy lunch is included. Programming is in English and Spanish. Come learn and build community with us. Registration: ucsfh.org/T2DEvent2024

Thank you ByMattMartell Men's Health Mag for shedding light on dangerous #SocialMedia trends promoting #Tren and #Steroid use in teenage boys and including our research from UCSF Benioff SF UCSF Pediatrics menshealth.com/fitness/a61941…

Curious about the latest updates on Munchausen’s By Proxy (#MCA)? Don't miss Dr. Christopher C. Stewart's presentation at today's #GrandRounds! Join us at 12 PM in person at the Oberndorf Auditorium or virtually on Zoom: bit.ly/4dPyD5w

September is #SickleCellAwarenessMonth! Did you know that every year, approximately 300,000 babies are born with #SCD globally? In the US SCD occurs among one out of every 365 African American births. Learn more about UC San Francisco's commitment to fighting SCD: bit.ly/3UmGpKu