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New @CDCgov data raise concerns about how many teens have pre-diabetes. "We’re talking about the potential for a huge number of Americans to be developing type 2 diabetes in their late 20s or into their 30s," Dr. @SuneilKoliwad tells @KCBSRadio. ucsfh.org/44KyM6P

🌁 UV rays are always out – even on foggy SF summer days, Dr. Sungat Grewal tells @KTVU: "Whether your priority is skin health & preventing skin cancer or just staying fresh & keeping a young youthful appearance, you want to be using sunscreen every day." ucsfh.org/3IsDY7V

Vapes originally were presented as a way to quit smoking, but they can be addicting. Some can carry an amount of nicotine equal to 100 packs of cigarettes, Dr. Pamela Ling tells @nytimes: “New products come out on the market faster than we can do science.” ucsfh.org/4nOMvST

Day 1 of our new Endocrinology Practice in sunny @sanmateo ! Grateful for the collaborative spirit. Dr. Myat Soe and I were there today with commutes of 10 min each & free parking! @UCSFHospitals endocrinology and diabetes will now see you on the peninsula!

It may sound creepy, but it's normal to have tiny bugs living in your eyelashes. Still, they can sometimes cause issues. “When their population increases substantially, it can lead to irritation,” UCSF dermatologist Dr. Roberto Ricardo-Gonzalez says. ucsfh.org/4nZfuUb

Cochlear implants have improved communication for those w/ hearing loss, but they fall short when it comes to reproducing music, a @UCSF/@ucdavis study finds. Researchers recommend a greater focus on individualized care & music-based outcomes. ucsfh.org/4lsWR9j

Is just one drink a day too much? "It is safest to (consume alcohol) in moderation, ideally avoiding more than one drink in 24 hours," @UCSFCardiology's Dr. @gregorymmarcus says. "For those prone to addiction... it is likely best to avoid alcohol." ucsfh.org/3GZG4fa

July is UV Safety Month! 🌞 Young skin is delicate and produces less melanin, so it needs extra protection. Use SPF 30+, wear sun-protective clothing and avoid peak sun (10am–4pm). Just one bad sunburn in childhood can double melanoma risk. Learn more: ucsfh.org/40sdw4G

Existing cancer drugs may slow or reverse Alzheimer’s symptoms, a @UCSF/@GladstoneInst study finds. “We're excited that our computational approach led us to a potential combination therapy for Alzheimer's,” UCSF’s Marina Sirota (@msirota84) says. ucsfh.org/4eZIGWZ

Today is #WorldBrainDay, a global initiative to raise awareness about brain health. 🧠 On @KTVU, UCSF’s Dr. Anna Chodos discusses how to recognize signs of declining brain health. Dementia "is something we can tackle & really make lives better," she says. ucsfh.org/44ZAEc9

Join us for the 20th (!) annual UCSF IBD Course @stregishotels San Francisco! Our star faculty include @MLongMD @MRegueiroMD #SidSingh @UmaMahadevanIBD @Realcecum @RishikaChughMD and all your @UCSFHospitals favorites. updatesibdcme.ucsf.edu

Heat and wildfire smoke can impact a fetus growing in a pregnant person's womb. "A lot of people who are pregnant don't even realize they're at high risk," UCSF's Rupa Basu tells @npr. "If you don't know you're at high risk... you don't take precautions." ucsfh.org/4lxaNiQ

Measles cases are at a 30+ year high. "There’s no treatment for measles once you have it," Dr. Peter Chin-Hong (@PCH_SF) tells @nbcbayarea. So, he says the best strategy we have is to be vaccinated and encourage others to do the same. ucsfh.org/4nUjdm5

COVID cases are rising in the Bay Area, with new subvariants causing sore throats and hoarseness in many people. “We've seen four previous consecutive summers of increasing cases, so this summer is probably not going to be an exception," Dr. @PCH_SF says. ucsfh.org/40ZnDxZ

This type of procedure can also be used to treat women who can't conceive due to mutations in maternal effect genes. These genes are important in oocyte maturation and early embryogenesis. We test for these forms of infertility @UCSFHospitals thru our Center for Reproductive…

Could tiny molecules in the blood help catch diabetes early? "A simple blood test to measure the amount of microRNA could identify early signs of type 2 diabetes before signs & symptoms appear," UCSF’s Elena Flowers says — leading to new treatments. ucsfh.org/44QAWSH

Practicing good sleep hygiene is important—but what to do on nights when sleep just won’t come? For UCSF's Dr. Aric Prather, it’s watching a familiar TV show like “The Office.” More tips from sleep experts on how to get that elusive shut-eye. ucsfh.org/3GDJV1q via @nytimes

Scientists have discovered a gene variant that could prove key to treating patients w/ COPA, a rare genetic condition that can cause severe lung hemorrhaging. The variant “could be a gene therapy tool and a clear step toward a cure,” Dr. Anthony Shum says. ucsfh.org/3ImM0iG

Electronic provider alerts could help improve care for aortic stenosis patients, a @UCSF/@MassGeneralNews study finds. Senior author @SammyElmariahMD calls them a "simple and effective tool" to help ensure the condition is properly recognized & treated. ucsfh.org/44v2fD5

Wonderful event last night in Downtown San Francisco for all our @UCSFMedicine endocrinology faculty, fellows, and fellowship alumni. Wonderful to see so many amazing friends and colleagues from across the last 50 years! We nailed it! #ENDO2025 #DowntownSF @AtUcsf