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As Prescribed: Cannabis use linked to increased risk of heart attack and stroke
There seems to be a belief among pot smokers that marijuana is not just better than tobacco but it’s actually good for you. But a UCSF study shows just how bad cannabis is for your heart.
As Prescribed: The healing power of music
UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals were the first pediatric facilities in the Bay Area establish a music therapy program for children. Maya Charlton, senior music therapist with the program, joined “As Prescribed” for this week’s installment.
As Prescribed: Study reveals benefits of telehealth abortion access
“We enrolled 6,000 patients over the next several months, who were getting abortion care, telehealth, abortion care through these services,” said public health social scientist Ushma Upadhyay, PhD, MPH, in an “As Prescribed” interview.
As Prescribed: New research indicates COVID vax is safe for babies’ brains
Now, researchers have more evidence that the vaccines are safe for both, and Dr. Eleni Greenwood Jaswa, a reproductive endocrinologist and fertility specialist with UCSF Health, joined “As Prescribed” with KCBS Radio’s Alice Wertz to explain.
As Prescribed: UCSF surgeon says we can prevent 80% of amputations
“The most common preceding factor in a major limb amputation is a foot ulcer in a patient with diabetes,” Dr. Michael Conte told KCBS Radio’s Alice Wertz on the second episode of “As Prescribed” airing during American Heart Month.
As Prescribed: UCSF research into cell death and hearing loss brings new hope
“The really cool thing about understanding a precise molecular reason for something like hearing loss is now you have a precise molecular target, right?” said Dr. Dylan Chan, a pediatric specialist in ear, nose and throat conditions at UCSF.
As Prescribed: Real talk about hospice care
Dr. Kai Romero, chief medical officer of UCSF affiliate By the Bay Health, joined KCBS Radio’s “As Prescribed” with Alice Wertz to clear up some misconceptions about hospice, and to explain how patients can take an active role in their care.
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