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UCSFChildrensOakland
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Nationally ranked for pediatric expertise, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland makes sure that your child receives the most effective treatment and care.
Oakland, California
ucsfbenioffchildrens.org
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    UCSFChildrensOakland
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    Jul 28
    Great news! Researchers developed a personalized, radiation-free stem cell transplant approach that has raised pediatric relapse-free survival to nearly 90%. The breakthrough is now helping improve care for children nationwide. ucsfh.org/3TfF8sU
    Christopher Dvorak, MD (right), and Janel Long-Boyle, PharmD, PhD (left), report in the journal Blood Advances that children with blood cancers who were treated with a personalized dosage of chemotherapy had a reduction in side effects and an increase in survival rates. Photo by Susan Merrell
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    UCSFChildrensOakland
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    Jul 22
    A child’s fracture can be complex, and our experts are finding new ways to diagnose, treat and prevent complications. “There's something very special about caring for children with orthopedic injuries,” Dr. Ishaan Swarup says. “We love what we do.” ucsfh.org/4wdBTRj
    A person in a white coat is showing an X-ray image on a computer monitor to an adult and a child. Anatomical posters are visible on the wall. A blue and orange cube toy is on the desk.
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    UCSFChildrensOakland
    @UCSFBenioffOAK
    Jul 16
    🎉Berkeley teen Maya Merhige's 21.4-mile swim from Ireland to Scotland wasn't just an athletic achievement: It was a tribute to everyone affected by cancer. "Whether it’s for a patient, a doctor, a family member or a friend, I swim for them all," she says. ucsfh.org/4pjzGRz
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    UCSFChildrensOakland
    @UCSFBenioffOAK
    Jul 15
    If sunscreen "burns," don't give up on sun protection; a different formulation could be a better fit. “Not all sunscreens are formulated the same,” UCSF's Dr. Sungat Grewal says. “Two products with the same SPF can feel very different on the skin.”
    Help, my sunscreen stings! What should I do?
    From theguardian.com
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    UCSFChildrensOakland
    @UCSFBenioffOAK
    Jul 10
    Federal regulators cleared Zyn nicotine pouches to be marketed as a lower-risk cigarette alternative. But that doesn't mean the product is safe, Dr. Pamela Ling says: “Nicotine itself is highly addictive, and we still don’t have long-term data." ucsfh.org/3SRrV9w
    A hand holds a small, white nicotine pouch between two fingers. In the background, there's an open circular container filled with similar pouches. The container is on a dark blue surface.
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