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UCSF Incoming Class 2018: By the Numbers

Test September 27, 2018 - 9:53am
This fall, UCSF welcomes over 900 new students. Check out an infographic highlighting some fun facts about this new crop of future clinicians and researchers.
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Students Share Their Moments from 2018 Back-to-School Season

Test September 27, 2018 - 9:53am
New and returning students are sharing their back-to-school experiences using the hashtag #UCSFBackToSchool – see what they are up to.
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Power Rankings: Astros fight off their superteam rivals

TEst 4 September 27, 2018 - 7:48am
The top challengers from both leagues couldn't take down Houston during the regular season. Will they fare better in October?

Will Indians get best of Ramirez, Lindor in October?

TEst 4 September 27, 2018 - 6:05am
One of baseball's most dynamic duos, Cleveland's Jose Ramirez and Francisco Lindor, are out to make amends for their disappointing 2017 postseason performances.

Real or not? Marquez keeps Rockies riding high

TEst 4 September 27, 2018 - 12:02am
With a dominant win over the Phillies, German Marquez helped push Colorado past the Dodgers and into first place in the NL West.

Cubs clinch postseason berth, eye NL Central

TEst 4 September 26, 2018 - 11:29pm
Though the Cubs are going to the playoffs for the fourth straight season, the club isn't satisfied. "We want to win the division," manager Joe Maddon said after a 7-6 win over the Pirates.

Rockies' Marquez opens with 8 K's to tie record

TEst 4 September 26, 2018 - 9:00pm
Rockies right-hander German Marquez struck out the first eight Phillies he faced Wednesday to tie a modern-day major league record. Phillies pitcher Nick Pivetta broke the string with a slow roller as he reached on Marquez's throwing error.

Brewers secure playoff spot; help Cubs clinch, too

TEst 4 September 26, 2018 - 8:59pm
The Milwaukee Brewers clinched their first playoff spot since 2011, ensuring at least a spot in the NL wild-card game when Jhoulys Chacin pitched five shutout innings to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-1 Wednesday night for a three-game sweep.

Mets' deGrom lowers ERA to 1.70 in final start

TEst 4 September 26, 2018 - 8:11pm
Jacob deGrom threw eight stellar innings and lowered his ERA to a major-league-best 1.70 as the Mets blanked the Braves 3-0 Thursday night.

Remy not retiring, says 'there will be limitations'

TEst 4 September 26, 2018 - 7:55pm
Longtime Red Sox broadcaster Jerry Remy, back at Fenway Park on Wednesday, says he is "overall feeling good" as he continues his cancer fight.

Cubs' Bryant out of lineup with bruised left wrist

TEst 4 September 26, 2018 - 6:09pm
Third baseman Kris Bryant was out of the starting lineup Wednesday after suffering a bruised left wrist when he was hit by a pitch Tuesday. Cubs manager Joe Maddon is optimistic Bryant's injury won't linger.

Swanson has partially torn ligament in hand

TEst 4 September 26, 2018 - 4:44pm
Braves SS Dansby Swanson will have daily treatment for a partially torn ligament in his left hand for the rest of the season and will be re-evaluated next week.

Wearable Defibrillator Lowers Sudden Cardiac Death, but Only When You Wear It

Test September 26, 2018 - 3:56pm
Researchers at UCSF find wearable cardioverter defibrillators lower mortality among those who wear it as prescribed.
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Genetic Predictors of Lifespan Studied in Whites and Asians Don’t Apply to Black Youth

Test September 26, 2018 - 3:56pm
The ends of chromosomes are protected by specific DNA sequence
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Yanks' Gregorius gets OK for baseball activities

TEst 4 September 26, 2018 - 2:34pm
Aaron Boone is "very optimistic" that Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius, who tore cartilage in his right wrist on Saturday, will return before the end of the regular season.

Harper cherishing possible last Nats home game

TEst 4 September 26, 2018 - 1:25pm
Bryce Harper was in his full Nationals uniform Wednesday three and a half hours before the first pitch against the Marlins in what could be his last home game at Nationals Park.

McCullers Jr. offers ticket to special needs fan

TEst 4 September 26, 2018 - 1:25pm
Lance McCullers Jr. offered an 8-year-old special needs girl advice and a free playoff ticket to the Astros' Game 1 in the American League Division Series.

MiLB celebrated diversity with unique names in the Fun Cup

TEst 4 September 26, 2018 - 1:21pm
As Hispanic Heritage Months draws to a close, Minor League Baseball celebrated diversity this summer by rebranding selected team names in the Fun Cup.

Red Sox's Betts becomes member of 30-30 club

TEst 4 September 26, 2018 - 12:16pm
Mookie Betts joined Jacoby Ellsbury (2011) as the only members of the Red Sox to hit 30 home runs and get 30 stolen bases in a season.

Reports: Jays to part with Gibbons after season

TEst 4 September 26, 2018 - 9:29am
John Gibbons, who ranks second only to Cito Gaston for wins and games managed in Blue Jays history, will not return to manage the team in 2019, according to reports.

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