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Stanton, inspired by Boone pep talk, HRs twice
After his second straight three-strikeout night, Giancarlo Stanton received some encouraging words from manager Aaron Boone and went on to slug two homers and four RBIs in Wednesday's 4-0 win over the Astros.
Salty Frazier wants to meet commish over strikes
A frustrated Todd Frazier wants to meet with commissioner Rob Manfred over the league's strike zone.
Dodgers starter Ryu exits with strained groin
Hyun-Jin Ryu left the Dodgers' game against the Diamondbacks in the second inning Wednesday night with a left groin strain.
Yu Darvish's fifth-inning ERA is what??
In four of his six starts, the Cubs righty hasn't gotten through five innings -- and the natives are getting restless at Wrigley.
Mets' deGrom exits with hyperextended elbow
Right-hander Jacob deGrom exited his start for the Mets against the Braves after hyperextending his pitching elbow.
Diamond debacle: Cespedes snaps chain
Mets slugger Yoenis Cespedes snapped his glitzy chain during a hard slide into second base, scattering gems around the infield.
Liver Cells Switch Identities to Grow New Tissue
By studying a rare liver disease called Alagille syndrome, scientists from UC San Francisco and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center have discovered the mechanism behind an unusual form of tissue regeneration that may someday reduce the need for expensive and difficult-to-obtain organ transplants.
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For Glaucoma-Monitoring Sensor Design, Researchers Looked to the Butterfly Wing
An easy-to-use implant sensor for at-home glaucoma monitoring developed by researchers at Caltech and tested at UCSF could significantly benefit patients by providing convenient, on-demand self-monitoring and physicians by more effectively tailoring individual treatments.
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Grading early returns on the MLB offseason's biggest moves
Gerrit Cole? Aces. Giancarlo Stanton? Hit or miss. Here's how the top names who changed teams are faring in their new surroundings.
Nats' Murphy feeling discomfort when he runs
Daniel Murphy has returned to the Nationals from extended spring training, but he still is feeling discomfort in his surgically repaired right knee when he runs.
Reinvigorated Nursing Partnership Strengthens Patient Care, Research and Education
Nursing leadership at the UCSF School of Nursing and UCSF Health are leading an effort aimed at optimizing the advantages of tighter integration between the two organizations.
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Yankees LHP Montgomery (elbow) out 6-8 weeks
Yankees starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery will miss between six to eight weeks after being diagnosed with a flexor strain in his left elbow, manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday. Boone told WFAN that Montgomery won't throw for the next two to three weeks.
3-2-1 ..: Encarnacion hits 3-run, 2-run, solo HRs
Edwin Encarnacion launched three homers to lead the Indians past the Rangers on Wednesday.
Back, back, back: Betts returns with 3 HRs
Mookie Betts, who had been out with right hamstring tightness, returned to the Red Sox starting lineup and hit three home runs vs. the Royals.
11th Annual Chancellor’s Diversity Forum Tackles Staff Climate and Equity Concerns
Issues impacting staff climate and equity at UCSF were at the forefront of the conversation during the 11th annual Chancellor’s Leadership Forum on Diversity and Inclusion.
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2 UCSF Faculty Elected to the National Academy of Sciences for 2018
Two faculty members from UCSFhave been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, one of the highest honors accorded to American scientists.
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Research Finds ‘Achilles Heel’ for Aggressive Prostate Cancer
UC San Francisco researchers have discovered a promising new line of attack against lethal, treatment-resistant prostate cancer.
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What if MLB teams could bid for more home games?
One last radical idea: No more empty parks hurting small-market clubs. Let the rich fill their own seats more often -- and pay for the privilege.
Rockies send rookie on coffee run in uniform
Rockies rookie Noel Cuevas made a coffee run for his teammates in full uniform outside Wrigley Field.
Bauer: Sticky substances are 'problem' for MLB
Trevor Bauer, while saying he never accused the Astros directly of cheating, says pitchers are using sticky substances and MLB should just "allow it."