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Sleep and fatigue expert Kathryn Lee – associate dean for research at UCSF School of Nursing – discusses new ANA recommendations for preventing nurse fatigue.

Social scientist Elena Portacolone explores what it means and what people need to age in place successfully.

According to a recently released study led by UC San Francisco School of Nursing professor Ulrike Muench, nursing – a female-dominated profession – is not immune to the same types of gender-based pay inequality that exist in many other professions.

Patients and families with critically ill children often gain unique insights into nurses’ clinical role – a role that is far too often misunderstood.

When 19-year-old Steven Rodriguez entered UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital San Francisco with a rare brain tumor, highly skilled nurses were central to his clinical care and to the emotional health of Steven and his family.

Caring for a loved one with a brain tumor presents unique challenges. Clinical nurse specialist Margaretta Page’s new program helps people cope with those challenges.

As recognition of the need for palliative care expands, UC San Francisco School of Nursing responds with an innovative new program.

Doctoral student Kate Horton argues that an ongoing sex worker movement is well suited to taking the lead in forging laws and policies that will better protect the health of these workers.

PhD student Ilufredo Tantoy is combining practical experience with research to bring better drugs to patients with cancer.

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Doctoral student Hamza Alduraidi is using his research training to understand and address the drivers of poor health among Palestinians living in refugee camps.

Dementia can take a huge toll on the health and well-being of caregivers. UCSF researchers are looking at ways to help family caregivers cope with the stresses and provide the best possible care to their loved ones.