Index/Organizations/University of California, San Francisco

University of California, San Francisco

Public land-grant research university in San Francisco, California

Fact-Checks

50 results
Dec 10, 2025
Most Viewed

How long should one wait between anal sex sessions to allow healing?

Healing time after anal trauma depends on cause and severity: minor tears from consensual intercourse often heal in “a few days to a week” (TheBody) while surgical repairs and treatments commonly requ...

Nov 28, 2025
Most Viewed

Which HRT effects are reversible, partially reversible, or irreversible if treatment is stopped, and when do they occur?

Medical and advocacy sources agree that some HRT effects are reversible if treatment is stopped, some are partially or “semi‑reversible,” and some are likely permanent; timing varies from days (mood, ...

Jan 24, 2026
Most Viewed

How can consumers verify whether an online health endorsement or news article is fabricated?

Consumers can detect or news by combining source checks, evidence verification, and skepticism about motives: look for clear authorship and sponsorship, corroborating , editorial oversight, and (; ODS...

Dec 20, 2025

What clinical trials, if any, have tested MemoBlast or Memo Blast ingredients for memory improvement?

There are no peer‑reviewed clinical trials publicly available that test the MemoBlast/Memo Blast proprietary product itself; independent fact‑checking sources and consumer‑facing reviews report no pub...

Jan 23, 2026

What peer‑reviewed research currently shows the most promise for slowing or reversing Alzheimer’s disease?

Recent peer‑reviewed work highlights two promising, but very different, paths: restoring brain cellular energy ( homeostasis) reversed advanced ‑like pathology and cognition in multiple mouse models u...

Jan 30, 2026

Can I smoke fent

is physically possible and has become more common in some U.S. drug-using communities, but it is not safe: smoked illicit fentanyl causes rapid, hard-to-control dosing and can produce , and public-hea...

Dec 8, 2025

How long after starting estrogen and anti-androgens does each feminizing change typically become permanent?

Most common feminizing changes—breast growth and testicular shrinkage—are described as permanent by multiple clinical sources, while many other effects (skin softening, fat redistribution, reduced ere...

Nov 17, 2025

Are there any treatments for men who experience ejaculation without orgasm?

Ejaculation without orgasm (also called ejaculatory anhedonia, dry orgasm, or orgasmic anejaculation depending on features) is recognized in clinical literature and patient resources; treatments depen...

Nov 25, 2025

How accurate is genetic testing for determining Jewish ancestry and what are the limitations?

Genetic tests can reliably detect patterns typical of some Jewish populations (especially Ashkenazi) and identify carrier status for certain Jewish‑enriched diseases, but they cannot by themselves det...

Jan 3, 2026

How long does anal tissue typically take to heal after minor tearing?

A minor anal tear (anal fissure) most often heals on its own within days to a few weeks with simple self‑care, but clinical guidance defines "acute" fissures as those likely to heal within about six w...

Dec 10, 2025

What factors determine optimal timing for Covid booster doses?

Optimal timing for COVID-19 boosters is driven by three measurable forces: waning vaccine-induced immunity (antibody decline within months), the antigenic match between vaccine and circulating variant...

Jan 16, 2026

What independent clinical trials exist for MemoBlast or similarly marketed memory supplements?

Independent clinical trials specifically testing MemoBlast do not appear to exist in the public record; consumer-review coverage states explicitly that a lack of clinical trials on MemoBlast itself li...

Jan 22, 2026

Robert lustig

is a pediatric endocrinologist turned public-health crusader who argues that added sugar—particularly fructose in sucrose and high-fructose corn syrup—is a driving obesity, diabetes and other chronic ...

Nov 5, 2025

Are there any clinical trials supporting the use of NeuroGold for neuropathy treatment?

The available evidence does not identify any published, registered clinical trials specifically testing a product named “NeuroGold” for neuropathy in recognized academic or clinical trial listings; ma...

Jan 28, 2026

Which FDA‑approved cancer drugs identified by UCSF have been tested in Alzheimer's models and what are their safety profiles for long‑term brain use?

and researchers used computational screening of gene‑expression signatures and real‑world medical records to nominate two FDA‑approved cancer drugs——and reported that the combination improved memory a...

Jan 18, 2026

Which reputable medical trials and organizations are currently researching dementia treatments?

A broad ecosystem of federal agencies, academic medical centers, advocacy groups, and pharmaceutical companies is actively running and sponsoring dementia trials ranging from early-phase biology and b...

Dec 3, 2025

What PSA level is expected immediately after radical prostatectomy and timeline for undetectable values?

After radical prostatectomy PSA usually falls to very low or undetectable levels within weeks to a few months; major guideline thresholds and recent studies disagree on exact cutoffs and timing. Sourc...

Nov 29, 2025

How long does it take for PSA levels to stabilize after prostate surgery?

Major clinical guidance and recent studies agree that PSA usually falls to very low or undetectable levels after radical prostatectomy, but the timing varies: traditional advice is to wait 6–8 weeks (...

Nov 27, 2025

What PSA level constitutes biochemical recurrence after prostatectomy and when is it diagnosed?

After radical prostatectomy the commonly accepted threshold for biochemical recurrence (BCR) is a PSA ≥0.2 ng/mL confirmed by a second consecutive rise; the American Urological Association (AUA) recom...

Nov 19, 2025

What are the best medications for Mild cognitive loss and Alzheimer's

For mild cognitive impairment (MCI) there is no single approved “cure” medication; clinicians focus on diagnosis, monitoring, treating reversible causes and enrolling patients in trials (StatPearls; N...