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Pulmonary fibrosis significantly impacts sexual function, with 74% of patients experiencing dyspnea during sexual activity, affecting their quality of life. The study used UCSD-SOBQ and SPARC ...

Discover how UCSF is leading the charge in Long COVID research, uncovering key findings that advance our understanding of the condition. UCSF researchers have adapted innovative tools and ...

A look at Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), focusing on motor neuron degeneration, sporadic versus familial ...

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Slower oxygen recovery after a 6-minute walk test may predict poorer lung function and a higher risk for disease progression in patients with fibrotic interstitial lung disease.

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