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Science & Research
Patient portal vs. text message: Could text reminders help you stay current on your vaccines?
A UCLA Health study aimed to determine whether receiving text reminders to receive routine influenza vaccination was more effective than patient portal reminders. However, researchers found neither text messages nor portal-based messages significantly increased influenza vaccination rates.
April 9, 2024
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3 min read
Science & Research
A gene mutation associated with a rare neurological disorder and increased susceptibility to viral infections may be treatable with oleic acid
A mutation in a protein regulating natural killer (NK) cells’ function is at the root of immune deficiency in some people with a rare genetic condition characterized by cognitive and developmental delay, seizures, and other manifestations.
April 9, 2024
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3 min read
Science & Research
This common pesticide may have a link to Parkinson’s disease, study says
Researchers from UCLA looked at patients in California’s Center Valley.
April 8, 2024
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2 min read
Cancer,
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AACR: Preliminary study finds immunotherapy combination before surgery improves outcomes for patients with pancreatic cancer
A pilot study led by UCLA investigators suggests that for people with borderline resectable pancreatic cancer, administrating an immunotherapy drug in combination with chemotherapy before surgery is safe and may improve long-term outcomes.
April 5, 2024
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4 min read
News about UCLA Health,
Science & Research
Feeding the lonely brain
A new study has found that women who perceive themselves to be lonely exhibited activity in regions of the brain associated with cravings and motivation towards eating especially when shown pictures of high calorie foods such as sugary foods.
April 4, 2024
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3 min read
Science & Research
Women with serious mental illness want pregnancy information, resources from mental health providers
Women with serious mental illness (SMI) who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy face gaps in information, support and resources in mental health services.
April 3, 2024
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3 min read
Science & Research
UCLA Health's Dr. Jonathan Tobis has changed the way cardiovascular conditions are diagnosed and treated
April 2, 2024
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6 min read
Cancer,
Science & Research
For genomic sequencing needs, researchers turn to UCLA Health
The Technology Center for Genetics and Bioinformatics provides comprehensive bulk, single-cell and spatial sequencing to help advance biological research.
April 1, 2024
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5 min read
Cancer,
Science & Research
Cancer researcher elected to American Society for Clinical Investigation
Dr. John Lee, associate assistant professor in residence of hematology/oncology in the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, has been elected as a member of the American Society for Clinical Investigation.
April 1, 2024
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2 min read
Behavioral Health,
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Amyloid assassin: Lecanemab makes strides in fight against Alzheimer’s
March 27, 2024
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3 min read
Cancer,
Science & Research
HERSTORY: Democratizing cancer genetic testing to reduce healthcare disparities
Researchers in the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have launched a new study aimed at unraveling inherited genetic predispositions to cancer in women with a family history of the disease.
March 27, 2024
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3 min read
Cancer
College volleyball player takes on his toughest opponent - a very rare form of cancer
March 26, 2024
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6 min read
Cancer,
Science & Research
Genetically engineered dendritic cells enhance the power of immunotherapy against lung cancer
A UCLA Health study suggests that using CXCL9 and CXCL10-producing dendritic cells alongside immunotherapy can be a promising strategy to overcome treatment resistance and improve clinical outcomes for patients with non-small cell lung cancer.
March 26, 2024
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3 min read
Cancer,
Science & Research
AACR: Progress treating pancreatic cancer, immunotherapy for head and neck cancers, potential biomarker for aggressive neuroendocrine carcinomas and more
The annual ACCR meeting will feature the latest research from UCLA physicians and scientists, who will present their latest findings in key areas of translational and basic scientific research.
March 25, 2024
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6 min read
Science & Research
Cancer
Theranostics treatments for cancer underway at UCLA Health
Targeted radioactive drugs are used to treat patients with advanced prostate, thyroid and neuroendocrine cancer.
March 20, 2024
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5 min read
Cancer,
Science & Research
Adding ribociclib to hormone therapy reduces the risk of breast cancer recurrence
A new treatment approach that combines a targeted therapy drug with hormone therapy significantly increased the amount of time a person with early breast cancer lives without the cancer returning, according to a study co-led by UCLA investigators.
March 20, 2024
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3 min read
Cancer
Why a healthy diet is crucial for reducing risk of colorectal cancer and improving results after diagnosis
March 20, 2024
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7 min read
Cancer,
Science & Research
Three UCLA physicians elected to the Association of American Physicians
Three UCLA faculty members —Dr. Lillian Gelberg, Dr. Roger Lo and Dr. Jeffrey Saver— have been elected to the AAP in recognition of their exceptional contributions to the advancement of basic or translational biomedical research.
March 20, 2024
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3 min read
Cancer
Creating art during cancer treatment allows patients to express challenging emotions
March 19, 2024
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5 min read