News Archive 2023
December 28,2023
Does Vagina Size Matter? - Dr. Christopher Tarnay, chief of female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery and Co-Director of the Center for Women's Pelvic Health at UCLA Health, provides expert commentary to WebMD.
December 18, 2023
Sanaz Memarzadeh Awarded $1.2 Million to Study Recurrent Ovarian Cancer – Dr. Sanaz Memarzadeh, professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, physician-scientist in the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center and director of the G.O. Discovery Lab, received a $1.2 million grant from the Veterans Affairs Office to better understand what causes ovarian cancer to recur and how to better target the aggressive, and often deadly, malady. Learn more at the UCLA Health Newsroom.
December 15, 2023
Dr. Neil Silverman, professor of clinical obstetrics and gynecology and director of the Infections in Pregnancy Program at UCLA, provided expert commentary to Contagion Live on the RSV Roundtable: Disease Education, Vaccine Hesitancy, and Awareness.
Additional coverage: Contemporary Pediatrics
December 13, 2023
Pregnant People Can Get a Shot to Protect Babies from RSV, but Some Hit Hurdles - Dr. Mya Zapata, associate clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at UCLA Health, provides expert commentary to the Los Angeles Times. Additional coverage: Yahoo! Lifestyle
December 9, 2023
Continuing to Exploit the Immune System' Important in Cervical Cancer - Dr. Ritu Salani, director of gynecologic oncology at UCLA and member of the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, interview available at the Cancer Network.
December 7, 2023
Women With Late-Stage Estrogen-Fueled Breast Cancer on the Cusp of More Treatment Options Possibly Enhancing Quality of Life - Dr. Beth Karlan, professor and vice chair of women's health research and director of cancer population genetics at UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center provides export commentary to Survivor Net.
December 6, 2023
Starting Your Period Before Age 13 Could Raise Your Risk of Type 2 Diabetes - Dr. Yalda Afshar, assistant professor-in-residence of obstetrics and gynecology in the Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine at UCLA Health, provides export commentary to Everyday Health.
December 6, 2023
Nobody Told Me About ‘Mom Feet' - Dr. Leena Nathan, obstetrician/gynecologist at Westlake Village OBGYN, provides expert commentary to The Atlantic.
December 6, 2023
Antenatal Milk Expression Program Helps Moms Accomplish Breastfeeding Goals - The AME program at UCLA Health assists high-risk pregnant individuals who are at risk for needing supplementation, such as formula or donor milk. Learn more at the UCLA Health Newsroom.
December 6, 2023
Young Age at First Menstrual Cycle Linked to Heightened Type 2 Diabetes Risk Later in Life - Dr. Yalda Afshar, assistant professor-in-residence of obstetrics and gynecology in the Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine at UCLA Health, provides expert commentary to MedicalNewsToday.
December 5, 2023
Lead Investigator of SKYSCRAPER-04 Notes No Statistical Significance in Cervical Cancer – Dr. Ritu Salani, director of gynecologic oncology at UCLA and member of the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, provides expert commentary to Cancer Network.
November 30, 2023
There's Still So Much We Don't Know About Hot Flashes and Night Sweats -Dr. Rajita Patil, assistant professor in obstetrics and gynecology, and director of the Comprehensive Menopause Program at UCLA Health provides expert commentary to Cosmopolitan.
November 27, 2023
The Dark Side of Online Health Information - Dr. Aparna Sridhar, associate clinical professor in obstetrics and gynecology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA discusses cyberchondria. Learn more at the UCLA Health Newsroom.
November 27, 2023
A doctor explains his passion for Bollywood dance - Dr. Kiran Kavipurapu, assistant clinical professor in obstetrics and gynecology and the Residency Program Director at UCLA, still carves out time to perform at Diwali or Holi events. Learn more at the UCLA Health Newsroom.
November 21, 2023
15 Ways To Make PCOS Weight Loss So Much Easier, According To Doctors And Dietitians - Dr. Daniel Dumesic, professor of reproductive endocrinology and infertility at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, provides expert commentary to Women's Health.
November 21, 2023
Saving Preterm Babies: Research Shows Deferred Umbilical Cord Clamping Works - Dr. Ilina Pluym, assistant clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at UCLA Health Santa Monica, provides expert commentary to Medscape.
November 18, 2023
Tiragolumab Combo Marginally Improves ORR in PD-L1+ Cervical Cancer - Cancer Network covers a study led by Dr. Ritu Salani, director of gynecologic oncology at UCLA and member of the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center.
November 17, 2023
We Need to Talk About Why Menopause—And VMS—Are a Mystery - Dr. Rajita Patel, assistant professor in obstetrics and gynecology, and director of the Comprehensive Menopause Program at UCLA Health provides expert commentary to Elle.
October 24, 2023
Treating the Mental Health side of Menopause - A new menopause program at UCLA Health offers access to psychologists, and psychiatrists trained in reproductive health. Learn more at the UCLA Health Newsroom.
October 17, 2023
As the Number of Vaccines for Pregnant Women Rises, so does Vaccine Hesitancy - Dr. Neil Silverman, professor of clinical obstetrics and gynecology and director of the Infections in Pregnancy Program at UCLA, provides expert commentary to NBC News. Additional coverage: Yahoo News, AOL
October 17, 2023
Mother, 67, Diagnosed with Stage 4 Lung Cancer, Thriving Eight Years Later with New Targeted Medication - Dr. Beth Karlan, professor and vice chair of women's health research and director of cancer population genetics at UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, provides expert commentary to SurvivorNet.
October 12, 2023
How an Obsession with Self-Care Paved the Way for Ozempic - Dr. Daniel Ginn, obstetrician-gynecologist at UCLA Health, provides expert commentary to Rolling Stone.
October 11, 2023
Scientists Develop Roadmap to Create New Treatment Strategies for Ovarian Cancer - UCLA researchers, including Dr. Sanaz Memarzadeh, professor of UCLA OBGYN, have created a roadmap looking at different ways to use the immune system to fight ovarian cancer, which could ultimately lead to the development of more effective immunotherapeutic strategies using checkpoint blockade, monoclonal antibody therapies, and combinational therapies to better treat the often-lethal cancer. Learn more at the UCLA Health Newsroom.
October 6, 2023
Inhibition Changes Individualized Treatment in Advanced Ovarian Cancer - Dr. Ritu Salani, director of gynecologic oncology at UCLA Health and member of the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, provides expert commentary to Targeted Oncology.
October 3, 2023
Hot flashes and more: New program helps patients through menopause - 75% of people experience hot flashes during menopause, fewer than 50% get treatment. Learn more at the UCLA Health Newsroom.
September 18, 2023
6 Reproductive Health Symptoms You Should Never Ignore - UCLA Health's commentary on ovarian cancer detection is featured in a LiveStrong article. Learn more about ovarian cancer detection at the UCLA Health Newsroom.
September 13, 2023
New Comprehensive Menopause Program Gives Patients 'the care they truly deserve' - UCLA Health experts from multiple specialties are collaborating to provide individualized whole-person care. Learn more at the UCLA Health Newsroom.
September 11, 2023
Using Personalized Medicine to Target Gynecological Cancers - A Q&A with Dr. Ritu Salani, director of gynecological oncology at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center. Learn more at the UCLA Health Newsroom.
September 5, 2023
What to Eat During all Four Phases of the Menstrual Cycle - Dr. Alexander Chiang, chief of obstetrics and gynecology at UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, provides expert commentary to theSkimm.
September 1, 2023
Under-prescribed Menopause Relief: Women Suffer Unnecessarily - Dr. Andrea Rapkin, obstetrician-gynecologist and director of the UCLA Pelvic Pain Clinic provides expert commentary to Web MD.
August 31, 2023
Infertility Treatments Raise Risk for Stroke After Childbirth - Dr. Zain Al-Safi, reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist at UCLA Health, provides expert commentary to MedScape.
August 31, 2023
Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Long on Patient Benefits, including more options - Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery (MIGS) provides important benefits for patients: lower risks of complications, less scarring and shorter recovery times. Learn more at the UCLA Health Newsroom.
August 22, 2023
Agonizing Delays for Women as Dobbs Decision Worsens OB-GYN Shortage - Dr. Christina Han, associate clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, provides expert commentary to the Guardian.
August 16, 2023
New Noninvasive RNA Tests Could Help Identify At-risk Pregnancies - Dr. Yalda Afshar, assistant professor-in-residence of obstetrics and gynecology in the division of maternal-fetal medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA provides expert commentary for Knowable.
August 14, 2023
Multimillion-dollar Gift will Fund Genetic Research, Women's and Children's health, and Integrative Medicine at UCLA - Dr. Deborah Krakow, Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, has been named to the newly established Joshua S. and Beth C. Friedman Chair for Women's Genetic Research, funded by a generous gift from the Friedmans. Learn more at the UCLA Health Newsroom.
August 8, 2023
5 Signs You Need to Break Up with Your OB-GYN - Dr. Aparna Sridhar, associate clinical professor in obstetrics and gynecology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA provides expert commentary for HuffPost.
August 2, 2023
Pill to Counter Postpartum Depression Looks Good in Trial, May Gain FDA Approval - Dr. Misty Richards, the founder and medical director of the Maternal Outpatient Mental Health Services Clinic at UCLA provides expert commentary for HealthDay. Learn more at the UCLA Health Newsroom.
August 1, 2023
UCLA Health was Named Number 1 in California for the 34th Straight Year - Thirteen UCLA Health medical specialties placed in the top 10 of the rankings, including UCLA Obstetrics and Gynecology according to the USNWR Honor Roll.
July 2023
Early Pregnancy MRI Scans could Predict Risks for Baby's Growth and Health - In a new study, UCLA researchers explored whether MRI scans could predict ischemic placental disease (IPD), which can lead to problems like preeclampsia, fetal growth restriction (FGR) and placental abruption during pregnancy. The study suggests that MRI scans in early pregnancy could provide valuable information about the health of the placenta and the baby's development, with far reaching consequences to the mother beyond pregnancy, and the offspring throughout their life's course. The work was led by a multidisciplinary team at UCLA including Dr. Carla Janzen, associate professor, department of obstetrics and gynecology, division of maternal-fetal medicine. Learn more at UCLA Health News Room.
July 31, 2023
UCLA Health a top performer in annual assessments of patient care quality - UCLA Obstetrics and Gynecology has once again earned a coveted spot in the annual U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals Honor Roll, ranking #8 in the nation for our specialty.
July 31, 2023
Christine Burke, MD, FPMRS fellow, received an AUGS Foundation Fellow Research Award for her project “Characterizing Sleep and Nocturia Patterns in Women with and Without Overactive Bladder.” The AUGS Foundation, formerly known as the PFD Research Foundation, supports promising, innovative research regarding the causes, prevention, cure and treatment of pelvic floor disorders.
July 23, 2023
Expert Highlights ‘Practice-Changing' Gynecologic Cancer Studies at ASCO – Dr. Ritu Salani, director of gynecologic oncology at UCLA and member of the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, featured in a video for CancerNetwork.
July 18, 2023
New Moms Shouldn't have to Suffer in Silence – Dr. Misty Richards, the founder and medical director of the Maternal Outpatient Mental health Services Clinic at UCLA, was featured in the LA Times.
July 14, 2023
COVID Infection in Women Having Ovary Stimulation Lowered Chances for Pregnancy – Dr. Lindsay Kroener, a reproductive endocrinology and infertility specialist at UCLA Health, provided expert commentary to HealthDay.
July 8, 2023
T-DXd May be ‘Practice Changing' in HER2+ Gynecologic Cancers – Dr. Ritu Salani, director of gynecologic oncology at UCLA and member of the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, was interviewed by CancerNetwork.
July 6, 2023
Expert Reviews Potential Novel Treatment Options in Ovarian Cancer – Dr. Ritu Salani, director of gynecologic oncology at UCLA and member of the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, provided expert commentary to CancerNetwork.
July 5, 2023
Potential of Moving Mirvetuximab to Earlier Lines in Ovarian Cancer Subtype – Dr. Ritu Salani, director of gynecologic oncology at UCLA and member of the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, provided expert commentary to CancerNetwork.
July 3, 2023
For mom of 4, journey to motherhood includes coming to terms with congenital heart disease. UCLA Health's multidisciplinary team, including Dr. Yalda Afshar, co-director of the UCLA cardio obstetrics program, provides long-term treatment and support to help mom manage her condition and fulfill dream of having children.
July 1, 2023
Dostarlimab Has ‘Impactful' PFS Benefit in dMMR Advanced Endometrial Cancer – Dr. Ritu Salani, director of gynecologic oncology at UCLA and member of the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, was interviewed by CancerNetwork.
June 29, 2023
Survivornet interviewed Dr. Dana Chase, associate professor of UCLA Obstetrics and Gynecology and a member of the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, about how to find joy during treatment for cancer.
June 27, 2023
Helping Expecting Mothers Advocate for Themselves - Dr. Aparna Sridhar, associate clinical professor in obstetrics and gynecology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA , discusses how “A solid doctorpatient relationship is the key to empowering patients and helping them enjoy the journey.” Learn more at the UCLA Health Newsroom.
June 19, 2023
Dr. Ritu Salani, director of gynecologic oncology at UCLA and member of the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, was featured on Cancer Network's podcast to recap the ASCO 2023 meeting.
May 28, 2023
Patch reported that 58 CA facilities, including UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, ranked among America's best maternity hospitals in Newsweek's recent ranking.
May 23, 2023
Dr. Dana Chase, associate professor of UCLA Obstetrics and Gynecology and member of the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, provided expert commentary to Survivornet.com. “We know, actually from good studies, that emotional health, quality of life is associated with survival, meaning better quality of life is associated with better survival, better outcomes,” Dr. Chase said in an earlier interview.
May 16, 2023
Dr. Aparna Sridhar, associate clinical professor in obstetrics and gynecology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, provided expert commentary to Women.com/MSN and TIME about the potential first over-the-counter birth control pill.
May 15, 2023
Dr. Jacqueline Fahey, associate clinical professor in obstetrics and gynecology, provides insight on what a day in her life looks like as a Gynecologist and Obstetrician at UCLA Health. Learn more here.
May 11, 2023
The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA again ranked among the nation's top medical schools for primary care and research in a new annual assessment. In addition to its overall ranking, the medical school also rated among the top schools for each specialty evaluated in the U.S. News and World Report rankings, including obstetrics and gynecology (#10), reports UCLA Health.
May 3, 2023
UCLA Health Connect covers a new Hair Clinic that was offered to help female cancer patients with physical, emotional side effects of chemotherapy-induced alopecia. Five Hollywood hairstylists taught scalp care, styling wigs and makeup application.
May 2, 2023
Dr. Michele Torosis, pelvic female medicine and reproductive surgery specialist at UCLA Health, was interviewed by MedPageToday regarding the difference between OAB-wet and OAB-dry.
April 27, 2023
Dr. Aparna Sridhar, associate clinical professor in obstetrics and gynecology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, spoke to The New York Times about the mysteries of ovulation pain.
April 26, 2023
Dr. Cortney Eakin, gynecologic oncology research fellow at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, provided expert commentary to USA Today about a rise in uterine cancer among young Hispanic women..
April 24, 2023
Dr. Ritu Salani, director of gynecologic oncology at UCLA and Dr. Dana Chase, gynecologic oncologist at UCLA, both members of the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, discussed with Cancer Network key data presented at The Society of Gynecologic Oncology 2023 Annual Meeting on Women's Cancer and how they may apply to clinical practice.
April 7, 2023
Dr. Dana Chase, gynecologic oncologist at UCLA Health, provided commentary to SurvivorNet.com about how emotional health and good quality of life are associated with better survival and better outcomes in a story about a dancing mom of two with breast cancer who makes it to the Kelly Clarkson Show.
April 7, 2023
Becker's Hospital Review highlights Dr. Ritu Salani, director of gynecologic oncology at UCLA, as one of 761 exceptional women in oncology, according to Castle Connolly
April 3, 2023
Sixteen UCLA Obstetrics and Gynecology physicians were named to Los Angeles Magazine's 2023 list of “Top Doctors” in Los Angeles. The results are based on a Los Angeles Magazine survey that asked physicians throughout Los Angeles County to identify doctors they considered to be at the top of their fields. Congratulations to Drs. Yalda Afshar, Zain Al-Safi, Kathleen Brennan, Christina Han, Carla Janzen, Deborah Krakow, Lindsay Kroener, Tiffany Lai, Sanaz Memarzadeh, Aisling Murphy, Tina Nguyen, Ramneek Rana, Rashmi Rao, Ritu Salani, Neil Silverman, and Aparna Sridhar.
March 27, 2023
Dr. Beth Karlan, professor and vice chair of women's health research and director of cancer population genetics at UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, provided expert commentary to Survivornet about spotting the signs of colon cancer.
March 27, 2023
A UCLA study, led by Dr. Alex Francoeur, obstetrics and gynecology resident at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, shows that palliative care decreases hospital readmissions in ovarian cancer. CureToday covered the study.
March 22, 2023
Parents Magazine interviewed Dr. Lindsay Kroener, Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor of UCLA OBGYN, about basal body temperature and implantation dip.
March 22, 2023
Romper interviewed Dr. Ilina Pluym, Assistant Clinical Professor of UCLA OBGYN, about postpartum cramps.
March 14, 2023
Dr. Daniel Ginn, Health Sciences Clinical Instructor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, was interviewed by Healthline about the need for better treatment plans for endometriosis.
March 13, 2023
Conflict on the Maternal-Fetal Front - Dr. Yalda Afshar, assistant professor-in-residence of obstetrics and gynecology in the division of maternal-fetal medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, discusses the biological tug between mother and developing fetus is a feature of pregnancy, with potential long-term health effects for both. Learn more at the UCLA Health Newsroom.
March 9, 2023
Patch published a reprint of press release announcing the inaugural holder of the Nancy Marks Endowed Chair in Women's Health Research, Dr. Beth Karlan, a UCLA professor of obstetrics and gynecology and the department's vice chair of women's health research.
March 9, 2023
A $5 million gift from Nancy and Howard Marks endows chair in women's health research at UCLA. Dr. Beth Karlan named inaugural chair holder. UCLA Newsroom.
March 1, 2023
Healthcare Brew interviewed Dr. Aparna Sridhar, Health Sciences Associate Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, about the what providers and insurers need to know about the use of apps for as birth control or fertility tracking. The FDA has recently cleared two apps to function as contraception.
February 22, 2023
Dr. Neil Silverman, professor of clinical obstetrics and gynecology and director of the Infections in Pregnancy Program at UCLA, provided expert commentary to TODAY.com regarding the safety and potential benefits of taking Paxlovid during pregnancy
February 21, 2023
Medscape interviewed Dr. Neil Silverman, professor of clinical obstetrics and gynecology and director of the Infections in Pregnancy Program at UCLA, about the need for vaccine development for Zika virus.
February 18,2023
Glam reported on previously published commentary from Dr. Zain A. Al-Safi, obstetrician-gynecologist and reproductive endocrinology and infertility specialist, about what women should know about their biological clock. The original article appeared in UCLA Health Connect.
February 16, 2023
Dr. Yalda Afshar, assistant professor-in-residence of obstetrics and gynecology in the division of maternal fetal medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, provided expert commentary to Health.com about a study that suggests common pregnancy complications could increase the risk of heart disease for decades.
February 10, 2023
Dr. Beth Karlan, professor of UCLA Obstetrics and Gynecology and director of cancer population genetics at UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, provided survivornet with expert commentary regarding new recommendations to prevent ovarian cancer.
February 2, 2023
The Scientist interviewed Dr. Sanaz Memarzadeh, professor of obstetrics and gynecology and member UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research, about why some HPV infections carry more cervical cancer risk.
January 30, 2023
Dr. Ritu Salani, director of gynecologic oncology at UCLA and member of the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, provided expert commentary to Healio about Cervical Health Awareness Month to bring attention to necessary screenings.
January 12, 2023
Dr. Daniel Dumesic, professor of reproductive endocrinology and infertility at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, provides expert commentary to Women's Health Online regarding tips to make PCOS weight loss so much easier.
January 11, 2023
Dr. Alexander Chiang, chief of obstetrics and gynecology at UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, provided expert commentary to theSkimm about which medications you can and cannot take while pregnant.
January 10, 2023
Dr. Beth Karlan, professor and vice chair of women's health research and director of cancer population genetics at UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, explains to Survivornet that clinical trials can play an important role for some patients' treatment, but they also serve a larger purpose.
January 9, 2023
Dr. Alexander Chiang, chief of obstetrics and gynecology at UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, spoke to theSkimm about fertility and pregnancy acronyms to know.
January 3, 2023
Medscape provides expert commentary from Dr. Christina Han, associate clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology and division director of maternal-fetal medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, about the impact of a Mediterranean diet on pregnancy.
January 3, 2023
MDedge provides continued coverage of UCLA research on cervical cancer led by Dr. Alex Francoeur, obstetrics and gynecology resident at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.
