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Laser treatment for toenail fungus may not provide cure

Ask the Doctors monthly letters column answers questions regarding toenail fungus, health benefits of walking, and cramp-fasciculation syndrome.
April 14, 2025   |  
3 min read
Patient and doctor looking at results
Science & Research

Clinical outcomes improve when patient’s and surgeon’s ethnicity match, study shows

Data revealed reduced hospital stays and readmissions when Hispanic patients were treated by Hispanic surgeons.
April 14, 2025   |  
4 min read
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Fruits and vegetables provide helpful polyphenols

Ask the Doctors monthly letters column answers questions regarding polyphenols, oatmeal, coffee, and the health benefits of sleep.
April 11, 2025   |  
3 min read
A 3D rendering of the human brain.
Behavioral Health,
News about UCLA Health,
Science & Research
epithelial chromatin variation
Cancer,
Science & Research

Does cell nucleus size matter in gene activity? Researchers say yes

Researchers have discovered that the size of a cell, especially its nucleus that holds the DNA can determine which genes are turned on or off. This helps explain how cells develop and function, with potential implications for understanding diseases like cancer.
April 10, 2025   |  
4 min read
Norman and Ellen Davidson Cantor
Cancer
Postpartum - baby and mom
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Umbilical cord blood harbors beneficial stem cells

My fiance and I plan to have kids someday. I was wondering if it would be beneficial to keep our babies’ umbilical cords, which would be full of stem cells. We would like to know how that works and if there are already uses for cord blood. Can it help with Type 1 diabetes?
April 9, 2025   |  
3 min read
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News about UCLA Health

UCLA urologist awarded $3M to study causes and treatments for chronic pelvic pain

Lenore Ackerman, MD, PhD, an associate professor in the Department of Urology at UCLA Health, has received more than $3 million in research funding from the U.S. Department of Defense and National Institutes of Health to explore treatment options for chronic bladder and pelvic pain conditions.
April 9, 2025   |  
2 min read
Fluorescent imaging of fibrotic kidney scar tissue.
Science & Research

UCLA researchers identify precision medicine approach for preventing kidney failure

UCLA researchers have identified type 5 collagen as a key factor in kidney fibrosis, revealing its potential as a biomarker to predict chronic kidney disease progression.
April 9, 2025   |  
5 min read
Dr. Jeffrey Veale performs a kidney transplant
Science & Research
Water sports and exercise
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Aquatic PT can benefit joint replacement patients

I had a total hip replacement. I also have arthritis. It has made it hard to get back on my feet. My doctor is wanting me to try aquatic physical therapy. Is it all that different from the regular physical therapy I’ve already been doing? Why would it be more helpful?
April 7, 2025   |  
3 min read
Nurse taking senior man's blood pressure
Science & Research

Home care cooperatives may be key to addressing the critical shortage of caregivers for the elderly

Home care cooperatives may be the key to alleviating the shortage of paid caregivers for older Americans. Participants in cooperatives experienced more respect, control, job support, and compensation than their counterparts in traditional care services.
April 7, 2025   |  
3 min read
microRNA
Cancer,
Science & Research

Test predicts which patients with prostate cancer are most likely to develop long-term side effects from radiation therapy

The test, called PROSTOX, is the first of its kind to use microRNAs to predict toxicity from cancer therapy. It could help prevent the burden of long-term complications by identifying patients most at risk before treatment even begins.
April 7, 2025   |  
5 min read
Measles
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Measles Infection Can Cause Immune Amnesia

I keep hearing about the complications that can happen when you have the measles and how they can land you in the hospital. I just saw on the news that getting the measles can mess up your immune system. I would like to know more about that.
April 4, 2025   |  
3 min read
Dr. Dennis Slamon and Dr. Richard Finn.
Cancer,
Science & Research

A decade of progress: Reflecting on the FDA approval of palbociclib to treat most common type of breast cancer

UCLA researchers Dr. Dennis Slamon and Dr. Richard Finn reflect on how it all started, the impact of their work, and what’s next in the fight against breast cancer.
April 4, 2025   |  
5 min read
A person holds their stomach in discomfort
Cancer