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Researchers receive McKnight award to study the evolution of deadly brain cancer
The award, $300,000 over the next three years, supports their efforts in gaining a deeper understanding of the microenvironment's role in shaping human glioblastoma, an aggressive type of brain cancer that is fast growing and difficult to treat.
July 26, 2024
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2 min read
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Study finds targeting inflammation may not help reduce liver fibrosis in MAFLD
UCLA Health researchers found that inflammation alone may not be effective at combatting liver fibrosis in metabolic-associated fatty liver disease
July 25, 2024
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2 min read
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Recent insights and advances in treatment and management show promise in stemming the growing prevalence of diabetes
A new paper surveying advances in diabetes pathogenesis and treatment explores the complex factors contributing to the onset and progression of the disease, suggesting that an understanding of these dynamics is key to developing targeted interventions to reduce the risk of developing diabetes and managing its complications.
July 25, 2024
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5 min read
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Study identifies unique treatment preference profiles in men with prostate cancer
Researchers have identified distinct patient preference-based profiles among men diagnosed with low-risk prostate cancer regarding their treatment options that could help enhance shared decision-making and patient satisfaction in prostate cancer care.
July 25, 2024
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4 min read
Behavioral Health,
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Stroke recovery: it’s in the genes
July 24, 2024
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4 min read
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Research finds no difference in myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome prevalence caused by COVID-19 and other acute illnesses
Rates of subsequent myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) following an acute illness were roughly the same between people whose acute illness was due to COVID-19 and those who did not have COVID-19.
July 24, 2024
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3 min read
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Teen’s blood donors kept him alive – now they are one big family
July 23, 2024
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2 min read
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Researchers awarded $4 million to advance immunotherapy treatment for pancreatic cancer
UCLA researchers were awarded a $4 million grant from the NCI to help advance immune-based therapies to improve treatments and outcomes for people diagnosed with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, one of the most aggressive and deadly forms of cancer.
July 22, 2024
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2 min read
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From heart transplant to advocacy: A teen marathoner’s journey
July 19, 2024
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4 min read
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UCLA selected by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to test Medicare dementia care model
UCLA has been selected by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to participate in a new Medicare alternative payment model designed to support people living with dementia and their caregivers.
July 19, 2024
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3 min read
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UCLA Health Sports Medicine experts uniquely qualified for interviews on injuries and athletic performance July 26 – August 11
UCLA Health, recently named as the Official Team Physicians of USA Basketball, has a roster of sports medicine and orthopaedic experts available for interview on topics including sports injuries, athletic performance, injury prevention and training, as well how weekend warriors can bring out their own inner athlete.
July 18, 2024
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2 min read
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Dr. Ronald Busuttil wins Medawar Prize from Transplantation Society
Dr. Ronald Busuttil, distinguished professor of surgery emeritus at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, has been named a recipient of the 2024 Medawar Prize by The Transplantation Society.
July 17, 2024
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1 min read
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Dr. Tanya Stoyanova receives $1.8 million to identify new treatment strategies for advanced prostate cancer
Dr. Tanya Stoyanova was awarded a $1.8 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to identify new drivers and test new therapeutic strategies for advanced treatment-resistant prostate cancer.
July 16, 2024
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2 min read
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A new study finds that early detection of miRNAs in maternal blood may offer the potential for predicting preeclampsia
A new study by researchers at UCLA Health finds that early detection of specific microRNAs (miRNAs) packaged in vesicles may offer the opportunity to predict preeclampsia in pregnant people before clinical symptoms manifest.
July 16, 2024
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2 min read
Cancer,
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Cancer researchers receive grant to combat aggressive kidney cancer
Investigators at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have received an $800,000 grant from the V Foundation to find new ways to treat and prevent a severe form of kidney cancer associated with a hereditary syndrome.
July 15, 2024
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3 min read
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Study reveals dual role of protein in cancer treatment
The study, published in Cell Reports, reveals how IRF1 can both hinder and help the body's immune response to tumors, depending upon which cells the protein is found in.
July 15, 2024
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4 min read
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Are GLP-1 Drugs Safe for Children? Doctors Say Despite High Use Among Youth, No Unique Health Risks Detected
With the skyrocketing popularity of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound, health experts are noticing an increasing trend of use among younger Americans.
July 10, 2024
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4 min read
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Neurosurgeon-scientist elected to Taiwan’s prestigious Academia Sinica
Dr. Linda Liau, chair of neurosurgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, has been elected as an Academician of Academia Sinica by the 35th Convocation of Academicians, the preeminent academic institution in Taiwan.
July 10, 2024
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2 min read
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Study reveals racial disparities in Huntington’s disease diagnoses
July 9, 2024
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4 min read
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UCLA-led team develops an AI model that predicts Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy survival
Researchers have developed a machine-learning model that can predict with a high degree of accuracy the short-term survival of dialysis patients on Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT).
July 9, 2024
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2 min read