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Cancer,
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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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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,
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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
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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,
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
Science & Research
UCLA medical students celebrate Match Day and their ability to overcome barriers
March 19, 2024
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4 min read
Science & Research
Mapping the harms of extreme heat in California
UCLA Heat Maps show where heat causes harm or death.
March 18, 2024
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2 min read
Cancer,
Science & Research
Attacking metastatic prostate cancer early with combination treatment approach improves outcomes in preliminary study
UCLA investigators have shown the combination of a short course of powerful and intense hormonal therapy with targeted radiation is safe and effective in treating people with advanced prostate cancer.
March 18, 2024
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4 min read
Science & Research
Sleep and psychological dysfunction are top concerns for cystic fibrosis patients with sinusitis, driving preference for endoscopic sinus surgery
A new study finds that symptoms ranked as the most significant concern for individuals with cystic fibrosis were complaints associated with psychological dysfunction and sleep disturbances, indicating a high value placed on quality of life.
March 15, 2024
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2 min read
Cancer,
Science & Research
Cancer association recognizes Owen Witte for advancing blood cancer research
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) has awarded Dr. Owen Witte, founding director emeritus of the UCLA Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research, with the 2024 Award for Outstanding Achievement in Blood Cancer Research.
March 15, 2024
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2 min read
Science & Research
Long COVID patients report improvements following self-regulation therapy, study finds
March 13, 2024
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3 min read
Science & Research
UCLA neurologists find elevated levels of specific immune cell in Alzheimer’s disease patients
Finding the cells may be a first step in developing new targeted therapies.
March 13, 2024
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6 min read
Science & Research
Health professionals and laypeople feel differently about allocating scarce lifesaving resources in a crisis
March 12, 2024
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4 min read
Science & Research
Safe disposal of narcotics is key to reducing children's opioid deaths
Parents and caregivers need more than an education program and disposal bins to remove leftover drugs after a child’s surgery, a new study finds.
March 11, 2024
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5 min read
Cancer,
Science & Research
Cancer researchers awarded $3.2 million grant to find better ways to treat advanced melanoma
A team of investigators from the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute was awarded a $3.2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health.
March 11, 2024
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3 min read
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Emergency room culture may deter medical students from selecting specialty
March 7, 2024
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2 min read
Science & Research
Late UCLA Health ophthalmologist Dr. Patricia Bath inducted into National Women’s Hall of Fame.
March 7, 2024
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2 min read