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Summer 2009
Fast Action Can Save Lives After Head Injury
Improved Lenses may Eliminate Need for Glasses
Services in Santa Monica Continue to Expand
UCLA Launches Institute of Urologic Oncology
No Link Between Childhood Vaccines and Autism
Early Intervention Key to Treatment
Prostate Cancer: To Test or Not to Test?
Prostate - Specific Antigen (PSA) Questions & Answers with Dr. Robert Reiter
Prostate - Specific Antigen (PSA) Questions & Answers with Dr. Mark Litwin
New Tool Delivers Higher Doses of Radiation in Less Time
Barry's Story
New Treatment Available for Uterine Fibroids
What to Do When Hurt on the Playing Field
Be a Hero
Grateful for Your Gifts
Spring 2009
Spring 2009 Newsletter E-Brochure
Community Health Program: Calendar of Events
New Drugs Improve Osteoporosis Treatment
UCLA Health System in Your Neighborhood
Prenatal Diagnosis Key to Successful Treatment of Congenital Heart Disease
Your Gifts Help Our Patients
New Program Treats Adults with Eating Disorders
Care for Adults with Congenital Heart Disease
Help Available for Women with Pelvic Floor Disorders
Liver Transplant Program Marks Silver Anniversary
New Medications Provide Relief from Rheumatoid Arthritis
Get on the fastER Track
Volunteer to Make a Difference
Winter 2009
Minimally Invasive Procedure Can Free Frozen Fingers
Targeted-Therapy Drugs Open New Front on War Against Cancer
UCLA Medical Group Ranked Among Top Physician Organizations in State
Partnership for Care
UCLA and Blue Shield of California Reach Agreement
Close Monitoring Benefits Patients with Heart Failure
Research Finds Statins Can Cut Risk of Heart Disease
Imaging May Aid Patients in Earliest Stages of Alzheimer's Disease
Drug for Alzheimer’s Disease Could Relieve Migraines
Early Detection Is Key to Successful Treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease
Mattel Children’s Hospital UCLA Expands to Santa Monica
UCLA Pediatricians Conveniently Located in Your Neighborhood
Fall 2008
Focus on LASIK
UCLA Geriatricians Specialize in Nursing Homes
Fall 2008 Newsletter E-Brochure
Community Health Programs: Calendar of Events
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center Now Open
Two Locations — Same Excellent Services
The New Hospitalists
UCLA FIT Combats Childhood Obesity
Make a Difference
MRI Used for Breast Imaging
BRITE: Study sheds light on depression
Charitable Gift Annuity Program
Spring 2008
Cold Medicine Warning Issued for Children
Early COPD Treatments May Help Slow Lung Damage
Walter Oppenheimer Leaves Important Legacy at UCLA
Hormones Can Affect Mental Health
UCLA Ranks High in Getting New Mothers to Breastfeed
Arthroscopic Procedure Used to Repair Rotator Cuff
Surgical Strides Improve Repair of Bones and Joints
Palliative Care Promotes Quality of Life for Patients
Research Helps Target Early Breast Cancers
Recognize Depression in Children and Seek Help
Do Your Research When Choosing a Cosmetic Surgeon
A Leadership Message
New UCLA Birthing Center Opens in Santa Monica
Winter 2007
UCLA Designated Center for Heart Attacks
Brain Tumor Options Hold Promise
Donor Hearts For Transplant Kept Beating Longer
UCLA Tests Brain Tumor Vaccine
Flexibility Added to Spine Surgery
Clinical Trials Target Women with Lung Cancer
Detecting Heart Conditions in the Student Athlete
Asians at Higher Risk for Hepatitis B and Liver Disease
Best Addiction Programs Based on Sound Evidence
UCLA Clinic Focuses Attention on Eczema in Children
Antibiotic-resistant Bacteria Becoming More Common
Less Invasive Surgery for Morbid Obesity Offered
A Leadership Message
Donor Endows Research Funds in Headache Program
UCLA Medical Center Teams Up to Heal Scars of War
Summer 2007
UCLA Nurse Considered a 'Hero' for Boosting Transplant Donations
UCLA Program Aims to Revolutionize Kidney Transplants
Download Vital Signs Summer 2007 Newsletter
Novel Therapy Fixes Abnormal Heart Beat
New Emergency Department to Open
New Drugs Target Type 2 Diabetes
UCLA Receives Heart Attack Designation from L.A. County
Seeking Treatment a Good Bet for Gambling Addiction
UCLA Becomes Home to Lichtenstein Hernia Institute
Robotic Instruments Enhance Gynecologic Surgeries
Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery Makes Strides
Should Girls Get Vaccinated Against Cervical Cancer?
Severe Depression Treated with Stimulation Device
Check Skin Regularly and Carefully for Any Changes
UCLA Partnership Will Bring Healthcare to Underserved
UCLA Unveils Hospital of the Future at Dedication Event
Spring 2007
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Center Aims to Treat the Person, Not Just the Cancer
Knowledge About Autism Expanding
Routine HIV Testing Recommended for Teens and Older
“Mindfulness” Can Help Calm Stress
Cerebral Palsy Center Treats Adults Too
Facts Help Patients Choose Prostate Cancer Treatments
Can Drinking Pomegranate Juice Regularly Delay Prostate Cancer?
Kidney Cancer Treatments Target Specific Cells
New Approaches Explored for Urinary Incontinence
Choices Offered for Breast Reconstruction After Cancer
Childhood Obesity Can Lead to Serious Adult Diseases
Eye Examination Can Prevent Blindness from Diabetes
Guided Imaging Allows Less Invasive Procedures
Millennium Ball Benefits New Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Fall 2006
Acne Best Cleared Using Individualized Treatments
Blood Test One Day May Detect Early Ovarian Cancer
Diagnosis Crucial Step in Treating Pulmonary Fibrosis
Flu Pandemic Fear Put into Perspective
Follow-up Care Key for Cancer Survivors
Include Time for Immunizations When Making Travel Plans
Innovative Surgery Removes Certain Brain Tumors
Robotic Prostate Cancer Surgery Offered to Patients
Treatments Reduce Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Risks
UCLA physicians offer their take on the WHI findings released so far
Women Consider How to Interpret Health Study Results
Spring 2006
Aneurysms Detected and Treated Earlier
Choosing Assisted Living Facilities Requires Research
Diet Changes and Monitoring Help Control Food Allergies
Drugs Target Colon Cancer Tumor Growth
East-West Medicine Offers Alternatives
Family Caregivers Need Support with Dementia Patients
High Blood Sugar Treated Aggressively in Intensive Care
Less Invasive Procedure Stops Brain Aneurysm Bleeding
Liver Transplant Milestone
New Drugs Studied for Childhood Cancer
Prolonged Hoarseness Needs Diagnosis
Santa Monica Friends Establish Legacy Close to Home
Thyroid Cancer on the Rise but Most Types Very Curable
UCLA Offices Growing in Your Neighborhood
Fall 2005
UCLA Guides Paramedics to Fight Stroke
Fast CT Scan Helps Detect Heart Disease
Heart Arrhythmias Respond to Ablation
Sandwich Generation: Don’t Be Afraid to Seek Support
Breast Cancer Research Explores Promising Treatments
Recent Study Shows Benefits of Digital Mammography
Strides Made in Treating Children With Short Stature
Depression Hard for Parents to Recognize in Children
Robotically Assisted Prostate Surgery Improves Precision
Urinary Incontinence Responds to Biofeedback/Exercise
Partnership for Care Funds Compassionate Programs
Orthopaedic Inpatient Services
Holiday Cards Created to Help UCLA Pediatric Patients
Early Death Risk Due to Obesity Debated
Spring 2005
Childhood Cancer Survivors Face Late Effects of Disease
Former Bruin Leaves Bequest to Help Patients and Families
High Cholesterol Treated More Aggressively
Medications for Arthritis Pain Scrutinized for Safety
Mind/Body Approach Applied to Chronic Pain in Children
Mohs Precisely Removes Skin Cancer Using Microscope
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Treatable
Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome Rising
Results of Prostate Cancer Test Interpreted in New Way
Surgery for Obesity Helps Sustain Weight Loss
Treatments Soothe Heartburn Symptoms
UCLA Medical Center Celebrates 50 Years of Healing
UCLA Tests Novel Approaches to Treat Lung Disease
Fall 2004
“Pill Camera” Locates Hard-to-Detect Small-Bowel Bleeding
Arthroscopy Can Conserve Hip Joints in Younger Patients
Donation of Malibu Home Establishes Lasting Legacy
Inadequate Sleep Can Lead to Health Risks in the Elderly
Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome Improves
Newborns Screened for 30 Genetic Diseases at UCLA
Orthopaedics Moving to Santa Monica
Patient-Doctor Partnership Promotes Healthcare Safety
Procedure Brings Near Vision into Focus
Radiofrequency Used to Treat Abnormal Heart Rhythms
Studies Consider Use of Antidepressants in Children
Take Antibiotics Only When Appropriate
Target Source of Pain for Migraine Headache Relief
Treatments for Dementia Initiated Earlier
UCLA Medical Center Ranked Best in the West
Spring 2004
Caregiver Role for Aging Parents Presents Challenges
Diabetes on the Rise in Adults and Children
Effective Therapies for Urinary Incontinence Available
Exercise Caution When Taking Multiple Medications
Explore Options for Controlling Menopause Symptoms
Fat Cells Play Active Role in Overall Wellness
Geriatricians Offer Specialized Healthcare for Seniors
Mental Activity Helps Prevent Memory Loss
Pay Close Attention to Mild Head Injuries in Children
Re:building Construction Update
Rehab Prescribed for Chronic Lung Disease
Shandler’s Generous Gifts Help Secure UCLA’s Future
Symptoms of Heart Disease Differ in Women and Men
Treatments for Vascular Disease Ease Pain, Save Limbs
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