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Tumor on liver
Cancer,
Science & Research

UCLA team initiates hepatic artery pump program for targeted chemotherapy

This procedure for metastatic colon cancer can extend survival for more patients and potentially get them to the curative stage of therapy.
June 3, 2024   |  
4 min read
Doctor in scrubs with phone
Healthy Lifestyle

Accurate sexual health information on TikTok? It’s this doctor’s mission

UCLA Health’s Dr. Russell Johnson aims to break down stigma, one video at a time.
June 3, 2024   |  
4 min read
Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery to Cease Tremors at UCLA
Science & Research

Ultrasound. Deep-brain stimulation. UCLA Health harnesses advances in neurotechnology

Ultrasound and deep brain stimulation are being used to guide medical procedures and treat neurological diseases.
June 3, 2024   |  
7 min read
jeff goar with family
Cancer,
Science & Research
Fentanyl
Science & Research

“Fundamental Cause Theory” may explain the sharp rise in overdose death rates among Native Americans, Black Americans while deaths drop for white Americans

In 2022 overdose deaths declined among white Americans, while they continued to rise sharply for all other groups. By that year overdose deaths among Native and Black Americans in the United States rose to 1.8 and 1.4 times respectively the rate of white Americans.
May 30, 2024   |  
3 min read
hiccups blog
Healthy Lifestyle

Prone to hiccups? Here’s what you need to know

Hiccups are annoying. But knowing what causes hiccups, how to get rid of them and when to see a doctor can help.
May 30, 2024   |  
4 min read
CIRM Award
Cancer,
Science & Research

UCLA scientists receive $17.4 million in CIRM grants to advance novel stem-cell based treatments

UCLA scientists have received more than $17.4 million in grants from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine to advance new stem cell-based treatments for heart disease, ovarian cancer and a creatine deficiency disorder.
May 30, 2024   |  
4 min read
Colorectal cancer
Cancer,
Science & Research

ASCO: Combination therapy significantly improves outcomes for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer

Using a combination of immunotherapy drugs with chemotherapy significantly improves progression-free survival and overall survival for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer who have previously undergone standard chemotherapy treatment.
May 23, 2024   |  
3 min read
veterans
Cancer,
Science & Research

ASCO: Large precision oncology study identifies differences in prostate cancer genomics among a racially and ethnically diverse cohort of U.S. veterans

A new study looking at the landscape of genomic alterations in more than 5,000 veterans with metastatic prostate cancer uncovered differences in the genomic makeup of cancer cells that were associated with race and ethnicity.
May 23, 2024   |  
4 min read
3d illustration of rotating DNA glowing molecule on blue background
News about UCLA Health,
Science & Research
Ear of an infant
News about UCLA Health,
Science & Research
varicocele test image
Science & Research
Dr. Caroline Opene established the Skin of Color Clinic at UCLA Health after joining the faculty of the David Geffen School of Medicine in 2022.
Healthy Lifestyle
John K. Lee
Cancer,
Science & Research

Dr. John Lee receives grant from CureSearch for Children’s Cancer

Dr. John Lee received the Acceleration Initiative Award from CureSearch for Children’s Cancer to help advance the use of CAR T-cell therapy as a treatment for people with advanced Ewing sarcoma.
May 16, 2024   |  
2 min read
Brain made from wooden puzzles.
News about UCLA Health,
Science & Research
BCAR-NKT cell
Cancer,
Science & Research

UCLA scientists develop novel technology that positions ‘off-the-shelf’ cancer immunotherapy for the clinic

Lili Yang, a professor of microbiology, immunology and molecular genetics breaks down why this new system is poised to finally help a universal cell product advance to a clinical trial.
May 14, 2024   |  
5 min read
Ribas Healing Award
Cancer,
Science & Research

Dr. Antoni Ribas honored for contributions in advancing cancer therapies

Physician-scientist Dr. Antoni Ribas was awarded the 2024 Healing Award by the Tower Cancer Research Foundation for his unwavering dedication to eradicating cancer.
May 14, 2024   |  
2 min read
Dr. Marlin Touma’s research aims to help tiny, newborn hearts with congenital defects.
Science & Research

A doctor's unique path to fix tiny hearts

Dr. Marlin Touma is investigating the molecular mechanisms of cardiac health defects in newborn babies.
May 13, 2024   |  
5 min read
Olipop brand prebiotic sodas on a shelf.
Healthy Lifestyle