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Cancer
This revolutionary breast cancer drug has saved millions of lives in its 25-year history
UCLA Health oncologist Dr. Dennis Slamon and his team brought forward Herceptin, the first FDA-approved gene-based drug to fight cancer, back in 1988.
February 16, 2024
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Promising target for CAR T-cell therapy leads to potent antitumor responses against cutaneous and rare melanomas
Scientists at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have built and demonstrated the potential efficacy of a new CAR T-cell-based immunotherapy specifically designed to treat patients with cutaneous and rare subtypes of melanoma.
February 16, 2024
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4 min read
Cancer
Chaplain Michael Eselun helps people address the big spiritual questions that often accompany a cancer diagnosis
February 15, 2024
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6 min read
Cancer,
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UCLA-led research results in FDA approval of 4-drug combination for frontline treatment of metastatic pancreatic cancer
A four-drug chemotherapy regimen of irinotecan liposome (Onivyde) in combination with oxaliplatin, leucovorin, and fluorouracil has been approved by the FDA for the first-line treatment of metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma.
February 15, 2024
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3 min read
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Headache could be symptom of underlying condition
Ask the Doctors monthly letters column answers questions regarding severe headache pain, stem cells to manage Type 1 diabetes, and Botox for migraine.
February 14, 2024
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3 min read
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Elevated creatinine levels can impact kidney function
My father has diabetes and high blood pressure. Sometimes he fails to follow medical care for these diseases. Now his level of creatinine has reached 2.6 mg/dL, which is very high. He is getting weak and has cramps at night. How do you decrease high creatinine?
February 12, 2024
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3 min read
Cancer,
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Antibody drug conjugates make strides in ovarian cancer with recent FDA approval
The UCLA Health women’s cancer research team in OBGYN played a pivotal role in a clinical trial that led to the FDA granting accelerated approval of the first antibody drug conjugate for the treatment of platinum-resistant ovarian cancer.
February 12, 2024
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4 min read
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Long COVID affects each person differently
Is there anything new on long COVID? I have it, and it hijacked my life. I get tired really easily, can't exercise like I used to and my heart often beats too fast. The worst part is the brain fog, which affects my work. Is there any progress on a treatment or on determining what causes it?
February 9, 2024
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3 min read
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Several treatments available for nosebleeds
I am a 76-year-old woman not prone to nosebleeds. However, I recently started having heavy ones. Thrombin spray helped, but only for a week. A CT scan was normal. What can be done? A friend with nosebleeds had his nose cauterized. Might that be helpful for me?
February 7, 2024
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3 min read
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Cold plunge one form of whole-body cryotherapy
It's a tradition in my husband's family to start the new year with a dip in the ocean. We live in Maryland, so that means it's freezing cold. I see on social media that doing a cold plunge is now a craze. Is it true what they're saying, that it's good for you?
February 5, 2024
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3 min read
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Research finds GDF15 hormone linked to morning sickness
My husband and I are ready to expand our family, but I had such bad morning sickness for my whole pregnancy last time that I'm scared. Can you please talk about recent news about what causes morning sickness and if this may lead to a treatment that actually helps?
February 2, 2024
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3 min read
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Dangers of raw milk arise from bacteria
We might start buying raw milk from a family farm in our area. It seems safe because they have only two cows and test the milk for bacteria. But when I told my dad, he said raw milk is always risky. Is that true?
January 31, 2024
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3 min read
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Vaccination best way to fight tripledemic
Ask the Doctors monthly letters column answers questions regarding a tripledemic, bug bites, macular degeneration, and long COVID.
January 29, 2024
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3 min read
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What’s the Truth about Memory and Other Supplements?
January 29, 2024
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3 min read
Cancer,
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Protein identified as a potential biomarker and therapeutic target for aggressive neuroendocrine carcinomas
Investigators have identified a protein in highly aggressive neuroendocrine carcinomas and neuroblastoma that could potentially be used as a molecular biomarker for diagnosing these cancers and predicting and monitoring responses to therapy.
January 29, 2024
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4 min read
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Creatine supplements can help build muscle mass
I'm a 36-year-old woman, and recently I began lifting weights to get stronger. A trainer at my gym has been saying that taking a creatine supplement could be helpful for that. What is creatine, and what does it do?
January 26, 2024
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3 min read
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Science & Research
Physician-scientist honored by Society for Pediatric Research
Dr. Steven Jonas has been honored with the 2024 Society for Pediatric Research Young Investigator Award. The recognition marks his contributions to unraveling mysteries of childhood development and disease.
January 26, 2024
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2 min read
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#ASC2024: Ethnicity as survival predictor for gastric cancer, early liver retransplantation, risk factors for chemical restraint use among adult trauma patients and more
Surgeons and scientists at UCLA Health will present data on the latest basic science, translational and health services research that has the potential to improve patient care at the 19th annual Academic Surgical (ASC) Congress in Washington, D.C., Feb. 6 to 8.
January 25, 2024
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4 min read
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Complicated grief extends the time it takes to heal
My mother and stepfather were married for 42 years when he passed away suddenly. That was a year ago, and she's still struggling. I talked to my doctor about it, and he said it sounds like “complicated grief.” I've never heard of that. What can we do to help her?
January 24, 2024
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3 min read
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New Year’s resolutions more achievable when specific
My husband teases me because I love making New Year's resolutions, but I have trouble keeping them. Some on my list for 2024 -- lose 10 pounds, start hitting the gym -- have been with me since the 1990s! Any advice on how to do better?
January 22, 2024
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3 min read