News Releases

Health and Behavior
Scientists pinpoint surprising new function for histones
07/08/2020
Research brief: UCLA scientists have discovered that histones act as an enzyme that converts copper into a usable form for cells.

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Program to prevent falls among seniors shows modest benefit
07/08/2020
A large-scale trial of nearly 5,500 older people found that individually tailored interventions reduced serious injuries by about 8%.

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Coronavirus disproportionately harms U.S. prison population
07/08/2020
The UCLA COVID-19 Behind Bars Data Project tracks issues involving the pandemic and mass incarceration in prisons and jails.

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Welcome, Robin the AI robot
07/07/2020
UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital has launched an innovative project to support the emotional needs of children during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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How the body regulates scar tissue growth after heart attacks
07/03/2020
A single protein may determine the size of scars, scientists say. Larger scars heighten the risk of future death from heart failure.

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Statin Usage is Linked to a Lower Death Rate in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients
07/02/2020
A new study led by Chinese researchers in collaboration with UCLA's Dr. Yibin Wang, PhD, has shown that people hospitalized with COVID-19 who took statin drugs were less likely to die and less likely to need mechanical ventilation than those who did not take the cholesterol-lowering drugs.

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Addressing Disparities
07/01/2020
The important dialogue occurring in our society about racism is helping to shape how UCLA Health can best respond as a health care system to eliminate disparities.

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UCLA Biodesign Program Graduates Inaugural Class of Fellows at "Fast Pitch" Event
07/01/2020
UCLA Biodesign 2020 inaugural graduates were honored by its leaders, members of the UCLA Community and supporters in a virtual celebration held on Friday, June 26.

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Study shows surge in e-cigarette and marijuana use among state's young adults
06/30/2020
A large percentage of users of both products are also underage, according to new research by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research.

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UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital pediatrician named president-elect of the American Academy of Pediatrics
06/30/2020
Moira Szilagyi, MD, PhD, a nationally-known expert in childhood trauma and resilience and professor of pediatrics at UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital, has been voted president-elect of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).