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dna
Science & Research

Patients face insurance hurdles for genetic testing, study says

Genetic testing can be crucial for finding and treating medical conditions.
April 24, 2024   |  
4 min read
Colorectal cancer
Ask the Doctors,
Cancer

Study looks at role of oral microbe in colorectal cancer

I recently read about a study that found a link between a certain kind of bacteria that lives in your mouth and the risk of developing colon cancer. I would like to know more details about that study, and also if this might point to a new approach in treatments.
April 24, 2024   |  
3 min read
PSA
Cancer,
Science & Research

Prostate cancer screenings encouraged for Black men as early as 40

New prostate screening guidelines organized by the Prostate Cancer Foundation aim to address the longstanding health disparity in prostate cancer: Black men are diagnosed with and die from prostate cancer at a much higher rate than white men.
April 24, 2024   |  
4 min read
3d rendered illustration - bladder cancer
Cancer,
Science & Research

FDA approves immunotherapy drug combo for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer after UCLA-led research shows improved outcomes for patients

The FDA approval was based on results of the QUILT 3.032 clinical trial, which was led by Dr. Karim Chamie, associate professor urology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and a researcher at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center.
April 23, 2024   |  
3 min read
Diet and nutrition
Ask the Doctors

Eating in certain order helps control blood glucose

Can you please talk about the idea that the order in which you eat your food has an effect on your blood sugar? I have a friend who never eats sweets unless she can also have some vegetables and protein. Does this really matter?
April 22, 2024   |  
3 min read
Female physician in hospital
Science & Research

Treatment from female doctors leads to lower mortality and hospital readmission rates

Patients have lower rates of mortality and hospital readmissions when treated by female physicians, with female patients benefitting more than their male counterparts.
April 22, 2024   |  
3 min read
Pediatrician
Ask the Doctors

Advances in technology help with blood glucose management

Our 14-year-old daughter has just been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. Her doctor wants her to start using a continuous glucose monitor, and also to consider using an insulin pump. We would like to know more about how these work.
April 19, 2024   |  
3 min read
Image of various superfoods
Healthy Lifestyle

Superfood consumers need to look beyond the label

April 18, 2024   |  
3 min read
DNA
Cancer,
Science & Research

Mutations in noncoding DNA become functional in some cancer-driving genes

UCLA researchers, using an experiment that elucidated the function of tens of thousands of noncoding variants, discovered a link between functional mutations and genes linked to cancer pathways, as well as indicators to predict cancer patient survival.
April 18, 2024   |  
5 min read
Doctor typing on computer
Ask the Doctors

No scientific evidence electric blanket will impact afib

Ask the Doctors monthly letters column answers questions regarding atrial fibrillation, valley fever, and resistant starch.
April 17, 2024   |  
3 min read
Conway, Damoiseaux, Lo and Yang.
Cancer,
Science & Research

Cancer researchers receive Team Science Award from Melanoma Research Alliance

The award supports the team’s research in improving a small molecule to break down PD-L1 more effectively and identifying other PD-L1-degrading small chemical compounds.
April 16, 2024   |  
2 min read
At-home blood pressure
Ask the Doctors

Take at-home blood pressure readings multiple times

I want to start checking my blood pressure to see if the high readings my doctor gets are accurate. I read you should always sit still before getting a reading. Is that true? That never happens at my doctor's office.
April 15, 2024   |  
3 min read
Joseph de Rutte/UCLA
Cancer,
Science & Research

Advance in immune cell screening uncovers receptors that target prostate cancer

A recent UCLA study demonstrates a new process for screening T cells, part of the body’s natural defenses, for characteristics vital to the success of cell-based treatments.
April 15, 2024   |  
4 min read
Image of a doctor holding a floating stomach in hand
Ask the Doctors

Gastroparesis caused by damaged nerves delaying digestion

Is there a standard treatment for gastroparesis? I have a mild case of it, along with Type 2 diabetes, and I am unsure how to proceed. One of my doctors prescribed erythromycin, but another one said that only changing my diet will help. How do I know who is right?
April 12, 2024   |  
3 min read
Beth Karlan
Cancer

Dr. Beth Karlan named NCCN Guidelines Steering Committee Chair

In this role, Karlan, director of cancer population genetics at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, is responsible for overseeing the development, maintenance, and dissemination of clinical practice guidelines for cancer care.
April 12, 2024   |  
2 min read
Patient with doctor
Science & Research

Migraine treatments: What are the latest advances?

Recent research has led to a new class of medications
April 12, 2024   |  
3 min read
Child with a nurse
Healthy Lifestyle

Why are vaccines important for kids?

The availability of vaccines has freed Americans from the fear of many diseases that once routinely caused suffering and mortality.
April 12, 2024   |  
3 min read