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Science & Research
A gene mutation associated with a rare neurological disorder and increased susceptibility to viral infections may be treatable with oleic acid
A mutation in a protein regulating natural killer (NK) cells’ function is at the root of immune deficiency in some people with a rare genetic condition characterized by cognitive and developmental delay, seizures, and other manifestations.
April 9, 2024
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3 min read
Ask the Doctors
Black mold should be eradicated by experts
My husband and I bought a lake cabin for our family to use in the summers. We're doing some remodeling and have learned there's black mold in the basement. What are the health risks of black mold? We have already spent a few nights there. Should we be worried?
April 8, 2024
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3 min read
Science & Research
This common pesticide may have a link to Parkinson’s disease, study says
Researchers from UCLA looked at patients in California’s Center Valley.
April 8, 2024
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2 min read
Ask the Doctors
Music can be therapeutic tool for those with dementia
We got an email from a medical center looking for adults with cognitive problems to be in a study about music. What would be the connection? My father-in-law has mild cognitive impairment and may be progressing to dementia. He is very interested in applying.
April 5, 2024
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3 min read
Cancer,
Science & Research
AACR: Preliminary study finds immunotherapy combination before surgery improves outcomes for patients with pancreatic cancer
A pilot study led by UCLA investigators suggests that for people with borderline resectable pancreatic cancer, administrating an immunotherapy drug in combination with chemotherapy before surgery is safe and may improve long-term outcomes.
April 5, 2024
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4 min read
News about UCLA Health,
Science & Research
Feeding the lonely brain
A new study has found that women who perceive themselves to be lonely exhibited activity in regions of the brain associated with cravings and motivation towards eating especially when shown pictures of high calorie foods such as sugary foods.
April 4, 2024
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3 min read
Science & Research
Women with serious mental illness want pregnancy information, resources from mental health providers
Women with serious mental illness (SMI) who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy face gaps in information, support and resources in mental health services.
April 3, 2024
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3 min read
Ask the Doctors
New sound machines offer spectrum of frequencies
Our sound machine died, and my husband is shopping for a new one. It made sounds like rain and surf, which helped both of us sleep. The ads for some of the new machines talk about different colors of noise. Is that a real thing? Does it matter what kind we get?
April 3, 2024
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3 min read
Science & Research
UCLA Health's Dr. Jonathan Tobis has changed the way cardiovascular conditions are diagnosed and treated
April 2, 2024
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6 min read
Ask the Doctors
Infection rate of COVID down, hospitalizations still high
Ask the Doctors monthly letters column answers questions regarding all about COVID-19.
April 1, 2024
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3 min read
Cancer,
Science & Research
For genomic sequencing needs, researchers turn to UCLA Health
The Technology Center for Genetics and Bioinformatics provides comprehensive bulk, single-cell and spatial sequencing to help advance biological research.
April 1, 2024
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5 min read
Cancer,
Science & Research
Cancer researcher elected to American Society for Clinical Investigation
Dr. John Lee, associate assistant professor in residence of hematology/oncology in the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, has been elected as a member of the American Society for Clinical Investigation.
April 1, 2024
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2 min read
Ask the Doctors
Clinical trials are used to advance medicine
I have been following your column for a few years now, and clinical trials get mentioned a lot. I know they are used to make sure that a new drug is safe, but other than that, I'm not sure what they are. What exactly is a clinical trial, and how does it work?
March 29, 2024
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3 min read
News about UCLA Health
UCLA Health acquires West Hills Hospital and Medical Center
March 29, 2024
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2 min read
Ask the Doctors
Pinched nerve can impact quality of life
I have developed pain in my right hip that runs down my thigh and calf. An orthopedic specialist who looked at my scans says it may be a pinched nerve. But my physical therapist says it is inflammation. Can it be both? Is there a solution?
March 27, 2024
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3 min read
Behavioral Health,
Science & Research
Amyloid assassin: Lecanemab makes strides in fight against Alzheimer’s
March 27, 2024
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3 min read
Cancer,
Science & Research
HERSTORY: Democratizing cancer genetic testing to reduce healthcare disparities
Researchers in the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have launched a new study aimed at unraveling inherited genetic predispositions to cancer in women with a family history of the disease.
March 27, 2024
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3 min read
Cancer
College volleyball player takes on his toughest opponent - a very rare form of cancer
March 26, 2024
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6 min read
Cancer,
Science & Research
Genetically engineered dendritic cells enhance the power of immunotherapy against lung cancer
A UCLA Health study suggests that using CXCL9 and CXCL10-producing dendritic cells alongside immunotherapy can be a promising strategy to overcome treatment resistance and improve clinical outcomes for patients with non-small cell lung cancer.
March 26, 2024
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3 min read
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Study shows isometric exercise can lower blood pressure
My blood pressure is just a tiny bit high. Does that really matter? My doctor said I should think about taking a blood pressure drug, but I’d rather try to bring it down naturally. I just read that doing isometric exercises can lower blood pressure. Do you know if that's true?
March 25, 2024
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3 min read