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Cancer,
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UC launches lung cancer screening website to boost number of Californians testing early, when it can be most beneficial
November 20, 2023
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6 min read
Cancer
Experiences before and during med school guided John Horton’s path toward psychiatry and palliative care
November 17, 2023
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5 min read
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Parasite infection needs proper care, not fad diet
A co-worker is doing something called a parasite cleanse. She says if you have symptoms like gas, muscle aches, insomnia and feel hungry all the time, it means you have parasites. How would you get parasites, and how would you know? Does a cleanse really help?
November 17, 2023
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3 min read
Cancer,
Science & Research
Hospitals serving large Black, Latino populations have fewer resources for cancer care
Among the nation’s hospitals, those that serve high numbers of Black and Hispanic patients are far less likely to have advanced medical equipment and critical services that have been shown to boost the quality and effectiveness of cancer care.
November 16, 2023
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3 min read
Cancer,
Science & Research
AI model can help predict survival outcomes for patients with cancer
Investigators from the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model based on epigenetic factors that is able to predict patient outcomes successfully across multiple cancer types.
November 16, 2023
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4 min read
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Consider changing conditions of blood pressure readings
I’m a 69-year-old African American male with high blood pressure. I get conflicting advice from my primary care doctors, and my BP readings are never taken under the same conditions. I'm confused and losing confidence in my medical network. Can I see a specialist for hypertension?
November 15, 2023
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3 min read
Cancer
Palliative care provides additional aid when facing serious illness
We work alongside your doctors as extra support, extra expertise, says Dr. Katelyn Stepanyan, a palliative care provider at UCLA Health.
November 15, 2023
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4 min read
Cancer,
Science & Research
Pioneering surgical approach is a lifesaver for New Jersey resident Andre LaPierre
LaPierre, a successful real estate broker who has been married to his wife, Judy, for 43 years and is the father of three and grandfather to eight, decided to look for a second opinion and found himself going nearly 3,000 miles west to UCLA Health.
November 14, 2023
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4 min read
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Get vaccinated to protect from early start to flu season
Ask the Doctors monthly letters column answers questions regarding bottled water, hyperhidrosis, and bats and rabies.
November 13, 2023
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3 min read
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Discuss with doctor two options to treat rectocele
I have been told I have a stage 2 rectocele and that there are two ways to approach treating it. One is insertion of something into the rectum; the other is surgery. Can you please discuss these two options? Could doing physical therapy be helpful?
November 10, 2023
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3 min read
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Compartment syndrome refers to pressure buildup in muscles
What is compartment syndrome, and how does it happen? I developed this following an embolism from hip replacement surgery. I had eight days on wound vacuum-assisted closure, plus physical therapy. The hip is fine now, but nerve damage along my leg to my foot and ankle persists.
November 8, 2023
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3 min read
Cancer
Low-dose CT screening can catch lung cancer early - but most people overlook it
November 8, 2023
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8 min read
Cancer,
Science & Research
Scientists engineer potent immune cells for ‘off-the-shelf’ cancer immunotherapy
UCLA scientists have developed a new method to engineer more powerful immune cells that can potentially be used for “off-the-shelf” cell therapy to treat challenging cancers.
November 8, 2023
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3 min read
Cancer
Alone and going through cancer treatment – one woman’s advice from personal experience
November 7, 2023
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6 min read
Cancer,
Science & Research
New strategy may halt tumors' aggressive response to glucose deprivation
UCLA-led study could potentially lead to new combination treatments for early-stage lung cancers
November 7, 2023
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3 min read
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Radio ablation one way to eliminate thyroid nodules
I had a kidney transplant two years ago, and I have developed thyroid nodules. Are they dangerous? I would like to ask about radio ablation to remove them. Is it an established procedure, or is it in the investigative stage? What does it entail?
November 6, 2023
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3 min read
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Menopausal woman drinks soy milk to ease hot flashes
I am a 51-year-old woman, and I eat a very good diet and exercise six days a week. When I went into menopause, I got hot flashes. Drinking a cup or two of unsweetened soy milk each day helps a lot. Is that safe? I don't have gout, but I've read that soy products can increase uric acid.
November 3, 2023
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3 min read
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Oxygen therapy may help people with cluster headaches
I get crushing headaches every fall, which I've always assumed are part of having allergies. But a specialist at our local medical center diagnosed me with cluster headaches. She says oxygen is a good therapy. What about meds? This is all new to me, and any information will be helpful.
November 1, 2023
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3 min read
Cancer,
Science & Research
Meet Dr. Ann Raldow: The role of radiation therapy in oncology and beyond
In this interview, Dr. Raldow discusses what interested her about the field and the role of radiation therapy in oncology and beyond.
November 1, 2023
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5 min read
Cancer
The teacher and the surgeon - and the friendly bet
October 30, 2023
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1 min read