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Working the night shift comes with many struggles
I've been offered a new job that would start this summer. It comes with a sizable pay raise, so I am considering it. What worries me is that it's an overnight shift, which I've read is hard on your health. I would like to know more about that, and if I can avoid the negative health impacts.
May 17, 2024
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3 min read
Cancer,
Science & Research
Dr. John Lee receives grant from CureSearch for Children’s Cancer
Dr. John Lee received the Acceleration Initiative Award from CureSearch for Children’s Cancer to help advance the use of CAR T-cell therapy as a treatment for people with advanced Ewing sarcoma.
May 16, 2024
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2 min read
Ask the Doctors
Carbon monoxide detectors will trigger alarm at any height
Ask the Doctors monthly letters column answers questions regarding carbon monoxide poisoning, panic attacks, hip bursitis, and lichen planus.
May 15, 2024
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3 min read
Cancer,
Science & Research
UCLA scientists develop novel technology that positions ‘off-the-shelf’ cancer immunotherapy for the clinic
Lili Yang, a professor of microbiology, immunology and molecular genetics breaks down why this new system is poised to finally help a universal cell product advance to a clinical trial.
May 14, 2024
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5 min read
Cancer,
Science & Research
Dr. Antoni Ribas honored for contributions in advancing cancer therapies
Physician-scientist Dr. Antoni Ribas was awarded the 2024 Healing Award by the Tower Cancer Research Foundation for his unwavering dedication to eradicating cancer.
May 14, 2024
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2 min read
Ask the Doctors
Kidney issues often arise after cardiac episodes
I am a 54-year-old man, and I'm recovering from a heart attack. My doctor is monitoring my heart and my kidneys. (So far, they are fine.) She says a heart attack puts you at risk of kidney disease. Why is that? What can be done to prevent it?
May 13, 2024
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3 min read
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Stem cells from baby teeth must be extracted carefully
I'm getting a lot of advice during my pregnancy. Some of it is useful, but there have been a few old wives’ tales mixed in. A friend says you're supposed to save your children's baby teeth because they're a source of stem cells. Is this really true?
May 10, 2024
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3 min read
Cancer,
Science & Research
Combination of breast cancer and chemotherapy may speed up physical decline in older adults
A UCLA-led study suggests women who are 65 years old or older with high-risk breast cancer and are treated with chemotherapy are more likely to develop a substantial decline in physical function.
May 10, 2024
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4 min read
Cancer,
Science & Research
Adding immune-boosting agent to personalized cancer vaccine supercharges the body's immune defense against malignant brain tumors
Investigators at UCLA Health have pinpointed a combination immunotherapy treatment that enhances the immune response for people with malignant gliomas, an aggressive type of brain tumor that is fast growing and difficult to treat.
May 9, 2024
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5 min read
Cancer,
Science & Research
Dr. Tanya Stoyanova receives Department of Defense Exploration-Hypothesis Development Award
Dr. Tanya Stoyanova was awarded an Exploration-Hypothesis Development Award from the Department of Defense to develop new approaches to detect and treat neuroendocrine prostate cancer, a highly aggressive subtype of prostate cancer.
May 9, 2024
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2 min read
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Medication and talk therapy may help with panic disorders
Can you please talk about panic attacks? Each time I have one, I can't eat, sleep or socialize. The medication I was given has severe side effects. Are there other treatments or other things I can do? Sometimes just my thoughts trigger an attack, and I'm in it for a month with no relief.
May 8, 2024
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3 min read
Cancer
Helping loved ones through fear, loss after cancer diagnosis
May 8, 2024
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4 min read
Behavioral Health
Nursing is both an art and a science at the Stewart and Lynda Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital
May 8, 2024
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6 min read
Cancer,
Healthy Lifestyle
Panel urges women to begin screening for breast cancer at younger age
May 8, 2024
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4 min read
Cancer,
News about UCLA Health
UCLA Health opens new location in Santa Barbara to meet growing needs of the community
UCLA Health has opened a new location in Santa Barbara, housing primary & specialty care and cancer care at one downtown Santa Barbara location in response to the area’s growing demand for the health system’s world-class care.
May 6, 2024
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2 min read
Ask the Doctors
GLP-1 medications may slow progression of Parkinson’s symptoms
I have Parkinson's disease. I was diagnosed 10 months ago, and it is already affecting my ability to walk and to use my hands. My husband recently read that there's a diabetes drug that can slow down the symptoms. Do you know anything about that?
May 6, 2024
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3 min read
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People with PTSD can benefit from therapy dogs
My brother was just diagnosed with PTSD. I would like to know more about that. A guy in his veterans’ support group who got a therapy dog says it's helping him feel better. I'm interested in any research about therapy dogs and PTSD. Are they a good idea?
May 3, 2024
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3 min read
Cancer,
Science & Research
Dr. John Lee receives grants from Department of Defense
The Department of Defense awarded Dr. John Lee, associate professor-in-residence in the division of Hematology/Oncology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, with its Impact and Idea Development Awards to help advance more effective treatments for prostate and bladder cancers.
May 3, 2024
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2 min read
Ask the Doctors
Rapid weight loss can lead to loss of muscle mass
I am 74 years old and have Type 2 diabetes. I was prescribed Ozempic, and it helped lower my A1C. I also lost 22 pounds, which I'm happy about. I have heard you can also lose muscle on Ozempic, so I'm concerned. What can I do to avoid that?
May 1, 2024
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3 min read
Cancer,
News about UCLA Health,
Science & Research
New California Institute for Immunology and Immunotherapy to spark research discoveries
May 1, 2024
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4 min read