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Cancer,
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Researchers awarded $3 million to develop AI to better detect aggressive prostate cancer
Researchers at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have received a five-year, $3 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to identify novel cancer biomarkers and develop AI that can detect and predict aggressive prostate cancer to help avoid unnecessary treatments and their associated negative side effects.
December 21, 2023
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2 min read
Science & Research
Delivering the bad news right: report says Parkinson’s disease diagnoses must include a message of hope
A new report by a UCLA neurologist and collaborators draws upon patient voices and lived experiences to identify the common pitfalls of Parkinson’s diagnoses and create a guidebook for how medical providers can avoid them.
December 21, 2023
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4 min read
Ask the Doctors
Dark circles can arise from health issues, lifestyle or genetics
What causes dark circles under the eyes? I have always had areas of darker skin under my eyes, but as I'm getting older, it has been getting more noticeable. Could it be something to do with sleep, or with my diet?
December 20, 2023
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3 min read
Healthy Lifestyle,
Science & Research
Baseline concussion testing has an important role in sports safety
December 19, 2023
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3 min read
Cancer,
Science & Research
Sanaz Memarzadeh awarded $1.2 million to study recurrent ovarian cancer
Dr. Sanaz Memarzadeh received a $1.2 million grant from the Veterans Affairs Office to better understand what causes ovarian cancer to recur and how to better target the aggressive, and often deadly, malady.
December 18, 2023
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2 min read
Ask the Doctors
Grip strength an important biomarker for assessing health
I am a 46-year-old woman, and I recently moved to be closer to my family. I have a new doctor who surprised me by talking about grip strength. She said it's an important measure of health. I have never heard of this. Can you explain?
December 18, 2023
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3 min read
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Lifestyle changes can help fight sleep inertia
I recently heard on social media about something called sleep inertia. It came up in a conversation about how to get a better night's sleep. Is this real, or was it invented? I often don't feel refreshed when I wake up and wonder if sleep inertia might be why.
December 15, 2023
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3 min read
News about UCLA Health,
Science & Research
The keto diet protects against epileptic seizures. Scientists are uncovering why
December 15, 2023
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3 min read
Cancer,
Science & Research
Internationally renowned oncologist to lead breast cancer program and translational research integration at UCLA Health
Dr. Aditya Bardia, a breast medical oncologist and physician scientist who specializes in developing novel targeted and personalized therapies, has joined UCLA where he will assume several leadership roles across the institution.
December 14, 2023
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3 min read
Ask the Doctors
Getting COVID-19 and flu vaccines at same time is safe
Ask the Doctors monthly letters column answers questions regarding new COVID-19 vaccine, flu vaccine, and RSV.
December 13, 2023
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3 min read
Cancer,
Science & Research
Two UCLA Engineers Named to 2023 National Academy of Inventors
Eric P. Y. Chiou and Paul Weiss at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering have been elected as fellows of the National Academy of Inventors.
December 12, 2023
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3 min read
Ask the Doctors
Genetic counselors key component in genetic testing
After my best friend was diagnosed with breast cancer, she learned that she has a BRCA gene, and that it put her at risk of getting it. Now she's urging all of her girlfriends to get genetic testing. What is that, and how does it work? I'm actually afraid of learning something bad.
December 11, 2023
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3 min read
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Even children can be diagnosed with hypertension
My nephew is 12 years old and was diagnosed with hypertension. I was surprised because I didn't realize this could be a problem for kids his age. I don't remember having my blood pressure checked as a kid. What information do you have about this?
December 8, 2023
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3 min read
Science & Research
Study reveals types of positive childhood experiences (PCEs) linked to improved mental and physical health outcomes in adulthood
UCLA researchers found peer support, school climate, and neighborhood safety were most strongly linked to improved adult health outcomes in this national study comparing types of positive childhood experiences (PCEs).
December 8, 2023
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4 min read
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Greenstick fractures occur almost exclusively in children
Our 9-year-old daughter fell off her skateboard and hurt her arm. It seemed like just a bad sprain, but after getting an X-ray, she was diagnosed with a greenstick fracture. What is that? Will it affect her in the future? She's in a cast for at least a month.
December 6, 2023
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3 min read
Science & Research
Study shows how birth control pills affect women’s psychological and biological responses to stress
A new UCLA Health study is shedding light on how using hormonal contraceptive pills may affect women’s responses to stress and their risk for inflammation-related illnesses.
December 6, 2023
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4 min read
Cancer,
Science & Research
UCLA scientists receive $9.1 million from the NCI to improve early detection methods for cancer
Researchers have received two grants totaling $9.1 million from the NCI to advance liquid biopsy technologies for the early detection of cancer, which can significantly improve treatment outcomes and reduce the number of deaths caused by the disease.
December 5, 2023
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3 min read
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Talk to doctor before starting supplements
What is your opinion of the brain and memory supplements that we see advertised on TV? I'm also curious about other supplements, like the ones that are advertised to help with vision or for joint health. Do any really help?
December 4, 2023
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3 min read
Cancer,
Science & Research
Studies help explain why some prostate cancers become resistant to hormone therapy
Two new studies led by UCLA researchers give insight into how cells use energy to influence the way prostate tumors survive and grow — advancements that can help explain why some prostate cancers become resistant to hormone therapy.
December 4, 2023
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5 min read
Science & Research
About 20% of patients listed as alive in their electronic health records were actually deceased according to California data
About 20% of patients whose medical records showed them as being alive were in fact deceased according to California data. The issue is that California law makes these full death data available only "for purposes of law enforcement or preventing fraud," which doesn't include most hospitals. This leads to a lot of wasteful outreach.
December 4, 2023
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3 min read