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Cancer
Chaplain Michael Eselun helps people address the big spiritual questions that often accompany a cancer diagnosis
February 15, 2024
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5 min read
Cancer,
Science & Research
UCLA-led research results in FDA approval of 4-drug combination for frontline treatment of metastatic pancreatic cancer
A four-drug chemotherapy regimen of irinotecan liposome (Onivyde) in combination with oxaliplatin, leucovorin, and fluorouracil has been approved by the FDA for the first-line treatment of metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma.
February 15, 2024
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3 min read
Behavioral Health,
Healthy Lifestyle
Do unresolved trauma and dementia have a link?
February 13, 2024
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3 min read
Behavioral Health,
Science & Research
Study finds childhood bullying linked to distrust and mental health problems in adolescence
February 13, 2024
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3 min read
Cancer,
Science & Research
Antibody drug conjugates make strides in ovarian cancer with recent FDA approval
The UCLA Health women’s cancer research team in OBGYN played a pivotal role in a clinical trial that led to the FDA granting accelerated approval of the first antibody drug conjugate for the treatment of platinum-resistant ovarian cancer.
February 12, 2024
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4 min read
News about UCLA Health
UCLA Receives $4.6 Million Grant from The Warren Alpert Foundation to Launch Computational Biology/AI Training Program
UCLA has received a $4.6 million grant from The Warren Alpert Foundation to establish the Warren Alpert UCLA Computational Biology/AI Training and Retention Program. The program aims to address the increasing demand for diverse, skilled professionals
February 9, 2024
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2 min read
Behavioral Health
Creating an all-electric kitchen at UCLA Health’s new neuropsychiatric hospital
February 8, 2024
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3 min read
Behavioral Health
Super Bowl gambling: Does America have a problem?
February 7, 2024
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6 min read
Behavioral Health,
Science & Research
Study finds LA County pilot program to aid gravely disabled residents could improve housing, hospitalization rates
A UCLA Health-led evaluation of Los Angeles County’s pilot program aimed at bolstering aid to gravely disabled homeless residents found the initiative could offer a promising framework to improve housing and health outcomes and relieve overburdened psychiatric hospitals.
February 5, 2024
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4 min read
News about UCLA Health
UCLA cardiology receives $2 million to establish Connor Dunn Endowed Fund
January 31, 2024
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2 min read
Cancer,
Science & Research
Protein identified as a potential biomarker and therapeutic target for aggressive neuroendocrine carcinomas
Investigators have identified a protein in highly aggressive neuroendocrine carcinomas and neuroblastoma that could potentially be used as a molecular biomarker for diagnosing these cancers and predicting and monitoring responses to therapy.
January 29, 2024
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3 min read
Cancer,
Science & Research
Physician-scientist honored by Society for Pediatric Research
Dr. Steven Jonas has been honored with the 2024 Society for Pediatric Research Young Investigator Award. The recognition marks his contributions to unraveling mysteries of childhood development and disease.
January 26, 2024
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1 min read
Cancer,
Science & Research
#ASC2024: Ethnicity as survival predictor for gastric cancer, early liver retransplantation, risk factors for chemical restraint use among adult trauma patients and more
Surgeons and scientists at UCLA Health will present data on the latest basic science, translational and health services research that has the potential to improve patient care at the 19th annual Academic Surgical (ASC) Congress in Washington, D.C., Feb. 6 to 8.
January 25, 2024
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4 min read
Behavioral Health,
Healthy Lifestyle
UCLA Health psychologists discuss stress-busting strategies
January 23, 2024
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5 min read
Cancer
New cancer support group eases sense of isolation for young adults
The overall idea is for people to feel like they’re not alone, says social worker Aditi Wahi-Singh, who will be leading the group for the Simms Mann Center.
January 19, 2024
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3 min read
Behavioral Health
How to manage teen tech use and addiction
UCLA Health addiction psychiatrist Dr. Timothy Fong shares insights for parents concerned about their child's screen time.
January 18, 2024
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3 min read
Cancer
PF's Patient Story - Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma
Dear Dr. St. John, I have come to the deeper understanding that the definition of Care has many different meanings. Thank God I found you at UCLA. You redefined the term Care in the most meaningful way.
January 18, 2024
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2 min read
Cancer,
News about UCLA Health,
Science & Research
Breast surgical oncologist Dr. Mediget Teshome named chief of breast surgery at UCLA Health
UCLA Health has appointed leading breast surgical oncologist Dr. Mediget Teshome as the new chief of breast surgery and director of breast health.
January 18, 2024
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3 min read
Cancer
Simms Mann virtual workshop to focus on women’s sexual health, body image after cancer
You’re not broken because you went through changes.
January 12, 2024
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2 min read
Cancer,
Science & Research
High-dose radiotherapy with chemotherapy effective in treating people with non-small cell lung cancer
A UCLA study shows that using high doses of radiation while integrating an ablative radiotherapy technique concurrently with chemotherapy is safe and effective in treating locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer that is not suitable for surgery.
January 11, 2024
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4 min read