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Dr. Dennis J. Slamon
Cancer

This revolutionary breast cancer drug has saved millions of lives in its 25-year history

UCLA Health oncologist Dr. Dennis Slamon and his team brought forward Herceptin, the first FDA-approved gene-based drug to fight cancer, back in 1988.
February 16, 2024   |  
6 min read
DR. RAMIN SALEHI-RAD
Healthy Lifestyle

Mindfulness, meditation and reading about free will has been ‘transformative’ for Dr. Ramin Salehi-Rad

The pulmonologist talks superheros, challenges and being exposed to diverse thought at UCLA.
February 16, 2024   |  
5 min read
CAR T cell therapy
Cancer,
Science & Research

Promising target for CAR T-cell therapy leads to potent antitumor responses against cutaneous and rare melanomas

Scientists at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have built and demonstrated the potential efficacy of a new CAR T-cell-based immunotherapy specifically designed to treat patients with cutaneous and rare subtypes of melanoma.
February 16, 2024   |  
4 min read
Pancreatic cancer cells dividing
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   |  
3 min read
raynauds blog
Healthy Lifestyle

Living with Raynaud’s? 6 tips for managing pain and flare-ups

Raynaud’s disease affects how your body responds to stress and cold temperatures. Reducing flare-ups can make living with Raynaud’s easier.
February 14, 2024   |  
4 min read
immunotherapy kids blog
Healthy Lifestyle

Pros and cons of allergy immunotherapy for children

Allergy immunotherapy for children can provide symptom relief and reduce the need for medication. Here’s what you need to know.
February 14, 2024   |  
4 min read
lesser known signs of breast cancer blog
Healthy Lifestyle

Lesser-known signs of breast cancer

A lump is the most common sign of breast cancer. But it’s not the only one. Learn about other breast changes you should be on the lookout for.
February 14, 2024   |  
3 min read
Trauma and dementia image
Behavioral Health,
Healthy Lifestyle

Do unresolved trauma and dementia have a link?

February 13, 2024   |  
3 min read
irregular periods blog
Healthy Lifestyle

What you need to know about irregular periods

Don’t get your period every 28 days like clockwork? There are many causes of irregular periods, and not all are reason for concern.
February 13, 2024   |  
3 min read
Women’s cancer research group
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   |  
4 min read
A digital pancreas hovering above a clinician's hands
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   |  
3 min read
cold medicine blog
Healthy Lifestyle

A guide to cold medicines

Not all medicines are created equal when you need cold or flu symptom relief. In our guide to cold medicine, learn what to take for your specific symptoms.
February 4, 2024   |  
4 min read
KC Brandenstein and husband, Jason Benoit, at home with their newborn daughter, James.
Healthy Lifestyle
transition peds adult blog
Healthy Lifestyle

Own your health: 6 tips for moving from pediatric to adult care

Switching from pediatric care to adult care can be challenging. But knowing how to select a primary care physician and organize health records helps.
February 2, 2024   |  
5 min read
Dr. Janet Pregler, left, and Dr. Erin Baroni at the Iris Cantor — UCLA Women’s Health Center in Westwood on Thursday, January 18, 2024. (Joshua Sudock | UCLA Health)
Healthy Lifestyle

How UCLA’s LBQ+ program creates more space in health care for all

The initiative aims to give lesbian, bisexual, and queer individuals access to culturally aligned and thoughtful services.
February 2, 2024   |  
7 min read
From left: John Mazziotta, Tamer Sallam, Kirk Dunn and Chancellor Gene Block. Photo: Todd Cheney
News about UCLA Health