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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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2 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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5 min read
Cancer,
Healthy Lifestyle
Second lung cancer in lung cancer survivors: What you need to know
Lung cancer survivors are at risk of developing new second lung cancers (unrelated to the previous cancer). Understanding your risk can be lifesaving.
January 8, 2024
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4 min read
Behavioral Health
Progress continues on new neuropsychiatric hospital in Mid-Wilshire area
Demolition and site work began in March 2023.
January 3, 2024
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2 min read
Cancer,
Healthy Lifestyle
Do you know the risk factors for pancreatic cancer?
Pancreatic cancer is often diagnosed when it’s advanced and hard to treat. Knowing the risk factors may help you identify it early when it’s most treatable.
January 3, 2024
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5 min read
Cancer,
Healthy Lifestyle
Broccoli and other cruciferous veggies can significantly lower cancer risks
December 29, 2023
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3 min read
Cancer,
Science & Research
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
Behavioral Health
Caring for loved ones with dementia, Alzheimer's disease during the holidays
December 19, 2023
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5 min read
Behavioral Health
For someone with an eating disorder, a holiday party can be more traumatic than festive
December 19, 2023
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4 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
Behavioral Health
UCLA Health nurse's personal experience drives advocacy for psychiatric patients
December 14, 2023
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5 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
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