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Smokers twice as likely to develop congestive heart failure
Our mom is 76 years old, and she just learned that she has congestive heart failure. She's scared it means she's going to die soon. What happens in congestive heart failure? She was a heavy smoker for much of her life. Could that be why this is happening?
April 10, 2024
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UCLA receives $5 million grant to align neuroscience and societal needs
April 10, 2024
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Cancer,
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Researchers receive $10.2 million from CIRM to advance CAR T-cell therapy for aggressive cancers
The award supports the team’s work investigating a new immunotherapy treatment using CAR T-cells to treat patients whose tumors express a protein called IL13Ra2.
April 10, 2024
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2 min read
Cancer,
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AACR: Preliminary study finds immunotherapy combination before surgery improves outcomes for patients with pancreatic cancer
A pilot study led by UCLA investigators suggests that for people with borderline resectable pancreatic cancer, administrating an immunotherapy drug in combination with chemotherapy before surgery is safe and may improve long-term outcomes.
April 5, 2024
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4 min read
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Science & Research
Feeding the lonely brain
A new study has found that women who perceive themselves to be lonely exhibited activity in regions of the brain associated with cravings and motivation towards eating especially when shown pictures of high calorie foods such as sugary foods.
April 4, 2024
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3 min read
Cancer,
Science & Research
For genomic sequencing needs, researchers turn to UCLA Health
The Technology Center for Genetics and Bioinformatics provides comprehensive bulk, single-cell and spatial sequencing to help advance biological research.
April 1, 2024
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5 min read
Cancer,
Science & Research
Cancer researcher elected to American Society for Clinical Investigation
Dr. John Lee, associate assistant professor in residence of hematology/oncology in the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, has been elected as a member of the American Society for Clinical Investigation.
April 1, 2024
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UCLA Health acquires West Hills Hospital and Medical Center
March 29, 2024
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Cancer,
Science & Research
HERSTORY: Democratizing cancer genetic testing to reduce healthcare disparities
Researchers in the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have launched a new study aimed at unraveling inherited genetic predispositions to cancer in women with a family history of the disease.
March 27, 2024
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3 min read
Cancer
College volleyball player takes on his toughest opponent - a very rare form of cancer
March 26, 2024
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6 min read
Cancer,
Science & Research
Genetically engineered dendritic cells enhance the power of immunotherapy against lung cancer
A UCLA Health study suggests that using CXCL9 and CXCL10-producing dendritic cells alongside immunotherapy can be a promising strategy to overcome treatment resistance and improve clinical outcomes for patients with non-small cell lung cancer.
March 26, 2024
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Cancer,
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AACR: Progress treating pancreatic cancer, immunotherapy for head and neck cancers, potential biomarker for aggressive neuroendocrine carcinomas and more
The annual ACCR meeting will feature the latest research from UCLA physicians and scientists, who will present their latest findings in key areas of translational and basic scientific research.
March 25, 2024
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6 min read
Cancer
Theranostics treatments for cancer underway at UCLA Health
Targeted radioactive drugs are used to treat patients with advanced prostate, thyroid and neuroendocrine cancer.
March 20, 2024
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5 min read
Cancer,
Science & Research
Adding ribociclib to hormone therapy reduces the risk of breast cancer recurrence
A new treatment approach that combines a targeted therapy drug with hormone therapy significantly increased the amount of time a person with early breast cancer lives without the cancer returning, according to a study co-led by UCLA investigators.
March 20, 2024
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3 min read
Cancer
Why a healthy diet is crucial for reducing risk of colorectal cancer and improving results after diagnosis
March 20, 2024
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7 min read
Cancer,
Science & Research
Three UCLA physicians elected to the Association of American Physicians
Three UCLA faculty members —Dr. Lillian Gelberg, Dr. Roger Lo and Dr. Jeffrey Saver— have been elected to the AAP in recognition of their exceptional contributions to the advancement of basic or translational biomedical research.
March 20, 2024
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3 min read
Cancer
Creating art during cancer treatment allows patients to express challenging emotions
March 19, 2024
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5 min read
Cancer
Armenia trip is a homecoming — and a celebration of psychosocial care — for Dr. Valentina Ogaryan
March 18, 2024
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4 min read
Cancer,
Science & Research
Attacking metastatic prostate cancer early with combination treatment approach improves outcomes in preliminary study
UCLA investigators have shown the combination of a short course of powerful and intense hormonal therapy with targeted radiation is safe and effective in treating people with advanced prostate cancer.
March 18, 2024
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4 min read
Cancer,
Science & Research
Cancer association recognizes Owen Witte for advancing blood cancer research
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) has awarded Dr. Owen Witte, founding director emeritus of the UCLA Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research, with the 2024 Award for Outstanding Achievement in Blood Cancer Research.
March 15, 2024
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