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Dr. Bryan Burt
Cancer,
Science & Research

Surgeon and thoracic surgical oncologist Dr. Bryan Burt named chief of thoracic surgery at UCLA Health

Burt also leads an NIH-funded research laboratory focused on understanding mechanisms of response and resistance to immunotherapy, and improving intraoperative margin assessment in thoracic malignancies.
November 28, 2023   |  
2 min read
Sibling doctors Daniel Gonzalez and Sofia Gonzalez
Science & Research
Jon Fields and his wife, Christina Fields. (Photo courtesy of Jon Fields)
Cancer,
Science & Research

FDA approval of targeted therapy offers renewed hope for people with desmoid tumors

When Jon Fields, 33, was diagnosed with an extremely rare and potentially debilitating soft-tissue tumor in December of 2018, he didn’t know there were no standard treatment options or approved therapies for the type of tumor he had.
November 27, 2023   |  
5 min read
Male and female surgeons
Science & Research

Does patient-surgeon gender concordance lead to lower patient mortality? Mostly no, UCLA-led research suggests

New research finds little evidence that post-surgical patient mortality is lower when patient and surgeon are the same gender. This study shows that gender concordance was associated with lower mortality for female patients, but higher mortality for male patients—patient mortality was the lowest for female patients treated by female surgeons, and the highest for male patients treated by male surgeons.
November 22, 2023   |  
3 min read
Woman wearing cape
Cancer

Interpreting the 5 stages of grief through fashion

UCLA Health patient Melissa Watkins is making sense of her cancer journey — and inspiring others — with her artistic take on emotions.
November 21, 2023   |  
7 min read
Skull base surgery
Science & Research

At UCLA, skull base surgery is a ‘team sport’

It takes a multidisciplinary group of experienced specialists to treat skull base and pituitary tumors.
November 20, 2023   |  
6 min read
Brain scan
Science & Research

UCLA researchers study stroke certification’s impact on outcomes

Research highlights need to expand nationwide thrombectomy designation.
November 20, 2023   |  
4 min read
exhausted athlete on track after intense training
Healthy Lifestyle,
Science & Research
PET CT machine
Cancer,
Science & Research

Hospitals serving large Black, Latino populations have fewer resources for cancer care

Among the nation’s hospitals, those that serve high numbers of Black and Hispanic patients are far less likely to have advanced medical equipment and critical services that have been shown to boost the quality and effectiveness of cancer care.
November 16, 2023   |  
3 min read
epigenetics
Cancer,
Science & Research

AI model can help predict survival outcomes for patients with cancer

Investigators from the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model based on epigenetic factors that is able to predict patient outcomes successfully across multiple cancer types.
November 16, 2023   |  
4 min read
UCLA Health amasses 14 accolades at the 2023 eHealthcare Leadership Awards
News about UCLA Health

UCLA Health amasses 14 accolades at the 2023 eHealthcare Leadership Awards

In its 24th year, the eHealthcare Leadership Awards recognize outstanding websites, marketing efforts, and digital communications within the health care sector.
November 15, 2023   |  
3 min read
A caregiver holds a patient's hand, helping the patient to walk.
Cancer

Palliative care provides additional aid when facing serious illness

We work alongside your doctors as extra support, extra expertise, says Dr. Katelyn Stepanyan, a palliative care provider at UCLA Health.
November 15, 2023   |  
4 min read
Clinical researcher Christopher Blades and laboratory coordinator Demetria Villanueva walk down a hallway of the Vine Street Clinic.
Science & Research
Andre LaPierre
Cancer,
Science & Research

Pioneering surgical approach is a lifesaver for New Jersey resident Andre LaPierre

LaPierre, a successful real estate broker who has been married to his wife, Judy, for 43 years and is the father of three and grandfather to eight, decided to look for a second opinion and found himself going nearly 3,000 miles west to UCLA Health.
November 14, 2023   |  
4 min read
child eating lunch in school
Science & Research

Strengthening the health care and school connection

Dr. Rebecca Dudovitz's research focuses on Los Angeles public school students.
November 13, 2023   |  
2 min read