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Cancer,
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Cancer researchers receive Team Science Award from Melanoma Research Alliance
The award supports the team’s research in improving a small molecule to break down PD-L1 more effectively and identifying other PD-L1-degrading small chemical compounds.
April 16, 2024
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Cancer,
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Advance in immune cell screening uncovers receptors that target prostate cancer
A recent UCLA study demonstrates a new process for screening T cells, part of the body’s natural defenses, for characteristics vital to the success of cell-based treatments.
April 15, 2024
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4 min read
Science & Research
Migraine treatments: What are the latest advances?
Recent research has led to a new class of medications
April 12, 2024
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3 min read
Cancer,
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Dr. Matthew Rettig recognized by VA for contributions to prostate cancer research
The award recognizes Rettig’s commitment to improving health care for veterans, as well as his scientific leadership. Along with the honor, Rettig will receive $150,000 over the next three years in research support.
April 11, 2024
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2 min read
Science & Research
When wildfire smoke affects air quality, even healthy adults should stay indoors, UCLA Health pulmonologist says
'A big part of the danger of wildfire pollution is the intensity of the exposure,' says UCLA Health pulmonologist Dr. May-Lin Wilgus.
April 11, 2024
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4 min read
Cancer,
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Black women with breast cancer are less likely than white women to undergo preventative removal of the unaffected breast
Black women with cancer in one breast are less likely than white women to undergo contralateral prophylactic mastectomies (CPM), a procedure to remove the unaffected breast, which women often choose for deeply personal reasons.
April 11, 2024
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3 min read
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‘Deaths of despair’ among Black Americans surpassed those of white Americans in 2022
April 10, 2024
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3 min read
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
Science & Research
Patient portal vs. text message: Could text reminders help you stay current on your vaccines?
A UCLA Health study aimed to determine whether receiving text reminders to receive routine influenza vaccination was more effective than patient portal reminders. However, researchers found neither text messages nor portal-based messages significantly increased influenza vaccination rates.
April 9, 2024
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3 min read
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A gene mutation associated with a rare neurological disorder and increased susceptibility to viral infections may be treatable with oleic acid
A mutation in a protein regulating natural killer (NK) cells’ function is at the root of immune deficiency in some people with a rare genetic condition characterized by cognitive and developmental delay, seizures, and other manifestations.
April 9, 2024
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3 min read
Science & Research
This common pesticide may have a link to Parkinson’s disease, study says
Researchers from UCLA looked at patients in California’s Center Valley.
April 8, 2024
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2 min read
Cancer,
Science & Research
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
News about UCLA Health,
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
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Women with serious mental illness want pregnancy information, resources from mental health providers
Women with serious mental illness (SMI) who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy face gaps in information, support and resources in mental health services.
April 3, 2024
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3 min read
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UCLA Health's Dr. Jonathan Tobis has changed the way cardiovascular conditions are diagnosed and treated
April 2, 2024
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6 min read
Cancer,
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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,
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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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1 min read
Behavioral Health,
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Amyloid assassin: Lecanemab makes strides in fight against Alzheimer’s
March 27, 2024
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3 min read
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,
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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