News Releases

Health and Behavior
New UCLA center focusing on disorders of the esophagus to be named for Robert G. Kardashian
04/17/2019
The center will use state-of-the-art treatments, recruit top faculty from around the world and raise awareness of the causes and treatment of esophageal disease.

Health and Behavior
Artificial intelligence performs as well as experienced radiologists in detecting prostate cancer
04/16/2019
Researchers compared the system’s results with readings by UCLA doctors who had more than 10 years of experience.

Health and Behavior
Eliminating routine but low-value preoperative tests for cataract surgery patients associated with cost savings
04/15/2019
UCLA researchers compared testing and costs for patients undergoing cataract surgery at two Los Angeles hospitals.

Health and Behavior
Patient recalls UCLA’s first heart-lung-kidney transplant
04/15/2019
A UCLA team determined the best way to save his life would be a rare triple transplant of a donated heart, kidney and lungs.

Health and Behavior
Summit empowers women to take charge of their brain health
04/15/2019
The Wonder of Women event brought together Hollywood celebrities and UCLA trailblazers for a day of conversation about mental health.