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May 15, 2013
Jekyll into Hyde: Breathing auto emissions turns HDL cholesterol from 'good' to 'bad'
In addition to changing HDL from "good" to "bad," the inhalation of emissions activates other components of oxidation, the early cell and tissue damage that causes inflammation, leading to hardening of the arteries.
April 15, 2013
Researchers find nanodiamonds could improve effectiveness of breast cancer treatment
A drug-delivery system utilizing nanodiamonds, byproducts of mining and refining operations, significantly reduced the size of tumors in mice with "triple-negative" breast cancer.
April 11, 2013
UCLA first on West Coast to perform new procedure to open blocked carotid arteries
Doctors at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center have become the first on the West Coast to perform a new, less-invasive procedure to help clear plaque-ridden carotid arteries.
April 03, 2013
UCLA Dentistry gets $11M from First 5 LA to expand care for children, pregnant women
The funds will establish the UCLA–First 5 LA Children's Dental Care Program, which will benefit residents of underserved communities, who are at high risk for dental disease.
April 03, 2013
UCLA brain-imaging tool and stroke risk test help identify cognitive decline early
Researchers found that individuals with higher stroke risk performed worse on cognitive tests, and their brain scans showed evidence of plaques and tangles found Alzheimer's.
March 19, 2013
Nurses can play key role in reducing deaths from world's most common diseases
Nurses and midwives can play a critical role in lessening people's risk of cardiovascular diseases, cancers, chronic respiratory disease and diabetes, according to a groundbreaking new report issued by the World Health Organization and co-authored...
March 19, 2013
UCLA researchers create tomatoes that mimic actions of good cholesterol
Scientisits found that consuming the genetically engineered fruit helped curb inflammation, boost antioxidant activity and reduce plaques that can lead to atherosclerosis.
March 07, 2013
UCLA Dentistry gets $5M to establish clinical research center for patient care, education
The gift, from philanthropists Dr. Mick Dragoo and his wife, Mary, is the largest single donation from an individual or couple the dental school has ever received.
























