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UCLA geographer Glen MacDonald named to John Muir Endowed Chair
Glen MacDonald, formerly the director of UCLA's Institute of the Environment and Sustainability, is the first holder of a new chair named after legendary conservationist John Muir. Mark Gold is now acting director of IoES.
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UCLA researchers find mechanism that clears excess of a pancreatic protein linked with Type 2 diabetes
In people with Type 2 diabetes, the cellular process autophagy appears to not work properly, contributing to the destruction of insulin-producing beta cells.
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UCLA faculty contribute to international study on the biology behind schizophrenia
The largest-ever genomic study published on any psychiatric disorder provides important new insights about the biological causes of schizophrenia, and it could lead to new approaches to treatment.
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Low-income students in high-performing high schools less likely to engage in risky behaviors
A new UCLA-led study suggests that a higher quality educational environment may help reduce health disparities and improve health outcomes.
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UCLA-led effort to improve medical computing gets $3M boost from public-private partnership
The NSF and semiconductor giant Intel Corp. have partnered to support UCLA research that could reduce radiation from CT scans and lead to the development of new cancer treatments.
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Experts urge new discipline combining benefits of neuroscience and psychology treatments
Taking advantage of the recent dramatic advances in neuroscience, the authors write, could lead to new and improved psychological treatments.
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Developed by UCLA team, new terahertz modulator could lead to more advanced medical and security imaging
Unlike many of today's other imaging technologies that use light waves and radio waves, the device uses terahertz waves, which provide high efficiency and signal clarity.
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UCLA-led study finds personalized approach enhances communication skills in children with autism
The three-year study found that language skills among children with autism greatly improved when spoken- and social-communication therapy was tailored based on their individual progress and delivered using computer tablets.
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Men with prostate cancer and depression have lower survival rates than those who aren't depressed
Men with prostate cancer who were also depressed were more likely to be diagnosed with more aggressive prostate cancer, receive less effective treatments and survive for shorter times.
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UCLA Health System hospitals ranked among nation's best in U.S. News' annual survey
UCLA was ranked No. 5 in the country and No. 1 in both California and the Los Angeles metropolitan area, and was highly ranked in 15 of the 16 specialties evaluated in the survey.
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UCLA doctor to lead major trial to prevent fall-related injuries among older people
The multi-site clinical trial, which aims to identify and implement effective, evidence-based strategies to combat falls, will be co-led by Dr. David Reuben, chief of the UCLA Division of Geriatrics.
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UCLA-led study shows intoxication played bigger role in suicide deaths during economic downturn
From 2005 to 2007, roughly 20 percent of people who committed suicide were intoxicated at death, but that percentage was notably higher during and after the recession, according to a study led by UCLA professor Mark Kaplan.
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UCLA hospitals named among 2014 'Most Wired'
The medical centers and their staffs are using technology to its patient-centered care and better connect with other Los Angeles-area hospitals.
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Robot-assisted technique improves surgeons' ability to remove small kidney cancer tumors
A UCLA-led study found that a new surgical technique is more effective than other current techniques to remove kidney tumors when the masses are located on the back of the kidney or when a patient has had previous abdominal surgery.
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UCLA to develop 'brain prosthesis' to help brain-injured patients recover memory
As part of a major federal initiative, campus researchers have been awarded $15 million to create a wireless, implantable device that could restore memory to millions.
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Harmful hookahs: Many young smokers aren't aware of the danger
A UCLA School of Nursing study found that young adults believe that hookah smoking is not harmful to their health, despite warnings from the CDC that it's just as dangerous as cigarettes.
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Mark Kligman named UCLA's inaugural Mickey Katz Professor of Jewish Music
Kligman is a renowned expert on Jewish music, from sacred liturgical traditions to contemporary popular music. He joined the UCLA faculty July 1.
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UCLA addresses 'lost in translation' issues in Chinese medicine
With millions in the West now utilizing traditional Chinese medicine, the need for accurate medical translations is more crucial than ever, the authors of a new UCLA paper say.
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UC president announces food initiative, recognizes campus efforts
Janet Napolitano stops at UCLA to share news of a major initiative intended to marshal resources across the UC system to address global food needs.
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UCLA awarded $7 million to unravel mystery genetic diseases
The campus is one of six U.S. institutions chosen by the NIH to join the agency's efforts to tackle the most difficult-to-solve medical cases and develop ways to diagnose rare genetic disorders.
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Two UCLA faculty members named Howard Hughes Medical Institute professors
Aydogan Ozcan and Tracy Johnson have been named Howard Hughes Medical Institute professors in recognition of their breakthrough research and innovative approaches to undergraduate education.
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Experts urge WHO to stop classifying sexual orientation issues as 'disorders'
A working group that includes UCLA's Susan D. Cochran says the removal of these disorders from the organization's classification system will make getting health care easier for gay individuals.
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UCLA experts say L.A. should change water pricing structure to improve conservation
Among the group's other recommendations: household water meters that measure indoor and outdoor water use separately, and stronger incentives for drought-resistant landscaping.
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Textile trifecta: Three exhibitions open in late summer at Fowler Museum at UCLA
The Fowler is home to more than 20,000 textiles that trace the history of cloth over two millennia and across five continents.
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Heart muscle can regenerate itself in very limited amounts, scientists find
The findings open the door to future research on how to control the regeneration of heart tissue in order to repair damage caused by disease or heart attack.
- Thursday, July 24, 2014