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Female radiation oncologists submit fewer charges to Medicare, collect less revenue, study finds
The study could have implications for addressing value in the field of radiation medicine, a traditionally male-dominated specialty, according to UCLA's Dr. Luca Valle.
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New class of membranes shown to regenerate tissue and bone, viable solution for periodontitis
UCLA researchers’ development of a more effective and reliable therapy for periodontal disease may suit a wide range of medical and dental applications.
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Childhood adversity linked to higher out-of-pocket health care costs in adulthood
The study showed that household medical costs were 30 percent higher, and the likelihood of medical debt was doubled, when an adult had lived through three or more adverse experiences during childhood.
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Researchers identify potential new combination treatment for pancreatic cancer
The findings stress the importance of learning how existing drugs work to repurpose them for potential use in treating other diseases.
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Study links perimenopause to accelerated fat mass gains, lean mass losses
Until now, there was no proof that menopause leads to gains in fat mass or losses of lean mass. The research shows that a simple measurement of body weight does not illustrate what is happening “under the skin.”
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Giving cancer patients a voice
UCLA’s Dr. Patricia Ganz is co-leading a new study to understand treatment tolerability by including the patient’s voice in cancer research.
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Medical students open the envelopes to their futures on Match Day
Class of 2019 medical students across the country learned which hospital has accepted them for residency, or advanced training in their chosen specialty.
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Using laughter as their guide, five-month-olds can distinguish friends from strangers
“If young infants are able to pick up social information from such brief clips of vocal behavior, it suggests a biologically evolved sensitivity,” said UCLA professor Gregory Bryant.
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Kinkajous, porcupines and sloths, oh my!
Kids at UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital celebrate launch of San Diego Zoo Kids TV.
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Brain region plays key role in regulation of parenting behavior, study finds
Differences in the amygdala between males and females help to explain why the two sexes behave differently as parents.
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Study finds a lack of adequate hydration among the elderly
The UCLA School of Nursing research shows that underhydration and dehydration are likely to be under-recognized and could bring health problems ranging from urinary tract infections to frequent falls.
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UCLA-led study could point to ways to better control inflammation in autoimmune diseases
LL37 molecules, which are found in the immune system, play an important but unexpected role in revving up the body’s self-defense response.
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UCLA’s Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital earns prestigious Magnet designation for nursing excellence
The award is “a hard-won honor that requires a total team effort to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients,” said Karen Grimley, UCLA Health’s chief nurse executive.
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An easy life hack to make weekends more refreshing
UCLA researchers told subjects to treat their weekend like a vacation, then gauged happiness on Monday. A working paper says it pays off.
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Researchers identify potential mechanism to control nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
The study suggests that silencing, or blocking the expression of a particular protein by using a patented technology may offer a new treatment.
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When watching others in pain, women’s brains show more empathy
Researcher Q&A: Understanding sex differences can help scientists understand why certain mental health disorders affect men and women differently.
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Surgery for uncomplicated appendicitis in adults is effective and safe
As people contemplate their choices for managing appendicitis — antibiotics or surgery — the data from this UCLA research can help ensure they make a fully informed choice.
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Structure of fat-processing enzyme determined
Solving this structure will pave the way for designing strategies to treat elevated triglyceride levels in the bloodstream.
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Lab-grown mini tumors could help identify personalized treatments for people with rare cancers
Developed by UCLA scientists, the technique uses robots to simultaneously screen hundreds of different treatments.
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A missing gene makes a big difference in patients’ recovery from mild stroke
A drug that suppresses the gene could lead to the first pill to treat stroke’s aftermath.
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Scientists discover new type of immune cells that are essential for forming heart valves
The findings could pave the way for new treatments for heart valve disorders, which can be caused by congenital defects, aging or disease.
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UCLA faculty voice: Adolescents have a fundamental need to contribute
No longer children but not yet adults, adolescents need opportunities to learn and prepare for their entrance into the broader society.
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Low-income undocumented adults are largely locked out of health care in California, study finds
Nine in 10 lack insurance.
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Sexually transmitted infections are on the rise. Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself
In a Q&A, UCLA’s Dr. Leena Nathan explains which infections sexually active people are more likely to be exposed to and to contract.
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Electrical activity early in fruit flies’ brain development could shed light on how neurons wire the brain
A study by UCLA neuroscientists suggests that the signals could help neurons find each other to form networks.
- Friday, March 22, 2019