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UCLA Health hospitals again rank No. 1 in Los Angeles, No. 7 nationally
For the 29th consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report places UCLA among the country’s elite in health care.
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Methyl marks on RNA discovered to be key to brain cell connections
The findings may eventually lead to researchers discovering a new way to control the proteins found at synapses and, in turn, treat diseases characterized by synaptic dysfunction.
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Race and research: How public health experts can reduce racial bias in their work
Studies sometimes erroneously target biological or cultural characteristics of minorities as the root cause of the disease, but miss the true cause, explains UCLA professor Chandra Ford.
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Mini-horse charms patients, families and staff
UCLA Health’s People-Animal Connection welcomes special guest therapy animal to Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.
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Mom still matters, UCLA psychologists report
The psychologists demonstrate for the first time that when forced to choose between a parent and a close friend on a decision with financial consequences, young adults are more likely to choose the parent.
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UCLA awarded $9.3 million to help provide prostate cancer treatment in the community
The state-funded IMPACT program provides access to free treatment for uninsured and underinsured men in California.
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Neuroscientist identifies biomarker for traumatic brain injury
The finding in animals could support the first blood test to speed diagnosis and improve treatment in humans.
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UCLA Health joins nationwide clinical trial for acute myeloid leukemia
The precision-based medicine approach will allow people with newly diagnosed leukemia to have immediate access to new treatments that are in development.
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UCLA bioengineers show magnetic gel’s use to ease pain
The early work demonstrates the promise of so-called “mechanoceuticals."
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Health systems in low- and middle-income countries not prepared to diagnose and treat common diseases
UCLA’s Corrina Moucheraud says policymakers should focus on training health workers and ensuring access to essential medicines.
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Invasive crayfish lead to more mosquitoes and risk of disease in Southern California
Research by UCLA and others finds that the crayfish disrupt native predators that eat mosquito larvae.
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UCLA neurosurgeon’s accurate diagnosis restored teen’s vision
Using a stand-up MRI helped relieve two years of living in darkness and pain for Rhianna Wilson.
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Hookah smoking raises cardiovascular risk comparable to traditional cigarette smoking, study finds
The research showed that a single session of hookah smoking increased heart rate and blood pressure; and significantly increased measures of arterial stiffness, a key risk factor in heart attack or stroke.
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UCLA researcher uses virtual reality to understand how animals perceive space
Neurophysicist Mayank Mehta’s work has implications for diagnosing and treating neurological diseases.
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UCLA researchers discover how the body regenerates blood vessel lining
The findings could lead to new methods to help prevent clots and repair damage that can result from the placement of stents.
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How nature helps empower people going through cancer treatment
A new mindfulness workshop called Tree of Life Fulfillment offered at the Simms/Mann-UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology combines art therapy with guided imagery.
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Drugs for heart failure are still under-prescribed, years after initial study
Research conducted between 2007 and 2009 showed that many patients were not receiving the recommended doses of three categories of medication.
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Free sunscreen offered at Santa Monica and Malibu beaches this summer
UCLA Health joins a campaign to promote sun safety with dozens of sunscreen dispenser kiosks at Los Angeles-area beaches.
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Ability to identify genuine laughter transcends culture, UCLA-led study finds
Greg Bryant, a professor of communication, studies the nature of laughter — and what it reveals about the evolution of human communication and cooperation.
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New initiatives expand community benefits of L.A. County Parks’ innovative nighttime programs
A UCLA report found that the new services saved the county money, and provided residents with easier access to mental health and gang intervention programs.
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Endurance athlete hopes new heart valve technology will keep him active
Gil Solomon received a new aortic valve at UCLA that is more durable, reducing the need for an additional replacement when he is older.
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UCLA biologist works to create a new field, merging the sciences and architecture
Research has implications for health and disease, teamwork and collective behavior.
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Grant from L.A. Care funds scholarships for 4 UCLA medical students
The awards are part of an L.A. Care initiative intended to recruit more physicians to serve Los Angeles County’s most vulnerable residents.
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Mental health of young adults with lesbian parents is same as their peers
Findings from the study conducted by the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law are from the 32-year U.S. National Longitudinal Lesbian Study.
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An aerial, as opposed to ground-level, view of time
UCLA Anderson Review: Do today and yesterday and tomorrow loom large in your thinking, with the more distant past and future barely visible on the horizon? That’s not unusual.
- Thursday, August 16, 2018