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Battery-free implantable device draws energy directly from human body
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Electrical engineer puts sweat tech to the test
Sam Emaminejad, assistant professor of electrical engineering at UCLA, has demonstrated that a wearable biosensor can be used in the diagnosis of cystic fibrosis, diabetes and other diseases.
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As Affordable Care Act increased health insurance coverage, volunteering rose
UCLA researchers found that volunteerism surged among people in low-income groups who lived in states that enacted the ACA’s Medicaid expansion.
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Opioid addiction raises mortality rate for those getting care in medical offices, hospitals
UCLA study indicates a need to improve detection and treatment in primary health settings.
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What exactly does ‘healthy’ mean when it comes to food?
What exactly does “healthy” mean — and can you rely on it? The Food and Drug Administration is trying to find out.
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Study overturns seminal research about the developing nervous system
The findings by UCLA researchers could help scientists replicate or control the way axons grow, which could be applicable for diseases that affect the nervous system.
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Breast cancer survivors who receive tailored health plans are more likely to get recommended care
Customized treatment plans are particularly important for lower-income women, who tend to have less access to high-quality health care.
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Students may forget relevant information in order to protect their own psyches
Paradoxically, the strong relationship between stress level and the tendency to forget course material was most prevalent among students who are most confident in their own mathematical abilities.
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Large-scale screenings for diabetic retinopathy boost exam rates, reduce wait times
Offering an eye exam for people with diabetes in a primary care setting in addition to eye clinics dramatically reduced the length of time people had to wait for the test.
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Periodic check-ups key to baby boomer health and longevity
In recent years, a lively debate over the pros and cons of the annual physical exam for boomers and others have appeared in major medical journals. Opinions have been mixed.
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Patient makes dramatic recovery from amputation to transplanted hand
In October 2016, Jonathan Koch, a 51-year-old entertainment executive from Los Angeles, underwent a 17-hour procedure to replace the hand he lost to a mysterious, life-threatening illness.
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UCLA researchers seek juvenile justice alternatives for children under 12
Children 11 and younger have less developed cognitive skills and should not be help to the same level of culpability.
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For adults with autism, learning social skills – and finding love
A new book for educators aims to help those with the disorder establish meaningful friendships and romantic relationships.
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Conscious sedation is a safe alternative to general anesthesia for heart valve procedure
The study evaluated both methods in people undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement, a procedure used to repair aortic stenosis.
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Patients at hospital-based primary clinics are more likely to get unnecessary tests and services
Physicians working in hospitals may be more likely to refer patients for certain types of follow-up care because they’re more immediately accessible and convenient, said UCLA’s Dr. John Mafi.
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Younger generations forced to take on caregiving role turn to UCLA ‘boot camp’ for guidance
UCLA Health offers training to teach skills and techniques that help family members confidently care for a loved one who has dementia.
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Confusing food labels are about to get a lot simpler
Americans toss out $165 billion worth of food each year, often out of safety concerns fueled by confusion about the meaning of the multitude of date labels on packages.
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UCLA researchers discover a new cause of high plasma triglycerides
Autoantibodies cause some cases of hypertriglyceridemia, which can increase risk of cardiovascular disease and pancreatitis.
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Daughter, father celebrate 50-year milestone of kidney transplant at UCLA
Denice Lombard and her father, Ted, made history in 1967 and now they’re urging others to become organ donors.
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Artificial thymus developed at UCLA can produce cancer-fighting T cells from blood stem cells
Researchers from the Broad Stem Cell Research Center created a system to produce human T cells, the white blood cells that fight against disease-causing intruders in the body.
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Despite ongoing meningitis outbreak, vaccinations low among gay men, study shows
Study from UCLA and other research partners suggests more data collections in conjunction with increasing access to immunizations.
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With a nudge from their wives, three longtime friends get vasectomies in solidarity
Basilio Santangelo, John Lambrechts and Paul Diaz decided to get vasectomies and share their stories publicly to encourage more men to consider their health.
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UN strategy for eliminating HIV in sub-Saharan Africa is unfeasible, according to UCLA study
The researchers concluded that the UNAIDS approach would not be practical because it would require finding and treating a very large number of people in remote areas.
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UCLA Health earns national recognition for LGBTQ care
All four UCLA hospitals were lauded by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation for equitable, inclusive medical care for LGBTQ patients and their families.
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New computer program detects cancer by blood sampling
CancerLocator, developed by UCLA researchers, was superior in detecting cancer in blood samples containing low levels of target DNA, which reflect early-stage disease.
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Alcohol use in veterans with schizophrenia less common than thought
UCLA study findings indicate there is no safe level of alcohol use for people with schizophrenia, suggesting that clinicians should ask about alcohol use or misuse.
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David Geffen, UCLA leaders dedicate new medical school home
Entertainment executive and philanthropist David Geffen joined UCLA leaders on May 11 to dedicate Geffen Hall, the new home of UCLA’s medical school.
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Battery-free implantable medical device draws energy directly from human body
A biologically friendly supercapacitor invented by UCLA and University of Connecticut researchers charges using electrolytes from biological fluids like blood serum and urine.
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UCLA researchers find brain differences between people with genetic risk for schizophrenia, autism
Deletions or duplications of DNA along 22nd chromosome hint at biological underpinnings of these neuropsychiatric disorders.
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Memory loss associated with Alzheimer’s reversed for first time
In a small-scale study, nine of 10 people with the disease displayed subjective or objective improvement in their memories beginning within three to six months.
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Digital technology can be harmful to your health
UCLA Chancellor Gene Block and UCLA psychologist Patricia Greenfield were part of a panel discussing the downside of the digital revolution at a Zócalo/UCLA event at the Museum of Contemporary Art.
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The teenage brain on social media
UCLA scientists use brain imaging to show that social media approval activates the same areas in teens’ brains as eating a favorite food or winning a competition.
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In our digital world, are young people losing the ability to read emotions?
UCLA scientists report that sixth-graders who went just five days without glancing at a smartphone, television or other screen did substantially better at reading emotions than counterparts who used electronic devices.
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UCLA psychology graduate student wins UC Grad Slam competition
Leslie Rith-Najarian wowed the judges with her three-minute, jargon-free explanation of her research into how to make mental health more engaging and accessible.
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Study suggests link between imbalanced gut microbiome and systemic sclerosis
Researchers from UCLA and Norway suggest possible causes and better treatments for the autoimmune disease that affects the body’s connective tissue.
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Trouble in paradise: UCLA book enumerates challenges faced by middle-class L.A. families
The authors, from UCLA's Center on Everyday Lives of Families, found that home life for most of these broods was a cauldron of clutter, chaos and stress.
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Breast-feeding plays important role in ‘seeding’ infant microbiome with beneficial bacteria
The study, which looked at 107 mother-infant pairs, is the largest to date showing the transfer of bacteria in the milk into the baby’s gut.
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Study shows differences in brain activity between men and women who are obese
UCLA researchers found that women and men exhibit different changes in their brain’s reward centers, which suggests different reasons for overeating.
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Here is what real commitment to your marriage means
There’s a big difference between liking being married and taking the tough steps necessary to preserve a relationship in tough times, UCLA psychologists say.
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This is your brain on sugar: UCLA study shows high-fructose diet sabotages learning, memory
Attention, college students: Binging on soda and sweets between midterms and finals may make you stupid.
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Changing gut bacteria through diet affects brain function, UCLA study shows
"Our findings indicate that some of the contents of yogurt may actually change the way our brain responds to the environment," said UCLA's Dr. Kirsten Tillisch.
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Scientists learn how what you eat affects your brain — and those of your kids
In addition to helping protect us from heart disease and cancer, a balanced diet and regular exercise can also protect the brain and ward off mental disorders, according to a new UCLA study.
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Brain is 10 times more active than previously measured, UCLA researchers find
The study could pave the way for understanding and treating neurological disorders, and for developing computers that “think” more like humans.
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What do women want? It depends on the time of the month
An analysis of dozens of studies suggests that ovulating women have evolved to prefer mates who display sexy traits but not traits typically desired in long-term mates.
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Study of worms reveals ‘selfish genes’ that encode a toxin – and its antidote
The finding represents one of the clearest examples to date of the phenomenon — stretches of DNA that exist for no reason other than promoting their own inheritance — at the molecular level.
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UCLA researchers develop immunotherapy to treat advanced brain cancer
The study shows the effectiveness of using a vaccine to activate an immune response against advanced brain tumors and it could lead to promising treatments for people with glioblastoma.
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Head injuries can alter hundreds of genes and lead to serious brain diseases, UCLA biologists report
The researchers identified genes that they believe control hundreds of other genes linked to Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, depression and several other disorders.
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UCLA student volunteers break through loneliness of patients with dementia
"“Dementia is an isolating disease that can bring on loneliness and is often void of opportunities for social interactions,” says Dr. Zaldy Tan, UCLA gerontologist and director of TimeOut @ UCLA.
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New study is an advance toward preventing a ‘post-antibiotic era’
UCLA biologists are exploring ways to defeat antibiotic-resistant bacteria; a mathematical formula they created can help predict which combinations of drugs will be most effective.
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Scientists develop test to identify best treatment for gonorrhea
Test developed by UCLA researchers would help physicians determine which people may be more treatable with an antibiotic that has not been recommended since 2007.
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Tai chi relieves insomnia in breast cancer survivors
UCLA study shows that slow-moving meditation practice works just as well as talk therapy, and better than medication.