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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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Giant X-ray ‘chimneys’ are exhaust vents for vast energies produced at Milky Way’s center
UCLA astronomer Mark Morris and an international team of collaborators found that the two plumes extend over 500 light-years.
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California state and county officials falling short in evaluating use of agricultural pesticides
Toxic pesticides are widely used in California agriculture to control soil pests for strawberry, almond, citrus and other high-value crops.
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UCLA and Human Rights Campaign to host 2020 presidential candidates forum
The event, to be held Oct. 10 at Royce Hall, will be part of the Luskin Lecture Series, which fosters public discussion on issues related to the betterment of society.
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Fowler Museum exhibition to showcase rare selection of garments from Syria
“Dressed with Distinction: Garments from Ottoman Syria” features a collection assembled by David and Elizabeth Reisbord and will be on view March 17 through Aug. 18.
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Foreign retaliation to U.S. tariffs disproportionately affects Republican-leaning counties, report finds
The aggregate yearly loss to the U.S. economy from the trade war is about $7.8 billion, according to a working paper by a team of economists that includes UCLA professor Pablo Fajgelbaum.
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Scientists create fire-retardant sensors for safety gear in harsh environments
Energy created by the movement of two materials can be harvested from the surrounding environment and converted to electricity by a triboelectric nanogenerator.
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Message to the UCLA campus community
Chancellor Gene Block sent this message to the campus community regarding the shootings at two mosques in New Zealand.
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UCLA Arts announces spring 2019 public events calendar
Featured among the 150-plus events: Maggie Nelson, Stan Douglas, Sarah Lucas and Kyle Abraham.
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CAP UCLA’s Kristy Edmunds awarded inaugural Berresford Prize
The prize is a $25,000 award that will be given annually to honor a cultural practitioner who has significantly contributed to the advancement, and care of artists in society.
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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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UCLA Anderson Forecast points to weaker economic growth
The report predicts weaker housing markets into 2020 in California. One bright spot in the outlook is investment in intellectual property, which consists largely of software development; film and TV production; and corporate research and development.
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Six UCLA graduate schools, programs rank among U.S. News & World Report’s top 5
Rankings are based on experts’ opinions about program excellence and on statistical indicators that measure the quality of a school’s faculty, research and students.
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Statements from UCLA and UCLA Athletics regarding Department of Justice investigation
The U.S. Department of Justice notified UCLA that it is a potential victim of a fraudulent scheme in a criminal case involving one of its coaches.
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Bazinga! ‘The Big Bang Theory’ to support twice as many UCLA students
25 undergraduates who received the scholarships to pursue science, technology, engineering or math degrees visited the cast and crew as the show wraps its final season.
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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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Professor emeritus gives $1 million to bring visiting mathematics faculty to UCLA
The new position honors renowned Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan, who made substantial contributions to mathematics in the early 1900s.
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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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UC and Reach Higher will host former first lady Michelle Obama’s College Signing Day celebration May 1
College Signing Day is a national celebration of all high school seniors and transfer students — especially those underrepresented on campuses — committed to pursuing higher education.
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With insights from Hollywood luminaries, report examines why social impact entertainment works
The report finds that the financial and critical success of social impact entertainment proves audiences’ hunger for stories that entertain, engage and inspire.
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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.
- Friday, March 22, 2019