UCLA Depression Research Registry, already 20,000 people strong, aims to enroll more Angelenos April 25, 2023 A new approach developed by UCLA has already improved recruitment for research studies on mental health.
Drug overdose fatalities among older adults have quadrupled in past 20 years April 4, 2023 The findings suggest a need for better public health policies aimed at mental health and substance use disorders.
Nanoparticle with mRNA appears to prevent, treat peanut allergies in mice April 3, 2023 A UCLA-developed technology could also provide a platform for fighting other allergies and autoimmune disorders.
Those who support Black Lives Matter tend to be less hesitant about vaccines, UCLA study finds March 30, 2023 The findings suggest that efforts to encourage vaccination might do well to take advantage of positive feelings between different social groups.
Gap in ‘excess deaths’ has widened between U.S. and Europe, but only partly due to COVID-19 March 29, 2023 Except among its oldest citizens, the U.S. has higher death rates in all age groups than five high-income European nations.
Q&A: Bioengineer Mireille Kamariza can’t wait to see what’s next March 23, 2023 The newly minted UCLA professor is dedicated to improving testing for tuberculosis and other infectious diseases.
When it comes to identifying new gene therapies, she’s in it for the long run March 22, 2023 Two years after she first joined a UCLA lab, Grace McAuley identified a critical step toward a possible therapy for a rare disease.
Vegan, Mediterranean diets have lower carbon footprints than standard U.S. diet March 20, 2023 A UCLA study suggests emissions from basic American diet are equivalent to driving a car up to 20 miles per day.
UCLA-led study uses base editing to correct mutation that causes rare immune deficiency March 20, 2023 The condition, CD3 delta SCID, is caused by a mutation that prevents the production of the CD3 delta protein that is needed for the normal development of T cells
Inspired by their chance to make a difference March 17, 2023 Nearly 180 students at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA celebrate Match Day 2023.
Struggles with housing costs during pandemic linked to lack of health care for many Californians March 15, 2023 In a UCLA Center for Health Policy Research survey, one-third of those with housing affordability issues said they put off medical care in 2021.
$5 million gift from Nancy and Howard Marks endows chair in women’s health research at UCLA March 9, 2023 The inaugural chair holder is Dr. Beth Karlan, a UCLA professor of obstetrics and gynecology.
UCLA study on immune cell response could lead to more effective immunotherapy March 9, 2023 Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center scientists adapted advanced gene-editing technology to make their observations.
UCLA Health receives $25.3 million for street medicine program caring for homeless March 1, 2023 The state grant will help the program expand its coordination with other groups and agencies serving Los Angeles’ unhoused population.
Emerging field of evolutionary medicine could address range of health conditions February 28, 2023 UCLA researchers say the approach could help tackle cancer, antibiotic resistance and food-related disorders.
UCLA Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital board of advisors funds endowed chair February 24, 2023 Dr. Artha Gillis, who studies the long-term effects of early-life adversity on children, will be the inaugural chair holder.
Meet the Stradivari of Westwood February 23, 2023 Dr. Daniel Lu is not only a UCLA neurosurgeon but also a skilled maker of fine violins.
UCLA receives $20 million to establish Goodman–Luskin Microbiome Center February 15, 2023 The gift from Andrea and Donald Goodman and Renee and Meyer Luskin will fuel research in one of the most promising areas of scientific inquiry.
California’s Whole Person Care improved health care for high-risk Medi-Cal patients February 8, 2023 The statewide pilot program aimed at coordinating health and social services also reduced medical costs to the state, a UCLA study shows.
Study reveals extent of pandemic-related hardship among Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders February 7, 2023 A UCLA–UC Riverside report also explores the lack of access to quality affordable housing, food and education.
Study finds parents receiving financial coaching were more likely to bring infants to well-child care visits February 2, 2023 Those who received the training were more likely to attend appointments and adhere to the recommended vaccination schedule.
Native American ‘deaths of despair’ are overlooked in health policy discussion January 27, 2023 A UCLA-led study highlights the misconception that white people have been most affected by premature mortality.
Telehealth, key part of pandemic-era care, should be more accessible for more patients January 24, 2023 A UCLA study finds that racial, age, language and technology barriers are keeping many from optimizing remote doctor visits.
Recent UCLA grad helped Wikipedia set the record straight on ‘Rain Man’ and autism December 21, 2022 Madeline Utter edited the website’s entry about the movie as part of a disability studies course project.