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Puberty Triggers Brain Rewiring in Genetic Condition Tied to Autism

Changes in brain connectivity before and after puberty may explain why some children with a rare genetic disorder have higher risk of developing autism or schizophrenia, according to a UCLA Health study.
10-Apr-2025 8:15 PM EDT Add to Favorites

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UCLA Researchers Identify Precision Medicine Approach for Preventing Kidney Failure

UCLA researchers have identified collagen as a key factor in kidney fibrosis, revealing its potential as a biomarker to predict chronic kidney disease progression. A repurposed anti-cancer drug, Cilengitide, was found to reduce kidney scarring and...
7-Apr-2025 10:00 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Test Predicts Which Patients with Prostate Cancer Are Most Likely to Develop Long-Term Side Effects From Radiation Therapy

The test, called PROSTOX, is the first of its kind to use microRNAs to predict toxicity from cancer therapy. It could help prevent the burden of long-term complications by identifying patients most at risk before treatment even begins.
7-Apr-2025 11:20 AM EDT Add to Favorites

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Home Care Cooperatives May Be Key to Addressing the Critical Shortage of Caregivers for the Elderly

Home care cooperatives may be the key to alleviating the shortage of paid caregivers for older Americans. Participants in cooperatives experienced more respect, control, job support, and compensation than their counterparts in traditional care...
4-Apr-2025 8:15 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Multi-Center Study Uncovers Genetic Underpinnings of Congenital Diarrhea and Enteropathies

A new multi-center study co-led by scientists from UCLA Health has uncovered critical genetic insights into a group of rare disorders affecting intestinal epithelial cell function, paving the way for targeted therapies that could significantly...
3-Apr-2025 9:10 AM EDT Add to Favorites

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Neuroscientists Unveil Digital 'Translator' for Brain Studies

UCLA Health researchers have helped to develop a new digital toolbox to create a “common language” for brain network studies, potentially accelerating new discoveries and treatments for neurological and psychiatric conditions.
26-Mar-2025 9:35 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Study Uncovers Key Role of RNA Modifications in Prostate Cancer Progression

Scientists at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center and the University of Toronto have revealed how a tiny chemical modification in RNA, known as m6A, plays a critical role in the progression of prostate cancer, including driving some...
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Owen Witte awarded international Harrington Prize for Innovation in Medicine

The Harrington Discovery Institute at University Hospitals and the American Society for Clinical Investigation have awarded Dr. Owen Witte(Link is external) (Link opens in new window) with the twelfth annual Harrington Prize for Innovation in...
19-Mar-2025 8:15 PM EDT Add to Favorites


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Nationally-Recognized Colon Cancer Prevention Expert Available for Interviews During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

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Even ‘Normal’ Blood Sugar Levels May Raise Heart Risk, according to UCLA Health Experts

Current guidelines around healthy blood glucose levels may need a re-think, according to UCLA Health experts, as research shows that patients with blood sugar levels on the higher side of “normal” are associated with a notable increased risk of...
21-Feb-2025 5:25 PM EST

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CDC Lowers Age for Adult Pneumonia Vaccine From 65 to 50

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UCLA Health Expert on the Rise and Hidden Health Risks of Blunt Smoking

16-Oct-2024 10:35 AM EDT

What everyone needs to know about prostate cancer

Robert Reiter, MD, is chief of the Division of Urologic Oncology and director of the UCLA Health Prostate Cancer Program at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center. He talks about the disease and what people need to know.
26-Aug-2024 10:05 AM EDT

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Would banning cell phones at schools help address students’ mental health? Child psychologist weighs in

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Would banning cell phones on California schools help address students’ mental health? Child psychologist weighs in

14-Aug-2024 5:05 PM EDT

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Why student cellphone restrictions may benefit your child

As students begin a new school year, school district officials across California are considering or establishing cellphone-use restrictions on campus. Their reasoning? Increased screen time, along with prolonged social media use, may disrupt the...
14-Aug-2024 3:05 PM EDT

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