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How to talk about a cancer diagnosis at work, at home and with your medical team
3+ hour, 46+ min ago (897+ words) Or jump to search for: Cancer isn't just a health challenge; it's a communication challenge. Suddenly you're meeting with a cadre of medical professionals, learning a whole new vocabulary of terms, and navigating uncharted territory when talking with family members,…...
Viral meningitis as a teen led this first-year UCLA medical student into the world of immunology
6+ hour, 16+ min ago (885+ words) Or jump to search for: Gustavo Garcia Jr., 33, is a first-year medical student at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, yet he's already contributed significant research into the prevention of the Zika virus, hemorrhagic fever viruses and coronavirus....
Many patients want to talk about their faith. Neurologists often don't know how.
21+ hour, 49+ min ago (475+ words) Or jump to search for: People living with neurological diseases such as Parkinson's disease, dementia and epilepsy face not only physical decline, but also profound questions about identity, purpose, and meaning. Yet physicians best positioned to address those concerns do…...
Some cases of SSHL can benefit from HBOT sessions
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (213+ words) Or jump to search for: Dear Doctors: My 11-year-old son was diagnosed with sudden sensorineural hearing loss. He's been treated with steroids and 10 HBOT sessions, with a small increase in hearing. I'm struggling to find any information regarding HBOT for…...
Study in mice reveals the brain circuits behind why we help others
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (481+ words) Study in mice reveals the brain circuits behind why we help others'UCLA Health...
New therapy combines imaging and targeted radiation to treat aggressive bone cancer
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (642+ words) Or jump to search for: Preclinical research suggests the therapy could offer an effective new way to attack some of the most treatment-resistant cancers by precisely targeting tumors while also reshaping their immune-suppressive environment." "While outcomes for patients with localized…...
Hospital room art gallery shows resilience of heart transplant patient
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (1536+ words) Or jump to search for: For Kara Torrez, resilience is the art of turning adversity into creativity." As she prepared for a life-saving heart transplant at UCLA Health in 2025, Torrez transformed her hospital room into a vibrant art gallery. Bright…...
The Jan R. Cloyde Legacy Award
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (305+ words) Or jump to search for: If you are interested in supporting the Jan R. Cloyde Legacy Award, please visit the link below: If you are a UCLA student interested in applying to receive a Jan R. Cloyde Legacy award, please visit the…...
UCLA Health announces $100 million gift from Stewart and Lynda Resnick to advance mental health care
1+ week, 1+ day ago (292+ words) Or jump to search for: UCLA Health today announced the single largest gift to advance mental health care in its history " $100 million from global philanthropists Stewart and Lynda Resnick, co-owners of Los Angeles-based The Wonderful Company, one of the nation's…...
Solving cancer immunotherapy’s fuel shortage
1+ week, 3+ day ago (334+ words) Or jump to search for: Researchers at UCLA have found a way to supercharge immune cells with a fuel source that tumors can't steal, dramatically improving their ability to survive and attack solid tumors in preclinical studies." The approach, published…...