Doctors motivated by both health, malpractice concerns when ordering additional tests
Research brief: A study shows that while both are factors, a higher proportion of physicians report patients' safety as a concern.
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Will schools be safe this fall?
UCLA pediatric infectious disease specialist Nava Yeganeh shares advice on precautions for learning environments this fall.
Natural gas flaring poses pregnancy risks
Researchers at UCLA and USC found exposure to gas burnoff at oil and gas production sites is associated with a 50% greater risk for preterm births.
Scientists pinpoint surprising new function for histones
Research brief: UCLA scientists have discovered that histones act as an enzyme that converts copper into a usable form for cells.
Program to prevent falls among seniors shows modest benefit
A large-scale trial of nearly 5,500 older people found that individually tailored interventions reduced serious injuries by about 8%.
Coronavirus disproportionately harms U.S. prison population
The UCLA COVID-19 Behind Bars Data Project tracks issues involving the pandemic and mass incarceration in prisons and jails.
Welcome, Robin the AI robot
UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital has launched an innovative project to support the emotional needs of children during the COVID-19 pandemic.
How the body regulates scar tissue growth after heart attacks
A single protein may determine the size of scars, scientists say. Larger scars heighten the risk of future death from heart failure.
Study shows surge in e-cigarette and marijuana use among state’s young adults
A large percentage of users of both products are also underage, according to new research by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research.
School HPV vaccine policies could result in higher vaccination rates, reduction in cancers
Research brief: A study shows that the proportion of vaccinated adolescents is higher in most states that require students to receive the vaccine.
Researchers use stem cells to model the immune response to COVID-19
Two members of the UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center have received a grant for work that could be helpful in developing a vaccine.
New technique allows scientists to measure mitochondrial respiration in frozen tissue
Research brief: The advance could accelerate large-scale testing and diagnosis of people with genetic and metabolic disorders.
A lifesaving lung transplant at UCLA for patient who was turned away by more than 20 hospitals
Dr. Abbas Ardehali said the success will provide valuable insights for other transplant programs.
NBA star and alumnus Kevin Love to fund chair in psychology
The former Bruins basketball player has committed $500,000 through his foundation — matched by a $500,000 UCLA Centennial Term Chair Match.
Homeless people are more likely to be put on ventilators for respiratory infections than non-homeless
Research brief: The study used data on 20,000 people hospitalized for influenza in New York.
Novel coronavirus (COVID-19) information for the UCLA campus community
UCLA is closely monitoring the outbreak of COVID-19 and departments are working closely with local, state and national officials.
Adhesive film turns smartwatch into biochemical health monitoring system
The film collects chemical signals from sweat and converts them into electrical ones that can be processed and displayed on a watch.
UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital rated among best children’s hospitals in U.S.
U.S. News & World Report has recognized the hospital for its national excellence in seven pediatric specialties.
Researcher receives federal grant to study how COVID-19 spreads
UCLA Fielding School of Public Health professor Marc Suchard will co-lead the effort, which has received funding from the National Institutes of Health.
Reprogramming of immune system cures child with often-fatal fungal infection
A unique approach developed at UCLA suggests a possible path toward treatments for other types of severe infection.
More than 300 UCLA scientists condemn acts of racist violence
In an open letter, deans and faculty members recommit to promoting diversity.
Psychological therapy helps reduce chronic inflammation in body
Researchers also found that cognitive behavior therapy was the most effective approach for boosting the immune system.
New doctor’s quest to transform care for poor and underserved is personal
Having witnessed the struggles of her own family and others, Melissa Rios learned early on how education, poverty and health are linked.
Some types of prostate cancer may not be as aggressive as originally thought
Research brief: Findings from a UCLA study indicate some men may not require the intensive treatment they have traditionally received.
Mobile technology may support kids learning to recognize emotions in photos of faces
Yalda Uhls writes that people shouldn’t obsessively fear that screen time is stunting kids’ emotional development.