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Donors who test positive for antibodies will be eligible to donate plasma to a UCLA clinical trial aimed at helping hospitalized patients.
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Study shows large gaps in access to oral health care for poorest Californians
Low-income adults are less likely than their wealthier counterparts to receive timely care like regular checkups, even if they have dental insurance.
2nd bone density test doesn’t help gauge fracture risk in postmenopausal women
Research brief: Because a second test is no better predictor of risk, it should not be routinely performed, the study authors say.
UCLA Health hospitals retain No. 1 ranking in L.A. and California, rise to No. 4 in nation
For 31 consecutive years, UCLA has earned a spot on the U.S. News & World Report national honor roll for providing the highest quality care.
Risk of Zika virus transmission from mother to unborn child much higher than expected
Research brief: Nearly two-thirds of children born to Zika-infected mothers tested positive for the virus, according to a study done in Brazil.
How airway cells work together in regeneration and aging
A UCLA study sheds light on how aging can cause lung regeneration to go awry, which can lead to lung cancer and other diseases.
In nation’s 2 largest metros, Blacks and Latinos are more likely to die from COVID-19
A UCLA report highlights the need to protect essential workers and expand economic assistance in high-poverty areas.
If relaxed too soon, physical distancing measures might have been all for naught
A study led by UCLA mathematicians and scientists highlights the dangers of a major COVID-19 spike after the removal of health precautions.
Jet aircraft exhaust linked to preterm births
A UCLA study has found that women exposed to high levels of airplane exhaust near LAX are 14% more likely to give birth prematurely.
Coronavirus antibodies fall dramatically in first 3 months after mild cases of COVID-19
Research brief: The UCLA findings raise concerns about antibody-based “immunity passports” and the potential for herd immunity.
Researchers ID new target in drive to improve immunotherapy for cancer
Research brief: A new combination treatment shows success in a mouse model of advanced head and neck carcinoma.
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.
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.
Study aims to bolster California’s safe-water efforts at child care facilities
The UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation has offered wide-ranging guidance on the statewide mandate to test drinking water for lead.
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.
Q&A: Why the LGBT community is at greater risk from COVID-19
Kathryn O’Neill of UCLA's Williams Institute discusses how pre-existing health conditions, poverty and discrimination create a volatile mix.
Nearly 2 million California adults don’t get needed mental health care
A UCLA health policy brief recommends the expansion of Proposition 63 programs and services to address the unmet needs.
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.