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UCI opens clinical trial of stem cell-derived therapy for knee arthritis

UCI Health — November 28, 2022

Irvine, Calif. – UCI Health and UCI Alpha Clinic have launched the first U.S. clinical trial to test the safety and tolerability of IMM01-STEM in patients with knee osteoarthritis to prevent muscle atrophy. Up to 18 patients ranging in age from 50 to 75 will be enrolled in the phase…

Creatine beneficial for young, healthy weightlifters

UCLA Health — November 28, 2022

My boyfriend has been lifting weights at his gym. He’s working on getting stronger, and one of the trainers there suggested he start taking creatine as a supplement. I’ve never heard of that before. What is creatine, and what is it made out of? How does it affect your body?

DRE and PSA test work together in prostate cancer screening

UCLA Health — November 25, 2022

I am 84 years old and just got a new doctor. When I asked her about the prostate exam my previous doctor did every few years, she seemed dismissive, saying, “Oh, we don't do that anymore.” Is this a personal choice by the physician? I worry about missing an important…

Time of day may make small difference in workout results

UCLA Health — November 23, 2022

I’m a 33-year-old woman in good health. The problem is that I got into some bad habits during the pandemic and gained weight. I’m back on track with diet, and now I am adding exercise. I remember reading that the time of day that women exercise makes a difference. Is…

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