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In memoriam: Dr. Mark De Antonio, 67, psychiatrist who cared for vulnerable youth

UCLA Health — February 6, 2022

De Antonio, a clinical psychiatry professor at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA, died Dec. 31, after an extended illness.

Sweating the small stuff: Smartwatch developed at UCLA measures key stress hormone

UCLA Health — February 6, 2022

The device assesses cortisol levels found in sweat accurately, noninvasively and in real time.

Former faculty member gives UCLA $10 million to advance ocular genetics research

UCLA Health — February 6, 2022

A gift from Dr. Bronwyn Bateman will establish a new center at the UCLA Stein Eye Institute.

UCLA experts discuss women’s heart health and managing risk factors

UCLA Health — February 4, 2022

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. for men and women.

Sorting out the varieties of COVID-19 masks

UCLA Health — February 4, 2022

The type of mask you wear determines the level of protection for you and others

UC Davis becomes first in region to grow cancer-fighting CAR T cells

UC Davis Health — February 4, 2022

On World Cancer Day, UC Davis Health announced it has successfully treated its first patient with super-charged cancer-fighting cells genetically modified in its cellular therapy lab. UC Davis is the first University of California medical center to make the re-engineered CAR T cells on site.

From Bogota to L.A.: Dr. Maurico Silva knew early in life that he wanted to help children

UCLA Health — February 3, 2022

'We need to keep pushing to give every kid the best care,' says the pediatric orthopaedic trauma surgeon.

‘Zoom face’ phenomenon has people eyeing plastic surgery

UCLA Health — February 3, 2022

Video conferencing during the pandemic leads to spike in cosmetic procedures.

Scientists profile FDA-approved drugs to potentially treat hundreds of genetic disorders

UCR Health — February 3, 2022

New method developed by UC Riverside researchers quickly assesses drug potential for rare disorders

Empowering women to put their heart health first

UC Davis Health — February 3, 2022

The UC Davis Women's Cardiovascular Medicine Program is shining a spotlight on heart disease and encouraging women to take charge of their health. The program is hosting virtual forums each Friday during February to share information on heart disease and prevention.

Female physicians wearing red dresses sitting in chairs

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